Hamish McKay talks to Damien O'Connor, Brent Kleiss, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Russell, and Karen Williams.

Hamish McKay talks to Damien O'Connor, Brent Kleiss, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Russell, and Karen Williams.

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: Thursday, July 2, 2026

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In this episode of DairyNZ Update, Michelle Watt talks to Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist), Brooke Sinclair from DairyNZ, about DairyNZ's involvement in New Zealand's oldest and one of our country's most prestigious farming awards, the Ahuwhenua Trophy. 

More details about the Ahuwhenua Trophy can be found at ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz or you 
can directly contact the DairyNZ Māori Engagement team at maoriagribusiness@dairynz.co.nz

In this episode of DairyNZ Update, Michelle Watt talks to Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist), Brooke Sinclair from DairyNZ, about DairyNZ's involvement in New Zealand's oldest and one of our country's most prestigious farming awards, the Ahuwhenua Trophy.&nbsp;
More details about the Ahuwhenua Trophy can be found at ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz or you&nbsp; can directly contact the DairyNZ Māori Engagement team at maoriagribusiness@dairynz.co.nz

DairyNZ Update: Brooke Sinclair, Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist)

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Labour’s trade and export spokesman discusses his party’s post-conference priorities, including apprenticeships, healthcare access and rural workforce development. Plus, his views on succession, sustainability and opportunities for young people in farming.

Labour&rsquo;s trade and export spokesman discusses his party&rsquo;s post-conference priorities, including apprenticeships, healthcare access and rural workforce development. Plus, his views on succession, sustainability and opportunities for young people in farming.

The Country 02/07/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Hamish McKay

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NZPork chief executive discusses the sale of New Zealand’s largest pig farm to local owners and what it means for the sector’s future. Plus, industry investment, RMA reform concerns, country-of-origin labelling and pork’s role as an affordable protein source.

NZPork chief executive discusses the sale of New Zealand&rsquo;s largest pig farm to local owners and what it means for the sector&rsquo;s future. Plus, industry investment, RMA reform concerns, country-of-origin labelling and pork&rsquo;s role as an affordable protein source.

The Country 02/07/26: Brent Kleiss talks to Hamish McKay

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 2, 2026

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