Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Anna Palairet, Sandra Faulkner, Warwick Catto and Mike McIntyre.  

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Anna Palairet, Sandra Faulkner, Warwick Catto and Mike McIntyre. &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: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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The PM, hot off signing the ‘Fuel for Food’ deal with Singapore, also ponders local body reform and the prospect of a Grand Coalition.

The PM, hot off signing the &lsquo;Fuel for Food&rsquo; deal with Singapore, also ponders local body reform and the prospect of a Grand Coalition.

The Country 06/05/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

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Fonterra’s Chief Operating Officer reviews last night’s 1.5% lift in the GDT auction, a steady performance and largely in line with expectations. The welcomed improvements in SMP and WMP may have been expected an auction or two earlier, but better late than never. WMP 2.2%, SMP 3%, AMF 1.1%, Butter -2.6%, BMP 9% and Cheese -3.6%.

Fonterra&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer reviews last night&rsquo;s 1.5% lift in the GDT auction, a steady performance and largely in line with expectations. The welcomed improvements in SMP and WMP may have been expected an auction or two earlier, but better late than never. WMP 2.2%, SMP 3%, AMF 1.1%, Butter -2.6%, BMP 9% and Cheese -3.6%.

The Country 06/05/26: Anna Palairet talks to Jamie Mackay

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Federated Farmers’ local government spokeswoman on the prospect of some much-needed local body reform.

Federated Farmers&rsquo; local government spokeswoman on the prospect of some much-needed local body reform.

The Country 06/05/26: Sandra Faulkner talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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