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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals near Gisborne about its recent successful bull sale, the history of the stud and the ongoing effects of Cyclone Gabrielle... He talks with Rural Leaders CEO Lisa Rogers and Marketing & Communications Manager Matt Hampton about the launch of the MyLead platform, how it matches people with relevant leadership courses within the food and fibre sector and how it could help strengthen the leadership capabilities in the sector... And he talks with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about career choices, dog trials and Fieldays. 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 talks with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about career choices, dog trials and Fieldays. 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.
Today, we find our resident rural health advocate at the Speight’s Ale House in Palmerston North.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Michael Every, Katie Milne, and Craig Wiggins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cam Davies, co-owner of The Fat Duck Te Anau, about being named the Supreme Champion at the 2025 Top 50 NZ Gastropubs Awards, its signature dishes and cooking for celebrities... He talks with Dave Harrison, General Manager, Policy and Advocacy at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, about seeking approval from sheep and beef farmers to join an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government concerning Foot & Mouth Disease readiness and response, how it will work and its upcoming webinars discussing the issue... And he catches up with Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about his upcoming Club Connect NZ 2025 national tour. 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 talks with Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about his upcoming Club Connect NZ 2025 national tour. 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 catches up with rural health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins. 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 catches up with the man behind 'Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate', Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, at the East Coast Farming Expo. 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.
Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Ben Picton, Craig Wiggins, and Blair Drysdale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mid Canterbury farmer on the whereabouts of Professor Julian Paton's Series 1 Land Rover. He also updates us on what he's been up to lately as a rural health advocate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dom talks with rural mental health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about selling the farm, the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival and what he's got planned for 2025. 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.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr William Rolleston, former Federated Farmers President and Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, about the Gene Technology Bill, how it could benefit NZ agriculture and why it's important to leave emotion out of the debate... He talks with Primary Purpose founder Dr Scott Champion about a recent poll by Primary Purpose which shows positive sentiment towards key food production industries has grown significantly since a similar study in 2021, why this might be the case and how the data could benefit the agriculture sector... And he catches up with rural mental health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about selling the farm, the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival and what he's got planned for 2025. 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 a Mid Canterbury rural health advocate and campaigner who pays tribute to local farming icon Chris Allen. We also discuss the Big Dry, greyhound racing, and how to get farmers off-farm to get a break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Bill Kaye-Blake from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) about a new study he co-authored, commissioned by Organics Aotearoa NZ, which reveals NZ's primary sector exports could reduce by $10-20b annually if genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were to be released into the environment... He talks with Catherine Ward from Pahi Coastal Walk about winning the Supreme Award at the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards, the idea behind the initiative at her Port Jackson farm and how it's become a successful enterprise... He talks with NZ Pork CEO Brent Kleiss about a significant influx of imported pork, why the gap is widening between between locally grown and imported pork and the best way to prepare a Christmas ham... And he catches up with rural health and wellbeing advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins. 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 founder of Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate and the Whatever with Wiggy Charitable Trust has taken on another role today — Clerk of the Course at Addington — he explains what it's all about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Kate Acland, Stu Duncan and Duncan Humm, Craig Wiggins, Phoebe Nicholls and Ben Trevelyan, Barry Soper, and Rowena Duncum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ben Ensor about being elected as the first Chair of Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Communities (ANZCC), what functions its been set up to perform and why catchment groups are proving successful... He talks with contractor and Hawke's Bay mother Mechelle Codd about the cancellation of rural bus services, what it means for her children and many others in the region and what's being done to remedy the situation... He talks with Manawatu farmer Grant Webb about supplying wagyu beef to First Light Foods, his dairy operation and his former days as a professional rugby player... And he catches up with rural health and wellbeing advocate Craig Wiggins. 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 founder of Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate and the Whatever with Wiggy Charitable Trust salutes his new patron Barbara Kuriger, who along with Slade McFarland was supporting farmers and locals at the King Country Rams rugby home game at Te Kuiti last weekend. The Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate campaign will be hitting Kaitaia, Whangārei, Dargaville and Kerikeri on the 21st to 24th October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Mike Peterson, and Craig Wiggins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%) and the current strength of the NZ dairy sector... He talks with Sarah O'Connell from MPI about her roles as a facilitator for farm groups, her new appointment with DINZ and her impending trip to South Africa with the NZ Masters hockey team... He talks with Mike Prendergast, GM Sales and Business Development at Blue Pacific Minerals, about Optimate Empower, a mineral, probiotic, toxin binding mix herd feed supplement, how you can get your hands on some and reproduction success in cattle... And he catches up with rural health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins. 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.
On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Luke Thompson, PGG Wrightson Upper South Island Deer Specialist, about how he got into deer farming, the current state of the industry and playing in four Rugby World Cups for Japan... He talks with outgoing Fieldays CEO Peter Nation about his decision to retire from the role, the changes he's seen over the years and relevance of Fieldays for farmers in an increasingly technical age... And he talks with Craig "Wiggy' Wiggins about the proposed closure of Whitestone Pulp mills in his native Raetihi and showing some kindness to tractor and machinery drivers. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+5.5%), tempering expectations and avoiding black bears in the wild... He talks with Brad Lake from The Brothers Green about why it's currently illegal to use hemp byproducts for animal feed and its efforts to try and reverse the situation... He talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about its engagement of Gensler, a leading architecture, design, and planning firm, to conduct a market study focused on wool's positioning, relevance and opportunities for growth within the global architecture and design industry... And he catches up with rural health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jeff Grant from the Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Collective about its role, its makeup and the importance of the 300-plus catchment groups around the country... He talks with Fraser McConnell, co-founder of Mynd, about New Zealand Lion's Mane and its role in brain health, its unique properties and the fascinating world of mycelia and mushrooms... And he talks with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about the rural GP shortage, the resurgence and strength of Young Farmers clubs and the FCANZ upcoming AGM and conference. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Rob Wilson from Evolve Outdoors about its range of hunting and fishing apparel, its focus on sustainability and its new farming range coming out next year... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about what's in store for the next few days... He catches up with Craig Wiggins from 'Lead on a Gate, Talk to a Mate'... And he talks with Taryn Helm from Growing Future Farmers about its upcoming online session, the benefits for farmers and students and the success of the programme. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Wiggins joined me after Spy Da Moment raced for the last time at Addington Raceway. Katie Cox lost her battle with cancer and Wiggy joined me too just touch on what the night meant to so many harness racing people. Harness Racing New Zealand
On today's podcast, Dom is once again at Fieldays at Mystery Creek; he talks with Fencing commentator Craig Wiggins about this year's competition and the Fieldays ‘vibe' for 2024… He talks with Hayden Dillon from Findex about the inquiry into rural banking, the state of the economy and his latest podcast recommendation… He catches up with the former Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor… And he talks with the Chief Technology Officer for One NZ Tony Baird about the state of rural connectivity. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.3%)... He talks with Kirsten Searle from Matawhero Wines ahead of International Chardonnay Day (23rd May)... He catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about the recent NZ Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Conference... And, he talks with Nikolai Macnee, founder and Chief Scientist of Metrovate, about manufacturing biostimulants. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's podcast, Dom talks to the former GM of the Pastoral Gas Research Consortium, Mark Aspin, about what's been learned over the past twenty years, he catches up with the man behind the 'Lean On a Gate, Talk to a Mate' campaign, Craig Wiggins, and he finds out what's happening in the REX social media world with Libby Mckinnel. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rural mental health advocate and founder of "Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate". Today we find him at day one the East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Emma Parsons, Craig Wiggins, and Duncan Humm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Third-year vet students at Massey University have reinstated a tradition this year by baring (nearly) all for a fundraising calendar. After a three-year break, the calendar is back, and students have welcomed its return, says vet school student Charlotte Roberts, with proceeds going to Wiggy's "Whatever with Wiggy". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Pita Alexander, Craig Wiggins, Charlotte Roberts, Nathan Penny, and Dan Lynch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Mike Cronin, Jane Smith, Ged Rushton, and Craig Wiggins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thanks to Federated Farmers, this week we are bringing you a series of informative speakers for Mental Health Awareness Week. Today it's the turn of the advocate behind “Lean on a Gate. Talk to a Mate”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mid-Canterbury farmer and mental health advocate whose initiative “Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate” is going international.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Katie Milne, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Chris Russell, and Craig Wiggins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Tim Dangen, Jack Jordan, Karen Williams, and Craig Wiggins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of New Zealand's leading rural sports commentators pays tribute to Jack Jordan, talks about SIDE in Southland, and his “Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate” rural mental health initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Ray Smith, Corina Jordan, Donna Cram, Chris Russell, and Craig Wiggins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate”, is heading to Northland. We talk to the man behind the rural mental health charity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's International Women's Day today so we talk to a young woman shearer who's really going places. This weekend Whitehead, the world record holder over nine hours for lambs, is going to Palmerston North to take on Sacha Bond, the world record holder over eight hours in the Speed Shear at the Rural Games. Plus, we talk to the man who will be calling all the action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Megan Whitehead, Craig Wiggins, Sam McIvor, Neil Beaumont, and Hunter McGregor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Mackay talks to Sam McIvor, Craig Wiggins, Tim Myers, Grant Edwards, and Barry Soper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This rural mental health advocate is also the 2021 Rural Communicator of the Year. Today he talks about his link with Farmstrong and possible land use change in his home province of Mid Canterbury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sometimes you come to a place in life where you know something needs to change..For Joseph Puckett, that moment came when his wife was about to have their first child. They had no money, their credit cards were maxed out, and he got the call from his wife at the grocery store… they had bounced a check.Joseph began his career in leadership development at Amsouth Bank at 21 years old. A few short years into his career, a financial crisis happened and it was no longer a good time to be in banking. Joseph made the decision to open an Allstate Agency from scratch. Within a year of starting his agency, he met a guy named Craig Wiggins and realized he could go further with him. He sold his agency and basically forced himself into Craig's business.Joseph and Craig had a small consulting company at the time called Transform Your Agency. He asked Craig if he could work for him in his agency. At first, Craig said ‘no', but Joseph and his wife moved to Huntsville from Birmingham, and he set up an office in the attic of Craig's business. Over time, he slowly inserted himself into Craig's agency. Within 4-5 months, Craig gave him one of his agencies to run and within a year, he was running Craig's entire operation.10 years later, they are now working with over 1600 agencies. Joseph personally works with 70 agencies on a monthly basis. Over the years, they've trained over 20,000 people. Beau now works with the Craig Wiggins Coaching platform as an agency owner mentor and consultant. We hope you enjoy this episode and are inspired to take charge of your future and create the life you want!Episode Highlights: Joseph's career historyTurning Point in his lifeProgression of his role with Craig WigginsFind More on Guest:Instagram: @josephdpuckettTwitter: @josephdpuckettFacebook: @josephdpuckettYoutube ChannelCraig Wiggins Coaching Websitejoseph@craigwigginscoaching.comLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Beau Vincent:Instagram: @beaubvinnyVincent Family Insurance WebsiteBeau's Coaching WebsitePress inquiries please contact: theconvictionofaleader@gmail.com
After a couple of weeks off to regroup and recharge, the MAP boys check are back and discussing those issues that are on their mind. They discuss the Craig Wiggins episode and how important it is for us to find ways to support our military men and women as they transition into civilian life. They also talk about the importance of breaking free from your comfort zone when it comes to personal or professional growth. Making sure you are taking full ownership and accountability for what happens in your life. To ask a question or leave a comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To reach John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
The MAP boys sit down with Craig Wiggins, a retired US Marine, who has started a non-profit organization (Heel and Toe 4 Heroes) to support veterans, veteran families, and veteran organizations. HT4H brings veterans together at the racetrack and supports veteran small businesses. Craig also shares his experiences in the Marine Corps and the importance of having the right mindset when going through the early years in the military and the officer school.To reach Craig and find out how you can help with the foundation: wigginslc@gmail.comInstagram: heelandtoe4heroes Website: ht4h.org/ For questions or comments for the show, please send emails to podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo contact John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and today we talk to the 2021 Rural Communicator of the Year about the good work he's doing in that space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Wiggins has worked in the insurance industry for nearly 30 years; his tenure expanded to $40 Million in premiums. In addition, he also found a passion for coaching other leaders, which led him to found Craig Wiggins Coaching and Consulting. Now that he sold his insurance agencies, he spends most of his time consulting. Craig also founded Craig Wiggins Brokerage to take the stress off of buyers and sellers of insurance agencies.Today on the show, I am sharing a conversation with him. This is really special because it's not every day that he has the time to sit down and let me pick his brain to share it with my community.I have learned so much from Craig during my time working with him, and I am ecstatic to be able to share some of his wisdom with you today.Check out the info below to see what we cover in this conversation. You won't want to miss it.Episode Highlights: Background on Craig.Why your motive matters.The importance of a leader having someone to rely on.How pride might be holding you back from being a leader.Find More on Craig Wiggins:Craig Wiggins WebsiteEmail Craig: support@craigwigginscoaching.comCraig Wiggins Coaching FacebookCraig Wiggins Coaching Instagramhttps://craigwigginsbrokerage.com/
This week on the leadership podcast, Bradley sits down with return guest Craig Wiggins. They discussed changes in business operations, marketing, and hiring in a post pandemic landscape. Craig shared his thoughts around what changed in business since the last time he was on the podcast. Craig Wiggins started his insurance agency in 1996 with 0 customers and 0 clients… Today he has built one of the largest agencies in the country with 4 locations in 2 states and over $40,000,000 in annual premium. Craig and his Agency consistently win top awards and recognitions year after year. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020. In this episode, he spoke directly to insurance agencies. He encouraged owners to remember that coverage is more important than price. After all, anyone can undercut a price, but not everyone can provide coverage that will serve their customers. In fact, he noted that if an insurance agent doesn't do a good job, they may set their customer up for major problems down the road. Craig also encouraged owners to remind their team members of this fact. An insurance agent is the #2 most important person in someone's life. You need to remind your team that what they do matters! He has found that when marketing your business, traditional methods have become more effective. This means that centers of influence, referrals aka introductions, and even direct mail have been offering some great returns. This is in direct contrast to standard practices over the past few years that have emphasized online reach. Craig talked about how to find truly great team members. A lot of people will lull into thinking that it's easy to just post a job opening and get a bunch of applicants. However, the kind of people you're looking for may not be on Indeed or Monster. Have a high number of applicants doesn't always mean they are qualified. He and Bradley discussed the value of having a second in command. This person would be responsible for operations and implementation of the vision. Craig used the term Implementor to describe this person. Their conversation included the importance of knowing when it was time to hire for this role, and what compensation should look like. Ready to learn how to succeed in a post-pandemic business world? Learn more about Craig and his coaching at www.craigwigginscoaching.com