The Country

Our weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ on the December forecast, where things are heating up across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Miles Hurrell, Shane Jones, Barry Fox, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s chief executive announces the Co-operative Group’s FY26 Q1 business update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last time we yarned, he coined the phrase “a demonic egg beater” when referring to Chlöe Swarbrick. What will he call her, and who will be in the firing line today? The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, also tackles the failed ETS auctions of 2025, ridding us of the “green banshees” and the regional councils, capping local body rates at 2-4%, and selling off state...

Live from the Temuka saleyards, we update the biggest sale of the year for the IHC Calf Scheme, with PGG Wrightson's Livestock Manager - Dairy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks rugby, cricket, The Country Hour and blowflies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Derek Daniell, Jen Corkran, and Jane Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister comments on another drop in the GDT Auction, the US Business Summit, a farm visit today to Hawke's Bay, whether Pāmu is on the chopping block, and whether holding local body rate rises to 2-4% is realistic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wairarapa farmer and one of NZ’s leading sheep breeders. Today, he ponders the state of farming and our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst on beef and lamb prices at record highs and why their prospects are so good for this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist, who today we find in the Parliamentary Lobby, on Groundswell’s annual lobbying trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Chris Hipkins, Mike McIntyre, David Birkett, Ben Pratt, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition leader discusses Labour’s policy priorities and rural healthcare plans. Plus, his recent engagement, and how he rates the Labour Party Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarden’s head of derivatives takes a closer look at why the GDT index hasn’t been positive since mid-August. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers’ arable group chairman on a surge in dairy conversions in Canterbury, as low wheat prices and a high milk payout tempt growers to swap crops for milk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to the Manawatū to catch up with the stud co-owner and breeding manager at Glengarry Poll Dorset for an update on the stud’s 59th annual sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a weather update from our man at weatherwatch.co.nz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Te Radar, and Lindy Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Act Party leader talks about using KiwiSaver to buy a farm. Plus, he enters the age-old debate on the age of eligibility for the National Super. And - is Chris Hipkins’s capital gains tax politically palatable or a poisoned chalice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice behind the FMG Young Farmer of the Year says the district finals are done and dusted as he looks forward to the regional and grand finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Wairarapa farmer is also the chair of Safer Farms, and she wants farmers to get home safely for Christmas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Michael Every, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Christopher Luxon, and Geoff Ross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Rachel Shearer, Todd Clark, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday’s Weather Guy on the Big Dry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Farmer Panel talks beer, wind and red meat at an all-time high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.