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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.

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Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

From paddock to parliament - Suze Redamyne 05.10.2026

Dom talks with Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne from the National Party about her first term as an MP, the upcoming election and the family's Coastal Spring Lamb 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.

REX Oct 6 - Melissa Clark-Reynolds and Suze Redmayne 05.10.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect'... And he talks with Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne from the National Pa...

What is the Halter effect? - Melissa Clark-Reynolds 05.10.2026

Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect' Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, v...

Shedding the kit for a good cause; Barely There 2026 - Briar Duncan 04.10.2026

Dom talks with third-year Massey University vet student Briar Duncan about the 2026 Barely There calendar, the long tradition behind the iconic annual charity project and why she's going to miss the Halfway Day celebrations due to her participation in the Coast to Coast Mountain Run. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.c...

El Niño, polar flares & AI - Phil Duncan 04.10.2026

Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for October, El Niño contiuing to gain more power in the tropical Pacific and how it's affecting the weather pattern around New Zealand. They also discuss what other factors are at play, polar flares and how AI could affect weather forecasting in the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fav...

REX Oct 5 - Phil Duncan and Briar Duncan 04.10.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for October, El Niño continuing to gain more power in the tropical Pacific and how it's affecting the weather pattern around New Zealand. They also discuss what other factors are at play, polar flares and how AI could affect weather forecasting in the future... And he talks with third-year Massey Un...

REX Recommends - Jen Corkran 03.10.2026

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about how trade disruptions are expected to redirect global beef flows for the remainder of 2026. They discuss the factors behind this, including Chinese trade quotas, a looming suspension of Brazilian beef into the EU and the 90-day emergency tariff waiver implemented by the US, plus what it all means for N...

REX Recommends - Finn McColl 02.10.2026

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released next week. Tune in daily for the latest and gr...

Mining carbon credits from hill country scrub - Geoff Ross 01.10.2026

Dom talks with Geoff Ross from Lake Hawea Station about his latest venture, Carbonfields. They discuss how the company has been created to generate revenue for farmers from existing bush, forest and scrub on their farms, how it works in practice and the potential future of the ETS. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co....

Why government intervention is harming the beef industry - Kent Bacus 01.10.2026

Dom talks with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in the United States, about his current trip to NZ to talk at the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, what role NZ can play in the increased demand for beef in the US and what it will take to rebuild the declining US national herd. They also discuss the reaction from ranchers to the Tru...

REX Oct 2 - Kent Bacus and Geoff Ross 01.10.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in the United States, about his current trip to NZ to talk at the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, what role NZ can play in the increased demand for beef in the US and what it will take to rebuild the declining US national herd. They also discuss the rea...

Major trade disruptions for beef market; the story behind the headlines - Jen Corkran 30.09.2026

Dom talks with Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about how trade disruptions are expected to redirect global beef flows for the remainder of 2026. They discuss the factors behind this, including Chinese trade quotas, a looming suspension of Brazilian beef into the EU and the 90-day emergency tariff waiver implemented by the US, plus what it all means for NZ producers and expo...

REX Oct 1 - Finn McColl and Jen Corkran 30.09.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released next week... And he talks with Rabobank&n...

The singing stock agent - Finn McColl 30.09.2026

Dom talks with Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released next week. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content...

Milking the sun; solar at Kaiwaiwai Dairies - Aidan Bichan 29.09.2026

Dom talks with Aiden Bichan from Kaiwaiwai Dairies about installing solar power on the company's dairy farm, the key pros and cons and other cost-saving methods the company has introduced. 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.

"The family got called in the next morning to kiss me goodbye" - Geoff Lance 29.09.2026

Dom talks with Huntly farmer Geoff Lance about surviving sepsis. They discuss why awareness can save lives, especially in rural communities, what signs people need to look out for and his own harrowing journey, including having his right leg amputated. 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...

REX Sep 30 - Geoff Lance and Aidan Bichan 29.09.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Huntly farmer Geoff Lance about surviving sepsis. They discuss why awareness can save lives, especially in rural communities, what signs people need to look out for and his own harrowing journey, including having his right leg amputated... And he talks with Aidan Bichan from Kaiwaiwai Dairies about installing solar power on the company's dairy farm, the...

Exporting excellence; doubling NZ's primary export value - Terry Copeland 28.09.2026

Dom talks with Terry Copeland, MPI Programme Director Export Growth, about the government's primary export goal of doubling the value of NZ's exports by 2034. Specifically, they discuss the honey industry and the formation of Honey and Bees NZ, the state of the NZ wine industry and his ideas about connecting farmers and growers with consumers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural co...

REX Sep 29 - Terry Copeland and Brian Richards 28.09.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Terry Copeland, MPI Programme Director Export Growth, about the government's primary export goal of doubling the value of NZ's exports within ten years. Specifically, they discuss the honey industry and the formation of Honey and Bees NZ, the state of the NZ wine industry and his ideas about connecting farmers and growers with consumers... And he talks...

The brassica blueprint - Brian Richards 28.09.2026

Dom talks with Farmlands agronomist Brian Richards about all things brassicas. They discuss choosing the right cultivar, the benefits of planting brassicas and the key things to be aware of. 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.

Feds back Labour's support for contract milkers - Sam Ebbett 28.09.2026

Dom talks with Federated Farmers sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett about why its welcoming Labour’s commitment to review the Sharemilking Agreements Act, what parts of the Act need closer inspection and which other major political parties are prepared to look into the legislation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visi...

REX Sep 28 - Eliana Glover and Sam Ebbett 28.09.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Eliana Glover from FSL Foods about the burgeoning frozen fruit market. They discuss the company's brands, Fruzio, Goodness Kitchen and The Berry Fix, her family's legacy in the berry fruit industry going back nearly a hundred years and the trends she's seeing in consumer behaviour... And he talks with Federated Farmers sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett&...

The Berry Dynasty; the past, present & future of FSL Foods - Eliana Glover 27.09.2026

Dom talks with Eliana Glover from FSL Foods about the burgeoning frozen fruit market. They discuss the company's brands, Fruzio, Goodness Kitchen and The Berry Fix, her family's legacy in the berry fruit industry going back nearly a hundred years and the trends she's seeing in consumer behaviour.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform...

REX Recommends - David Clark 26.09.2026

In case you missed it... Jo Grigg talks with arable farmer David Clark about publishing his five-year average returns from six crop types, with only carrot seed being profitable. They also discuss how all the rest lose between $1700 and $4000/hectare, how seed agents were 'stunned' at his figures and what banks are saying to farmers.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conten...

REX Recommends - Major General John Howard 25.09.2026

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Major General (Retired) John Howard about the major problems he sees facing the agriculture sector in light of current global conflicts. They discuss NZ's global trade relationships, logistics, defence capabilities, food security, fertiliser supply and fuel prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platfo...

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