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The Country 02/04/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prince of the Provinces and Resources Minister talks about the fuel crisis and why he pulled out of the debate with Sir Ian Taylor over the contr…
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The Country 02/04/26: Ray Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
The Director General of MPI updates us on how the Middle East crisis is affecting the primary sector. Plus, we talk fruit flies and pesky hornets!
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The Country 02/04/26: Vanessa Winning talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with a board member of the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE), which is coming up at Lincoln University from April 13-15.
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The Country 02/04/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Australian correspondent comments on the fuel crisis, $500 lambs, the Sydney Royal Easter Show and a drop in the average age of farmers.
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The Country 02/04/26: Jeremy Rookes talks to Jamie Mackay
Our resident lifestyle/hobby farming correspondent has his say on Marsden Point, a glorious autumn, rugby and the perils of golf.
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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Dr Victoria Hatton, Craig Hickman and Duncan Humm.
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The Country 01/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prime Minister ponders the state of the Indian FTA, the Middle East war, fuel restrictions and potential rationing, and his Cabinet reshuffle.
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The Country 01/04/26: Sir Ian Taylor talks to Jamie Mackay
One of New Zealand’s leading tech entrepreneurs rips into Matua Shane Jones over his decision to pull out of the debate over a controversial Otago go…
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The Country 01/04/26: Dr Victoria Hatton talks to Jamie Mackay
Food futurist at Food HQ based in Palmerston North. Today, we look at the Middle East War's potential to create a worldwide food crisis. And how New …
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The Country 01/04/26: Craig Hickman and Duncan Humm talk to Jamie Mackay
Today’s farmer panel features two Mid Canterbury dairy and deer farmers, respectively. Today, we talk about a new era for Fonterra and a joint letter…
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