The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, wants the country rid of regional councils, starting with Otago. He also has no time for an endangered moth and DoC - both of which are hindering his unbridled ambition to “Dig Baby, Dig”. Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize? And is Shane our version of the Don?

The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, wants the country rid of regional councils, starting with Otago. He also has no time for an endangered moth and DoC - both of which are hindering his unbridled ambition to &ldquo;Dig Baby, Dig&rdquo;. Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize? And is Shane our version of the Don?

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 27/06/25: Shane Jones 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 27/06/25: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay

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