Best Duncan And Angus Podcasts (2025)

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Liz Hayes - REX Recommends 29:01

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Liz Hayes from Nest Tree Houses about winning the Airbnb NZ Host Awards' Best Design Stay in 2025, how the agritourism operation is incorporated into a working farm in the Hakataramea Valley and possible plans for suture expansion. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite …

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Sophie Hurley - REX Recommends 22:16

20m ago22:16

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf about winning a Deloitte 2025 Fast 50 award, the growth trajectory of the brand since the launch of the original wool shopping bag five years ago and plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rex…

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Inside Literary Festivals: What Authors Really Think | Rock, Paper, Swords! with Matthew Harffy & Justin Hill 1:07:05

2d ago1:07:05

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What really happens at literary festivals? In this episode of Rock, Paper, Swords!, historical fiction authors Matthew Harffy (Bernicia Chronicles, A Time for Swords) and Justin Hill (Shieldwall, Viking Fire) sit down to talk about the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of literary festivals — from meeting readers and other writers to book signings…

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Real Optimism with Julia Jones - On the Ground in China with Stu Davison 1:18:07

2d ago1:18:07

1:18:07

Fresh from a trip to China, dairy analyst and farmer Stu Davison joins Julia to share what he saw — from bakery expos and whipping cream trends to how fast-moving consumer habits are reshaping global dairy demand. They discuss what Fonterra’s strategy gets right, why “China speed” matters and how New Zealand needs to listen before leading. Tune in …

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Dominic Emeschajmer - Getting the most out of your ute 15:25

3h ago15:25

15:25

Dom talks with Dominic Emeschajmer, Operations Manager at Motortech 4x4 in Auckland, about how to get more out of your ute, accessories and customisation. 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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Ian Gardner - Hoof to Hotplate; red meat excellence 15:50

3h ago15:50

15:50

Dom talks with Ian Gardner, the man in charge of this year's Hoof to Hotplate competition at the Amberley A&P Show, about the history of the competition, what it involves and who won. 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 Linke…

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Steve Pellet - Wine, worker accommodation & intrepid journeys 25:00

4h ago25:00

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Dom talks with Steve Pellet from Stanley Estates in Marlborough about building brand new 24-bed 'HomeStar' rated accommodation for vineyard workers, the path that led him from the UK to growing grapes in NZ and his foray into motorsport. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonlin…

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REX Nov 7 - Steve Pellet from Stanley Estates, Dominic Emeschajmer from Motortech 4x4 and Ian Gardner from the Amberley A&P Show 59:39

2d ago59:39

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Steve Pellet from Stanley Estates in Marlborough about building brand new 24-bed 'HomeStar' rated accommodation for vineyard workers, the path that led him from the UK to growing grapes in NZ and his foray into motorsport... He talks with Dominic Emeschajmer, Operations Manager at Motortech 4x4 in Auckla…

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Mick Withers - NZ's best young auctioneer revealed 7:03

15h ago7:03

7:03

Dom catches up with Mick Withers form Rural Livestock to recap this week's NZ Young Auctioneers Competition, its close association with the equivalent competition in Australia and getting the good oil on the Melbourne Cup from visiting Australian auctioneer Austin Gerhardy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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Paul Bucknell - The unique challenges for the pork industry 18:25

1d ago18:25

18:25

Dom talks with Paul Bucknell, the new Chair of the NZ Pork Industry board, about his career in the pork industry, the current state of the industry and his involvement in research into meat quality. 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, Fac…

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Sara Rowley - Huts, health & horses 24:26

15h ago24:26

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Dom talks with South Canterbury farmer Sara Rowley about her and husband Nick's foray into agritourism with Parimanui Hut, her lifelong love of horses and studying to become a Health Coach. 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…

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REX Nov 6 - Paul Bucknell from the NZ Pork Industry, Sara Rowley from Parimanui Hut and Mick Withers from the NZ Young Auctioneers Competition 52:53

3d ago52:53

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Paul Bucknell, the new Chair of the NZ Pork Industry board, about his career in the pork industry, the current state of the industry and his involvement in research into meat quality... He talks with South Canterbury farmer Sara Rowley about her and husband Nick's foray into agritourism with Parimanui Hu…

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Shane Bird - Cutting out the white noise 6:21

1d ago6:21

6:21

Dom talks catches up with Shane Bird, former NZ farmer turned Life Coach in Sydney. 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.By rova | REX

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Sophie Hurley - The rise & rise of Honest Wolf 22:10

3d ago22:10

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Dom talks with Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf about winning a Deloitte 2025 Fast 50 award, the growth trajectory of the brand since the launch of the original wool shopping bag five years ago and plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow u…

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REX Nov 5 - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf and Life Coach Shane Bird 49:53

4d ago49:53

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-2.4%), the Fonterra shareholders vote and watching the All Blacks take on the Irish at Soldier Field... He talks with Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf about winning a Deloitte 2025 Fast 50 award, the growth trajectory …

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Stu Davison - GDT, Fonterra & rugby 18:20

1d ago18:20

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Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-2.4%), the Fonterra shareholders vote and watching the All Blacks take on the Irish at Soldier Field. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagr…

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Mark Taggart - Marlborough A&P Show all set to go 7:52

4d ago7:52

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Dom talks with Mark Taggart from the Marlborough A&P Show about preparations for the event ((Nov 8), running the Boar Breeders competition and what visitors can expect from this year's show. 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 an…

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Liz Hayes - The continuing success of Nest Tree Houses 28:54

3d ago28:54

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Dom talks with Liz Hayes from Nest Tree Houses about winning the Airbnb NZ Host Awards' Best Design Stay in 2025, how the agritourism operation is incorporated into a working farm in the Hakataramea Valley and possible plans for suture expansion. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit…

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Stephen McNally - The massive cost of irrigation damage 17:45

3d ago17:45

17:45

Dom talks with Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor at Irrigation NZ, about the extent of the damage to irrigators following the recent storm, irrigator design and how to mitigate damage in adverse weather events. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and foll…

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REX Nov 4 - Stephen McNally from Irrigation NZ, Liz Hayes from Nest Tree Houses and Mark Taggart from the Marlborough A&P Show 57:43

5d ago57:43

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor at Irrigation NZ, about the extent of the damage to irrigators following the recent storm, irrigator design and how to mitigate damage in adverse weather events... He talks with Liz Hayes from Nest Tree Houses about winning the Airbnb NZ Host Awards' Best Desi…

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Eljay Anderson - The Rural Health Collective 17:57

4d ago17:57

17:57

Dom talks with Eljay Anderson from the Rural Health Collective about why she started the business, the fundamentals of fitness and nutrition and what services she offers clients. 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 f…

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Mick Withers & Austin Gerhardy - Young Auctioneers comp all set to go 15:20

4d ago15:20

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Dom talks with Mick Withers and Austin Gerhardy ahead of tomorrow's NZ Young Auctioneers Competition in Christchurch; Mick is the organiser of the event and Austin is joining the festivities after finishing runner-up in the Australian Young Auctioneers Competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural …

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Phil Duncan - November outlook & Melbourne Cup conditions 15:38

6d ago15:38

15:38

Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, the chances of a La Nina weather pattern emerging in NZ and what conditions will be like for tomorrow's Melbourne Cup. 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, Facebo…

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REX Nov 3 - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Mick Withers & Austin Gerhardy from the NZ Young Auctioneers and Eljay Anderson from the Rural Health Collective 51:55

6d ago51:55

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, the chances of a La Nina weather pattern emerging in NZ and what conditions will be like for tomorrow's Melbourne Cup... He talks with Mick Withers and Austin Gerhardy ahead of tomorrow's NZ Young Auctioneers Competition in Christchurch; Mick …

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Jo Sheridan - REX Recommends 17:38

5d ago17:38

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content …

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Lloyd Smith - REX Recommends 15:52

6d ago15:52

15:52

In case you missed it... Dom talks with dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing over the decades. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your…

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Ben Johnson - Orere Angus success 13:26

7d ago13:26

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Dom talks with Ben Johnson from Orere Angus about winning the Best Pure Bred Beef section at the Poverty Bay A&P show, his breeding objectives and the success of the stud. 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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Jo Sheridan - Impressions of the US, Fonterra brands sell-off & Kellogg scholarship 17:31

7d ago17:31

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Dom talks with Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streami…

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Tanya Houghton - Farmlands back in the black 13:28

7d ago13:28

13:28

Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about returning to profitability in 2025, the progress it's making two years into its five year strategy and the success of Farmlands Flex, which offers solar infrastructure and buying power to customers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vis…

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REX Oct 31 - Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Jo Sheridan, Tanya Houghton from Farmlands and Ben Johnson from Orere Angus 47:43

9d ago47:43

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project... He talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about retu…

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Mike Arnold - The annual asparagus chat 9:12

8d ago9:12

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Dom talks with Mike Arnold, LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, about the quality of this year's asparagus harvest, the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and preparation suggestions. 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 Li…

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Gary Massicks - Hunterville Huntaway Festival & Shepherds' Shemozzle 24:06

8d ago24:06

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Dom talks with Gary Massicks, one of the organisers of this year's Hunterville Huntaway Festival, about preparations for this year's event (Nov 1), what's in store for this year's 'Shepherds' Shemozzle' and his consultancy work with BakerAg. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo…

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John McWhirter - Wools of NZ & PGW join forces on logistics 24:13

8d ago24:13

24:13

Dom talks with Wools of NZ CEO John McWhirter about joining forces with PGG Wrightson to explore possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations, what the two entities aim to achieve and the performance of Wool of NZ's wool carpets and tiles in the market. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your f…

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REX Oct 30 - John McWhirter from Wools of NZ, Gary Massicks from the Hunterville Huntaway Festival and Mike Arnold from LeaderBrand 1:00:29

10d ago1:00:29

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Wools of NZ CEO John McWhirter about joining forces with PGG Wrightson to explore possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations, what the two entities aim to achieve and the performance of Wool of NZ's wool carpets and tiles in the market... He talks with Gary Massicks, one of t…

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Being rewarded for the carbon in your soil 1:23:28

8d ago1:23:28

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In this episode Kyle and Stuart are joined by an expert panel to discuss everything you need to know about measuring and being rewarded for the carbon in your soil. This is the first in a series of new 'live' formats for Grounded, with attendees able to join the conversation and ask questions directly during the recording. Listen now to learn about…

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Cheyne Gillooly - NZ Young Farmers; "It gets under your skin" 18:16

10d ago18:16

18:16

Dom talks with NZ Young Farmers CEO Cheyne Gillooly about its new 'Gift a Membership' initiative, the growing popularity of Young Farmers clubs around the country and what led him to take up the CEO role. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagra…

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Meg McFarlane - Wild weather doesn't deter Hurunui gardeners 20:11

9d ago20:11

20:11

Dom talks with Meg McFarlane, Chair of the Hurunui Garden Festival committee, about the frantic clean up efforts of the North Canterbury garden owners to get their properties back in shape after last week's storm, what the festival means to both the local community and visitors and the other events run in conjunction with the festival. Tune in dail…

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REX Oct 29 - World champion axeman Jack Jordan, Cheyne Gillooly from NZ Young Farmers and Meg McFarlane from the Hurunui Garden Festival 52:46

11d ago52:46

52:46

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with champion axeman Jack Jordan about winning the coveted individual Timbersports world championship title in Milan for the first time, achieving a personal best in the Hot Saw section of the event following last year's hiccup which ultimately cost him the title and getting back to life on the farm in the Ki…

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Jack Jordan - World's best axeman 10:41

9d ago10:41

10:41

Dom talks with champion axeman Jack Jordan about winning the coveted individual Timbersports world championship title in Milan for the first time, achieving a personal best in the Hot Saw section of the event following last year's hiccup which ultimately cost him the title and getting back to life on the farm in the King Country. Tune in daily for …

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Lloyd Smith - Veteran dog triallist prepares to take on the Aussies 15:45

10d ago15:45

15:45

Dom talks with dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the upcoming Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing over the decades. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite strea…

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Shaun Forgie - Where is the national plan for dung beetles? 21:56

10d ago21:56

21:56

Dom talks with Shaun Forgie, co-founder and director of Dung Beetle Innovations, about its ongoing quest for a national release policy for dung beetles, how they can assist with parasite reduction in livestock and the success of the Australian dung beetle in initiative. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite s…

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Kass Rauber - Storm wreaks havoc in the south 14:47

10d ago14:47

14:47

Dom talks with Kass Rauber, Southland Federated Farmers Vice-President, about the dairy farms across the province still relying on generators to keep their cows milked, the support on offer to those affected by the recent storm and the dauting clean up ahead. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming pl…

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REX Oct 28 - Kass Rauber from Southland Fed Farmers, Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations and Lloyd Smith form the NZ Sheep Dog Trial Test team 56:43

12d ago56:43

56:43

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kass Rauber, Southland Federated Farmers Vice-President, about the dairy farms across the province still relying on generators to keep their cows milked, the support on offer to those affected by the recent storm and the dauting clean up ahead... He talks with Shaun Forgie, co-founder and director of Dun…

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Trevor Topfer - REX Recommends 32:14

11d ago32:14

32:14

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural …

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Steve Couper - REX Recommends 27:35

12d ago27:35

27:35

Dom talks with photographer, filmmaker and hunter Steve Couper about his involvement in the quest to document evidence of a small population of moose deep in the remote native Fiordland bush, the two separate alleged sightings of moose in the area by North American visitors earlier this year and his association with longtime NZ moose researcher Ken…

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Kieran Hickman - REX Recommends 26:36

13d ago26:36

26:36

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Marlborough farmer and endurance athlete Kieran Hickman about competing in this year's Yukon 1000, the world's longest canoe and kayak race, his career in endurance events such as Godzone and Ironman, and the physical and mental fortitude it takes to compete in such events. Tune in daily for the latest and gr…

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Sir Tony Robinson on House of Wolf, King Alfred & Finding New Purpose at 79 1:13:56

16d ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Actor, writer, historian, and national treasure Sir Tony Robinson joins Matthew Harffy and Justin Hill on Rock, Paper, Swords! to talk about his first adult novel, House of Wolf — the opening volume in a bold new Anglo-Saxon trilogy. From his fascination with King Alfred the Great to how a tragic loss reshaped his creative life, Sir Tony discusses …

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Dan Lewis & Belinda Coco - Makikihi Hotel; best country pub in the south 14:02

15d ago14:02

14:02

Dom talks with Dan Lewis and Belinda Coco, managers of the Makikihi Hotel, about winning the Rural Guardian 2025 South Island Country Pub of the Year, why it's such a popular venue and the role it plays in the community. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follo…

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Hamish Murray - Lumina Lamb excellence 13:00

15d ago13:00

13:00

Dom talks with Hamish Murray from Rotoiti Farm in North Canterbury about being named the 2025 Lumina Lamb Breeder of the Year, how he achieves consistency and some of the challenges he's faced along the way. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Insta…

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Mark Patterson - Wild weather & co-op deals 11:31

15d ago11:31

11:31

Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson about the devastating storms that hit the country this week, the calls for a review of the warnings issued ahead of the recent weather event in the Waitomo District and his take on the Alliance shareholders vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Dawn Meats, as well as the impending vote by Font…