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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When you think about Sam Whitelock, you probably think 153 Tests, two Rugby World Cups and performing under some pretty serious pressure. But these days, Sam’s swapped the footy paddock for the farm paddock, back home in Manawatu. And it turns out a lot of what he learnt playing rugby at the highest level applies pretty well to farming too.

In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Hamish McKay sits down with Sam to talk about pressure, leadership, mental fitness and what it takes to keep performing when things get tough. Sam’s been a Farmstrong Ambassador since 2016, so he knows the challenges rural people face. And there are some really practical takeaways here about looking after yourself, staying on top of things and being at your best, whether that’s on the farm or just in everyday life.

When you think about Sam Whitelock, you probably think 153 Tests, two Rugby World Cups and performing under some pretty serious pressure. But these days, Sam&rsquo;s swapped the footy paddock for the farm paddock, back home in Manawatu. And it turns out a lot of what he learnt playing rugby at the highest level applies pretty well to farming too.
In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Hamish McKay sits down with Sam to talk about pressure, leadership, mental fitness and what it takes to keep performing when things get tough. Sam&rsquo;s been a Farmstrong Ambassador since 2016, so he knows the challenges rural people face. And there are some really practical takeaways here about looking after yourself, staying on top of things and being at your best, whether that&rsquo;s on the farm or just in everyday life.

Being Farmstrong: Samuel Whitelock 

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Jamie Mackay talks to Sir Don McKinnon, Michael Every, and David Seymour. Jamie also pays tribute to the late Jim Hopkins. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Sir Don McKinnon, Michael Every, and David Seymour. Jamie also pays tribute to the late Jim Hopkins.&nbsp;

  Rabobank The Best of The Country: August 22, 2026

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Rowena Duncum talks to Colin Hurst, Kelvin Wickham, Shane Gillooly, Ian Jones, and Chris Brandolino.

Rowena Duncum talks to Colin Hurst, Kelvin Wickham, Shane Gillooly, Ian Jones, and Chris Brandolino.

The Country Full Show: Friday August 21, 2026

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

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