Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Ben Picton, Dr Robyn Dynes, Aaron Cruden, Matt Lythe, and Matt Dillon.

Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Ben Picton, Dr Robyn Dynes, Aaron Cruden, Matt Lythe, and Matt Dillon.

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.

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 9, 2026

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We get a weather update from Earth Science New Zealand’s principal scientist, including severe weather affecting Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. Plus, Canterbury’s flooding, a shift towards more settled weather, and what a developing El Niño could mean for spring.

We get a weather update from Earth Science New Zealand&rsquo;s principal scientist, including severe weather affecting Hawke&rsquo;s Bay and Tairāwhiti.&nbsp;Plus, Canterbury&rsquo;s flooding, a shift towards more settled weather, and what a developing El Ni&ntilde;o could mean for spring.

The Country 09/07/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay

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Rabobank’s Sydney-based senior strategist, global economics and markets, on the Reserve Bank’s OCR hike and its implications for inflation, interest rates and economic growth. Picton also discusses renewed Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and the outlook for further rate increases.

Rabobank&rsquo;s Sydney-based senior strategist, global economics and markets, on the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s OCR hike and its implications for inflation, interest rates and economic growth.&nbsp;Picton also discusses renewed Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and the outlook for further rate increases.

The Country 09/07/26: Ben Picton talks to Hamish McKay

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Principal scientist and farmer engagement specialist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute on the science underpinning agricultural innovation. She also discusses the value of endophyte research, responsible nitrogen use and how AI and big data could transform farming decisions.

Principal scientist and farmer engagement specialist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute on the science underpinning agricultural innovation. She also discusses the value of endophyte research, responsible nitrogen use and how AI and big data could transform farming decisions.

The Country 09/07/26: Dr Robyn Dynes talks to Hamish McKay

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 9, 2026

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