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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

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

Will the US deploy punitive measures on NZ lamb imports? - Melissa Clark-Reynolds 07.08.2026

Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month; the US launch of a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, as requested by the American Sheep Industry Association. They discuss the likely outcome, what it will mean for NZ and Australian sheep meat exports and also Melissa's upcoming open swim  from Gallipoli to Çanakkale, recreating Bernar...

REX August 7 - Melissa Clark-Reynolds and Phil Duncan 07.08.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month; the US launch of a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, as requested by the American Sheep Industry Association. They discuss the likely outcome, what it will mean for NZ and Australian sheep meat exports and also Melissa's upcoming open swim  from Gallipoli to &Cced...

What is For Farmers? - Dominic Huxley & Stephen Thomson 06.08.2026

Dom talks with Dominic Huxley from Rural Riders and Stephen Thomson from Surfing for Farmers about joining forces to create a new initiative, For Farmers. They discuss why the merging of the two groups makes sense, their plans to include other sports in the future for farmers to get off-farm and Dominic's former career as a professional mountaineer. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX ru...

From rare diagnosis to rugby stars; inside Neck's Best Thing - Aisha Addison 05.08.2026

Dom talks with Aisha Addison from Neck's Best Thing about starting the business after struggling to find a suitable pillow for her son who was born with a rare neck condition, being named as a finalist in the upcoming NZ Business Founder Awards and how a host of professional NZ rugby players have become ambassadors for her range of products. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural cont...

REX August 6 - Aisha Addison and Dominic Huxley & Stephen Thomson 05.08.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Aisha Addison from Necks Best Thing about starting the business after struggling to find a suitable pillow for her son who was born with a rare neck condition, being named as a finalist in the upcoming NZ Business Founder Awards and how a host of professional NZ rugby players have become ambassadors for her range of products... And he talks with Dominic...

Herds and hoops; the experience of Filipino dairy farmers in NZ - Cherlyn & Ramil Ilumin 05.08.2026

Dom talks with Cherlyn and Ramil Ilumin about being members of the Filipino Dairy Workers of NZ, the expansion of the group to include other migrant workers in the industry and their work as share milkers with Dairy Holdings. 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...

Amazon Leo satellite network; what it means for NZ farmers - Tom Andrews 05.08.2026

Dom talks with Tom Andrews from Connected Farms about its collaboration with Amazon Leo's satellite connectivity, what its arrival in NZ means for NZ farmers and when it will become available. 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 August 5 - Stu Davison, Tom Andrews and Cherlyn & Ramil Ilumin 05.08.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.1%), what effect high global milk production is having on prices and whether NZ dairy commodities are still fetching the premium prices they achieved in the first half of the year... He talks with Tom Andrews from Connected Farms about its collaboration with Amazon Leo's sat...

Has the premium price for NZ dairy disappeared? - Stu Davison 04.08.2026

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.1%), what effect high global milk production is having on prices and whether NZ dairy commodities are still fetching the premium prices they achieved in the first half of the year.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.n...

Farming & footy; Farmland backs provincial rugby - Rhonda Kay 04.08.2026

Dom talks with Rhonda Kay, former Black Fern and Multi-Site Manager for Farmlands Wellsford and Warkworth, about Farmlands becoming the Official Rural Partner for NZ's fourteen major provincial rugby unions, what the new partnership entails and her rugby playing career. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follo...

Can the dairy sector balance the books and the environment? - Campbell Parker 04.08.2026

Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about its call for political parties to commit to six policy priorities to unlock growth in the dairy sector and the speech by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton at the Dairy Environment Leaders Forum, where he claimed dairy farmers' lack of action on climate change is even bleaker than their slow progress on water quality. They al...

REX August 4 - Campbell Parker and Rhonda Kay 03.08.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about its call for political parties to commit to six policy priorities to unlock growth in the dairy sector and the speech by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton at the Dairy Environment Leaders Forum, where he claimed dairy farmers' lack of action on climate change is even bleaker than their slow prog...

REX August 3 - Jo Dakin and James Hunter 03.08.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jo Dakin, mother of NZ cyclist Sam Dakin, about her and husband John's experience at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, seeing Sam race for the final time and their attendance at various Olympic and Commonwealth Games over the years... And he talks with James Hunter from Rangitoto Station in Central Hawke's Bay about the fascinating history of his forebear...

The tale of Rangitoto Station and the Hunter family - James Hunter 03.08.2026

Dom talks with James Hunter from Rangitoto Station in Central Hawke's Bay about the fascinating history of his forebears and how they acquired the farm in 1854. They also discuss receiving a Farm Century Award, what brought James home to family farm, what he's achieved during his time on the property and how close they've come to selling it over the years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest...

Commonwealth Games wrap; "It's an emotional rollercoaster" - Jo Dakin 02.08.2026

Dom talks with Jo Dakin, mother of NZ cyclist Sam Dakin, about her and husband John's experience at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, seeing Sam race for the final time and their attendance at various Olympic and Commonwealth Games over the years. 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 , Faceb...

REX Recommends - Rick Walker 01.08.2026

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Rick Walker, ANZCO Foods GM of Sales & Marketing, about its July market update and why he's sounding the alarm bells in relation to recent developments in geopolitics, tariffs and market sentiment. 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...

REX Recommends - Duncan Garner 31.07.2026

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Duncan Garner from the 'Editor-in-Chief' podcast about the upcoming election, why he thinks The Opportunity Party is to the left of the Greens on the political spectrum and his thoughts o the current farming landscape in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us o...

Jim Hopkins remembered - Craig Wiggins 30.07.2026

Dom talks with Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate about the life and legacy of broadcaster, writer and Waitaki stalwart Jim Hopkins, following his passing this week, aged 80. In particular, they discuss the handover of MC duties for the Young Farmer of the Year Contest and his love for rural NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit...

At the vanguard of NZ's agritourism sector - Sonia Minnaar & Liz Henderson 30.07.2026

Dom talks with Sonia Minnaar and Liz Henderson from Canopy Camping Escapes about winning the Experience Rural category at the recent NZI Rural Women Business Awards, the evolution of the company since its inception and being among the early adopters of the now burgeoning NZ tourism industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rex...

REX July 31 - Sonia Minnaar & Liz Henderson and Craig Wiggins 30.07.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sonia Minnaar and Liz Henderson from Canopy Camping Escapes about winning the Experience Rural category at the recent NZI Rural Women Business Awards, the evolution of the company since its inception and being among the early adopters of the now burgeoning NZ tourism industry... And he talks with Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate about the life and lega...

How recycled tyres are outfitting NZ Commonwealth Games athletes - Adele Rose 29.07.2026

Dom talks with Tyrewise CEO Adele Rose about its role in helping dispose of tyres around the country, especially on farms, the innovation being developed to find new uses and create new products from recycled tyres and how they've been used by Kathmandu to create fabric for the uniforms of NZ athletes competing in the current Commonwealth Games. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural...

"A few developments, none of which can be described as positive" - Rick Walker 29.07.2026

Dom talks with Rick Walker, ANZCO Foods GM of Sales & Marketing, about its July market update and why he's sounding the alarm bells in relation to recent developments in geopolitics, tariffs and market sentiment. 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 July 30 - Rick Walker and Adele Rose 29.07.2026

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, ANZCO Foods GM of Sales & Marketing, about its July market update and why he's sounding the alarm bells in relation to recent developments in geopolitics, tariffs and market sentiment... And he talks with Tyrewise CEO Adele Rose about its role in helping dispose of tyres around the country, especially on farms, the innovation being deve...

Beyond the clouds; Aimer Farming's satellite solution for pasture management - Jeremy Bryant 28.07.2026

Dom talks with Jeremy Bryant, founder and CTO of Aimer Farming, about its latest capital investment from Cultivate Ventures, how the funding will be used to speed up development of mobile, drone, and satellite solutions for its pasture monitoring technology and its plans to expand into international markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite st...

NZ/US sheepmeat saga; "This is something that's not justified for NZ" - Nick Beeby 28.07.2026

Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby about the increase to a 12.5% general tariff imposed by the US to NZ sheepmeat exports, the implications for the sector and the general state of the red meat industry. 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 m...

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