The Deputy PM comments on what, if anything, we can do about Trump's 15% tariff. Plus, he also comments on a radical shake-up of the country’s main secondary school qualification, which will see NCEA abolished and replaced with two new qualifications at Years 12 and 13. 

The Deputy PM comments on what, if anything, we can do about Trump's 15% tariff. Plus, he also comments on a radical shake-up of the country&rsquo;s main secondary school qualification, which will see NCEA abolished and replaced with two new qualifications at Years 12 and 13.&nbsp;

Jamie 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 Sport.

Jamie 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 Sport.

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The Country 04/08/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Peter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.

Jamie Mackay talks to Peter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.

The Country Full Show: Monday, March 16, 2026

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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?

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?

The Country 16/03/26: Peter McBride talks to Jamie Mackay

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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. 

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.&nbsp;

The Country 16/03/26: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 04/08/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay

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