Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, David Buick, Hunter McGregor, and Riley Kennedy. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, David Buick, Hunter McGregor, and Riley Kennedy.&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, 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, May 27, 2026

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The Prime Minister ponders today’s OCR announcement, tomorrow’s Budget, Labour’s own goal over horses and ducks, and the NZ First threat in Hawke’s Bay.

The Prime Minister ponders today&rsquo;s OCR announcement, tomorrow&rsquo;s Budget, Labour&rsquo;s own goal over horses and ducks, and the NZ First threat in Hawke&rsquo;s Bay.

The Country 27/05/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

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We tell you the inspirational story of one of New Zealand’s leading shearers, who was almost buried alive in 2021. We learn how he fought back to win the NZ Shears title in 2024 and the Tararua Sheep and Beef Business of the Year in 2026.

We tell you the inspirational story of one of New Zealand&rsquo;s leading shearers, who was almost buried alive in 2021. We learn how he fought back to win the NZ Shears title in 2024 and the Tararua Sheep and Beef Business of the Year in 2026.

The Country 27/05/26: David Buick talks to Jamie Mackay

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Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks about early summer heat, Bakery China, Todd McClay and expanding New Zealand white wine exports to China. 

Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks about early summer heat, Bakery China, Todd McClay and expanding New Zealand white wine exports to China.&nbsp;

The Country 27/05/26: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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