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He’s doing rural health and wellness at the East Coast Farming Expo at Wairoa. But what a mission he had to get there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s Zanda Panel previews the Impact Summit in Christchurch in early March. They encourage others to enter the Zanda McDonald Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rabobank’s Senior Ag Analyst comments on another great GDT Auction overnight (up 3.6%) and whether red meat prices are sustainable at their current record highs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Prime Minister ponders the prospect of a managed retreat from flooding, a sobering infrastructure plan, National Lamb Day and the state of the rural economy, and why one of his MPs is letting the side down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chew the fat with the chief executive of pet food and horticulture company Scales - and the co-organiser of the Lincoln University Sports Dinner at Wānaka on the eve of the Wānaka A&P Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, we find a high-profile North Otago farmer in the Big Smoke of Auckland on a director’s course. But can she use her “self-reflection break” to learn to be more tolerant of activists and diversity experts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The National Livestock Manager for Affco says while farmers are enjoying record returns for red meat, the meat companies are not making money, and the current prices are not sustainable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We preview the East Coast Farming Expo, which starts tomorrow at Wairoa. Have they dodged a weather bullet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We catch up with a former Minister of Agriculture and Speaker of the House, who these days farms on Banks Peninsula, in the worst flooding event in over 40 years (more than 250 mms in the last 24 hours). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New data shows wool sales are still up in the South Island. PGG Wrightson South Island auction manager Dave Burridge said exporter demand remains highly competitive - with the SWI lifting a further 47 cents. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian and actor Charlie Barnett joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Author and screenwriter Dennis Lahene joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Singer Nancy Wilson joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
The managing director of Origin Capital Partners discusses the state of the kiwifruit industry and how you can invest in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manawatū farmer and Act MP - how bad is it in the eye of the storm?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour’s trade spokesman comments on the Indian FTA, whether Labour will support it, and ponders who the candidates for the West Coast Tasman electorate could be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Federated Farmers’ Manawatū President updates on the storm battering his region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday’s resident weatherman has been kept busy over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Pretoria's rushed China framework a strategic masterstroke or political posturing amid rising US tensions? Trade expert Donald MacKay warns the economics don't add up and the risks could outlast Trump.
MPI’s programme director of export growth and director of on-farm support, on the Science for Farmers programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We catch up with a Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer who comments on a great season, and what his son, athletics world champion, Geordie, is up to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A shearing legend joins The Country to talk about a very strong Kiwi team for the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The prime minister celebrates great results for New Zealand’s red meat sector, discusses RMA reforms, and rules out a water tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Groundswell's co-founder says that, while the prime minister isn't going for a water tax, that doesn't mean a future government won't impose one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time for McKay on Sport and a yarn about Super Rugby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rabobank’s general manager of country banking on rural interest rates, succession workshops, and positivity in the primary sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to scrap any form of 'water tax' from the proposed RMA replacement bill. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out this tax, despite it being mentioned in the proposed Resource Management legislation. The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the situation further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don’t blame it on the weatherman! Our man from Earth Sciences NZ warns of another potential serious rain event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The President of Federated Farmers addresses rumours he is considering a career in national (or should that be Labour?) politics. Plus, we also look at the controversial RMA reforms (is there a water tax in there?) and the submission process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Australian Correspondent comments on fruit cooking on the tree in a sustained heat wave across the ditch, and the depletion of the Great Artesian Basin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PGG Wrightson’s Taranaki Area Livestock Manager and Auctioneer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We find the 2022 NZ Young Farmer of the Year on the ground on day two of the Southern Field Days at Waimumu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actor, musician and improv artist Michael Carbonaro joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Actor Jackie Earle Haley sits down wit host Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Senior Executive Producer for A & E Marcie Hume joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Actress and producer Perry Mattfeld joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
The Prime Minister reminisces about his t-shirt faux pas from last year’s barbecue, before discussing the free trade agreement with India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rabobank’s chief executive is pleased with the turnout for the National Lamb Day barbecue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Southland dairy farmer and Ag Proud founder, and the Green Party Agriculture spokesperson, stop for a chat. Pemberton talks about his contribution to National Lamb Day, and Abel discusses what the Green Party could offer farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Act Party leader on why it’s worth listening to Question Time, and what he makes of the Indian FTA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The chairwoman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Minister of Agriculture and Trade take in the sights and sounds of the barbecue. Acland talks about record beef prices, and McClay discusses the free trade agreement with India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ First’s leader reckons there’s still a dairy deal for New Zealand in the Indian FTA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Labour leader on the India Free Trade Agreement, which he calls a "botched process by the government".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What better way to kick off the National Lamb Day proceedings than with the chairman of the Meat Industry Association?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the Take It Outside Podcast, host Sam Mackey sits down with singer-songwriter Mark Mackay to talk music, storytelling, and the journey behind his sound. Mark dives into blending arena-ready rock with country soul, the role of vulnerability in his songwriting, and the experiences that shaped him as an artist. It's an honest conversation about creativity, grit, and staying true to your roots. Follow Outsider: https://www.instagram.com/outsiderig/ Shop Outsider: https://www.outsider.com/ Follow Jay: https://www.instagram.com/ifjayhadinstagram/ Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/sammackey615/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreOutsider/podcasts Episode sponsored by: Montana Dog Food Company: https://montanadogfoodco.com/ Follow Mark Mackay: https://www.instagram.com/markmackay Learn More: https://www.markmackayofficial.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As we count down to National Lamb Day, we catch up with a Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer who has the lofty goal of a $1500 lamb! But how do the sums work on that one?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiwi shearer Rowland Smith has advanced to one of the nation's biggest competitions. He just made the Shearing Sports New Zealand team for the 2026 Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Musician, Producer, recording engineer and author Jerry Hammack joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Musician, Producer, recording engineer and author Jerry Hammack joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Musician, Producer, recording engineer and author Jerry Hammack joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!