Could Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman be the next Minister of Agriculture if Chris Hipkins sleepwalks to victory in 2026? Why is she speaking out about the Gene Tech Bill? And why has she moved to Gisborne?

Could Labour&rsquo;s agriculture spokeswoman be the next Minister of Agriculture if Chris Hipkins sleepwalks to victory in 2026? Why is she speaking out about the Gene Tech Bill? And why has she moved to Gisborne?

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 11/03/25: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay

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Hamish McKay talks to Richard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.

Hamish McKay talks to Richard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.

The Country Full Show: Thursday, January 15, 2026

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A former All Black on current coach Scott Robertson’s future.

A former All Black on current coach Scott Robertson&rsquo;s future.

The Country 15/01/26: Richard Loe talks to Hamish McKay

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We catch up with the new chief executive of Federated Farmers.

We catch up with the new chief executive of Federated Farmers.

The Country 15/01/26: Mike Siermans talks to Hamish McKay

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The Country 11/03/25: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay

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