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The Country 28/08/26: Mark Warren talks to Hamish McKay
Waipari Station farmer discusses his ambitious “$1500 super lamb” concept, combining premium meat, pelts and pharmaceutical by-products to maximise v…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
The Country 28/08/26: Jane Smith talks to Hamish McKay
North Otago farmer and rural commentator discusses a new saliva-based sheep breeding test aimed at improving natural worm resistance and reducing dre…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
The Country 28/08/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Hamish McKay
PGG Wrightson Wool GM discusses a strong rebound in wool prices, driven by Australian buyer demand and increased competition across all wool types.
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3 weeks, 6 days ago
The Country 28/08/26: Buck Shelford talks to Hamish McKay
Former All Blacks captain discusses the upcoming second test against South Africa and the team’s progress under the current coaching setup. Plus, lif…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
The Country Full Show: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Shane Jones, Kate Acland, Paul Henry, Chris Russell, and Jack Cocks.
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The Country 27/08/26: Shane Jones talks to Hamish McKay
NZ First MP and Resources Minister on why he wants New Zealand out of the Paris Agreement and supports expanding mining through the fast-track proces…
4 weeks ago
The Country 27/08/26: Kate Acland talks to Hamish McKay
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chairwoman on concerns that the ETS is still driving productive farmland into carbon forestry and why further reforms are nee…
4 weeks ago
The Country 27/08/26: Paul Henry talks to Hamish McKay
Act Party candidate makes his debut on The Country to talk about shrinking government, abolishing the Climate Change Commission, and the party’s elec…
4 weeks ago
The Country 27/08/26: Chris Russell talks to Hamish McKay
Our Aussie correspondent on bird flu, strong South Australian crop prospects, dry conditions in New South Wales, and global food supply challenges.
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4 weeks ago
The Country 27/08/26: Jack Cocks talks to Hamish McKay
Farmstrong Ambassador and Mt Nicholas Station farmer on recovering from a life-threatening brain injury and why focusing on the process, rather than …
4 weeks ago