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

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

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: Wednesday August 26, 2026

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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

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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

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The Agriculture and Trade Minister says the Government is focused on replacing the RMA, supporting the wine sector through current challenges and advancing New Zealand’s trade deal with India.

The Agriculture and Trade Minister says the Government is focused on replacing the RMA, supporting the wine sector through current challenges and advancing New Zealand&rsquo;s trade deal with India.

The Country 26/08/26: Todd McClay talks to Hamish McKay

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday August 26, 2026

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