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The Country 26/06/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Jamie Mackay
We ask the General Manager of Wool for PGG Wrightson if the just-finished 2025/26 season has been the best for strong wool since the 1980s.
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The Country 26/06/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
“Friday’s Favourite Weatherman” aka Earth Sciences New Zealand’s principal scientist, on winter’s first shot in anger and the looming super El Niño.
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3 weeks, 5 days ago
The Country 26/06/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Australian correspondent talks about the threat of bird flu and wool’s resurgence across the ditch.
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The Country 26/06/26: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay
Our political correspondent comments on some fun and games from Winston, and whether Chippy should do a deal with The Opportunity Party.
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The Country Full Show: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Riley Kennedy, Dr Victoria Hatton, Tom Martin, Wayne Langford, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth,
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The Country 25/06/26: Riley Kennedy talks to Jamie Mackay
We head live to Auckland for the latest in the Federated Farmers leadership spill with BusinessDesk senior journalist, Riley Kennedy.
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The Country 25/06/26: Dr Victoria Hatton talks to Jamie Mackay
The Palmerston North-based chief executive of Food HQ and food futurist looks at what will be on our plate in 2050 and what took her fancy at the PIN…
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The Country 25/06/26: Farmer Tom Martin talks to Jamie Mackay
Our UK farming correspondent comments on the heatwave and its effect on arable farming. Plus, we look at the demise of Sir Keir Starmer and whether i…
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The Country 25/06/26: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay
In breaking news, we head back to Auckland to catch up with the now former President of Federated Farmers.
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The Country 25/06/26: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay
One of NZ's leading primary sector academics challenges an Otago University academic over claims of farmers having a disproportionate influence in NZ…
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