Our Australian correspondent talks about the effect the Middle East war is having on cropping and sheep farmers across the ditch. 

Our Australian correspondent talks about the effect the Middle East war is having on cropping and sheep farmers across the ditch.&nbsp;

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 12/03/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham, and Chris Russell.

Jamie Mackay talks to Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham, and Chris Russell.

The Country Full Show: Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Rabobank’s Sydney-based Senior Economist looks at how the NZ economic recovery is undermined by the conflict in the Middle East. And how does war affect interest rates and inflation?

Rabobank&rsquo;s Sydney-based Senior Economist looks at how the NZ economic recovery is undermined by the conflict in the Middle East. And how does war affect interest rates and inflation?

The Country 12/03/26: Ben Picton talks to Jamie Mackay

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We know Labour’s leader wants to be the PM come November 7, but who else is lining up for the job? And how is his rural cred?

We know Labour&rsquo;s leader wants to be the PM come November 7, but who else is lining up for the job? And how is his rural cred?

The Country 12/03/26: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 12/03/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay

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