Independent economist and the chair of Transport NZ. What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and the NZX50 down 7% in March. And what are the best and worst-case scenarios?

Independent economist and the chair of Transport NZ. What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and the NZX50 down 7% in March. And what are the best and worst-case scenarios?

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 31/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Jen Corkran, Hunter McGregor, Dan Boulton, and Jo Luxton.

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Jen Corkran, Hunter McGregor, Dan Boulton, and Jo Luxton.

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Rabobank’s animal protein analyst talks about New Zealand red meat fundamentals and the real flow‑on effects of the Middle East conflict when it comes to fuel, freight, fertiliser and on-farm costs. 

Rabobank&rsquo;s animal protein analyst talks about New Zealand red meat fundamentals and the real flow‑on effects of the Middle East conflict when it comes to fuel, freight, fertiliser and on-farm costs.&nbsp;

The Country 31/03/26: Jen Corkran talks to Jamie Mackay

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Our Shanghai-based correspondent comments on fuel, fruit, pork, beef and forestry.

Our Shanghai-based correspondent comments on fuel, fruit, pork, beef and forestry.

The Country 31/03/26: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 31/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

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