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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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 …
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The Country Full Show: Wednesday August 26, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Ben Picton, Blair McLean, and Todd McClay.
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The Country 26/08/26: Ben Picton talks to Hamish McKay
Senior macro strategist at RaboResearch says New Zealand’s economic recovery remains on track despite a dip in retail spending and ongoing global sup…
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The Country 26/08/26: Blair McLean talks to Hamish McKay
PGG Wrightson Wine’s viticulture specialist says vineyard removals are accelerating as global wine consumption falls, with up to 1000ha of vines comi…
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The Country 26/08/26: Todd McClay talks to Hamish McKay
The Agriculture and Trade Minister says the Government is focused on replacing the RMA, supporting the wine sector through current challenges and adv…
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