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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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hok…6,990 clip(s) in playlist
The Country Full Show: Friday, July 3, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to AJ Whetton, Chris Brandolino, Sarah Donaldson, Tim Dangen, and Rowena Duncum.
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The Country 03/07/26: AJ Whetton talks to Hamish McKay
A former All Black discusses the dawn of a new era for the All Blacks ahead of tomorrow's test against France, featuring a new coach, captain, first five-eighth and stadium.
08:45
The Country 03/07/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay
Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist Chris Brandolino discusses El Niño.
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The Country 03/07/26: Sarah Donaldson talks to Hamish McKay
The Wairarapa area coordinator for the Rural Support Trust discusses how South Wairarapa is coping after heavy rain swept through the area over the weekend.
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The Country 03/07/26: Tim Dangen talks to Hamish McKay
The 2022 Young Farmer of the Year is at the 2026 Young Farmer of the Year contest.
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The Country 03/07/26: Rowena Duncum talks to Hamish McKay
We catch up with The Country’s former producer at the practical day at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest, to learn more about the National Sustainability Showcase she MC-ed in Christchurch last night.
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DairyNZ Update: Brooke Sinclair, Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist)
In this episode of DairyNZ Update, Michelle Watt talks to Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist), Brooke Sinclair from DairyNZ, about DairyNZ's involvement in New Zealand's oldest and one of our country's most prestigious farming awards, the Ahuwhenua Trophy. More details about the Ah…
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The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Damien O'Connor, Brent Kleiss, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Russell, and Karen Williams.
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The Country 02/07/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Hamish McKay
Labour’s trade and export spokesman discusses his party’s post-conference priorities, including apprenticeships, healthcare access and rural workforce development. Plus, his views on succession, sustainability and opportunities for young people in farming.
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The Country 02/07/26: Brent Kleiss talks to Hamish McKay
NZPork chief executive discusses the sale of New Zealand’s largest pig farm to local owners and what it means for the sector’s future. Plus, industry investment, RMA reform concerns, country-of-origin labelling and pork’s role as an affordable protein source.
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