In the interests of political balance, we catch up with the Leader of the Opposition. But are we both wasting our time having this conversation?

In the interests of political balance, we catch up with the Leader of the Opposition. But are we both wasting our time having this conversation?

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.

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The Country 10/10/24: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay

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Rowena Duncum and Jamie Mackay talk to Daniel Eb, Michael Every, Mike McIntyre, and Adam Thompson.

Rowena Duncum and Jamie Mackay talk to Daniel Eb, Michael Every, Mike McIntyre, and Adam Thompson.

The Country Full Show: Tuesday August 18, 2026

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We catch up with the Opportunity Party deputy leader to discuss the party’s proposed land value tax, which he argues could improve access to farm ownership for younger generations. We also cover why the party believes major economic reforms are needed to boost innovation, productivity and long-term growth.

We catch up with the Opportunity Party deputy leader to discuss the party&rsquo;s proposed land value tax, which he argues could improve access to farm ownership for younger generations. We also cover why the party believes major economic reforms are needed to boost innovation, productivity and long-term growth.

The Country 18/08/26: Daniel Eb talks to Rowena Duncum

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Rabobank’s Singapore-based global strategist on why higher US tariffs, geopolitical tensions and defence spending are likely to shape the global economy for years. Plus, what a more fragmented world could mean for New Zealand trade, food exports and economic strategy.

Rabobank&rsquo;s Singapore-based global strategist on why higher US tariffs, geopolitical tensions and defence spending are likely to shape the global economy for years.&nbsp;Plus, what a more fragmented world could mean for New Zealand trade, food exports and economic strategy.

The Country 18/08/26: Michael Every talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 10/10/24: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay

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