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 Country episodes:

August 31, 2026 The Country 31/08/26: Phil Duncan talks to Hamish McKay
Phil Duncan from weatherwatch.co.nz gives forecast for the week ahead.
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August 28, 2026 Rabobank The Best of The Country: August 29, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Shane Jones, Ben Picton, Jane Smith, Paul Henry, and Sir Wayne "Buck" Shelford.
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40min
August 28, 2026 The Country Full Show: Friday, August 28, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Mark Warren, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, and Buck Shelford.
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41min
August 28, 2026 The Country 28/08/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay
Earth Sciences New Zealand chief scientist outlines a wet and windy spring outlook for the lower and western South Island as El Niño conditions strengthen.
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6min
August 28, 2026 The Country 28/08/26: Mark Warren talks to Hamish McKay
Waipari Station farmer discusses his ambitious “$1500 super lamb” concept, combining premium meat, pelts and pharmaceutical by-products to maximise value from individual animals.
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6min
August 28, 2026 The Country 28/08/26: Jane Smith talks to Hamish McKay
North Otago farmer and rural commentator discusses a new saliva-based sheep breeding test aimed at improving natural worm resistance and reducing drench reliance. We also hear her views on methane policy, agricultural research funding, taxation, and the upcoming election.
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7min
August 28, 2026 The Country 28/08/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Hamish McKay
PGG Wrightson Wool GM discusses a strong rebound in wool prices, driven by Australian buyer demand and increased competition across all wool types.
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6min
August 28, 2026 The Country 28/08/26: Buck Shelford talks to Hamish McKay
Former All Blacks captain discusses the upcoming second test against South Africa and the team’s progress under the current coaching setup. Plus, life after rugby with his car wash business, Blue September cancer awareness work, and reflections on his own cancer battle.
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8min
August 27, 2026 The Country Full Show: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Hamish McKay talks to Shane Jones, Kate Acland, Paul Henry, Chris Russell, and Jack Cocks.
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41min
August 27, 2026 The Country 27/08/26: Shane Jones talks to Hamish McKay
NZ First MP and Resources Minister on why he wants New Zealand out of the Paris Agreement and supports expanding mining through the fast-track process. Plus, the Santana gold mine, Dolly Parton, and his thoughts on the All Blacks under Scott Robertson.
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7min

FAQs about The Country:

How many episodes does The Country have?

The podcast currently has 9,901 episodes available.