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…6,348 clip(s) in playlist
Rabobank Best of The Country: February 7, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Sir Ian Taylor, Hunter McGregor, Paul Joules, Jane Smith, and Shane Jones.
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DairyNZ Update: Callum Eastwood generative artificial intelligence
Today on a special interview from DairyNZ, Michelle Watt talks to DairyNZ senior scientist Callum Eastwood, about what generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, and what opportunities it can provide to enhance farming systems. To find out more about how AI can help drive productivity on your…
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The Country Full Show: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, Chris Russell, and Phil Duncan.
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The Country 05/02/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay
We find the Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, dodging foreign objects at Waitangi. We get his response to Sir Ian Taylor’s opposition to his proposed fast-tracked gold mine at Bendigo, Central Otago.
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The Country 05/02/26: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
North Otago sheep and beef farmer and award-winning environmentalist. She talks about the demise of fake food, the food pyramid being turned upside down and the woke school grading system. Plus, why she won’t be voting for Damien O’Connor in the Waitaki electorate.
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The Country 05/02/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Jamie Mackay
PGG Wrightson’s GM of Wool reviews a market on the up and up!
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The Country 05/02/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Australian correspondent comments on the heat wave, bush fires, the dumb Rugby World Cup draw, exporting camel milk to the US, and breeding sterile blowflies.
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The Country 05/02/26: Phil Duncan to Jamie Mackay
Monday’s resident weatherman wraps the week on a Thursday, as he previews the long holiday weekend.
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The Country with Beef + Lamb New Zealand: 75 years strong, the sheep & beef farm survey
To understand where you’re headed, sometimes you need to look back. This year marks 75 years of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Sheep and Beef Survey — 75 years of data, insights, and trend-spotting that help farmers make informed decisions on farm. In a special-edition podcast, brought to you by Beef +…
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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Paul Joules, and Richard Allen.
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