We catch up with a top shearer to discuss why we should pay more for strong wool, and an update on the dairy farm he got into with his parents nine years ago.

We catch up with a top shearer to discuss why we should pay more for strong wool, and an update on the dairy farm he got into with his parents nine years ago.

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 11/06/25: Jack Fagan 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 11/06/25: Jack Fagan talks to Jamie Mackay

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