Our political correspondent talks about the latest political poll and whether Christopher Luxon is an American presidential political fanboy.

Our political correspondent talks about the latest political poll and whether Christopher Luxon is an American presidential political fanboy.

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 12/07/24: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Jen Corkran, Jo Luxton, Campbell Parker, Chris Russell, and Callum McDonald.

Jamie Mackay talks to Jen Corkran, Jo Luxton, Campbell Parker, Chris Russell, and Callum McDonald.

The Country Full Show: Thursday August 13, 2026

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We speak with a senior analyst for animal protein at RaboResearch to talk beef mince. And there’s no mincing words about it: the long-held affordable red meat staple is now out of reach for many Kiwis as consumers look to alternative sources of protein, such as chicken and pork. But beef mince at $24/kg is not all bad news for the economy.

We speak with a senior analyst for animal protein at RaboResearch to talk beef mince.&nbsp;And there&rsquo;s no mincing words about it: the long-held affordable red meat staple is now out of reach for many Kiwis as consumers look to alternative sources of protein, such as chicken and pork.&nbsp;But beef mince at $24/kg is not all bad news for the economy.

The Country 13/08/26: Jen Corkran talks to Jamie Mackay

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Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman makes a long-awaited appearance on The Country. But where’s her agriculture policy less than three months out from the election?

Labour&rsquo;s agriculture spokeswoman makes a long-awaited appearance on The Country. But where&rsquo;s her agriculture policy less than three months out from the election?

The Country 13/08/26: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 12/07/24: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay

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