The chief executive of Zespri says the co-op’s latest forecast reflects the strong start to the season, with average per-hectare returns forecast to reach record levels for all categories other than SunGold and Organic Green. 

The chief executive of Zespri says the co-op&rsquo;s latest forecast reflects the strong start to the season, with average per-hectare returns forecast to reach record levels for all categories other than SunGold and Organic Green.&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 22/08/25: Jason Te Brake talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Farmer Tom Martin, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Winston Peters. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Farmer Tom Martin, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Winston Peters.&nbsp;

Rabobank Best of The Country:  April 25, 2026 

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Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Chris Hipkins, Bruce Weir, Rachel Shearer, and Barry Soper.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Chris Hipkins, Bruce Weir, Rachel Shearer, and Barry Soper.

The Country Full Show: Friday, April 24, 2026

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Friday’s weather guy warns of more wet weather for a sodden North Island, while some parts of inland Otago are crying out for rain.

Friday&rsquo;s weather guy warns of more wet weather for a sodden North Island, while some parts of inland Otago are crying out for rain.

The Country 24/04/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 22/08/25: Jason Te Brake talks to Jamie Mackay

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