Mark Patterson

Kristine Asuncion

Patsy Bass

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry... He talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Philippines to NZ in 2008 and running two businesses... And he talks with Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s newly launched “Gin & Juice” brand for 'Best in Class', winning an Innovation Award for its unique pounamu filtration process and claiming Gold for its Little Biddy Classic Gin and a Double Gold for its Amber Little Biddy Gin.

Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry... He talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Philippines to NZ in 2008 and running two businesses... And he talks with Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre&rsquo;s newly launched &ldquo;Gin &amp; Juice&rdquo; brand for 'Best in Class', winning an Innovation Award for its unique pounamu filtration process and claiming Gold for its Little Biddy Classic Gin and a Double Gold for its Amber Little Biddy Gin.
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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.
For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.