Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Peter McBride, Lucas Smith, and Todd Clark.

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Peter McBride, Lucas Smith, and Todd Clark.

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 Full Show: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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Here's something every rural community needs to hear; you don't have to be an expert to help someone who's doing it tough. 

In this episode brought to you by Rural Support Trust and Fonterra, special guest Sarah Donaldson discusses how to look out for the signs, start the conversation, and what resources are out there. 

Check out more info at rural-support.org.nz  

Here's&nbsp;something every rural community needs to hear;&nbsp;you&nbsp;don't&nbsp;have to be an expert to help someone&nbsp;who's&nbsp;doing it tough.&nbsp;
In this episode brought to you by Rural Support Trust and Fonterra, special guest Sarah Donaldson discusses how to look out for the signs, start the conversation, and what resources are out there.&nbsp;
Check out more info at rural-support.org.nz&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rural Support Trust Podcast: Sarah Donaldson, Courageous Conversations 

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The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, defends his nationalistic stance over the Indian FTA, and also defends a potential critical minerals deal with Trump. And why is he claiming victory in a gold mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor that he pulled out of?

The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, defends his nationalistic stance over the Indian FTA, and also defends a potential critical minerals deal with Trump. And why is he claiming victory in a gold mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor that he pulled out of?

The Country 14/04/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay

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Fonterra’s chairman comments on a new chief executive, Richard Allen, and a big payday for farmers with the dairy co-op writing out a cheque today for $5.4 billion (including $3.2 billion for the $2/share capital return).

Fonterra&rsquo;s chairman comments on a new chief executive, Richard Allen, and a big payday for farmers with the dairy co-op writing out a cheque today for $5.4 billion (including $3.2 billion for the $2/share capital return).

The Country 14/04/26: Peter McBride talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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