The Minister of Agriculture and Trade is pleased that the Farm-to-Forest Ban passed its first reading unanimously in the House on Tuesday evening. But is the Government shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted?

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade is pleased that the Farm-to-Forest Ban passed its first reading unanimously in the House on Tuesday evening. But is the Government shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted?

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 26/06/25: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Mitchell, Brent Mountfort, Sandra Faulkner, Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.

Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Mitchell, Brent Mountfort, Sandra Faulkner, Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.

The Country Full Show: Thursday, January 22, 2026

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The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery live on the ground at the tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui.

The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery live on the ground at the tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui.

The Country 22/01/26: Mark Mitchell talks to Jamie Mackay

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Federated Farmers’ Bay of Plenty president and Gisborne-based national board member give an update on the flooding and slips in their region.

Federated Farmers&rsquo; Bay of Plenty president and Gisborne-based national board member give an update on the flooding and slips in their region.

The Country 22/01/26: Brent Mountfort and Sandra Faulkner talk to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 26/06/25: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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