
This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.
For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 4750 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Home & GardenLeisure | |||

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We're recording on-site at Fieldays and were able to catch up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon! Chris and Dom chat about the raft of agricultural announcements being made by the government at Fieldays 2026, what motivate... more
Dom talks with Tirau dairy farmers Brett and Linda Coubrough about installing NZ's first GEA DairyRobot system, what factors they considered and what advantages they expect from the system. They also discuss the origins of the family farm in 1907, Br... more
Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for June, which areas of NZ are needing rain and an update on the El Niño situation.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vi... more
Dom talks with Mike Green, co-founder the Rural Industry Leaders dinner, debate and auction fundraiser, about the success of last year's inaugural event, what's on offer this year and some of the auction items up for grabs. They also discuss the deba... more
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I look forward to listening to this news show on the weekend, it covers more rural sectors than TheCountry in the weekdays. Good on you.
Well done to the producer and team in this show, it's great to have a well balanced show that tells the true rural story. Great listening !
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The minutes reveal a program centered on rural New Zealand life, with frequent dives into farming technology, governance, policy, and environmental issues. Across recent episodes, listeners hear firsthand farming experiences, discussions of regulatory changes, and practical implementations of innovations—from precision fencing to governance programs for women in agriculture—alongside coverage of forestry regulation, ecological challenges, and mental health in rural communities. The show tends to feature practitioners, researchers, and policy voices, aiming to illuminate the realities and opportunities facing farming, forestry, and rural livelihoods, while highlighting leadership, community resilience, and funding dynamics that shape the sec... more
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Recent guests on REX include:
1. Nicola Bryant
2. Julia Jones
3. Elizabeth Heeg
4. Bevan Weir
5. Tom Carlin
6. Phil Hooper
7. Lyneyre Hooper
8. Vicky Simpson
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