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  Can a 'circular' approach save NZ farmers billions on fert, fuel and power? - Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett 20.10.2026 31min

  Dom talks with Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett, co-founder of Circular by Nature, about the release of its flagship strategic white paper, Circular by Nature: Realising Aotearoa New Zealand's Full Potential. They discuss what on-farm circularity means, energy independence, regional processing hubs the practicality of achieving many of the things outlined in the paper. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  The overnight classic; pickled cherries scoop another accolade - Tineke-Maree Sutton 19.10.2026 11min

  Dom talks with Tineke-Maree Sutton, the founder and sole operator of Taste of the Alps, about winning the Supreme Winner award at the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards for her pickled Central Otago cherries, The Sojourner. They discuss the rapid success of the product, why she thinks it's so popular and the origin of the business. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  What is the Apple Action Plan?; NZ's new era of trade with India - Danielle Adsett 19.10.2026 9min

  Dom talks with Danielle Adsett, NZ Apples & Pears Inc. Chief Executive, about the India-NZ FTA coming into force today, what it means for the sector and what exactly is the Apple Action Plan Project and the India-based Centre of Excellence? Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  The slow death of NZ rodeo? - Will Jennings 19.10.2026 17min

  Dom talks with Will Jennings, Rodeo NZ Animal Welfare Spokesperson, about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos and the implications for the NZ rodeo circuit, as well as other equine sports and animal husbandry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  REX Oct 20 - Will Jennings, Danielle Adsett and Tineke-Maree Sutton 19.10.2026 42min

  On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Will Jennings, Rodeo NZ Animal Welfare Spokesperson, about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos and the implications for the NZ rodeo circuit, as well as other equine sports and animal husbandry... He talks with Danielle Adsett, NZ Apples & Pears Inc. Chief Executive, about the India-NZ FTA coming into force today, what it means for the sector and what exactly is the Apple Action Plan Project and the India-based Centre of Excellence?... And he talks with Tineke-Maree Sutton, the founder and sole operator of Taste of the Alps, about winning the Supreme Winner award at the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards for her pickled Central Otago cherries, The Sojourner. They discuss the rapid success of the product, why she thinks it's so popular and the origin of the business. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  The evolution of a rural career; mentors, markets and community - Joe Blakiston 18.10.2026 27min

  Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  From Manawatū to Europe; attracting the world to rural NZ - Marijke Dunselman 18.10.2026 11min

  Dom talks with Marike Dunselman from Agritourism NZ about working with TravelEssence, Europe's largest travel organisation, to get more international visitors booking with Agritourism operators in NZ, the launch of the latest Regional Agritourism Network, Manawatu/Whanganui, in Feilding next week (27th Oct), and her speaking engagement at this week's Great Wines Capitals of the World Conference in Napier. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  REX Oct 19 - Joe Blakiston and Marijke Dunselman 18.10.2026 42min

  On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees... And he talks with Marike Dunselman from Agritourism NZ about working with TravelEssence, Europe's largest travel organisation, to get more international visitors booking with Agritourism operators in NZ, the launch of the latest Regional Agritourism Network, Manawatu/Whanganui, in Feilding next week (27th Oct), and her speaking engagement at this week's Great Wines Capitals of the World Conference in Napier. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  REX Recommends - Ed Harrison 17.10.2026 20min

  In case you missed it... Jo Grigg talks with Ed Harrison from Baker Ag about its 2026 Remuneration Survey, the range in head shepherd salaries, wage growth, getting help with performance reviews and whether cash is king over benefits. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  REX Recommends - Jeff Grant 16.10.2026 26min

  In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jeff Grant from Thriving Southland about the province experiencing its wettest winter since 1980, the resurrection of the Falls Dam Project on the Manuherikia River in Central Otago and his thoughts on the performance of Alliance Group one year on from selling a majority stake to Irish processor Dawn Meats. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  From Fiordland to fashion; Davaar's latest collaboration - Kate Macdonald 15.10.2026 20min

  Dom talks with Kate Macdonald, founder and Creative Director of knitwear apparel company Davaar, about its latest collaboration with WithWild to produce the limited edition Davaar Wild jersey, drawing directly from the natural palette of Fiordland. They also discuss the history of the business, the process of identifying fleeces directly from Davaar Station for the garments and Kate's recent accolade at the NZI Rural Women Business Awards.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  
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  The red meat legacy; 40 years of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc - Kit Arkwright 15.10.2026 28min

  Dom talks with Kit Arkwright, CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, about celebrating 40 years of promoting NZ red meat. They discuss the history of the organisation, its successful marketing initiatives, including the Iron Maidens and the Quality Mark, extolling the nutritional virtues of grass-fed red meat in the face of plant-based alternatives and the Ambassador Chef programme. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  
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  REX Oct 16 - Kit Arkwright and Kate Macdonald 15.10.2026 50min

  On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kit Arkwright, CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, about celebrating 40 years of promoting NZ red meat. They discuss the history of the organisation, its successful marketing initiatives, including the Iron Maidens and the Quality Mark, extolling the nutritional virtues of grass-fed red meat in the face of plant-based alternatives and the Ambassador Chef programme... And he talks with Kate Macdonald, founder and Creative Director of knitwear apparel company Davaar, about its latest collaboration with WithWild to produce the limited edition Davaar Wild jersey, drawing directly from the natural palette of Fiordland. They also discuss the history of the business, the process of identifying fleeces directly from Davaar Station for the garments and Kate's recent accolade at the NZI Rural Women Business Awards.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  The best sausage in the land - Geoff Calder 14.10.2026 8min

  Dom talks with Geoff Calder, co-owner of Mapari Meats in Auckland, about being crowned the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition for its Birria Taco sausage after the national sausage awards were announced in Auckland last night. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  
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  The hard lessons of farm burnout - Taya Wilson 14.10.2026 14min

  Dom talks with Hororata dairy farmer Taya Wilson about her unconventional career path that led her to the dairy sector, the major challenges she's faced along the way and how she's come embrace rural life, including entering the Young Farmer of the Year Tasman District Contest. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  
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  Int. Day of Rural Women; "I feel hugely privileged to be living in NZ" - Jo Grigg 14.10.2026 14min

  Dom talks with REX Producer and Marlborough farmer Jo Grigg about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15), what it means in a global context, her family's farming lineage and the roles of her predecessors, and her own experience as a rural NZ woman over the decades. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  
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  REX Oct 15 - Taya Wilson, Jo Grigg and Geoff Calder 14.10.2026 40min

  On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hororata dairy farmer Taya Wilson about her unconventional career path that led her to the dairy sector, the major challenges she's faced along the way and how she's come to embrace rural life, including entering the Young Farmer of the Year Tasman District Contest... He talks with REX Producer and Marlborough farmer Jo Grigg about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15), what it means in a global context, her family's farming lineage and the roles of her predecessors, and her own experience as a rural NZ woman over the decades... And he talks with Geoff Calder, co-owner of Mapari Meats in Auckland, about being crowned the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition for its Birria Taco sausage after the national sausage awards were announced in Auckland last night. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  
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  Sheep & beef salary packages - Ed Harrison 13.10.2026 20min

  Jo Grigg talks with Ed Harrison from Baker Ag about its 2026 Remuneration Survey, the range in head shepherd salaries, wage growth, getting help with performance reviews and whether cash is king over benefits. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  Meet NZ's best young deer farmer - Reuben Danen 13.10.2026 13min

  Dom talks with deer farmer Reuben Danen about winning the 2026 Young Deer Farmer of the Year title, what the fledgling competition involved and his current job at Lincoln Hills, the Mid-Canterbury hind block of Peel Forest Estate. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
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  Fert, water & food security - Christopher Luxon 13.10.2026 12min

  Dom talks with PM Christopher Luxon about the government's recent announcements around fertiliser security and water storage, food security and defence spending and the current state of the economy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.