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The Country
Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.
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Episodes
The Country 18/08/26: Mike McIntyre talks to Rowena Duncum 18.08.2026 3:50
Jarden’s head of derivatives previews tonight’s GDT auction, expecting stronger dairy prices driven by higher powder values. He also discusses the impact of European production declines, New Zealand milk flows and global dairy market signals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 18/08/26: Adam Thompson talks to Rowena Duncum 18.08.2026 5:01
Restore Native founder on a new report showing farmers want long-term support for native planting and biodiversity gains. Plus, balancing environmental improvements with farm profitability and incentives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country Full Show: Monday August 17, 2026 17.08.2026 40:12
Jamie Mackay talks to Jason Te Brake, Sir Don McKinnon, David Seymour, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 17/08/26: Jason Te Brake talks to Jamie Mackay 17.08.2026 5:48
In the absence of the Tauranga Mayor, we kick off the show with more local Bay of Plenty talent, in the form of the chief executive of Zespri, the Bay's biggest business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 17/08/26: Sir Don McKinnon talks to Jamie Mackay 17.08.2026 9:00
The former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister under the Bolger Government comments on our War Museum in Le Quesnoy. Plus, he offers some sage advice on how to stage a political coup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 17/08/26: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay 17.08.2026 10:18
The current Deputy PM and Act Party leader explains why he was AWOL for the Newstalk ZB 100th Birthday Bash in Auckland on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 17/08/26: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 17.08.2026 1:24
Monday's weatherman says to expect a chilly southerly blast to kick off the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rabobank The Best of The Country: August 15, 2026 14.08.2026 39:50
Jamie Mackay talks to Steve Allen, Bryce Neyland, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jane Smith, Jen Corkran, and Jo Luxton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country Full Show: Friday August 14, 2026 14.08.2026 46:44
Jamie Mackay talks to Fran O'Sullivan, Christopher Luxon, Rhys Tamanui, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Murray Deaker, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 14/08/26: Fran O'Sullivan talks to Jamie Mackay 14.08.2026 8:32
NZME’s head of business reflects on a long and distinguished career in business journalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 14/08/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 14.08.2026 6:15
The Prime Minister joins us for the first time on Newstalk ZB since you know when. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 14/08/26: Rhys Tamanui talks to Jamie Mackay 14.08.2026 4:00
Meat Matters Week concludes with the Young Butcher of the Year, presented last night in Auckland to a young gun from Waipawa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 14/08/26: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay 14.08.2026 5:18
Today’s farmer panel debates farming and footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 14/08/26: Murray Deaker talks to Jamie Mackay 14.08.2026 9:54
We celebrate 100 years of Newstalk ZB with a veteran sports broadcaster who has been a key part of that history for decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 14/08/26: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay 14.08.2026 2:48
We look back on a hell of a week in politics with Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country Full Show: Thursday August 13, 2026 13.08.2026 40:29
Jamie Mackay talks to Jen Corkran, Jo Luxton, Campbell Parker, Chris Russell, and Callum McDonald. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 13/08/26: Jen Corkran talks to Jamie Mackay 13.08.2026 4:54
We speak with a senior analyst for animal protein at RaboResearch to talk beef mince. And there’s no mincing words about it: the long-held affordable red meat staple is now out of reach for many Kiwis as consumers look to alternative sources of protein, such as chicken and pork. But beef mince at $24/kg is not all bad news for the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
The Country 13/08/26: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay 13.08.2026 3:47
Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman makes a long-awaited appearance on The Country. But where’s her agriculture policy less than three months out from the election? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 13/08/26: Campbell Parker talks to Jamie Mackay 13.08.2026 3:51
The chief executive of DairyNZ talks about plantain, director nominations and election priorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 13/08/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 13.08.2026 5:36
Our Australian correspondent looks at some of the unintended consequences of bird flu. Plus, why Pauline Hanson is ruling the “Bush”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 13/08/26: Callum McDonald talks to Jamie Mackay 13.08.2026 3:34
PGG Wrightson’s National Genetics Manager talks bulls on this month’s livestock update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country Full Show: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12.08.2026 42:13
Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Jane Smith, and Mike Petersen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 12/08/26: Nathan Guy talks to Jamie Mackay 12.08.2026 9:09
He’s on the show today in his capacity as the chairman of the Meat Industry Association. However, his past occupation as a National MP and Minister for Primary Industries (2013-17) has him commenting on today’s political shenanigans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 12/08/26: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 12.08.2026 6:16
North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist comments on a tense leadership battle in the Beehive and in her own sheep yards. Plus, the $400 lamb, brickbats and bouquets, and who/what gets her vote this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 12/08/26: Mike Petersen talks to Jamie Mackay 12.08.2026 14:30
Former chairman of Beef + Lamb NZ, former Special Agricultural Trade Envoy and the current chairman of Scales Corp. Today, we buy some time with him while we wait for news from the Beehive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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