Best Mark Davison Podcasts (2025)

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Will Davison, Craig Lowndes, Garth Tander, and Mark Winterbottom 1:08:30

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28d ago1:08:30

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This episode of Drivers only is a big one as some of the ‘fine wines’ of Supercars, Will Davison, Craig Lowndes, Garth Tander, and Mark Winterbottom sat down for over an hour to talk the build-up to Bathurst. They reflect on the Supercars Enduro at The Bend and what could be done to drum up the drama next time around. Will did his part to try and s…

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

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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

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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

29m 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…

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REX Oct 24 - Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson, Hamish Murray from Rotoiti Farm and Dan Lewis & Belinda Coco from the Makikihi Hotel 41:33

3h ago41:33

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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…

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Sengun Shows All-NBA Upside vs. OKC? | Durant, Tari Disappoint? 39:13

1d ago39:13

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks USA Today Analyst Ben DuBose @BenDuBose his thoughts on the Double OT Opening night loss to OKC. He looks at Sengun's showing All-NBA potential, Durant's off night, Sheppard issues, Finney-Smith timetable & Tari's contract. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:30) Sengun Curry? (3:25) Sengun = Most Improved NBA Player Od…

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Pieter Van Der Westhuizen - The pros and cons of adjuvants 16:35

10h ago16:35

16:35

Dom talks with Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, UPL Product Manager, about the role and benefits of adjuvants in agrochemicals, how they work and whether they can be utilised for home gardeners. 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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Steve Couper - On the trail of the elusive Fiordland Moose 27:28

10h ago27:28

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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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REX Oct 23 - Fiordland moose devotee Steve Couper, Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy and Pieter Van Der Westhuizen from UPL 54:30

1d ago54:30

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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 lo…

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Stu Davison - What the hell happened with the GDT? 7:07

1d ago7:07

7:07

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.4%), why there were anomalous results overnight and the political undertones of Fonterra's decision to sell its consumer products business to French company Lactalis. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming …

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Zellara Holden - Metallica charity joins forces with Meet the Need 8:19

1d ago8:19

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Dom talks with Zellara Holden, Meet the Need GM, about teaming up with Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), to deliver a unique volunteer food packing event, putting the spotlight on food insecurity and the food charity's new campaign, 'It's Not Always Who You Think'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural con…

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Mike & Antonia Radon - Pearl farming, Alaskan salmon fishing & agritourism 33:11

1d ago33:11

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Dom talks with Mike and Antonia Radon from Arapawa Blue Pearls about how they got started as pearl farmers on Arapaoa Island at the top of the South Island, their farming and agritourism operations and their annual migration to Alaska for commercial salmon fishing. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite stream…

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REX Oct 22 - Jeff Grant from Farmers Own Alliance, Mike & Antonia Radon from Arapawa Blue Pearls and Zellara Holden from Meet the Need 53:40

2d ago53:40

53:40

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jeff Grant, Alliance shareholder and Farmers Own Alliance spokesperson, about the vote in favour of a proposed $270 million investment from Irish meat processor Dawn Meats and what he thinks might happen now... He talks with Mike and Antonia Radon from Arapawa Blue Pearls about how they got started as pe…

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Jeff Grant - Reaction to Alliance shareholders vote 9:14

1d ago9:14

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Dom talks with Jeff Grant, Alliance shareholder and Farmers Own Alliance spokesperson, about the vote in favour of a proposed $270 million investment from Irish meat processor Dawn Meats and what he thinks might happen now. 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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Texans vs. Seahawks Live Postgame! 1:14:28

2d ago1:14:28

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Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Seahawks MNF Game. Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Seahawks MNF Game. …

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Michael Brooks - A poultry legacy 18:25

2d ago18:25

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Dom talks with Michael Brooks, the recently retired Executive Director of the Poultry Industry Association of NZ and the Egg Producers Federation, about his decision to retire after 23 years, the changes he's seen across the poultry industry during that time and his plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content o…

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Mark Wynne - Alliance farmers vote 'YES' for Dawn Meats deal 9:43

2d ago9:43

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Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about farmer shareholders voting in favour of a proposed $270m joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats, the high voter turnout and what the next steps are in the process. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz…

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REX Oct 21 - Mark Wynne from Alliance Group and retired PIANZ Executive Director Michael Brooks 31:01

3d ago31:01

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about farmer shareholders voting in favour of a proposed $270m joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats, the high voter turnout and what the next steps are in the process... And he talks with Michael Brooks, the recently retired Executive Director of the Poultr…

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Bonus Show: Seahawks Insider asks Host Robert Land about Texans MNF Matchup! 1:16:12

4d ago1:16:12

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Seahawks Insider & BLeav Colleague Brandon Cain turns the table on Host Robert Land during his 'The Hawk's Nest Podcast’ - as we preview the Texans-Seahawks Monday Night Game. Brandon asks Robert about the key matchups & Robert explains what the national people get wrong about the Texans. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, …

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Matt Payne, Garth Tander, David Reynolds and Lee Holdsworth 59:57

3d ago59:57

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Fresh off their Bathurst win, Matt Payne and Garth Tander chat with former winners David Reynolds and Lee Holdsworth about the ins and outs of the race, how the wild weather played a part, and what the following days have been like. They reflect on the best performances of the day, the most memorable crashes of the day, and delve into how they’ve c…

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Can Stroud Get Revenge against Darnold? | Seahawks Insider on Key Texans Matchups on MNF! 35:19

4d ago35:19

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Seahawks Insider & The Hawk's Nest Podcast Host Brandon Cain abou key Texans-Seahawks matchups, the change to Sam Darnold from Geno Smith, Coach Mike MacDonald & where the Seahawks can take advantage of the Texans weaknesses. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:30) Last Texans-Seahawks Matchup & only Texans win over Sea…

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Kieran Hickman - Bears & hallucinations; surviving the Yukon 1000 26:29

3d ago26:29

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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 greatest REX rural content …

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Phil Duncan - Rain and wind set to pummel NZ this week 10:33

3d ago10:33

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Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about this week's wind and rain warnings, the two systems set to hit the country and which areas are likely to be effected. 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 Oct 20 - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Endurance Athlete & Farmer Kieran Hickman 41:57

4d ago41:57

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about this week's wind and rain warnings, the two systems set to hit the country and which areas are likely to be effected... And he talks with Marlborough farmer and endurance athlete Kieran Hickman about competing in this year's Yukon 1000, the world's longest canoe and kay…

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Erica van Reenen - REX Recommends 37:40

5d ago37:40

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). Tune in daily for the latest…

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Andrew Preston - REX Recommends 30:18

6d ago30:18

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming plat…

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Real Optimism with Julia Jones - Toxic Humans: Spotting and Stopping Destructive Leadership 1:08:11

7d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Julia Jones chats with leadership expert and author Michael Jenkins about something we’ve all seen but rarely name out loud toxic behavior in leadership and on boards. From narcissists and micromanagers to gaslighters and manipulators, Michael shines a light on how these patterns erode trust, fuel blame, and stall progress. They also explore how ea…

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Jo Grigg - D-Day looms for Alliance shareholders 14:36

6d ago14:36

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Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the Alliance Group shareholder vote on Monday, the pros and cons and whether she thinks the vote will go. 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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Chis Quin - The price of food 15:29

6d ago15:29

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Dom talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin about running a co-operative of more than 400 owner/operators, how its pricing model works for farmers and growers and what factors come into play when pricing goods for consumers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit…

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Chris Irons - Flooding, red meat premiums & TB 20:59

6d ago20:59

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Dom talks with Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite str…

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REX Oct 17 - Chris Irons from Waitomo Federated Farmers, Chris Quin from Foodstuffs NI and REX Producer Jo Grigg 53:47

7d ago53:47

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee... He talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Execu…

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New, Improved Jabari Smith? | Reed Sheppard vs. Steven Adams? | Aaron Holiday vs. JD Davison? 34:18

8d ago34:18

34:18

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Cooper Klein (Co-Host of Upside Swings) about Jabari Smith improvement, team FT Shooting, the Reed Sheppard vs. Steven Adams battle & if he trust Aaron Holiday or JD Davison as a PG bench option. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel (:25) Impressive Rookies in Preseason? (2:47) Jabari's Aggression? (5:40) Im…

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Blake Holgate - The surprising dietary habits of Gen Z 16:07

7d ago16:07

16:07

Dom talks with Blake Holgate, Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business Development, about the key highlights of the latest survey by Rabobank and KiwiHarvest looking at how Kiwis shop and prepare food, where and what they eat and why Gen Z are planning on eating more red meat while ditching vegetarianism and veganism. Tune in daily for the latest and …

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Erica van Reenen - At the coalface of climate & agriculture 37:33

7d ago37:33

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Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural c…

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REX Oct 16 - 2025 Rural Professional of the Year Erica van Reenen and Blake Holgate from Rabobank 57:21

8d ago57:21

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19)... And he talks with Bla…

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Stroud Taking Underrated Jump? | Hated Texan Earns Respect? | Popovich Popping! 40:22

9d ago40:22

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Garrett Williams (aka Texans Stressans) @TexansCommenter if he likes early Bye Week, how Popovich has improved O-Line, Stroud's under the radar improvement & if it's time to give Schultz respect. Plus, can they still win AFC South, biggest Texans weakness & positions or players to target at trade deadline.…

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Craig Wiggins - Get your health check! 8:16

8d ago8:16

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Dom catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate about rural mental health, the importance of regular health checks and a new gazebo. 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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Donald Nordeng - Will the Gene Tech Bill undermine property rights? 14:39

8d ago14:39

14:39

Dom talks with Donald Nordeng, Chief Strategy Officer at BioGro NZ, about its concerns the proposed Gene Technology Bill could undermine property rights, organic certification and New Zealand’s global reputation for integrity and sustainability. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit …

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Trevor Topfer - What is blockchain & how can it help NZ ag? 32:07

8d ago32:07

32:07

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 exports and meeting with …

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REX Oct 15 - Trevor Topfer from Blockchain NZ, Donald Nordeng from BioGrow NZ and rural mental health advocate Craig Wiggins 58:28

9d ago58:28

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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 horticult…

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Kate Acland - Reduced methane targets; still a challenge 6:13

9d ago6:13

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Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the government decision to not put a price on agricultural emissions, why the reduced methane targets will still be a challenge and why it's better to incentivise farmers to reduce emissions through carbon credits or subsidies. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…

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Todd McClay - Levelling the playing field for Kiwi farmers 17:44

9d ago17:44

17:44

Dom talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methane targets for 2050, the recent strengthening of trade relationship with Australia and upcoming changes to the RMA. 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, F…

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Andrew Preston - Galloway Station; wilding pines, merino wool & historic buildings 30:12

9d ago30:12

30:12

Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.…

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REX Oct 14 - Andrew Preston from Galloway Station, Ag Minister Todd McClay and Kate Acland from Beef+Lamb NZ 57:07

10d ago57:07

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms... He talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methan…

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Jen Corkran - NZ's $1.2b dairy beef opportunity 17:29

10d ago17:29

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Dom talks with RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about a new report suggesting now is the time for New Zealand’s agri sector to build a scalable, profitable dairy-beef system, how much it could be worth to the NZ economy and the challenges setting up such a system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on …

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Nic Lees - The red meat co-op conundrum 26:23

10d ago26:23

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Dom talks with Nic Lees, Director of Agribusiness & Food Marketing at Lincoln University, about the upcoming Alliance shareholder vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Irish company Dawn Meats. 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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Andrew Hoggard - "This is a challenge, but it's a science challenge" 14:35

11d ago14:35

14:35

Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the government's decision to reduce methane reduction targets, the potential risks for NZ's trading reputation and why ACT is hailing it as the end of a “fantasyland assault on farmers". Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform…

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REX Oct 13 - Associate Ag Minister Andrew Hoggard, Nic Les from Lincoln University and Jen Corkran from Rabobank 1:01:44

11d ago1:01:44

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the government's decision to reduce methane reduction targets, the potential risks for NZ's trading reputation and why ACT is hailing it as the end of a “fantasyland assault on farmers"... He talks with Nic Lees, Director of Agribusiness & Food Marketin…

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From Jellyfish to Wound Healing with Dr Andrew Mearns-Spragg 37:52

10d ago37:52

37:52

What if the solution to chronic wound healing has been floating in our oceans for 600 million years? Jellyfish collagen isn't just different from the cow and pig-derived materials used in medicine today. It's actually better at healing human tissue. I sit down with Dr Andrew Mearns-Spragg, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Jellagen, who's pro…

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Jeff Grant - REX Recommends 28:45

12d ago28:45

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rura…