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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hok…7,151 clip(s) in playlist
The Country Full Show: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Jane Smith, and Mike Petersen.
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The Country 12/08/26: Nathan Guy talks to Jamie Mackay
He’s on the show today in his capacity as the chairman of the Meat Industry Association. However, his past occupation as a National MP and Minister for Primary Industries (2013-17) has him commenting on today’s political shenanigans.
09:09
The Country 12/08/26: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist comments on a tense leadership battle in the Beehive and in her own sheep yards. Plus, the $400 lamb, brickbats and bouquets, and who/what gets her vote this year.
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The Country 12/08/26: Mike Petersen talks to Jamie Mackay
Former chairman of Beef + Lamb NZ, former Special Agricultural Trade Envoy and the current chairman of Scales Corp. Today, we buy some time with him while we wait for news from the Beehive.
14:30
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Stephen Guerin, Sandra Faulkner, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Steve Wyn-Harris, and Scott Hunter.
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The Country 11/08/26: Stephen Guerin talks to Jamie Mackay
The chief executive of PGG Wrightson on the company’s annual results.
08:08
The Country 11/08/26: Sandra Faulkner talks to Jamie Mackay
Federated Farmers spokeswoman on local body amalgamations.
05:27
The Country 11/08/26: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay
Primary sector academic who comments on nitrates in water in Canterbury and whether food is too expensive to eat and produce.
06:40
The Country 11/08/26: Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jamie Mackay
This Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer is also a meteorite obsessive.
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The Country 11/08/26: Scott Hunter talks to Jamie Mackay
Member of the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Test Team heading to Australia later this month to challenge for the Wayleggo Cup.
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