The Prime Minister ponders meat and massages, a recovering economy, and whether peace in the Middle East is a pipedream or in the pipeline.

The Prime Minister ponders meat and massages, a recovering economy, and whether peace in the Middle East is a pipedream or in the pipeline.

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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.

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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui &amp; iHeartRadio.

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.

The Country

The Country 05/08/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Matt Bolger, Craig Hickman, Duncan Humm, Craig Wiggins, and Riley Kennedy.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Matt Bolger, Craig Hickman, Duncan Humm, Craig Wiggins, and Riley Kennedy.

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Fonterra’s managing director of co-operative affairs comments on last night’s “steady as she goes” GDT Auction. In light of the dramatically increased volumes being offered, it was pleasing to see prices supported (Index +0.1%). The improved Chinese demand underlined full cream levels especially.

Fonterra&rsquo;s managing director of co-operative affairs comments on last night&rsquo;s &ldquo;steady as she goes&rdquo; GDT Auction. In light of the dramatically increased volumes being offered, it was pleasing to see prices supported (Index +0.1%). The improved Chinese demand underlined full cream levels especially.

The Country 05/08/26: Matt Bolger talks to Jamie Mackay

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Today’s farmer panel features the finest from Mid Canterbury - as we go dairy and deer farming with two social media darlings.

Today&rsquo;s farmer panel features the finest from Mid Canterbury - as we go dairy and deer farming with two social media darlings.

The Country 05/08/26: Craig Hickman and Duncan Humm talk to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 05/08/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

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