Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, Chris Russell, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 05/02/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay
05/2/2026 | 5 mins.
We find the Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, dodging foreign objects at Waitangi. We get his response to Sir Ian Taylor’s opposition to his proposed fast-tracked gold mine at Bendigo, Central Otago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 05/02/26: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
05/2/2026 | 5 mins.
North Otago sheep and beef farmer and award-winning environmentalist. She talks about the demise of fake food, the food pyramid being turned upside down and the woke school grading system. Plus, why she won’t be voting for Damien O’Connor in the Waitaki electorate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 05/02/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Jamie Mackay
05/2/2026 | 4 mins.
PGG Wrightson’s GM of Wool reviews a market on the up and up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 05/02/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
05/2/2026 | 4 mins.
Our Australian correspondent comments on the heat wave, bush fires, the dumb Rugby World Cup draw, exporting camel milk to the US, and breeding sterile blowflies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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, Hokonui and Gold Sport.