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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...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dipton farmer Peter McDonald about his decision to run as Labour's candidate for the Southland electorate in the November election, his experience as a councillor with Environment Southland and the major issues he sees facing the electorate. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.n...

Dom talks with Lynda Gray, Editor of Deer Industry News, about a DINZ solar power and EV day in Gore this week, the deer industry's new AI tool, Seeka, and the official launch of a new immune functional product in South Korea this week, using premium NZ deer velvet. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us...

Dom talks with Shane Kingston, T&G's Managing Director of Apples, about its ENVY™ apple brand surpassing NZD $1 billion in global retail sales, how it's become the first apple brand from NZ to reach the milestone and how it's used lessons from COVID and Cyclone Gabrielle to help develop and enhance its end-to-end supply chain system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural co...

Dom talks with Precision Farming CEO Chloe Walker about the origin of company and its software connecting fertiliser and chemical ordering systems to a farmer’s rural partners and machinery platforms, and its acquisition of NuPoint, a business specialising in cloud-based management systems. They also discuss the future of agri-tech, particularly AI. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Precision Farming CEO Chloe Walker about the origin of company and its software connecting fertiliser and chemical ordering systems to a farmer’s rural partners and machinery platforms, and its acquisition of NuPoint, a business specialising in cloud-based management systems. They also discuss the future of agri-tech, particularly AI... He talks w...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Findex Partner Craig Macalister about urging Fonterra shareholders to consider tax implications before spending the capital return, following the divestment of Mainland Group to Lactalis. They discuss why he's concerned there's been virtually no discussion referencing the structure of the shareholder ownership and the implications of using the funds for...

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 and follow us on Instagram...