Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees.

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.

Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees.
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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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.

 

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 evolution of a rural career; mentors, markets and community - Joe Blakiston

Dom talks with Marike Dunselman from Agritourism NZ about working with TravelEssence, Europe's largest travel organisation, to get more international visitors booking with Agritourism operators in NZ, the launch of the latest Regional Agritourism Network, Manawatu/Whanganui, in Feilding next week (27th Oct), and her speaking engagement at this week's Great Wines Capitals of the World Conference in Napier.

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.

Dom talks with Marike Dunselman from Agritourism NZ about working with TravelEssence, Europe's largest travel organisation, to get more international visitors booking with Agritourism operators in NZ, the launch of the latest Regional Agritourism Network, Manawatu/Whanganui, in Feilding next week (27th Oct), and her speaking engagement at this week's Great Wines Capitals of the World Conference in Napier.
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.

From Manawatū to Europe; attracting the world to rural NZ - Marijke Dunselman 

Joe Blakiston

Marijke Dunselman

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees... And he talks with Marike Dunselman from Agritourism NZ about working with TravelEssence, Europe's largest travel organisation, to get more international visitors booking with Agritourism operators in NZ, the launch of the latest Regional Agritourism Network, Manawatu/Whanganui, in Feilding next week (27th Oct), and her speaking engagement at this week's Great Wines Capitals of the World Conference in Napier.

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 Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees... And he talks with Marike Dunselman from Agritourism NZ about working with TravelEssence, Europe's largest travel organisation, to get more international visitors booking with Agritourism operators in NZ, the launch of the latest Regional Agritourism Network, Manawatu/Whanganui, in Feilding next week (27th Oct), and her speaking engagement at this week's Great Wines Capitals of the World Conference in Napier.
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.

REX Oct 19 - Joe Blakiston and Marijke Dunselman

In case you missed it... Jo Grigg talks with Ed Harrison from Baker Ag about its 2026 Remuneration Survey, the range in head shepherd salaries, wage growth, getting help with performance reviews and whether cash is king over benefits.

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.

In case you missed it... Jo Grigg talks with Ed Harrison from Baker Ag about its 2026 Remuneration Survey, the range in head shepherd salaries, wage growth, getting help with performance reviews and whether cash is king over benefits.
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.

The evolution of a rural career; mentors, markets and community - Joe Blakiston

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