Dom talks with Geoff Calder, co-owner of Mapari Meats in Auckland, about being crowned the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition for its Birria Taco sausage after the national sausage awards were announced in Auckland last night.

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Dom talks with Geoff Calder, co-owner of Mapari Meats in Auckland, about being crowned the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition for its Birria Taco sausage after the national sausage awards were announced in Auckland last night.
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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.
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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.

The best sausage in the land - Geoff Calder

Dom talks with Kate Macdonald, founder and Creative Director of knitwear apparel company Davaar, about its latest collaboration with WithWild to produce the limited edition Davaar Wild jersey, drawing directly from the natural palette of Fiordland. They also discuss the history of the business, the process of identifying fleeces directly from Davaar Station for the garments and Kate's recent accolade at the NZI Rural Women Business Awards. 

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Dom talks with Kate Macdonald, founder and Creative Director of knitwear apparel company Davaar, about its latest collaboration with WithWild to produce the limited edition Davaar Wild jersey, drawing directly from the natural palette of Fiordland. They also discuss the history of the business, the process of identifying fleeces directly from Davaar Station for the garments and Kate's recent accolade at the NZI Rural Women Business Awards.&nbsp;
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From Fiordland to fashion; Davaar's latest collaboration - Kate Macdonald

Dom talks with Kit Arkwright, CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, about celebrating 40 years of promoting NZ red meat. They discuss the history of the organisation, its successful marketing initiatives, including the Iron Maidens and the Quality Mark, extolling the nutritional virtues of grass-fed red meat in the face of plant-based alternatives and the Ambassador Chef programme.

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Dom talks with Kit Arkwright, CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, about celebrating 40 years of promoting NZ red meat. They discuss the history of the organisation, its successful marketing initiatives, including the Iron Maidens and the Quality Mark, extolling the nutritional virtues of grass-fed red meat in the face of plant-based alternatives and the Ambassador Chef programme.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.
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The red meat legacy; 40 years of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc - Kit Arkwright

Kit Arkwright

Kate Macdonald

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kit Arkwright, CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, about celebrating 40 years of promoting NZ red meat. They discuss the history of the organisation, its successful marketing initiatives, including the Iron Maidens and the Quality Mark, extolling the nutritional virtues of grass-fed red meat in the face of plant-based alternatives and the Ambassador Chef programme... And he talks with Kate Macdonald, founder and Creative Director of knitwear apparel company Davaar, about its latest collaboration with WithWild to produce the limited edition Davaar Wild jersey, drawing directly from the natural palette of Fiordland. They also discuss the history of the business, the process of identifying fleeces directly from Davaar Station for the garments and Kate's recent accolade at the NZI Rural Women Business Awards. 

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 Kit Arkwright, CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, about celebrating 40 years of promoting NZ red meat. They discuss the history of the organisation, its successful marketing initiatives, including the Iron Maidens and the Quality Mark, extolling the nutritional virtues of grass-fed red meat in the face of plant-based alternatives and the Ambassador Chef programme... And he talks with Kate Macdonald, founder and Creative Director of knitwear apparel company Davaar, about its latest collaboration with WithWild to produce the limited edition Davaar Wild jersey, drawing directly from the natural palette of Fiordland. They also discuss the history of the business, the process of identifying fleeces directly from Davaar Station for the garments and Kate's recent accolade at the NZI Rural Women Business Awards.&nbsp;
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

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