Jo Garner is a mortgage officer with extensive knowledge in tailoring mortgages to her customers who are refinancing or purchasing homes all over the country. She offers conventional, FHA, VA, HARP refinances, Rural Housing or other loan programs for refinancing and purchases. Jo can help you look at rent vs buy, when it makes sense to refinance, how to get the best deal on your home purchase financing. Jo’s mortgage team goes the extra mile for her customers, listening to the customer to ma ...
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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
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Marijke Dunselman - Global accolade for Agritourism Academy
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13:11Dom talks with Agritourism NZ founder and CEO Marijke Dunselman about being awarded Best Use of Technology in Agritourism at the 2025 World Agritourism Awards, what it means for her Agritourism Academy and how the academy is helping people diversify their farming operations. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favour…
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Dom talks with Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Richard McIntyre about Budget 2025, what's in it for farmers and a recent survey of contract milkers which has revealed some alarming results. 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 L…
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Jeremy Baker - Helping to double primary export value
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15:57Dom talks with Jeremy Baker, CEO of Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, about its role in leading a sector drive to build the workforce capability needed to support the Government’s goal of doubling export value by 2034, what the existing problems are and what solutions are being sought. Tune in daily for …
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REX May 23rd - Jeremy Baker from Muka Tangata, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ
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43:23On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jeremy Baker, CEO of Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, about its role in leading a sector drive to build the workforce capability needed to support the Government’s goal of doubling export value by 2034, what the existing problems are and what slutions are bei…
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Jack Murray - Great start for bull sale season
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14:27Dom talks with Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords about its upcoming bull sale (June 17th), the wider family involvement in the business and the impressive start to the bull sale season. 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 L…
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Ben Davidson - Using AI to pinpoint mastitis bacteria
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16:41Dom talks with DairySmart CEO Ben Davidson about its AI-powered milk culturing system which allows farmers to find and identify different bacteria in a short time frame, how it works and his involvement with Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit r…
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Anna Flowerday - Vintage year for Te Whare Ra Wines
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26:31Dom talks with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means for the vineyard and the value of persistence. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit r…
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REX May 22nd - Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Vineyard, Ben Davidson from DairySmart and Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords
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1:01:11On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means for the vineyard and the value of persistence... He talks with DairySmart CEO Ben Davidson about its AI-powered milk cultu…
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Emily Hargreaves - Netball, farming & academia
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11:13Dom talks with recent Lincoln University graduate Emily Hargreaves about her netball sports scholarship, moving back to the family dairy farm, her summer internship at Halter and training to become an AB technician. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us …
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Laura Morrison - Reflections on Singapore, AgirZeroNZ & Fed Farmers
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24:36Dom talks with Laura Morrison, who farms at The Gullies in Marton with husband Richard, about being elected as Vice-President of the Manawatu/Rangitikei Federated Farmers branch, her recent trip to Singapore as part of a NZ delegation and her role on the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on y…
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REX May 21st - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Laura Morrison from The Gullies and Lincoln Sports Scholarship Graduate Emily Hargreaves
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54:20On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the final Global Dairy Trade Event for the 2024-25 season overnight (-0.9%), record dairy prices and his prediction for Fonterra's 2025-26 opening Farmgate Milk Price forecast next week... He talks with Laura Morrison, who farms at The Gullies in Marton …
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Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the final Global Dairy Trade Event for the 2024-25 season overnight (-0.9%), record dairy prices and his prediction for Fonterra's 2025-26 opening Farmgate Milk Price forecast next week. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform,…
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Dr Emma Leonard - The future of farm automation
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18:52Dom talks with Dr Emma Leonard, founder of Agriknowhow, about the use of automation on farm, barriers to adoption and the fourth wave of innovation in agriculture. 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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Dom talks with REX Producer and farmer Jo Grigg about the recent Century Farms NZ Awards in Lawrence, her family's participation in this year's event and the importance of the awards in preserving NZ's farming legacy. 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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Dom talks with Mike Casey, co-creator of all-electric cherry orchard Forest Lodge near Cromwell and chief executive of Rewiring Aotearoa, about his latest initiative, 'Adopt a Cherry Tree', deploying the world's first electric sprayer and the success of the last season's cherry harvest. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on…
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REX May 20th - Mike Casey from Forest Lodge, Jo Grigg from Tempello and Dr Emma Leonard from Agriknowhow
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53:31On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Mike Casey, co-creator of all-electric cherry orchard Forest Lodge near Cromwell and chief executive of Rewiring Aotearoa, about his latest initiative, 'Adopt a Cherry Tree', deploying the world's first electric sprayer and the success of the last season's cherry harvest... He talks with REX Producer Jo …
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY OR SELL A HOME? HERE ARE THE SIGNPOSTS TO GUIDE YOU
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42:46How do you know when the time is right to make a big change, a big decision? Realtor expert, Pat Goldstein with Jo Garner, mortgage expert share examples of how to SEE the signposts and examples of customers have had great timing on their purchases. Good tips from Lawren Bogard of Shelby Gardens Memory Care too.…
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Mark McCoard - NZ Deer Farmers Association celebrate 50th anniversary
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14:19Dom talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about its recent conference in Central Otago, recognising the pioneers of NZ's deer farming industry and the challenges facing the 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,…
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Sandra Matthews - Centenary of Rural Women NZ
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19:29Dom talks with Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its centenary celebrations, the history of the organisation and its value for NZ's rural women. 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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Greg Mirams - AI breakthrough gives farmers instant FEC results
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24:12Dom talks with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider implications for the technology. Tune in daily for the lates…
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REX May 19th - Greg Mirams from Techion, Sandra Matthews from Rural Women NZ and Mark McCoard from the NZ Deer Farmers Association
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1:00:58On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider implications for the technolog…
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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Game Animal Council Chair Grant Dodson about the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's submission to have the herd formally designated as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, why it's important for both conservation efforts and economic growth and why Forest & …
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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Food HQ CEO Dr Victoria Hatton about the upcoming NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North (May 26-28), the major topics up for discussion and the theme of this year's event, 'Growing the Sector Together'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content o…
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Dom talks with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about its Moving Day special offer, a recent study by the Commerce Commission which found about half of consumers trying to change mobile phone or broadband providers ran into difficulty switching and how Netspeed is bucking the trend. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content …
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Derelee Potroz-Smith - Global recognition for wool innovation
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10:56Dom talks with Woolchemy co-founder and CEO Derelee Potroz-Smith about its recent win at the IDEA® 2025 event in Miami, the opportunities it presents for the company in the US$125b industry and how they developed the world’s first hygiene-grade wool capable of replacing petroleum-based plastics in disposable hygiene products. Tune in daily for the …
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Dom talks with NZ National Fieldays Chair Jenni Vernon about her extraordinary and groundbreaking career in agriculture, including becoming the first woman to receive a Nuffield Scholarship, her many and varied governance roles and preparations for this year's Fieldays at Mystery Creek (June 11-14). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rur…
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Grant Dodson - Quest to protect Fiordland wapiti deer
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15:39Dom talks with Game Animal Council Chair Grant Dodson about the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's submission to have the herd formally designated as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, why it's important for both conservation efforts and economic growth and why Forest & Bird are criticising the move. Tune in daily for the late…
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REX May 16th - Grant Dodson from the Game Animal Council, Jenni Vernon from the NZ National Fieldays Trust, Derelee Potroz-Smith from Woolchemy and Stan Rivett from Netspeed
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54:00On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council Chair Grant Dodson about the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's submission to have the herd formally designated as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, why it's important for both conservation efforts and economic growth and why Forest & Bird are criticising the mo…
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Rowan Ingpen - The 'Woody'; focal point for a rural community
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12:02Dom talks with Woodbourne Tavern co-owner Rowan Ingpen as part of the REX Rural Publican series, about the annual 'Woody Hunting Competition' on King's Birthday weekend, his participating in the upcoming Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge and the 110th anniversary of the Renwick Rugby Club in July. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural c…
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Peter Conley - ANZCO Foods CEO on meat, markets & tariffs
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15:17Dom talks with ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley about its reduced 2024 profit, its added value payments for farmers and and how it's dealing with US tariffs. 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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Sean Goodwin - Taking NZ honey to the next level
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28:56Dom talks with Sean Goodwin, CEO of The Manuka Collective and Apiculture NZ board member, about his recent trip to India as part of the Prime Minister's trade delegation, the state of the NZ honey industry and progress on the implementation of the NZ Honey Strategy, which aims to double honey export value by 2030. Tune in daily for the latest and g…
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REX May 15th - Sean Goodwin from The Manuka Collective, Peter Conley from ANZCO Foods and Rowan Ingpen from the Woodbourne Tavern
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59:03On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sean Goodwin, CEO of The Manuka Collective and Apiculture NZ board member, about his recent trip to India as part of the Prime Minister's trade delegation, the state of the NZ honey industry and progress on the implementation of the NZ Honey Strategy, which aims to double honey export value by 2030... He…
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Dom talks with NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc Ōpōtiki representative Chis Anstis about the 2025 harvest, his career in the kiwifruit industry and the key to a successful kiwifruit orchard. 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 Linked…
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Bruce Parkinson - Future looks bright for NZ dog trialling
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13:00Dom talks with North Island Dog Trials spokesperson Bruce Parkinson about the recent event in Taihape, the growing popularity of dog trialling across NZ and the upcoming national event, which this year will double with the South Island Dog Trials, in Hanmer Springs later in May. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…
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Dr Victoria Hatton - Shaping the future of food & fibre
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22:51Dom talks with Food HQ CEO Dr Victoria Hatton about the upcoming NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North (May 26-28), the major topics up for discussion and the theme of this year's event, 'Growing the Sector Together'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.n…
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REX May 14th - Dr Victoria Hatton from Food HQ, NZKGI Ōpōtiki rep Chris Anstis and Bruce Parkinson from the North Island Dog Trialling Championships
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55:07On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Food HQ CEO Dr Victoria Hatton about the upcoming NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North (May 26-28), the major topics up for discussion and the theme of this year's event, 'Growing the Sector Together'... He talks with NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc Ōpōtiki representative Chis Anstis about the 20…
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Dom talks with Lester White, Chair of Proprietors of Tawapata South, about its farm, Onenui Station on Mahia Peninsula, being named as a finalist in the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy and its partnership with Rocket Lab. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on I…
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Duncan Humm - Farmers reject methane strategy; survey
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13:50Dom talks with Duncan Humm from NZ Farming about its role in a recent survey which reveals many farmers are rejecting NZ's current ruminant methane strategy, why this is the case and what they'd like to see happen as a result. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and…
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Colin Bond - Another record kiwifruit harvest on the cards
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12:47Dom talks with NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated CEO Colin Bond about eclipsing last year's record crop in 2025, the recent EPA decision allowing growers to keep using the agrichemical Hi-Cane and the effect of US tariffs on the kiwifruit industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vis…
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REX May 13th - Colin Bond from NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc, Duncan Humm from NZ Farming and Lester White from Proprietors of Tawapata South
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51:46On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated CEO Colin Bond about eclipsing last year's record crop in 2025, the recent EPA decision allowing growers to keep using the agrichemical Hi-Cane and the effect of US tariffs on the kiwifruit industry... He talks with Duncan Humm from NZ Farming about its role in a recent …
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Bryce McKenzie - Groundswell ramps up Quit Paris campaign
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13:49Dom talks with Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie about a new initiative in its campaign to see NZ exit the Paris Accord, the continuing conversion of farmland into forestry and a new survey which reveals farmers some farmers are rejecting NZ's current ruminant methane strategy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on y…
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Dom talks with with Matt Gibson, GM of venison at First Light Farms, about the venison market, tariffs and the GE debate. 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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Fiona & Thomas Langford - Share Farmers of the Year
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9:16Dom talks with Fiona and Thomas Langford about winning the Share Farmers of the Year Award at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards over the weekend, their corporate backgrounds and their initiatives to drive positive staff culture. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fo…
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REX May 12th - Share Farmers of the Year Fiona & Thomas Langford, Matt Gibson from First Light Foods and Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ
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41:42On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fiona and Thomas Langford about winning the Share Farmers of the Year Award at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards over the weekend, their corporate backgrounds and their initiatives to drive positive staff culture... He talks with Matt Gibson, GM of venison at First Light Farms, about the venison market, tarif…
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Duncan Garner: Should Politician's Mistakes be Punished?
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5:47Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 60: Cuts, Cuts, Cuts! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/3MZATcwUSbE PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcastBy rova | REX
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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning five trophies at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards, including the Champion of Champions for its Monte Cristo sheep milk cheddar and Champion Cheesemaker for Whitestone cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson. Tune in daily for …
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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Mīti founder Daniel Carson about the removal of the specialised equipment used to make the meat snacks, following Off-Piste Provisions pausing manufacturing at the New Zealand Food Innovation Network, what it means for the company and why he thinks it's a blight on the entire N…
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Angus Gidley-Baird - A pivotal moment for animal protein
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16:15Dom talks with Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Animal Protein Analyst with Rabobank Australia, about why he's calling 2025 a pivotal moment for animal protein production, the impact of US tariffs and NZ lamb prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on In…
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Anna Fisher - Charolais Magazine 2025 hits shelves
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16:45Dom talks with Charolais breeder and Charolais Magazine Editor Anna Fisher about the 2025 edition, the effects of the recent heavy rain at their farm at Silverstream near Christchurch and Silverstream Charolais' upcoming bull sale (June 11th). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit re…
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Wade Bell & Matt Dalley - Road trips, podcasts & maize tips
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17:43Dom talks with Wade Bell and Matt Dalley, farm system specialists with Pioneer Brand Products, about their recent Rural Roadie, their 'Feed for Thought' podcast and tips for getting the most out of maize post-harvest. 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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