An independent economist who offers his take on the state of the nation. He unequivocally says 2026 will be better than 2025. 

An independent economist who offers his take on the state of the nation. He unequivocally says 2026 will be better than 2025.&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.

The Country

The Country 20/01/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Michael Harvey, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, and Matt Bolger.  

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Michael Harvey, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, and Matt Bolger. &nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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Newstalk ZB’s lead rugby commentator and deputy sports news editor discusses Dave Rennie being named as the new All Blacks coach.

Newstalk ZB&rsquo;s lead rugby commentator and deputy sports news editor discusses Dave Rennie being named as the new All Blacks coach.

The Country 04/03/26: Elliott Smith talks to Jamie Mackay

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The PM ponders the latest GDT Auction (up 5.7%), Trump's attacks on Iran, the media’s attacks on Luxon, and the Golden Shears and World Shearing Champs.

The PM ponders the latest GDT Auction (up 5.7%), Trump's attacks on Iran, the media&rsquo;s attacks on Luxon, and the Golden Shears and World Shearing Champs.

The Country 04/03/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 20/01/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

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