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REX

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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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rova | REX

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Olivia Rothwell - The legacy of Predator Free 2050 17.07.2025

Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools. 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.

Patsy Bass - West Coast distillery beats rap royalty for design award 16.07.2025

Dom talks with Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s newly launched “Gin & Juice” brand for 'Best in Class', winning an Innovation Award for its unique pounamu filtration process and claiming Gold for its Little Biddy Clas...

Kristine Asuncion - Helping Filipino migrants thrive in NZ farming 16.07.2025

Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Philippines to NZ in 2008 and running two businesses. 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 , Fac...

Mark Patterson - Telford's future secure 16.07.2025

Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co....

REX July 17th - Mark Patterson from NZ First, Kristine Asuncion from Federated Farmers and Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co 16.07.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry... He talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role...

Milking It 2.0 - John & Sally meet Kevin & Nicole 16.07.2025

Dom catches up with Sally Coombe and John Dazley from CMK, along with Kevin and Nicole Oppert, as part of the new series of Milking It on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.

Morris Pita - 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy winners 15.07.2025

Dom talks with Morris Pita, Co-Chair of the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, about winning the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for being the top Māori sheep and beef farm in NZ, the history of the land and the effort that's gone in to making it a profitable farming 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 In...

Christopher Winefield - Genome study aims to reduce vineyard chemical use 15.07.2025

Dom talks with Associate Professor Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, about its world-first genome study which could help NZ’s billion-dollar wine export industry grow more disease-resistant grapevines and reduce fungicide use in the sector, how it works and the formation of a new commercial venture designed to democrat...

REX July 16th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Christopher Winefield from Lincoln University and Morris Pita from Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust 15.07.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations... He talks with Associate Professor Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, about its world-first genome study which could hel...

Stu Davison - GDT back in the black 15.07.2025

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations. 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.

Mikaela Greig - Farming, events & cricket 15.07.2025

Dom talks with Mikaela Greig, Beef+Lamb NZ Western North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Rural Blokes Roundup (Aug 8), her own farming operation and her cricketing career. 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.

Jo Finer - Getting the best out of NZ's rural professionals 15.07.2025

Dom talks with NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management CEO Jo Finer about the purpose and role of the organisation, its annual conference next month (Aug 26-27) and the Institute's bid to host the international Farm Management Conference in 2030. 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 ,...

Ruby Mulinder - Sheep milk, Feds & consultancy 15.07.2025

Dom talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work with Federated Farmers as Meat & Wool Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo branch and the national Meat & Wool Executive team, her role as an independent farm consultant and her and husband Sean's sheep milking flock. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz an...

REX July 15th - Ruby Mulinder from Federated Farmers, Jo Finer from the NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management and Mikaela Greig from Beef+Lamb NZ 15.07.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work with Federated Farmers as Meat & Wool Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo branch and the national Meat & Wool Executive team, her role as an independent farm consultant and her and husband Sean's sheep milking flock... He talks with NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management CEO Jo Finer about the purpose a...

Allister Moorhead - Porina, pastures & podcasts 13.07.2025

Dom talks with Agricom agronomist Allister Moorhead about combating winter porina, why we're seeing late winter flights of porina and his podcast with colleague Glenn Judson, 'The Al & Juddy Show'. 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.

Dr Hamish Gow - The problem of consistency with NZ sheep meat 13.07.2025

Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's primary produce. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content...

REX July 14th - Dr Hamish Gow from Lincoln University and Allister Moorhead from Agricom 13.07.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's primary produce... And he talks with Agricom a...

The Calf Experts - REX Recommends 12.07.2025

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Karen Fraser and Stacey Cosnett, aka The Calf Experts, about their latest nationwide tour hosting events for farmers on rearing calves, the success of their roadshow and social media platforms and some of the key things to consider when calf rearing. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexon...

Freddy Gane - REX Recommends 11.07.2025

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about his recent trip to China, the deluge of rain that's hit the region in the last week and his unique suggestion for helping to fix some of the problems with the NZ wool industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platf...

Kerry Irvine - Flood-hit farmers in desperate need of help 11.07.2025

Dom talks with Nelson Federated Farmers President Kerry Irvine about the extent of the damage to farms following recent flooding in the region, the mental toll on the local farmers and how people can help the recovery effort. 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...

James Curry - Training ferrets to catch rabbits! 11.07.2025

Dom talks with ferreter James Curry about his pest control business Jim's Bunny Hunters, how he trains and uses ferrets and dogs to catch rabbits and other pests and the recent success of his social media platforms. 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.

Susan Harris - Forests vs Sheep? It's not that simple 11.07.2025

Dom talks with GreenXperts Principal Scientist Susan Harris about why she thinks the ETS Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill could be detrimental to NZ, how restricting carbon forestry could prevent hill country farmers earning extra income and why she believes the debate isn't as simple as forests vs sheep. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming pla...

REX July 11th - Susan Harris from GreenXperts, James Curry from Jim's Bunny Hunters and Nelson Fed Farmers President Kerry Irvine 11.07.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with GreenXperts Principal Scientist Susan Harris about why she thinks the ETS Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill could be detrimental to NZ, how restricting carbon forestry could prevent hill country farmers earning extra income and why she believes the debate isn't as simple as forests vs sheep... He talks with ferreter James Curry about his pest control b...

Dom Kalasih - Lack of freight data could hinder growth 10.07.2025

Dom talks with Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting NZ, about the Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study, why he thinks it's a bad idea and why it's a critical time for New Zealand’s supply chain and transport system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow...

REX July 10th - Cameron Bagrie from Bagrie Economics and Dom Kalasih from Transporting NZ 10.07.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with independent economist Cameron Bagrie about whether New Zealand has become economically risk averse, the rise of political division and his major takeaways from Fieldays... And he talks with Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting NZ, about the Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study, why he thinks it's a bad idea...

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