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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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    Potato perfection & the next generation of vege growers - Robin Oakley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 25:58


    Dom talks with Robin Oakley, founder of Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables, about hosting students for the Farm2Future educational camp last month, his career in the vegetable industry over the last four decades and the current challenges in the vegetable 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.

    From the Rhône to Rimapere; the French Knight of NZ wine - Anne Escalle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 26:30


    Dom talks with Anne Escalle, GM of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ, including the Rimapere vineyard in Marlborough and the Akarua estate in Central Otago. They discuss her appointment as a Knight of the French National Order for Agricultural Merit by the French Embassy for bridging French wine expertise with New Zealand's pioneering viticulture over the last twenty 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 August 18 - Anne Escalle and Robin Oakley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 56:00


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Anne Escalle, GM of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ, including the Rimapere vineyard in Marlborough and the Akarua estate in Central Otago. They discuss her appointment as a Knight of the French National Order for Agricultural Merit by the French Embassy for bridging French wine expertise with New Zealand's pioneering viticulture over the last twenty years... And he talks with Robin Oakley, founder of Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables, about hosting students for the Farm2Future educational camp last month, his career in the vegetable industry over the last four decades and the current challenges in the vegetable 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.

    Beyond the 'engine room'; why NZ farming needs a new story - Clare Bradley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 13:44


    Dom talks with Clare Bradley, AgriSea CEO, about her 2026 Nuffield Scholarship travels, her observations about how different countries talk about farming and whether NZ needs to frame its farming story beyond simply money. They also discuss what's new at AgriSea and the results of a trial using AgriSea Animal Nutrition which revealed a 29% increase in weight gain for newborn dairy calves. 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.

    Malteurop quits NZ; "There's no getting around how huge it is" - Michael Donaldson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 31:01


    Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol consumption. 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 August 17 - Michael Donaldson and Clare Bradley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 48:13


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol consumption... And he talks with Clare Bradley, AgriSea CEO, about her 2026 Nuffield Scholarship travels, her observations about how different countries talk about farming and whether NZ needs to frame its farming story beyond simply money. They also discuss what's new at AgriSea and the results of a trial using AgriSea Animal Nutrition which revealed a 29% increase in weight gain for newborn dairy calves. 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 - Ben O'Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 19:56


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs. 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 - Matt Holden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 24:07


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22). 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.

    Buying or selling a farm? The smart window is now open - Jarrod Godfrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 21:04


    Dom talks with Jarrod Godfrey, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, about farmers having a valuable window to get their finances and plans in order before the rural property market gets busy in spring, how to assess borrowing capacity and risk and why it's important to get annual accounts completed early. They also discuss what banks will look for when assessing finance and why thorough due diligence on things like water, effluent and infrastructure can make or break a purchase. 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.

    "Hopefully we can do ourselves out of a job"; positive signs at Wilding Conference - Pete Oswald

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 24:41


    Dom talks with Pete Oswald from the Central Otago Wilding Conifers Group about the 2026 National Wilding Pine Conference in Invercargill, the major issues and key announcements and Pete's career as a professional freeskier, adventurer, film maker, businessman and environmental advocate. 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 August 14 - Pete Oswald and Jarrod Godfrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 48:41


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pete Oswald from the Central Otago Wilding Conifers Group about the 2026 National Wilding Pine Conference in Invercargill, the major issues and key announcements and Pete's career as a professional freeskier, adventurer, film maker, businessman and environmental advocate... And he talks with Jarrod Godfrey, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, about farmers having a valuable window to get their finances and plans in order before the rural property market gets busy in spring, how to assess borrowing capacity and risk and why it's important to get annual accounts completed early. They also discuss what banks will look for when assessing finance and why thorough due diligence on things like water, effluent and infrastructure can make or break a purchase. 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.

    Taxes, the primary sector & the perils of door-knocking - Taine Randell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 31:29


    Dom talks with NZ First candidate and former All Black captain Taine Randell about why he's decided to turn his hand to politics, his views and experience in the primary industries sector and his thoughts on the All Blacks first two matches on their current tour of South Africa. 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.

    Sheep scanning success, the pros and cons of lycra & becoming a Dad - Ben O'Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 19:56


    Dom talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs. 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 August 13 - Taine Randell and Ben O'Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 55:11


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ First candidate and former All Black captain Taine Randell about why he's decided to turn his hand to politics, his views and experience in the primary industries sector and his thoughts on the All Blacks first two matches on their current tour of South Africa... And he talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs. 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 August 12 - Liam Gavin and Dr Mary van Andel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 56:42


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Liam Gavin, Director for Gavin’s Apiaries Ltd in Northland, about how industry is bouncing back after a tough few years and how its dealing with oversupply and increasing hive sustainability. They also discuss the establishment of the new Honey & Bees industry group and the increasing demand for NZ honey overseas... And he talks with Dr Mary van Andel, MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer, about what farmers need to look out for as the front line surveillance for H5N1 avian influenza, what protocols they can follow to mitigate spread and the current state of bird flu 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.

    Watch, separate & scrub; bird flu protocol for farmers - Dr Mary van Andel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 18:23


    Dom talks with Dr Mary van Andel, MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer, about what farmers need to look out for as the front line surveillance for H5N1 avian influenza, what protocols they can follow to mitigate spread and the current state of bird flu 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.

    NZ honey industry at a crossroads - Liam Gavin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 35:00


    Dom talks with Liam Gavin, Director for Gavin’s Apiaries Ltd in Northland, about how industry is bouncing back after a tough few years and how its dealing with oversupply and increasing hive sustainability. They also discuss the establishment of the new Honey & Bees industry group and the increasing demand for NZ honey overseas. 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.

    Is your farm name actually yours? - Rebecca James

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 26:07


    Dom talks with Rebecca James, Manager Trade Marks and Geographical Indicators at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, about the issue of trade marks in the agricultural sphere, how you can protect you farm name and the role of geographic indications in trade mark law. 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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    A Ugandan odyssey - Matt Holden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 23:58


    Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22). 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 August 11 - Matt Holden and Rebecca James

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 53:27


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22)... And he talks with Rebecca James, Manager Trade Marks and Geographical Indicators at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, about the issue of trade marks in the agricultural sphere, how you can protect you farm name and the role of geographic indications in trade mark law. 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.

    Meet National's Dunedin candidate - Kristine Asuncion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 23:49


    Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion, Canterbury dairy farmer and Chair of the Filipino Dairy Workers of NZ, about running for the National Party in the Dunedin electorate in the November election, why she's decided to have a crack at politics and her role as HR Cultural Advisor at Craigmore Sustainables. 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.

    Sprouting success - Karen McGrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 17:03


    Dom talks with Karen McGrath from Southern Alp Sprouts about the origin and growth of the business over the past few decades, the incredible health benefits of sprouts and winning the 'Love of the Land' category at the recent NZI Rural Women Business Awards. 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 August 10 - Kristine Asuncion and Karen McGrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 44:32


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion, Canterbury dairy farmer and Chair of the Filipino Dairy Workers of NZ, about running for the National Party in the Dunedin electorate in the November election, why she's decided to have a crack at politics and her role as HR Cultural Advisor at Craigmore Sustainables... And he talks with Karen McGrath from Southern Alp Sprouts about the origin and growth of the business over the past few decades, the incredible health benefits of sprouts and winning the 'Love of the Land' category at the recent NZI Rural Women Business Awards. 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 - Melissa Clark-Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 14:36


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month; the US launch of a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, as requested by the American Sheep Industry Association. They discuss the likely outcome, what it will mean for NZ and Australian sheep meat exports and also Melissa's upcoming open swim  from Gallipoli to Çanakkale, recreating Bernard Freyberg's WWI heroics. 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 - James Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 38:29


    In case you missed it... 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.

    August outlook, SAM and TV recommends - Phil Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 22:39


    Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for August, how the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is currently affecting the weather patterns in NZ and Australia and his latest TV show recommendations. 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.

    Will the US deploy punitive measures on NZ lamb imports? - Melissa Clark-Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 14:29


    Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month; the US launch of a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, as requested by the American Sheep Industry Association. They discuss the likely outcome, what it will mean for NZ and Australian sheep meat exports and also Melissa's upcoming open swim  from Gallipoli to Çanakkale, recreating Bernard Freyberg's WWI heroics. 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 August 7 - Melissa Clark-Reynolds and Phil Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 40:56


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month; the US launch of a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, as requested by the American Sheep Industry Association. They discuss the likely outcome, what it will mean for NZ and Australian sheep meat exports and also Melissa's upcoming open swim  from Gallipoli to Çanakkale, recreating Bernard Freyberg's WWI heroics... And he talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for August, how the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is currently affecting the weather patterns in NZ and Australia and his latest TV show recommendations. 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 is For Farmers? - Dominic Huxley & Stephen Thomson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 18:34


    Dom talks with Dominic Huxley from Rural Riders and Stephen Thomson from Surfing for Farmers about joining forces to create a new initiative, For Farmers. They discuss why the merging of the two groups makes sense, their plans to include other sports in the future for farmers to get off-farm and Dominic's former career as a professional mountaineer. 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 rare diagnosis to rugby stars; inside Neck's Best Thing - Aisha Addison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 18:58


    Dom talks with Aisha Addison from Neck's Best Thing about starting the business after struggling to find a suitable pillow for her son who was born with a rare neck condition, being named as a finalist in the upcoming NZ Business Founder Awards and how a host of professional NZ rugby players have become ambassadors for her range of products. 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 August 6 - Aisha Addison and Dominic Huxley & Stephen Thomson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 41:38


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Aisha Addison from Necks Best Thing about starting the business after struggling to find a suitable pillow for her son who was born with a rare neck condition, being named as a finalist in the upcoming NZ Business Founder Awards and how a host of professional NZ rugby players have become ambassadors for her range of products... And he talks with Dominic Huxley from Rural Riders and Stephen Thomson from Surfing for Farmers about joining forces to create a new initiative, For Farmers. They discuss why the merging of the two groups makes sense, their plans to include other sports in the future for farmers to get off-farm and Dominic's former career as a professional mountaineer. 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.

    Herds and hoops; the experience of Filipino dairy farmers in NZ - Cherlyn & Ramil Ilumin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 17:44


    Dom talks with Cherlyn and Ramil Ilumin about being members of the Filipino Dairy Workers of NZ, the expansion of the group to include other migrant workers in the industry and their work as share milkers with Dairy Holdings. 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.

    Amazon Leo satellite network; what it means for NZ farmers - Tom Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 15:12


    Dom talks with Tom Andrews from Connected Farms about its collaboration with Amazon Leo's satellite connectivity, what its arrival in NZ means for NZ farmers and when it will become available. 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 August 5 - Stu Davison, Tom Andrews and Cherlyn & Ramil Ilumin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 47:28


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.1%), what effect high global milk production is having on prices and whether NZ dairy commodities are still fetching the premium prices they achieved in the first half of the year... He talks with Tom Andrews from Connected Farms about its collaboration with Amazon Leo's satellite connectivity, what its arrival in NZ means for NZ farmers and when it will become available... And he talks with Cherlyn and Ramil Ilumin about being members of the Filipino Dairy Workers of NZ, the expansion of the group to include other migrant workers in the industry and their work as share milkers with Dairy Holdings. 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.

    Has the premium price for NZ dairy disappeared? - Stu Davison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 10:52


    Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.1%), what effect high global milk production is having on prices and whether NZ dairy commodities are still fetching the premium prices they achieved in the first half of the year. 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.

    Farming & footy; Farmland backs provincial rugby - Rhonda Kay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 19:54


    Dom talks with Rhonda Kay, former Black Fern and Multi-Site Manager for Farmlands Wellsford and Warkworth, about Farmlands becoming the Official Rural Partner for NZ's fourteen major provincial rugby unions, what the new partnership entails and her rugby playing career. 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 the dairy sector balance the books and the environment? - Campbell Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 18:04


    Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about its call for political parties to commit to six policy priorities to unlock growth in the dairy sector and the speech by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton at the Dairy Environment Leaders Forum, where he claimed dairy farmers' lack of action on climate change is even bleaker than their slow progress on water quality. They also discuss the latest data from the DairyNZ Econ Tracker and RMA reform. 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 August 4 - Campbell Parker and Rhonda Kay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 41:19


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about its call for political parties to commit to six policy priorities to unlock growth in the dairy sector and the speech by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton at the Dairy Environment Leaders Forum, where he claimed dairy farmers' lack of action on climate change is even bleaker than their slow progress on water quality. They also discuss the latest data from the DairyNZ Econ Tracker and RMA reform... And he talks with Rhonda Kay, former Black Fern and Multi-Site Manager for Farmlands Wellsford and Warkworth, about Farmlands becoming the Official Rural Partner for NZ's fourteen major provincial rugby unions, what the new partnership entails and her rugby playing career. 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 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.

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