The Country

Episodes

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  Rabobank The Best of The Country: September 19, 2026 18.09.2026 40m

  Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Anna Palairet, Todd Charteris, and Christopher Luxon.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Friday, September 18, 2026 18.09.2026 40m

  Jamie Mackay talks to Hamish McKay, Bruce Weir, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Chris Brandolino, and Matt Keyte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Hamish McKay and Bruce Weir talk to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 6m

  We set the scene at the Rabobank Good Deeds working bee at the Te Miro Settlers Hall, just outside of Cambridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 6m

  Today’s farmer panel ponders farming, footy and the weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 4m

  Friday’s favourite weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ warns us that the Super El Niño is just starting to bite!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Matt Keyte talks to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 1m

  We wrap up the Rabobank Good Deeds working bee with the chairman of the Te Miro Settlers Hall Committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Thursday, September 17, 2026 17.09.2026 40m

  Jamie Mackay talks to Todd Charteris, Chris Hipkins, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Dean Rabbidge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 5m

  The chief executive of Rabobank reviews the bank’s latest Rural Confidence Survey, which shows farmer confidence remains unchanged from quarter two at a net positive reading of +14%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 6m

  The Labour leader and wannabe PM discusses the Indian FTA, his ag policy, the Poll of Polls, and why we’re not taking a bipartisan approach to National Super and Infrastructure spend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 4m

  The GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate takes his monthly look at the state of the rural market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 4m

  Our Australian correspondent talks about record prices for ewes and bulls, and why the diesel price hikes could not come at a worse time as the harvest gets underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Dean Rabbidge talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 3m

  We head to the El Niño coalface to talk to a Southland sheep and beef farmer (and 2016 Zanda McDonald Award winner) about an appalling spring down south, down on the farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 16.09.2026 40m

  Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Anna Palairet, Cameron Bagrie and Susan O’Regan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 16/09/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 16.09.2026 9m

  The Prime Minister talks about breaking up the supermarket duopoly, and we discuss tax cuts, asset sales and whether we should means-test the Winter Energy Payment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 16/09/26: Anna Palairet talks to Jamie Mackay 16.09.2026 5m

  Fonterra’s chief operating officer reviews last night’s GDT Auction (-1.1%), and we ask if it’s a given that the forecast milk price will rise from $9.25 next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 16/09/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay 16.09.2026 6m

  An independent economist says the world economy is in a tough place at the moment, with many of the indices negative, but it’s not all bad news. Plus, he previews the launch of the Parents’ Alliance next week in Wellington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 16/09/26: Susan O’Regan talks to Jamie Mackay 16.09.2026 3m

  We catch up with the newly appointed chairwoman of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust (for a term of three years). This follows the sad passing of the previous chairman, Alan Livingston, in April this year. QEII works in partnership with landowners to protect and enhance special areas of biodiversity and cultural heritage on private land through covenants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Ballance Agri-Nutrients: Make it Count: Maximising Spring fertiliser applications with Jim Risk  15.09.2026 19m

  On this episode brought to you by Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Hamish McKay sits down with Jim Risk, Science Extension Nutrient Dynamics Specialist at Ballance Agri-Nutrients, to discuss how farmers can maximise the value of their spring fertiliser applications. They explore nutrient timing, soil moisture, nitrogen allocation, soil testing, pasture and crop growth, and practical ways to improve feed planning and productivity. A timely conversation packed with expert advice to help farmers make the most of their fertiliser this spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 15.09.2026 40m

  Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Shane McManaway, Brad Siebert and Hunter McGregor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 15/09/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay 15.09.2026 9m

  We caught up with Matua Shane, the Prince of the Provinces, on his spring fitness campaign as he walked to Parliament this morning, ahead of the arrival of the horseback hīkoi protest. We also discussed how farmers should vote and who should pay for the Aucklanders riding the CRL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.