Jamie Mackay talks to Jane Smith, Chris Hipkins, Wayne Langford, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.

Jamie Mackay talks to Jane Smith, Chris Hipkins, Wayne Langford, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.

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 30, 2026

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Hamish McKay talks to Ben Picton, Blair McLean, and Todd McClay.

Hamish McKay talks to Ben Picton, Blair McLean, and Todd McClay.

The Country Full Show: Wednesday August 26, 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/5f47c38f-2f8e-467a-be73-b4b20012baed/transcript

Senior macro strategist at RaboResearch says New Zealand’s economic recovery remains on track despite a dip in retail spending and ongoing global supply chain risks.

Senior macro strategist at RaboResearch says New Zealand&rsquo;s economic recovery remains on track despite a dip in retail spending and ongoing global supply chain risks.

The Country 26/08/26: Ben Picton talks to Hamish McKay

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/830f5ad4-fa59-4019-a321-b4b20012b2b7/transcript

PGG Wrightson Wine’s viticulture specialist says vineyard removals are accelerating as global wine consumption falls, with up to 1000ha of vines coming out in Marlborough.

PGG Wrightson Wine&rsquo;s viticulture specialist says vineyard removals are accelerating as global wine consumption falls, with up to 1000ha of vines coming out in Marlborough.

The Country 26/08/26: Blair McLean talks to Hamish McKay

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/00875d45-0fbc-420a-aeae-b4b20012ade9/transcript

The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 30, 2026

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