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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richie Cosgrove, Fish & Game NZ Chief Operating Officer, about the opening weekend of the duck hunting season, the current health of the mallard population and taking the Minister for Hunting & Fishing out to the maimai tomorrow... He talks with Transporting NZ CEO Dom Kalasih about the government's proposed options to remove regulatory barriers...

Dom talks with Dr Isaac Henderson, Vice President of the Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand, about reform of the rules governing agricultural drone operations, why he thinks they should be staged and supported by licensing and rating programmes before existing safeguards are removed and why improved farmer access to agricultural drones is not a low-risk activity. Tune in daily for the la...

Dom talks with futurist Melissa Clark-Reynolds about how she became a futurist, what it involves and the future of food, technology and agriculture. They also discuss the future of AI, the NZ general election, the Iran war and being a keynote speaker at the upcoming Ignite 26 Growth Summit (May 6). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vi...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with futurist Melissa Clark-Reynolds about how she became a futurist, what it involves and the future of food, technology and agriculture. They also discuss the future of AI, the NZ general election, the Iran war and being a keynote speaker at the upcoming Ignite 26 Growth Summit (May 6)... And he talks with Dr Isaac Henderson, Vice President of the Aviation...

Dom talks with Tony Martin, Prevar CEO, about a record harvest of the PIQA Red pear, what the new variety is worth to the industry and what makes it different to other pears in the market. 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.

Dom talks with Chanelle O'Sullivan, farmer and co-founder of Groundshift, about supporting farmers to shift to low input, biologically-driven farm systems, how to remain profitable and how farmers can navigate fuel and fertiliser shortages. 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 a...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chanelle O'Sullivan, farmer and co-founder of Groundshift, about supporting farmers to shift to low input, biologically-driven farm systems, how to remain profitable and how farmers can navigate fuel and fertiliser shortages... And he talks with Tony Martin, Prevar CEO, about a record harvest of the PIQA Red pear, what the new variety is worth to the in...

Dom talks with Norsewear owner and Managing Director, Tim Deane, about the evolution of the business since it was purchased by the Deane family in 2023, future prospects for the wool industry and the first new apparel garment for Norsewear in a number of years - the Paeroa. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and f...

Dom talks with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard about a review of the NZ beef sector by the World Organisation for Animal Health to help prevent BSE 'mad cow disease' entering cattle through contaminated feed, what's prompted the review and his take on the NZ-India FTA signed in New Delhi over the weekend. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming p...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard about a review of the NZ beef sector by the World Organisation for Animal Health to help prevent BSE 'mad cow disease' entering cattle through contaminated feed, what's prompted the review and his take on the NZ-India FTA signed in New Delhi over the weekend... And he talks with Norsewear owner and Managing Direc...

Dom talks with historian and author Ron Crosby about his new book, 'Keep Calm - We Are Coming: The NZSAS in action in Afghanistan, 2009-2021'. They discuss the accounts of four major engagements undertaken by the NZSAS in Afghanistan, the interviews and research conducted by the author and the dedication of the book to the two NZSAS members who gave their lives during the operations. Tune in daily...

Dom talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about the upcoming 2026 DWN Conference (May 5-6) in Christchurch, the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year and Regional Leader finalists and an exciting launch coming up at selected Farm Source stores on May 1st. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about government cuts to the science sector and what it means for NZ agriculture, the inevitable encroachment of AI and the pending Free Trade Agreement with India... And he talks with Dairy Women's CEO Jules Benton about the upcoming 2026 DWN Conference (May 5-6) in Christchurch, the Fonterra Dairy Woman of...

Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about government cuts to the science sector and what it means for NZ agriculture, the inevitable encroachment of AI and the pending Free Trade Agreement with India. 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...

Dom talks with Rich Naish, founder of Living House, about its approach and solution for affordable housing, why it's targeting the rural sector and the decision to exhibit at Fieldays.  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.

Dom talks with Dr John Saunders from Lincoln University about new research which reveals how dairy’s contribution to GDP could fall by up to 32% by 2100 under severe climate scenarios, how feed costs could reach up to $4.7 billion annually by late century and how international trade dynamics could partially buffer impacts. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your f...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-2.7%), the major factors that contributed to the result and what the impact of the Iran war is having on prices... He talks with Dr John Saunders from Lincoln University about new research which reveals how dairy’s contribution to GDP could fall by up to 32% by 2100 unde...

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-2.7%), the major factors that contributed to the result and what the impact of the Iran war is having on prices. 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.

Dom talks with Stephen Thomson, Surfing for Farmers Chair, about the continuing success of the programme, the continuing funding challenge to keep the initiative going and they discuss the East Coast rural real estate market. 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...

Dom talks with Helen Mandeno, spokesperson for three farmer lobby groups, about a joint letter sent to four political parties, seeking clarification on rural, environmental, and agricultural issues, including their positions on maintaining NZ’s current Paris Agreement and net zero commitments. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, v...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Helen Mandeno, spokesperson for three farmer lobby groups, about a joint letter sent to four political parties, seeking clarification on rural, environmental, and agricultural issues, including their positions on maintaining NZ’s current Paris Agreement and net zero commitments... And he talks with Stephen Thomson, Surfing for Farmers Chair, about...

Dom talks with WoolAid founder Lucas Smith about the origin of the company, developing the world's first adhesive bandage made from Hyperfine merino wool and the continuing growth and expansion of the company into North America. 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...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the flooding and slips currently affecting parts of the North Island, what's causing it and how long will it last?... And he talks with WoolAid founder Lucas Smith about the origin of the company, developing the world's first adhesive bandage made from Hyperfine merino wool and the continuing growth and expansion of th...

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the flooding and slips currently affecting parts of the North Island, what's causing it and how long will it last? 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jaz Mathisen, the station cook for Awakino station, about her new book, 'A Year at Awakino Station: home cooking and seasonal tales from a historic North Otago homestead', the impetus for writing the book and the history of the property. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz an...