Best George Wi Podcasts (2026)

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Jon Pemberton - REX Recommends 28:32

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5d ago28:32

28:32

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation. 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, Fa…

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Laura Morrison - REX Recommends 33:55

6d ago33:55

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Laura Morrison, Rangitikei farmer, member of the Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Executive, the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group and E-Tipu 2026 Steering Committee, about the importance of conferences like E-Tipu for NZ farming, whether there's two classes of farmer emerging in NZ and spending a day at the Basin R…

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Wi-fi in the motorhome - Stan Rivett 4:02

7d ago4:02

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Dom talks with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about Wi-Fi in the motorhome for the holidays and the deals on offer. 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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"It's a messy forecast" - Phil Duncan 19:34

7d ago19:34

19:34

Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the Christmas forecast around the country, the ghost of Christmas weather past and the value of good geography on TV. 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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The potential unintended consequences of RMA reform - Jon Pemberton 28:26

12d ago28:26

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Dom talks with Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation. 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 m…

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REX Dec 19 - Jon Pemberton from Environment Southland, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Stan Rivett from Netspeed 55:06

12d ago55:06

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation... He talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the Christmas forecast around the country, the ghost of Christmas weather past and the value …

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Kiwi farmer team survive and thrive in GODZONE - Kieran Hickman 15:49

11d ago15:49

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Dom talks with Marlborough farmer Kieran Hickman about competing in the recent GODZONE 2025 Adventure Race, how well his team of Go Fence farmers performed in the gruelling 600km expedition and highs and lows they experienced during the event. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit re…

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Are there two classes of NZ farmers? - Laura Morrison 33:48

11d ago33:48

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Dom talks with Laura Morrison, Rangitikei farmer, member of the Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Executive, the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group and E-Tipu 2026 Steering Committee, about the importance of conferences like E-Tipu for NZ farming, whether there's two classes of farmer emerging in NZ and spending a day at the Basin Reserve. Tune in daily for…

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REX Dec 18 - Laura Morrison from The Gullies and farmer & endurance athlete Kieran Hickman 53:30

14d ago53:30

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Laura Morrison, Rangitikei farmer, member of the Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Executive, the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group and E-Tipu 2026 Steering Committee, about the importance of conferences like E-Tipu for NZ farming, whether there's two classes of farmer emerging in NZ and spending a day at the Ba…

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Wild Weather, wild deer & velvet issues - Lynda Gray 15:04

9d ago15:04

15:04

Dom talks with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about wild weather, wild deer and the problem with velvet. 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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Is getting off-farm actually the answer? - Beck Burgess 24:44

9d ago24:44

24:44

Dom talks with Beck Burgess from Beck Burgess Consulting in South Australia about her farm coaching and event management business, why she thinks micro breaks might be the answer for farmer well-being, rather than the 'get off farm' mantra, and her and husband Warren's microbrewery, Little Pete Brewing. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX…

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REX Dec 17 - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Beck Burgess from Beck Burgess Consulting and Lynda Gray from Dee Industry News 54:00

15d ago54:00

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.4%), what's causing the continued decline in auction prices and how long a recovery might take... He talks with Beck Burgess from Beck Burgess Consulting in South Australia about her farm coaching and event management busines…

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9th consecutive fall for GDT - Stu Davison 11:12

9d ago11:12

11:12

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.4%), what's causing the continued decline in auction prices and how long a recovery might take. 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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What's happening in the ag job market? - Gretchen Parkes 12:06

15d ago12:06

12:06

Dom talks with Gretchen Parkes, Rural Directions Manager, about some of the varied roles currently on offer in the agriculture sector, the launch of its new real-time salary survey and the state of the current agriculture labour market. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline…

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Valuable insights into wearables - Natasha Cave 21:26

10d ago21:26

21:26

Dom talks with Natasha Cave, GM of the Whanganui Region Catchment Collective and co-manager of Rotowai Farms, about receiving one of the inaugural 2025 B+LNZ Leadership Advancement Scholarships which allowed her to complete the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, and her subsequent research examining how new technologies, like wearable devices, can…

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30 years of progress in sheep genetics - Dr Jason Archer 21:46

15d ago21:46

21:46

Dom talks with Dr Jason Archer from Beef+Lamb NZ Genetics about a new report looking into the sheep industry's genetic progress over the past thirty years, where the biggest gains have been made and where further progress is likely in the next few years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platfor…

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REX Dec 16 - Dr Jason Archer from Beef+Lamb NZ Genetics, Kellogg scholar Natasha Cave and Gretchen Parkes from Rural Directions 58:31

16d ago58:31

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Jason Archer from Beef+Lamb NZ Genetics about a new report looking into the sheep industry's genetic progress over the past thirty years, where the biggest gains have been made and where further progress is likely in the next few years... He talks with Natasha Cave, GM of the Whanganui Region Catchmen…

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Bumper sale at Waikura Station - Richard Johnston 8:45

11d ago8:45

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Dom talks with Richard Johnston from Hazlett Livestock about Waikura Station's third annual on-farm sale last week at Hicks Bay in Gisborne, the success of the sale and what the event means for the local community. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us o…

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REX Dec 15 - Ross Hyland from GrowPay and Richard Johnston from Hazlett Livestock 1:03:11

11d ago1:03:11

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ross Hyland, Founder and CEO of GrowPay, about his motivation for setting up the new financial services platform for farmers, how the GrowPay system works and the benefits for farmers... And he talks with Richard Johnston from Hazlett Livestock about Waikura Station's third annual on-farm sale last week …

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Massive disruption on the way in NZ ag - Ross Hyland 51:11

11d ago51:11

51:11

Dom talks with Ross Hyland, Founder and CEO of GrowPay, about his motivation for setting up the new financial services platform for farmers, how the GrowPay system works and the benefits for farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Fa…

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Lee Matheson - REX Recommends 32:59

12d ago32:59

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Lee Matheson, Perrin Ag Managing Director, about celebrating 25 years in business, the changes he's experienced in agricultural consultancy since he joined the company nearly 20 years ago and what he role he sees farm consultancy playing in the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conte…

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Nic Turnbull - REX Recommends 30:35

13d ago30:35

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nic Turnbull, co-founder of Cryptocurrency NZ and founder/director of Crypto Consulting NZ, about using farmland to mine for bitcoin, being an expert witness in a murder trial and advising politicians on the way forward with bitcoin and blockchain technology. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rura…

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Real Optimism with Julia Jones: Small Steps, Big Shifts; The Courage to Evolve Dairy Beef 49:51

20d ago49:51

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Rabobank’s Jen Corkran joins Julia to break down the Rabobank dairy beef report. They dive into genetics, global trends, farmer realities, and the untapped potential sitting inside New Zealand’s dairy herd. Practical, future-focused, and full of insight. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platfor…

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Fresh from the farm; new store in North Otago - Nick & Kate Webster 11:07

14d ago11:07

11:07

Dom talks with North Otago farming couple Nick and Kate Webster about expanding their business to include the Totara store, which opened this week, their purchase of the nearby The Natural Dairy bottled whole milk business and the former organic market garden next to the store, and why they're so keen to highlight local produce. Tune in daily for t…

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What the future of ag consultancy looks like - Lee Matheson 32:53

14d ago32:53

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Dom talks with Lee Matheson, Perrin Ag Managing Director, about celebrating 25 years in business, the changes he's experienced in agricultural consultancy since he joined the company nearly 20 years ago and what he role he sees farm consultancy playing in the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite stre…

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REX Dec 12 - Lee Matheson from Perrin Ag and Nick & Kate Webster from the Totara Store 46:33

20d ago46:33

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Lee Matheson, Perrin Ag Managing Director, about celebrating 25 years in business, the changes he's experienced in agricultural consultancy since he joined the company nearly 20 years ago and what he role he sees farm consultancy playing in the future... And he talks with North Otago farming couple Nick …

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Open Farms calls it quits for now; what's next? - Daniel Eb 18:19

15d ago18:19

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Dom talks with Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about his decision to not run a national open farm day in 2026, the reasons behind the decision and what the next iteration of Open Farms might look like. 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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The key to being a successful farm boss - Sarah Barr 27:32

15d ago27:32

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Dom talks with Sarah Barr from Rural Coach about what makes a good farm employer, how to deal with and interpret honest feedback and what's involved with People 360 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 …

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REX Dec 11 - Sarah Barr from Rural Coach and Daniel Eb from Open Farms 49:14

15d ago49:14

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sarah Barr from Rural Coach about what makes a good farm employer, how to deal with and interpret honest feedback and what's involved with People 360 programme... And he talks with Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about his decision to not run a national open farm day in 2026, the reasons behind the decision…

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Crypto, bitcoin, murder, scammers - Nic Turnbull 30:28

16d ago30:28

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Dom talks with Nic Turnbull, co-founder of Cryptocurrency NZ and founder/director of Crypto Consulting NZ, about using farmland to mine for bitcoin, being an expert witness in a murder trial and advising politicians on the way forward with bitcoin and blockchain technology. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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Less paperwork, more farming - Andrew Hoggard 15:05

16d ago15:05

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Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about changes to the RMA, the introduction of more flexibility around freshwater farm plans and new rules for small-scale butchers. 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 …

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REX Dec 10 - Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard and Nic Turnbull from Cryptocurrency NZ 48:56

16d ago48:56

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about changes to the RMA, the introduction of more flexibility around freshwater farm plans and new rules for small-scale butchers... And he talks with Nic Turnbull, co-founder of Cryptocurrency NZ and founder/director of Crypto Consulting NZ, about using far…

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Milking It 2.0 - An update from Kevin & Nicole Oppert 23:33

17d ago23:33

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Dom catches up with Kevin and Nicole Oppert, as part of the Milking It 2.0 series on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.By rova | REX

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Cow Manager put to the test - Paul Koopal & Kyle Kannan 16:06

17d ago16:06

16:06

Dom talks with Central Plateau farmer Paul Koopal about winning the Cow Manager system for his dairy herd at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards two years ago and Kyle Kannan from Vet Plus about getting the most out of the comprehensive data it supplies. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visi…

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National Lamb Day back for another year - Jon Pemberton 17:19

17d ago17:19

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Dom talks with Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ about the preparations for National Lamb Day 2026, what's involved and how people can engage. 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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REX Dec 9 - Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ, Central Plateau farmer Paul Koopal & Kyle Kannan from Vet Plus and Kevin & Nicole Oppert from Milking It 2.0 1:00:55

23d ago1:00:55

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ about the preparations for National Lamb Day 2026, what's involved and how people can engage... He talks with Central Plateau farmer Paul Koopal about winning the Cow Manager system for his dairy herd at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards two years ago and Kyle Kannan from Vet Pl…

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Phil Duncan - Wind, La Niña & summer camping 9:45

18d ago9:45

9:45

Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the December Outlook, the presence of La Niña and the perils of summer camping 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.…

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Mark Stockdale - Roadside drug tests; what to expect 22:15

18d ago22:15

22:15

Dom talks with Mark Stockdale, Policy & Advocacy Advisor for Transporting New Zealand, about new random road side drug testing being rolled out over the next few months, what it means for those operating vehicles and heavy machinery and what the test involves. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming p…

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Steve Brown - Lumina Lamb continues to impress 19:22

18d ago19:22

19:22

Dom talks with Steve Brown, CEO of Headwaters and Lumina Lamb, about the much improved premium for the 2024/25 season, the origin of the Headwaters and Lumina Lamb venture and its strategy to double the number of lambs in the programme in the next five years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming pl…

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REX Dec 8 - Steve Brown from Headwaters, Mark Stockdale from Transporting NZ and Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch 54:36

24d ago54:36

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Steve Brown, CEO of Headwaters and Lumina Lamb, about the much improved premium for the 2024/25 season, the origin of the Headwaters and Lumina Lamb venture and its strategy to double the number of lambs in the programme in the next five years... He talks with Mark Stockdale, Policy & Advocacy Advisor fo…

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Tracy Crossan - REX Recommends 12:41

22d ago12:41

12:41

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite str…

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Andy Macfarlane - REX Recommends 23:45

23d ago23:45

23:45

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite …

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John Faulks - Significant merger of NZ livestock brands 14:05

24d ago14:05

14:05

Dom talks with Rural Livestock board member John Faulks about the acquisition of NZ Farmers Livestock and Redshaw Livestock, what it means for the company and why the businesses will continue to trade under their respective brands. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.n…

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Jen Corkran - Record breaking beef prices look set to continue 15:32

24d ago15:32

15:32

Dom talks with Jen Corkran, RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst, about the outlook for beef prices in 2026, the record farmgate prices experienced this year and what major factors are playing a 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 Insta…

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Tracy Crossan - Major implications following cancellation of Horse of the Year 12:34

24d ago12:34

12:34

Dom talks with Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit re…

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REX Dec 5 - Tracy Crossan from Trevalda Irish Sport Horses, Jen Corkran from Rabobank and John Faulks from Rural Livestock 45:09

27d ago45:09

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment... He talks with Jen Corkran, RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst, ab…

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Tony Wilson - Landmark step for farmers 9:36

25d ago9:36

9:36

Dom talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony Wilson about the Government’s decision to approve regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme for agrichemicals and farm plastics, why he believes it's a landmark step for farmers and how it will work. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platf…

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Hannah Forbes & Mitchell Hogg - Backing themselves to succeed 14:39

25d ago14:39

14:39

Dom talks with Hannah Forbes and Mitchell Hogg about their business, 'Back Acres Conveying and Tailing', the success they've had in just three years of operation and mentors and help they've had 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 Ins…

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Andy Macfarlane - "We never want to be comfortable" 23:38

25d ago23:38

23:38

Dom talks with Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit…

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REX Dec 4 - Fonterra board member Andy Macfarlane, Hannah Forbes & Mitchell Hogg from Back Acres Conveying & Tailing and Tony Wilson from Agrecovery 50:54

28d ago50:54

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years... He talks with Hannah Forbes and Mitchell Hogg about their business, 'Ba…