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THE COUNTRY
WITH JAMIE MACKAY
12pm–1pm weekdays
New Zealand’s flagship rural radio show.
As a former sheep farmer and a current equity partner in a Southland dairy farm, Jamie Mackay knows agribusiness.
He delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics.
Tapping into contacts throughout the industry, Jamie always gets to the heart of a story.
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OCR update: Experts predicting cuts on the horizon
Most economists expect the Official Cash Rate will be cut by another 50 basis points this week. The Reserve Bank will review the cash rate on Wednesday at 2pm. Independent...
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Zespri head outlines the company's expected November price forecast
The head of kiwifruit giant Zespri is predicting a strong price forecast off the back of a solid growth period for the industry. New Zealand's kiwifruit sector has...
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Alliance Group posts $95.8m net loss
Meat processor Alliance Group is reporting a significant loss as it moves to close its Timaru meatworks. It's reporting a net loss after tax of $95.8 million for...
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'They don't want a dialogue': ACT's David Seymour defends refusal to address hīkoi
It's a big day for ACT's David Seymour, as the hīkoi marching down the country to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill arrived in Wellington today. Tens of thousands...
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Important learnings for the New Zealand's agricultural community from COP29
Climate Change Action Company founder and co-chair of Future Farmers NZ, Lake Hāwea Station’s Finn Ross has been at COP29. Ross speaks to Jamie Mackay about his...
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'We had a really good chat': Prime Minister Luxon recaps first call with Trump
Prime Minister Chris Luxon's opened up about his first one-on-one chat with US President-elect Donald Trump. The pair had a lengthy discussion about business, international...
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"A great show": Sir David Carter on New Zealand's biggest A&P Show
Cup and Show Week gets underway today with the NZ Trotting Cup at Addington. Also on the week’s agenda is the A&P Show running from Thursday to Saturday, Free...
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'People have had enough': Winston Peters unpacks why Trump won the presidency
There's belief from some that Donald Trump winning a second term in office means voters have launched a 'war on woke'. Trump swept through the battleground states...
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US Election 2024: Former National leader on the economic impacts of the candidates
Former National leader Todd Muller is a big fan of American politics - and he's been following the US election closely. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been...
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'Disappointing': ACT's David Seymour against capital gains tax
ACT's David Seymour has echoed National's disapproval around introducing a capital gains tax. A recent poll shows over 65 percent of Kiwis would support this tax...
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Todd McClay: Minister of Trade on trade agreement negotiations with six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council
New Zealand and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have concluded negotiations on a trade agreement that will open up significant opportunities for New...
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PM dismisses capital gains tax amid economic downturn
The Prime Minister is adamant that taxing New Zealand out of an economic downturn is not the way forward. Discussions about introducing a capital gains tax have...
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Horticulture NZ CEO talks new role in the sector
Kate Scott is the newest person to take on the role of leading Horticulture NZ - and she's had a busy couple of weeks. New reports indicate the primary sector may...
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UN biodiversity summit: How can New Zealand bring down emissions?
One expert says New Zealand is working to meet global expectations when it comes to sustainability targets. World leaders will gather in Columbia tomorrow for the...
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Dry weather expected for Southland, North Island facing 'La Nina-like' conditions
WeatherWatch’s head weather analyst says there’s a much more settled and dry week for Southland despite a frost this morning, while the North Island could feel more...
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'Foolish and juvenile': Minister Shane Jones says climate activists won't silence mining bid
The Resources Minister says Greenpeace activists won't silence him on mining. Shane Jones is today attending the Minerals West Coast Forum in Ross. Greenpeace...
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Prime Minister Luxon tight-lipped ahead of OCR announcement
The Prime Minister's avoiding predictions for next week's Official Cash Rate decision. When the Reserve Bank cut 25 basis points off the rate in August, it predicted...
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October weather: What can farmers expect?
The last day of September brought sunny weather, but what can farmers expect in the coming days? As we head into October, WeatherWatch expert Phil Duncan joined...
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Fed Farmers spokesperson offers tips for Mental Health Awareness Week
This week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week for 2024. Federated Farmers' national meat and wool chair Toby Williams joined The Country's Jamie Mackay...
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'Contempt for the country': Peter doubles down on Parliament's 'state of decay'
The Deputy Prime Minister is calling out what he says is a sharp decline in Parliament's standards. He says over the last three years, people have lost their sense...
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'Outstanding future ahead': Prime Minister Luxon claims boosting primary sector will help NZ economy
The Prime Minister is confident that boosting up New Zealand's primary sector will help turn the nation's economy around. Luxon returned from Malaysia and South...
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'Ghastly': Minister Shane Jones appalled by closures generated by power prices
Minister Shane Jones is adamant more businesses need to be saved from impending closure due to high power prices. Winstone Pulp is blaming high energy prices for...
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Prime Minister Luxon highlights trade opportunities in Southeast Asia
The Prime Minister says there's plenty of international demand for New Zealand products - and there's room for more trading overseas. Chris Luxon spend last week...
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Labour 's Chris Hipkins hopeful Kiingi Tuheitia's legacy can live on in politics
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he hopes the idea of kotahitanga Kiingi Tuheitia embraced can continue. Mourners have carried Te Kiingi's casket to the top of Taupiri...
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GDT auction: Dairy prices drop 0.4 percent
There has been a small dip in prices in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, held overnight, with a 0.4 percent decrease across the board. This is after an impressive...
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Peters fires back at outgoing Treasury head over superannuation comments
The Deputy Prime Minister has criticised the outgoing Treasury boss for her comments on changing the superannuation age. As her five-year term ends, Caralee McLiesh...
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Fonterra details expansion plans in new announcement
Fonterra's set to expand one of its South Island sites to create a hub for high value proteins. The $75 million investment into the company's Studholme site is part...
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Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India
Trade Minister Todd McClay has been exploring some overseas business opportunities. Following his most recent trip to India, Minister McClay joined The Country's...
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'I'm with Nicola': Minister Shane Jones agrees with changes to improve banking sector competition
New Zealand's own 'Prince of the Provinces' has weighed in on the Commerce Commission's recommendations to improve banking sector competition. Minister Shane Jones...
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‘A big move’: Rabobank responds to Reserve Bank cutting OCR
One leading economist has expressed surprised at the Reserve Bank's latest announcement. The Bank has slashed the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent. Rabobank...
