The PM comments on his new harder line with the media and coalition partners, the success of the Indian FTA signing, a new fuel deal, and why he’s in two minds over big trucks on our roads. Plus, he talks about Halter’s latest innovation.

The PM comments on his new harder line with the media and coalition partners, the success of the Indian FTA signing, a new fuel deal, and why he&rsquo;s in two minds over big trucks on our roads. Plus, he talks about Halter&rsquo;s latest innovation.

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 29/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Mike Petersen, Matt Keyte, and Hunter McGregor.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Mike Petersen, Matt Keyte, and Hunter McGregor.

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Hawke’s Bay farmer, New Zealand’s former Special Ag Trade Envoy, and current Chair of Scales Corp. He talks about missing out on the trifecta of trade signings after opting out of a trip to India. We discuss the importance of the Indian deal and examine how horticulture has fared in the FTA. And what about pet food to India?

Hawke&rsquo;s Bay farmer, New Zealand&rsquo;s former Special Ag Trade Envoy, and current Chair of Scales Corp. He talks about missing out on the trifecta of trade signings after opting out of a trip to India. We discuss the importance of the Indian deal and examine how horticulture has fared in the FTA. And what about pet food to India?

The Country 29/04/26: Mike Petersen talks to Jamie Mackay

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We catch up with the Chair of the Te Miro Settlers Hall Committee - the overall winner of the 2026 Rabobank Good Deeds Community Hub competition - and learn about the wonderful history of a district built around the settlement of ballot block farmers after returning from WW1.

We catch up with the Chair of the Te Miro Settlers Hall Committee - the overall winner of the 2026 Rabobank Good Deeds Community Hub competition - and learn about the wonderful history of a district built around the settlement of ballot block farmers after returning from WW1.

The Country 29/04/26: Matt Keyte talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 29/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

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