Former chairman of Beef + Lamb NZ, former Special Agricultural Trade Envoy and the current chairman of Scales Corp. Today, we buy some time with him while we wait for news from the Beehive.

Former chairman of Beef + Lamb NZ, former Special Agricultural Trade Envoy and the current chairman of Scales Corp.&nbsp;Today, we buy some time with him while we wait for news from the Beehive.

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 12/08/26: Mike Petersen talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Jane Smith, and Mike Petersen.

Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Jane Smith, and Mike Petersen.

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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He’s on the show today in his capacity as the chairman of the Meat Industry Association. However, his past occupation as a National MP and Minister for Primary Industries (2013-17) has him commenting on today’s political shenanigans. 

He&rsquo;s on the show today in his capacity as the chairman of the Meat Industry Association.&nbsp;However, his past occupation as a National MP and Minister for Primary Industries (2013-17) has him commenting on today&rsquo;s political shenanigans.&nbsp;

The Country 12/08/26: Nathan Guy talks to Jamie Mackay

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North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist comments on a tense leadership battle in the Beehive and in her own sheep yards. Plus, the $400 lamb, brickbats and bouquets, and who/what gets her vote this year. 

North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist comments on a tense leadership battle in the Beehive and in her own sheep yards.&nbsp;Plus, the $400 lamb, brickbats and bouquets, and who/what gets her vote this year.&nbsp;

The Country 12/08/26: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 12/08/26: Mike Petersen talks to Jamie Mackay

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