The chief executive of Zespri comments on the prospects for a record harvest (205 million trays) and near-record returns. But can we find a home for it all?  And what variety is faring best?  Red, Gold and Green?  

The chief executive of Zespri comments on the prospects for a record harvest (205 million trays) and near-record returns. But can we find a home for it all? &nbsp;And what variety is faring best? &nbsp;Red, Gold and 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.

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The Country 24/03/25:  Jason Te Brake talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Dominic Jones, Tom Young, Jo Luxton, and Tom Martin.

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Dominic Jones, Tom Young, Jo Luxton, and Tom Martin.

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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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;

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

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The general manager of Origin Capital Partners, a kiwifruit-growing managed fund and Zespri’s second-largest shareholder,  looks at the very positive state of the industry.

The general manager of Origin Capital Partners, a kiwifruit-growing managed fund and Zespri&rsquo;s second-largest shareholder,&nbsp; looks at the very positive state of the industry.

The Country 20/01/26: Dominic Jones talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 24/03/25: Jason Te Brake talks to Jamie Mackay

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