The Country

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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,

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The podcast currently has 9,606 episodes available.

The Country episodes:

July 03, 2026 Rabobank Best of The Country: July 4, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Christopher Luxon, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Lawrence Field, Chris Russell, and Nick Carr.
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43min
July 03, 2026 The Country Full Show: Friday, July 3, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to AJ Whetton, Chris Brandolino, Sarah Donaldson, Tim Dangen, and Rowena Duncum.
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41min
July 03, 2026 The Country 03/07/26: AJ Whetton talks to Hamish McKay
A former All Black discusses the dawn of a new era for the All Blacks ahead of tomorrow's test against France, featuring a new coach, captain, first five-eighth and stadium.
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9min
July 03, 2026 The Country 03/07/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay
Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist Chris Brandolino discusses El Niño.
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7min
July 03, 2026 The Country 03/07/26: Sarah Donaldson talks to Hamish McKay
The Wairarapa area coordinator for the Rural Support Trust discusses how South Wairarapa is coping after heavy rain swept through the area over the weekend.
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8min
July 03, 2026 The Country 03/07/26: Tim Dangen talks to Hamish McKay
The 2022 Young Farmer of the Year is at the 2026 Young Farmer of the Year contest.
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5min
July 03, 2026 The Country 03/07/26: Rowena Duncum talks to Hamish McKay
We catch up with The Country’s former producer at the practical day at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest, to learn more about the National Sustainability Showcase she MC-ed in Christchurch last night.
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4min
July 02, 2026 DairyNZ Update: Brooke Sinclair, Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist)
In this episode of DairyNZ Update, Michelle Watt talks to Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist), Brooke Sinclair from DairyNZ, about DairyNZ's involvement in New Zealand's oldest and one of our country's most prestigious farming awards, the Ahuwhenua Trophy.

More details about the Ahuwhenua Trophy can be found at ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz or you
can directly contact the DairyNZ Māori Engagement team at [email protected]
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13min
July 02, 2026 The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Damien O'Connor, Brent Kleiss, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Russell, and Karen Williams.
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41min
July 02, 2026 The Country 02/07/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Hamish McKay
Labour’s trade and export spokesman discusses his party’s post-conference priorities, including apprenticeships, healthcare access and rural workforce development. Plus, his views on succession, sustainability and opportunities for young people in farming.
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9min

FAQs about The Country:

How many episodes does The Country have?

The podcast currently has 9,606 episodes available.