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The Country

NZME
New Zealand
Federated Farmers
Fonterra
El Niño
New Zealand First
New Zealand Agriculture
FMG Young Farmer Of the Year
Dairynz
Rural Support Trust
Rabobank
Agriculture
Labour Party
Weather
India
Dairy Industry
New Zealand Politics
Dairy Farming
Indian Free Trade Agreement
Holter
New Zealand Dairy Industry

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.

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Recent Guests

Daniel Eb
Deputy Leader of the Opportunity Party, rural PR background
Opportunity Party
Episode: Rabobank Best of The Country: July 18, 2026
John Moorby
Friend of Jamie, father of Josh Moorby, dairy farmer in Te Awamutu
Dairy farming (Waikato)
Episode: The Country Full Show: Friday, July 17, 2026
Steve Wyn-Harris
Central Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farmer, broadcaster
Central FM, Farmers Weekly contributor
Episode: The Country Full Show: Friday, July 17, 2026
Niall Brown
Chief Executive of Dawn Meats, involved with Alliance Group takeover
Dawn Meats
Episode: The Country Full Show: Friday, July 17, 2026
Mark Hooper
Taranaki-Kalcocki Federated Farmers Banking and RMA Reform Spokesperson
Federated Farmers
Episode: The Country 17/07/26: Mark Hooper talks to Jamie Mackay
Tony Roberts
National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming, Balance Farm Environment Awards
Balance Farm Environment Awards / Sustainable Farming
Episode: Ballance Agri-Nutrients: Make it Count: BFEA National Ambassadors Tony and Michelle Roberts
Michelle Roberts
National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming, Balance Farm Environment Awards
Balance Farm Environment Awards / Sustainable Farming
Episode: Ballance Agri-Nutrients: Make it Count: BFEA National Ambassadors Tony and Michelle Roberts
Nick Carr
Farm manager
Kahurau Angus
Episode: Rabobank Best of The Country: July 4, 2026
AJ Whetton
Former All Black, Rugby World Cup 1987 standout
Former All Blacks
Episode: The Country Full Show: Friday, July 3, 2026

Host

Jamie Mackay
Host of The Country

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • The Best

    This show stays true to those it represents. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whaine_reader
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Recommend

    A great show with top notch guests for knowledgeable parts of the Agriculture sector and across the world. Lots of banter between Jamie, Row and guests. A voice for the farming community and there frustration. Highly recommended, keep up the good stuff team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rich Waikato
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Jamie’s gets stuck in

    Finally listening to Jamie get into an MP about there double speak and nonsense(14/10/22). There pushing tax hikes while claiming to be on the side of farmers. Good on you and do it some more! ‘30% reduction in co2/kg red meat since 1990’ MP ‘don’t care we want $$$$!’

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chriswal10
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Lashes

    Lashes is absolute gold, rowena ok and Jamie tending to be more of a yesterday’s man?

    Worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    p moff
    New Zealand5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are well-connected and bring diverse expertise, from politics to AGRI leadership.
From critiques of political promises to highlighting rural mental health, the show blends blunt discussion with community relevance.
Listeners appreciate sharp policy takeaways paired with practical farming insights.
Banter and rapport with guests are frequently highlighted as a strong, engaging element.

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Apple Podcasts
#224
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#64
New Zealand/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Country 17/07/26: John Moorby talks to Jamie Mackay
Q: Has the technology in your cowshed been surpassed since you built the latest setup?
There would be more advanced features today and likely higher costs, but the core automation like milking efficiency and safety remains central while newer components improve throughput and energy use.
The Country 17/07/26: John Moorby talks to Jamie Mackay
Q: Are you a Fonterra supplier?
Yes, we are a Fonterra supplier, which ties our farm to the wider dairy supply chain and influences our pricing and planning.
The Country 16/07/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay
Q: Why do you clash with the media and figures like Andrea Vance, and what happened with the press council case?
He claims a vindication in a press council decision regarding statements about KiwiRail, while portraying frequent media attacks as partisan, arguing for accountability of journalists.
The Country 16/07/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay
Q: What do you think about the Opportunity Party and their 5% threshold talk, and what would it mean for a change of government?
He downplays their chances, notes concerns about their policies such as universal income and land tax, and argues that NZ First would be the stabilizing force in government rather than endorsing opportunistic coalitions.
The Country 16/07/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay
Q: Talk to me, Mr Peters, about the bird flu. How worried should we be?
Peters cautions not to overreact, acknowledging risk while urging measured judgment and avoiding panic, implying a careful but vigilant approach to public health without predicting a new pandemic.

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Recent episodes blend high-profile political interviews with deep dives into agriculture, trade, and rural policy in New Zealand. Conversations routinely thread between policy debates (climate and land-use changes, local governance, tax measures), industry updates (dairy, beef, lamb, genetics, and bull sales), and on-the-ground reporting from farming regions and international markets. Regular guests include politicians, industry leaders, and agricultural journalists, yielding a mix of strategic context and practical insights for farmers, agribusiness professionals, and policy watchers. A standout pattern is the show's willingness to challenge policy narratives while staying firmly rooted in rural livelihoods, market dynamics, and event-driv... more

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1. Daniel Eb
2. John Moorby
3. Steve Wyn-Harris
4. Niall Brown
5. Mark Hooper
6. Tony Roberts
7. Michelle Roberts
8. Nick Carr

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