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The Country 08/07/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Hamish McKay
The Prime Minister discusses Marsden Point fuel security, South Island flood recovery and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit. He al…
1 week, 6 days ago
The Country 08/07/26: Adam McManaway talks to Hamish McKay
A Kaikōura dairy farm owner discusses the damage to his property after severe flooding, the clean-up challenge, lost pasture and infrastructure, and …
1 week, 6 days ago
The Country 08/07/26: Emma Higgins talks to Hamish McKay
Rabobank senior agricultural analyst discusses the sharp fall in Global Dairy Trade prices and what it says about global milk supply. Plus, European …
1 week, 6 days ago
The Country 08/07/26: Brian Dela Rue talks to Hamish McKay
It’s Innovation Week, thanks to Herd-i. Today, we talk to a DairyNZ research engineer who discusses how farmers are using AI to improve decision-maki…
1 week, 6 days ago
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Bex Green, Scott Spooner, Nathan Guy, Shane McManaway, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes.
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2 weeks ago
The Country 07/07/26: Bex Green talks to Hamish McKay
Federated Farmers North Canterbury president and vice dairy chair on the challenging weather conditions in her region. Plus, the Greens’ plan to phas…
2 weeks ago
The Country 07/07/26: Scott Spooner talks to Hamish McKay
It’s Innovation Week, thanks to Herd-i. Today, we talk with the chief executive and chief technology officer of South Canterbury drone-maker SPS Auto…
2 weeks ago
The Country 07/07/26: Nathan Guy talks to Hamish McKay
New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy says efforts to expand the country’s trade links are good news for exporters.
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The Country 07/07/26: Shane McManaway talks to Hamish McKay
A South Wairarapa farmer updates us on the weather conditions at his son’s farm in Kaikōura, as severe rain causes flooding across the district.
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2 weeks ago
The Country 07/07/26: Chris Russell talks to Hamish McKay
Our Aussie correspondent on exporting beef to Korea, a buoyant horticulture sector, and China’s missile test in the South Pacific. Plus, Australian P…
2 weeks ago