Today’s farmer/politician panel ponders NZ Dairy Industry Awards, Act’s Immigration policy and the launch of Voluntary Nature Markets.

Today&rsquo;s farmer/politician panel ponders NZ Dairy Industry Awards, Act&rsquo;s Immigration policy and the launch of Voluntary Nature Markets.

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 11/05/26: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay

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Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Mark Warren, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, and Buck Shelford.

Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Mark Warren, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, and Buck Shelford.

The Country Full Show: Friday, August 28, 2026

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Earth Sciences New Zealand chief scientist outlines a wet and windy spring outlook for the lower and western South Island as El Niño conditions strengthen.

Earth Sciences New Zealand chief scientist outlines a wet and windy spring outlook for the lower and western South Island as El Ni&ntilde;o conditions strengthen.

The Country 28/08/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay

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Waipari Station farmer discusses his ambitious “$1500 super lamb” concept, combining premium meat, pelts and pharmaceutical by-products to maximise value from individual animals.

Waipari Station farmer discusses his ambitious &ldquo;$1500 super lamb&rdquo; concept, combining premium meat, pelts and pharmaceutical by-products to maximise value from individual animals.

The Country 28/08/26: Mark Warren talks to Hamish McKay

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The Country 11/05/26: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay

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