The Country

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The Country episodes

July 07 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 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s inappropriate comments on Kylie Minogue.
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8 min
July 07 The Country 07/07/26: Pete Barnes talks to Hamish McKay
We take our monthly look at the livestock market with PGG Wrightson Area Livestock Manager for Marlborough and Tasman, who discusses heavy rain, changes in the wine sector, and a strong bull sale season in the region.
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5 min
July 06 The Country Full Show: Monday, July 6, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to David Seymour, Tom Slee, Harry Newey, and Phil Duncan.
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41 min
July 06 The Country 06/07/26: David Seymour talks to Hamish McKay
The Deputy Prime Minister on the importance of trade deals for New Zealand. Plus, would Act work with The Opportunity Party, and what happened with school lunches? And his plan to streamline government by reducing the number of ministers.
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10 min
July 06 The Country 06/07/26: Tom Slee talks to Hamish McKay
We catch up with a 29-year-old dairy farmer from the deep South, aka the 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
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8 min
July 06 The Country 06/07/26: Harry Newey talks to Hamish McKay
It’s Innovation Week, thanks to Herd-i. Today, we chat with the co-founder of PostMate, the winner of the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards People's Choice Award.
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8 min
July 06 The Country 06/07/26: Phil Duncan talks to Hamish McKay
Our man from WeatherWatch.co.nz explains why the lower South Island is so wet and whether the rain is heading north.
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4 min
July 03 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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43 min
July 03 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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41 min
July 03 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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9 min

About 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,…