We ask the new President of Federated Farmers about the brutality of the politics within the Feds after he rolled his predecessor yesterday. Also, what does he hope to bring to the role and can he attract younger farmers to the cause?

We ask the new President of Federated Farmers about the brutality of the politics within the Feds after he rolled his predecessor yesterday. Also, what does he hope to bring to the role and can he attract younger farmers to the cause?

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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.

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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui &amp; iHeartRadio.

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 26/06/26: Colin Hurst talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Colin Hurst, Rachel Shearer, Chris Brandolino, Chris Russell, and Barry Soper.

Jamie Mackay talks to Colin Hurst, Rachel Shearer, Chris Brandolino, Chris Russell, and Barry Soper.

The Country Full Show: Friday, June 26, 2026

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We ask the General Manager of Wool for PGG Wrightson if the just-finished 2025/26 season has been the best for strong wool since the 1980s.

We ask the General Manager of Wool for PGG Wrightson if the just-finished 2025/26 season has been the best for strong wool since the 1980s.

The Country 26/06/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Jamie Mackay

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“Friday’s Favourite Weatherman” aka Earth Sciences New Zealand’s principal scientist, on winter’s first shot in anger and the looming super El Niño.

&ldquo;Friday&rsquo;s Favourite Weatherman&rdquo; aka Earth Sciences New Zealand&rsquo;s principal scientist, on winter&rsquo;s first shot in anger and the looming super El Ni&ntilde;o.

The Country 26/06/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 26/06/26: Colin Hurst talks to Jamie Mackay

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