Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Leslie, Allan Dippie, Jamie McFadden, Kate Acland, and Phil Duncan.  

Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Leslie, Allan Dippie, Jamie McFadden, Kate Acland, and Phil Duncan. &nbsp;

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, February 24, 2026

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Pāmu’s chief executive says the state-owned farmer could be on track to hit its goal of $100 million in operating profit at least four years earlier than planned. It’s now forecasting an increased full-year operating profit of between $97m and $107m, as it benefits from productivity gains, continued high commodity pricing and a back-to-basics farming approach.

Pāmu&rsquo;s chief executive says the state-owned farmer&nbsp;could be on track to hit its goal of $100 million in operating profit at least four years earlier than planned.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s now forecasting an increased full-year operating profit of between&nbsp;$97m and $107m, as it benefits from productivity gains, continued high commodity pricing and a back-to-basics farming approach.

The Country 24/02/26: Mark Leslie talks to Jamie Mackay

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One of New Zealand’s leading entrepreneurs and developers is also one of the leading lights of the Backing Lincoln University Sport fundraising dinner on the eve of the Wānaka Show.  

One of New Zealand&rsquo;s leading entrepreneurs and developers is also one of the leading lights of&nbsp;the Backing Lincoln University Sport&nbsp;fundraising dinner on the eve of the Wānaka Show.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Country 24/02/26: Allan Dippie talks to Jamie Mackay

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Groundswell’s Environmental spokesman finally gets his chance to call out The Country host for his comments that “Groundswell is barking at cars” over the Government’s proposed RMA reforms.

Groundswell&rsquo;s Environmental spokesman finally gets his chance to call out The Country host for his comments that &ldquo;Groundswell is barking at cars&rdquo; over the Government&rsquo;s proposed RMA reforms.

The Country 24/02/26: Jamie McFadden talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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