Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks about the state of the Chinese economy, saying "Some parts are doing really well and some parts are doing quite poorly," plus an initiative to introduce Chinese consumers to Kiwi venison.    

Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks about the state of the Chinese economy, saying "Some parts are doing really well and some parts are doing quite poorly," plus an initiative to introduce Chinese consumers to Kiwi venison.

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 26/04/24: Hunter McGregor talks to Rowena Duncum

You know, the shearing industry’s been under the pump lately, with fewer people in the sheds, longer days, and tougher conditions all around. And when the pressure ramps up like that, it really can take a toll on your mental fitness.

In this first episode of the Being Farmstrong podcast series Live Well, Shear Well, Hamish McKay chats with shearing legend Rowland Smith about the launch of Live Well Shear Well, the realities crews are facing in the sheds, and, more importantly, how to look after your wellbeing when the work gets intense. 

You know, the shearing industry&rsquo;s been under the pump lately, with fewer people in the sheds, longer days, and tougher conditions all around. And when the pressure ramps up like that, it really can take a toll on your mental fitness.
In this first episode of the Being Farmstrong podcast series Live Well, Shear Well, Hamish McKay chats with shearing legend Rowland Smith about the launch of Live Well Shear Well, the realities crews are facing in the sheds, and, more importantly, how to look after your wellbeing when the work gets intense.&nbsp;

Being Farmstrong:  Live Well, Shear Well 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/605e3efc-1f91-4df1-a7cb-b4010033833f/transcript

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Wayne Langford, Bruce Weir, Riley Kennedy, and Phil Duncan.  

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Wayne Langford, Bruce Weir, Riley Kennedy, and Phil Duncan. &nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Monday, March 2, 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/63ca96bd-cacb-43ef-ba33-b4010003db5a/transcript

The Deputy Prime Minister and Act Party leader comments on Trump’s bombing, Trump’s tariffs, “degenerate dog owners” in Northland, and selling Air New Zealand.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Act Party leader comments on Trump&rsquo;s bombing, Trump&rsquo;s tariffs, &ldquo;degenerate dog owners&rdquo; in Northland, and selling Air New Zealand.

The Country 02/3/26: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/831157a5-b153-4e39-8d65-b4010003d000/transcript

The Country 26/04/24: Hunter McGregor talks to Rowena Duncum

In 1 playlist(s)

The Country

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips