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Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

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    REX August 3 - Jo Dakin and James Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 50:51


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jo Dakin, mother of NZ cyclist Sam Dakin, about her and husband John's experience at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, seeing Sam race for the final time and their attendance at various Olympic and Commonwealth Games over the years... And he talks with James Hunter from Rangitoto Station in Central Hawke's Bay about the fascinating history of his forebears and how they acquired the farm in 1854. They also discuss receiving a Farm Century Award, what brought James home to family farm, what he's achieved during his time on the property and how close they've come to selling it over the years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    The tale of Rangitoto Station and the Hunter family - James Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 38:22


    Dom talks with James Hunter from Rangitoto Station in Central Hawke's Bay about the fascinating history of his forebears and how they acquired the farm in 1854. They also discuss receiving a Farm Century Award, what brought James home to family farm, what he's achieved during his time on the property and how close they've come to selling it over the years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Commonwealth Games wrap; "It's an emotional rollercoaster" - Jo Dakin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 9:05


    Dom talks with Jo Dakin, mother of NZ cyclist Sam Dakin, about her and husband John's experience at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, seeing Sam race for the final time and their attendance at various Olympic and Commonwealth Games over the years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX Recommends - Rick Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 15:20


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Rick Walker, ANZCO Foods GM of Sales & Marketing, about its July market update and why he's sounding the alarm bells in relation to recent developments in geopolitics, tariffs and market sentiment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX Recommends - Duncan Garner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 22:18


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Duncan Garner from the 'Editor-in-Chief' podcast about the upcoming election, why he thinks The Opportunity Party is to the left of the Greens on the political spectrum and his thoughts o the current farming landscape in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Jim Hopkins remembered - Craig Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 8:57


    Dom talks with Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate about the life and legacy of broadcaster, writer and Waitaki stalwart Jim Hopkins, following his passing this week, aged 80. In particular, they discuss the handover of MC duties for the Young Farmer of the Year Contest and his love for rural NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    At the vanguard of NZ's agritourism sector - Sonia Minnaar & Liz Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 27:50


    Dom talks with Sonia Minnaar and Liz Henderson from Canopy Camping Escapes about winning the Experience Rural category at the recent NZI Rural Women Business Awards, the evolution of the company since its inception and being among the early adopters of the now burgeoning NZ tourism industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 31 - Sonia Minnaar & Liz Henderson and Craig Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 40:47


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sonia Minnaar and Liz Henderson from Canopy Camping Escapes about winning the Experience Rural category at the recent NZI Rural Women Business Awards, the evolution of the company since its inception and being among the early adopters of the now burgeoning NZ tourism industry... And he talks with Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate about the life and legacy of broadcaster, writer and Waitaki stalwart Jim Hopkins, following his passing this week, aged 80. In particular, they discuss the handover of MC duties for the Young Farmer of the Year Contest and his love for rural NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    How recycled tyres are outfitting NZ Commonwealth Games athletes - Adele Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 26:29


    Dom talks with Tyrewise CEO Adele Rose about its role in helping dispose of tyres around the country, especially on farms, the innovation being developed to find new uses and create new products from recycled tyres and how they've been used by Kathmandu to create fabric for the uniforms of NZ athletes competing in the current Commonwealth Games. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    "A few developments, none of which can be described as positive" - Rick Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 15:13


    Dom talks with Rick Walker, ANZCO Foods GM of Sales & Marketing, about its July market update and why he's sounding the alarm bells in relation to recent developments in geopolitics, tariffs and market sentiment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 30 - Rick Walker and Adele Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 45:27


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, ANZCO Foods GM of Sales & Marketing, about its July market update and why he's sounding the alarm bells in relation to recent developments in geopolitics, tariffs and market sentiment... And he talks with Tyrewise CEO Adele Rose about its role in helping dispose of tyres around the country, especially on farms, the innovation being developed to find new uses and create new products from recycled tyres and how they've been used by Kathmandu to create fabric for the uniforms of NZ athletes competing in the current Commonwealth Games. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Beyond the clouds; Aimer Farming's satellite solution for pasture management - Jeremy Bryant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 22:26


    Dom talks with Jeremy Bryant, founder and CTO of Aimer Farming, about its latest capital investment from Cultivate Ventures, how the funding will be used to speed up development of mobile, drone, and satellite solutions for its pasture monitoring technology and its plans to expand into international markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    NZ/US sheepmeat saga; "This is something that's not justified for NZ" - Nick Beeby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 16:13


    Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby about the increase to a 12.5% general tariff imposed by the US to NZ sheepmeat exports, the implications for the sector and the general state of the red meat industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 28 - Nick Beeby and Jeremy Bryant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 41:39


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby about the increase to a 12.5% general tariff imposed by the US to NZ sheepmeat exports, the implications for the sector and the general state of the red meat industry... And he talks with Jeremy Bryant, founder and CTO of Aimer Farming, about its latest capital investment from Cultivate Ventures, how the funding will be used to speed up development of mobile, drone, and satellite solutions for its pasture monitoring technology and its plans to expand into international markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    "They'll tell you they're looking out for rural, but they're not" - Nick Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 9:47


    Dom talks with Nick Brown, Taranaki Federated Farmers President, about what the government's local body reform programme could mean for Taranaki, why it's accusing two councils of going rogue by asking ratepayers to foot a $1.3 million bill for a reform programme which the other two local councils don't want and what they'd like to see happen. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    What's at stake for farmers in the upcoming election? - Duncan Garner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 22:11


    Dom talks with Duncan Garner from the 'Editor-in-Chief' podcast about the upcoming election, why he thinks The Opportunity Party is to the left of the Greens on the political spectrum and his thoughts o the current farming landscape in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 28 - Duncan Garner and Nick Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 35:43


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Duncan Garner from the 'Editor-in-Chief' podcast about the upcoming election, why he thinks The Opportunity Party is to the left of the Greens on the political spectrum and his thoughts o the current farming landscape in NZ... And he talks with Nick Brown, Taranaki Federated Farmers President, about what the government's local body reform programme could mean for Taranaki, why it's accusing two councils of going rogue by asking ratepayers to foot a $1.3 million bill for a reform programme which the other two local councils don't want and what they'd like to see happen. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 27 - Charles Russell and Hugh Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 46:35


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Charles Russell, CEO of Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, about winning the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori horticulture and the growth of the business from its establishment in 2018 to now owning more than 100 hectares of covered kiwifruit on three separate orchards in the Bay of Plenty. They also discuss the Collective becoming the largest Māori supplier of kiwifruit to Zespri and its unique connection to James Bond author Ian Fleming... And Jo Grigg talks with Hugh Cameron about growing wool on the 40,000 hectare Otematata Station, producing the Otago Merino Association Supreme Fleece and getting back into playing the bagpipes. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Big country, winning wool - Hugh Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 20:08


    Jo Grigg talks with Hugh Cameron about growing wool on the 40,000 hectare Otematata Station, producing the Otago Merino Association Supreme Fleece and getting back into playing the bagpipes. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    License to grow; the success story of Mātai Pacific & the 007 connection - Charles Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 23:35


    Dom talks with Charles Russell, CEO of Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, about winning the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori horticulture and the growth of the business from its establishment in 2018 to now owning more than 100 hectares of covered kiwifruit on three separate orchards in the Bay of Plenty. They also discuss the Collective becoming the largest Māori supplier of kiwifruit to Zespri and its unique connection to James Bond author Ian Fleming. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX Recommends - Kylie Dorr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 17:08


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Kylie Dorr, owner of Southern Reproductive, about winning the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at Parliament last night, the exponential growth and diversification of the Artificial Insemination business since she returned from the USA five years ago and her involvement in dirt biking, in which she's won a national series and represented New Zealand at World Championship level. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX Recommends - Mark Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 29:44


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with ACT MP and Northland dairy farmer Mark Cameron about his decision to leave politics due to health concerns, his time in Parliament over the last two terms and the current state of the primary sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    From clip to customer; NZ wool products at pop-up store - Kate Cocks & Nicola Wylie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 19:52


    Dom talks with Kate Cocks from Mt Nicholas Merino and Nicola Wylie from Lora & Flok about a pop-up shop in Arrowtown next week (July 28-30), celebrating NZ wool, craftsmanship, photography and design. They discuss the various products they produce from wool directly off their respective farms, the concept of 'Made in NZ' and the other exhibitors featuring in the pop-up, Atér and Francine Boer Photography. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 24 - Kylie Dorr, Kate Cocks & Nicola Wylie and Jake Burtenshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 51:35


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kylie Dorr, owner of Southern Reproductive, about winning the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at Parliament last night, the exponential growth and diversification of the Artificial Insemination business since she returned from the USA five years ago and her involvement in dirt biking, in which she's won a national series and represented New Zealand at World Championship level... He talks with Kate Cocks from Mt Nicholas Merino and Nicola Wylie from Lora & Flok about a pop-up shop in Arrowtown next week (July 28-30), celebrating NZ wool, craftsmanship, photography and design. They discuss the various products they produce from wool directly off their respective farms, the concept of 'Made in NZ' and the other exhibitors featuring in the pop-up, Atér and Francine Boer Photography... And he talks with Upper Clutha Rams No. 8 Jake Burtenshaw ahead of tomorrow's Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition final against Wakatipu, just one of many club finals up and down NZ this weekend. They discuss the team's success over the past few seasons and what makes country rugby special. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Club rugby finals dominate the nation this weekend - Jake Burtenshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 11:25


    Dom talks with Upper Clutha Rams No. 8 Jake Burtenshaw ahead of tomorrow's Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition final against Wakatipu, just one of many club finals up and down NZ this weekend. They discuss the team's success over the past few seasons and what makes country rugby special. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    AI, hair salons & dirt bikes; NZ's top rural business woman - Kylie Dorr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 17:01


    Dom talks with Kylie Dorr, owner of Southern Reproductive, about winning the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at Parliament last night, the exponential growth and diversification of the Artificial Insemination business since she returned from the USA five years ago and her involvement in dirt biking, in which she's won a national series and represented New Zealand at World Championship level. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Should you get wearables for your beef cattle? - James Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 25:16


    Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Awards, challenges & connecting the ag sector - Tony Dodunski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 16:33


    Dom talks with Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 23 - Tony Dodunski and James Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 44:46


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across NZ... And Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 22 - Stu Davison and Dr Gabriella Gronqvist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 40:27


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), how the markets have responded to recent auctions and the aftermath of the football World Cup in North America... And he talks with Dr Gabriella Gronqvist, Massey University Senior Research Programme Manager, about its major project, Whenua Haumana, looking into the effects of contemporary and regenerative pastoral systems. They discuss the first five years of the seven year project, what researchers have discovered so far and how the research can be applied to farming systems across NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Regen v contemporary ag; what we know so far - Dr Gabriella Gronqvist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 27:44


    Dom talks with Dr Gabriella Gronqvist, Massey University Senior Research Programme Manager, about its major project, Whenua Haumana, looking into the effects of contemporary and regenerative pastoral systems. They discuss the first five years of the seven year project, what researchers have discovered so far and how the research can be applied to farming systems across NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    GDT back in the black - Stu Davison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 9:50


    Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), how the markets have responded to recent auctions and the aftermath of the football World Cup in North America. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 21 - Mark Cameron and Georgina Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 48:58


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with ACT MP and Northland dairy farmer Mark Cameron about his decision to leave politics due to health concerns, his time in Parliament over the last two terms and the current state of the primary sector... And he talks with Georgina Woods, 2026 Royal Agricultural Society Rural Ambassador, about being selected for the role, her interest in the rural sector and A&P shows and her job as an Environmental Advisor for Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    For the love of A&P shows - Georgina Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 16:21


    Dom talks with Georgina Woods, 2026 Royal Agricultural Society Rural Ambassador, about being selected for the role, her interest in the rural sector and A&P shows and her job as an Environmental Advisor for Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    "We need to see adults in the room more often" - Mark Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 29:38


    Dom talks with ACT MP and Northland dairy farmer Mark Cameron about his decision to leave politics due to health concerns, his time in Parliament over the last two terms and the current state of the primary sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Wine & photography; an award-winning blend - Kevin Judd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 32:23


    Dom talks with Kevin Judd, one of five new additions to the NZ Winegrowers roll of Fellows, about his early viticulture career, including his role as founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay, establishing Greywacke wine and his parallel career as a successful photographer, capturing the vineyards, regions and people of the industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    US to up the ante on lamb imports; what it means for NZ - Kate Acland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 9:47


    Dom talks with Kate Acland, Beef+Lamb NZ Chair, about the US launching a safeguard investigation into its lamb imports, what that means for the NZ sheep meat industry and the NZ response to the US investigation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 20 - Kate Acland and Kevin Judd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 45:28


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kate Acland, Beef+Lamb NZ Chair, about the US launching a safeguard investigation into its lamb imports, what that means for the NZ sheep meat industry and the NZ response to the US investigation... And he talks with Kevin Judd, one of five new additions to the NZ Winegrowers roll of Fellows, about his early viticulture career, including his role as founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay, establishing Greywacke wine and his parallel career as a successful photographer, capturing the vineyards, regions and people of the industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    dom nz fellows cloudy bay greywacke kevin judd
    REX Recommends - Joe Pozzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 24:52


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Joe Pozzi, American Sheep Industry vice-president, about his current trip to NZ and Australia, the state of the US sheep industry and whether he thinks there's scope for collaboration between NZ, Australia and the US. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX Recommends - Doug Avery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 30:33


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Doug Avery, aka The Resilient farmer, about his trip to the United States last year to deliver a keynote address at a resilience seminar at Oregon State University and what he learnt about the US sheep industry while he was there. They also discuss his subsequent dealings with the American Sheep Industry Association and his ideas around collaboration in the face of staunch US protectionism. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Beef & Lamb Ambassador chef on the Michelin effect - Shaun Clouston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 20:20


    Dom talks with Shaun Clouston, Beef + Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef, about being awarded a Michelin Star at Wellington restaurant Logan Brown, which he co-owns and where he's Executive Chef. They also discuss whether having the Michelin Star programme in NZ is a good thing and his passion for NZ grass-fed red meat. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    "You can't keep sucking tax out of people" - Katie Milne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 20:08


    Dom talks with West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne about running in the West Coast-Tasman electorate for the National Party in this year's election, why she's decided to throw her hat in the ring and her recent trip to Antarctica. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 17 - Katie Milne and Shaun Clouston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 43:37


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne about running in the West Coast-Tasman electorate for the National Party in this year's election, why she's decided to throw her hat in the ring and her recent trip to Antarctica... And he talks with Shaun Clouston, Beef + Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef, about being awarded a Michelin Star at Wellington restaurant Logan Brown, which he co-owns and where he's Executive Chef. They also discuss whether having the Michelin Star programme in NZ is a good thing and his passion for NZ grass-fed red meat. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 16 - Joe Pozzi and Will Rook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 41:27


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Joe Pozzi, American Sheep Industry vice-president, about his current trip to NZ and Australia, the state of the US sheep industry and whether he thinks there's scope for collaboration between NZ, Australia and the US... And he talks with Will Rook, CEO of global supply chain solutions company Czarnikow (CZ), about a new digital physical milk pricing tool that could enable NZ dairy farmers to fix the price for their physical milk. They also discuss the app's development by a NZ dairy processor, how it works and the pilot programme with a group of NZ farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    New physical milk pricing tool for NZ dairy farmers - Will Rook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 13:22


    Dom talks with Will Rook, CEO of global supply chain solutions company Czarnikow (CZ), about a new digital physical milk pricing tool that could enable NZ dairy farmers to fix the price for their physical milk. They also discuss the app's development by a NZ dairy processor, how it works and the pilot programme with a group of NZ farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Friend or foe? Insight into the US sheep industry - Joe Pozzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 24:45


    Dom talks with Joe Pozzi, American Sheep Industry vice-president, about his current trip to NZ and Australia, the state of the US sheep industry and whether he thinks there's scope for collaboration between NZ, Australia and the US. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Oversupplied or undermarketed?; the NZ wine crossroads - Alistair King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 16:45


    Dom talks with Alistair King, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, about the outlook for the NZ wine sector, the need for evolving strategies in the face of changing wine consumption and the challenges facing the industry, such as oversupply and production costs. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    From cult to clean eating; meet the founder of Farm & Sea - Dan Nicholson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 22:24


    Dom talks with Dan Nicholson, founder of online real-food grocery platform Farm & Sea and former Gloriavale member, about growing up in the religious cult, working on its dairy farms from age eight and adapting to life outside Gloriavale. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    REX July 15 - Dan Nicholson and Alistair King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 42:55


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dan Nicholson, founder of online real-food grocery platform Farm & Sea and former Gloriavale member, about growing up in the religious cult, working on its dairy farms from age eight and adapting to life outside Gloriavale... And he talks with Alistair King, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, about the outlook for the NZ wine sector, the need for evolving strategies in the face of changing wine consumption and the challenges facing the industry, such as oversupply and production costs. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Conservation & cashflow; could Pāmu/BNZ model unlock capital for farmers? - Mark Leslie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 13:13


    Dom talks with Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about its new initiative with BNZ to unlock value in existing native forests and how it could help improve NZ's land and biodiversity. They also discuss the proliferation of Madagascar Ragwort in the Far North and what Pāmu is doing to help alleviate the situation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

    Can NZ & the US collaborate on sheep meat? - Doug Avery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 30:27


    Dom talks with Doug Avery, aka The Resilient farmer, about his trip to the United States last year to deliver a keynote address at a resilience seminar at Oregon State University and what he learnt about the US sheep industry while he was there. They also discuss his subsequent dealings with the American Sheep Industry Association and his ideas around collaboration in the face of staunch US protectionism. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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