Jamie Mackay talks to Jim Ward, David Seymour, and Farmer Tom Martin.

Jamie Mackay talks to Jim Ward, David Seymour, and Farmer Tom Martin.

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.

The Country

The Country Full Show: Monday, August 3, 2026

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The former manager of New Zealand’s biggest farm, Molesworth Station, is disappointed his bid to run the 182,000 ha property has been trumped by Ngāi Tahu. Plus, he has a great story about why Molesworth has not farmed sheep since the 1940s.

The former manager of New Zealand&rsquo;s biggest farm, Molesworth Station, is disappointed his bid to run the 182,000 ha property has been trumped by Ngāi Tahu. Plus, he has a great story about why Molesworth has not farmed sheep since the 1940s.

The Country 03/08/26: Jim Ward talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Deputy PM and Act Party leader comments on getting “little s***s” out of our classrooms, Winston’s baby farming policy, and the Opportunity Party's tax plan.

The Deputy PM and Act Party leader comments on getting &ldquo;little s***s&rdquo; out of our classrooms, Winston&rsquo;s baby farming policy, and the Opportunity Party's tax plan.

The Country 03/08/26: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay

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Our UK farming correspondent updates on the drought, wildfires, poor returns for arable farmers, a digital celebration of British farming, and Andy Burnham’s good start at No. 10 Downing Street.

Our UK farming correspondent updates on the drought, wildfires, poor returns for arable farmers, a digital celebration of British farming, and Andy Burnham&rsquo;s good start at No. 10 Downing Street.

The Country 03/08/26: Farmer Tom Martin talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country Full Show: Monday, August 3, 2026

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