The Country
The Country
Playlist by The CountryJamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Spor…6,525 clip(s) in playlist
Being Farmstrong: Deanne Parkes
In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Michelle Watt sits down with Farmstrong Champion Deanne Parkes to talk about women’s mental health on and around the farm. They dig into why so many women just keep pushing through, what that “invisible load” really looks like, and how taking just a moment to …
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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, and Kelvin Wickham.
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The Country 17/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay
Independent economist on the exchange (down) and interest rates (up), fuel and fertiliser prices, and a change in world order.
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The Country 17/03/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay
We ask Labour’s Trade spokesperson if, as a good Irishman on St Patrick’s Day, he’s looking forward to a pint of Guinness and a good argument later in the day. We also discuss the trade implications of the Middle East conflict and reminisce about the Carless Days of 1979-80.
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The Country 17/03/26: Todd Clark talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Kentucky-based US farming correspondent is looking forward to spring and to an end to the Iran War. He also reflects on his recent farming tour of New Zealand and what he learned on his travels.
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The Country 17/03/26: Kelvin Wickham talks to Jamie Mackay
The chief executive of Ballance Agri-Nutrients comments on the supply and price issues for the fertiliser industry as a result of the Middle East conflict.
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The Country Full Show: Monday, March 16, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Peter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.
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The Country 16/03/26: Peter McBride talks to Jamie Mackay
The Fonterra Chair on the sudden resignation (after eight years) of his chief executive, Miles Hurrell - when did he find out, despite rumours swirling for several weeks? Is Miles heading to NZR? Has Fonterra got a ready-made internal replacement candidate?
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The Country 16/03/26: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay
The Acting Prime Minister (and Act Party leader) says the United States has not asked New Zealand for military support in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Country 16/03/26: John Fagan talks to Jamie Mackay
This agrarian “Double All Black” was inducted as the first member of the New Zealand Rural Sports Hall of Fame.
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