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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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Oct 20, 2026

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Episodes

Michael Brooks - A poultry legacy 21.10.2025

Dom talks with Michael Brooks, the recently retired Executive Director of the Poultry Industry Association of NZ and the Egg Producers Federation, about his decision to retire after 23 years, the changes he's seen across the poultry industry during that time and his plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonli...

Mark Wynne - Alliance farmers vote 'YES' for Dawn Meats deal 21.10.2025

Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about farmer shareholders voting in favour of a proposed $270m joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats, the high voter turnout and what the next steps are in the process. 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 LinkedI...

REX Oct 21 - Mark Wynne from Alliance Group and retired PIANZ Executive Director Michael Brooks 20.10.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about farmer shareholders voting in favour of a proposed $270m joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats, the high voter turnout and what the next steps are in the process... And he talks with Michael Brooks, the recently retired Executive Director of the Poultry Industry Association of NZ and the Egg Prod...

Kieran Hickman - Bears & hallucinations; surviving the Yukon 1000 19.10.2025

Dom talks with Marlborough farmer and endurance athlete Kieran Hickman about competing in this year's Yukon 1000, the world's longest canoe and kayak race, his career in endurance events such as Godzone and Ironman, and the physical and mental fortitude it takes to compete in such events. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonl...

Phil Duncan - Rain and wind set to pummel NZ this week 19.10.2025

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about this week's wind and rain warnings, the two systems set to hit the country and which areas are likely to be effected. 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 20 - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Endurance Athlete & Farmer Kieran Hickman 19.10.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about this week's wind and rain warnings, the two systems set to hit the country and which areas are likely to be effected... And he talks with Marlborough farmer and endurance athlete Kieran Hickman about competing in this year's Yukon 1000, the world's longest canoe and kayak race, his career in endurance events such as Go...

Erica van Reenen - REX Recommends 18.10.2025

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite...

Andrew Preston - REX Recommends 17.10.2025

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Insta...

Real Optimism with Julia Jones - Toxic Humans: Spotting and Stopping Destructive Leadership 16.10.2025

Julia Jones chats with leadership expert and author Michael Jenkins about something we’ve all seen but rarely name out loud toxic behavior in leadership and on boards. From narcissists and micromanagers to gaslighters and manipulators, Michael shines a light on how these patterns erode trust, fuel blame, and stall progress. They also explore how early leadership development, honest conv...

Jo Grigg - D-Day looms for Alliance shareholders 16.10.2025

Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the Alliance Group shareholder vote on Monday, the pros and cons and whether she thinks the vote will go. 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.

Chis Quin - The price of food 16.10.2025

Dom talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin about running a co-operative of more than 400 owner/operators, how its pricing model works for farmers and growers and what factors come into play when pricing goods for consumers. 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 , Face...

Chris Irons - Flooding, red meat premiums & TB 16.10.2025

Dom talks with Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow...

REX Oct 17 - Chris Irons from Waitomo Federated Farmers, Chris Quin from Foodstuffs NI and REX Producer Jo Grigg 16.10.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee... He talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin about running a co-operative of mo...

Blake Holgate - The surprising dietary habits of Gen Z 15.10.2025

Dom talks with Blake Holgate, Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business Development, about the key highlights of the latest survey by Rabobank and KiwiHarvest looking at how Kiwis shop and prepare food, where and what they eat and why Gen Z are planning on eating more red meat while ditching vegetarianism and veganism. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite strea...

Erica van Reenen - At the coalface of climate & agriculture 15.10.2025

Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit...

REX Oct 16 - 2025 Rural Professional of the Year Erica van Reenen and Blake Holgate from Rabobank 15.10.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19)... And he talks with Blake Holgate, Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business...

Craig Wiggins - Get your health check! 14.10.2025

Dom catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate about rural mental health, the importance of regular health checks and a new gazebo. 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.

Donald Nordeng - Will the Gene Tech Bill undermine property rights? 14.10.2025

Dom talks with Donald Nordeng, Chief Strategy Officer at BioGro NZ, about its concerns the proposed Gene Technology Bill could undermine property rights, organic certification and New Zealand’s global reputation for integrity and sustainability. 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 ,...

Trevor Topfer - What is blockchain & how can it help NZ ag? 14.10.2025

Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural exports and meeting with MPs in Parliament this week along with other...

REX Oct 15 - Trevor Topfer from Blockchain NZ, Donald Nordeng from BioGrow NZ and rural mental health advocate Craig Wiggins 14.10.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural exports and meeting with MPs in Parliam...

Kate Acland - Reduced methane targets; still a challenge 13.10.2025

Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the government decision to not put a price on agricultural emissions, why the reduced methane targets will still be a challenge and why it's better to incentivise farmers to reduce emissions through carbon credits or subsidies.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline....

Todd McClay - Levelling the playing field for Kiwi farmers 13.10.2025

Dom talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methane targets for 2050, the recent strengthening of trade relationship with Australia and upcoming changes to the RMA. 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.

Andrew Preston - Galloway Station; wilding pines, merino wool & historic buildings 13.10.2025

Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. 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 Linke...

REX Oct 14 - Andrew Preston from Galloway Station, Ag Minister Todd McClay and Kate Acland from Beef+Lamb NZ 13.10.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms... He talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methane targets for 2050, the recent strengthening of tr...

Jen Corkran - NZ's $1.2b dairy beef opportunity 12.10.2025

Dom talks with RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about a new report suggesting now is the time for New Zealand’s agri sector to build a scalable, profitable dairy-beef system, how much it could be worth to the NZ economy and the challenges setting up such a system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rex...

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