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The Country

NZME
New Zealand
El Niño
Federated Farmers
New Zealand Agriculture
Fonterra
FMG Young Farmer Of the Year
Agriculture
Rabobank
Bird Flu
New Zealand Politics
Labour Party
Dairynz
National Party
Australia
Rural Support Trust
Dairy Farming
Dairy Industry
New Zealand First
Biosecurity
Emissions Trading Scheme

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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Latest Episodes

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Kent Bacus, Ben Picton, Dominic Jones and Colin Hurst.

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The Prime Minister ponders the curse of being an Air New Zealand CEO. Plus, we discuss tonight’s Rural Issues Debate, the diesel crisis, the age of eligibility for National Super, Chippy’s flawed CGT and the dangers of strategic voting.

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We catch up with the executive director of government affairs for the US National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who was a keynote speaker at yesterday’s Red Meat Sector Conference in Wellington. We get his thoughts on what’s going on in Washington.

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Rabobank’s chief economist comments on rising OCR rates, both here and in Australia, the Red Meat Sector Conference, and whether there is an end in sight for the Middle East conflict and associated fuel crisis.

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Recent Guests

Dean Rabbidge
Southland Sheep and Beef farmer, Xander MacDonald Award winner
Southland farming community
Episode: The Country Full Show: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Hamish Mackay
Colleague substituting as on-ground host
The Country Team
Episode: The Country Full Show: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Susan O'Regan
Former Mayor of Waipa District; Chair of QE2 National Trust
QE2 National Trust
Episode: The Country Full Show: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Jim Risk
Science Extension Nutrient Dynamics Specialist, Balance Agri-Nutrients
Balance Agri-Nutrients
Episode: Ballance Agri-Nutrients: Make it Count: Maximising Spring fertiliser applications with Jim Risk
Brad Siebert
Chief Executive of Avocado NZ
Avocado NZ
Episode: The Country Full Show: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Robbie Jackson
Rural social media influencer and dairy farming operator
Catlins, South Otago farming community
Episode: The Country 08/09/26: Robbie Jackson talks to Jamie Mackay
Tom Martin
UK farming correspondent and social media influencer
UK farming media
Episode: The Country 08/09/26: Farmer Tom Martin talks to Jamie Mackay
Philip Duncan
Weather forecaster
Weather Watch / TVNZ (as referenced)
Episode: The Country Full Show: Monday, September 7, 2026
Tom Young
National Livestock Manager for Affco
Affco
Episode: The Country 07/09/26: Tom Young talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay
Host of The Country, leading discussions on agriculture, policy, and rural current affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 107 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 Zealand6 years ago

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Some episodes spark debate and sharp critique of political actors, which is part of its appeal.
Listeners appreciate the practical farming insights paired with policy and political commentary.
The show is praised for top-tier guests and a strong farming community voice.

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#184
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#38
New Zealand/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Country 15/09/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay
Q: How do you see the polling shifting for your parties and potential coalitions?
They discuss Labour's decline, National's small gains, and the Hopefuls from the Opportunities Party, with commentary on how coalition dynamics could reshape government.
The Country 15/09/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay
Q: What reception are you going to get from them when you walk to Parliament?
The guest predicts a mixed reception and emphasizes engaging with the public at the select committee on the proposed treaty references in statutes.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients: Make it Count: Maximising Spring fertiliser applications with Jim Risk
Q: What are the main nutrient decisions for the wet West and the dry East in spring?
The discussion covers soil testing early to identify limitations, prioritising base nutrients like phosphorus and sulfur, and using nitrogen strategically to fill potential feed deficits while considering moisture and temperature conditions.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients: Make it Count: Maximising Spring fertiliser applications with Jim Risk
Q: First of all, define for me nutrient dynamics specialist.
Jim Risk explains that the title reflects focusing on the even flow of nutrients through soil to the plant and optimizing efficient nutrient use, underpinned by science to ensure farmers get what they need.
The Country 16/09/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
Q: Is this a cynical play ahead of the election?
Luxon argues it is about doing the right thing for competition and consumers, with structured steps including a Commission review and potential de-merger rather than a quick political reset.

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What is The Country about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A forward-facing show centered on New Zealand's largest industry, blending farming practices with policy, economics, and energy topics. Episodes frequently feature farmer panels, industry leaders, and political commentators, with Rabobank as a prominent sponsor shaping the outlook on agribusiness finance, commodity markets, and rural policy. Expect discussions on dairy and beef dynamics, nitrogen and environmental policy, on-farm energy solutions, weather context, and election-season commentary, all wrapped in accessible banter and practical insights for listeners in farming, agri-business, and rural communities. Noteworthy is the show's ability to balance technical farm economics with current affairs, making it a go-to for both practitione... more

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1. Dean Rabbidge
2. Hamish Mackay
3. Susan O'Regan
4. Jim Risk
5. Brad Siebert
6. Robbie Jackson
7. Tom Martin
8. Philip Duncan

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