Best Federated Farmers of NZ Podcasts (2025)

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Mike's Minute: The Reserve Bank didn't inspire me 2:09

19m ago2:09

2:09

Call me superficial, but to watch the Reserve Bank heavyweights lined up, as I did Wednesday post their cash rate decision, I did not see dynamism. These people outwardly do not fill you with any sense of excitement. The Reserve Bank is in a spot and, as a result, so are we as a country. A couple of semi-interesting things happened and also one ver…

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John Roberts - REX Recommends 12:13

1h ago12:13

12:13

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Muttley's Estate Director John Roberts about its locally made pet wines, how it's become the world’s first manufacturer to have created a shelf-stable pet wine that can be stored for up to 12 months and how the commercial-scale farming of catnip will further diversify New Zeala…

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Craig Macalister - Investment Boost already proving popular with farmers 10:13

22h ago10:13

10:13

Dom talks with Craig Macalister, Tax Advisory Partner at Findex, about ‘Investment Boost’, the government tax incentive allowing tax deductions on new capital asset purchases, why it's generating a lot of interest and action across rural NZ and how it could help unlock productivity, modernisation, and sustainability across the primary industries. T…

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Tanya Pouwhare - Wine, reality TV & ethical employment 28:52

22h ago28:52

28:52

Dom talks with Tanya Pouwhare, General Manager of Grapeworx Marlborough Ltd and Deputy Chair and Human Rights Lead of NZ Ethical Employers, about her various governance roles, the upcoming Ethical Employers Conference in Blenheim, her wide-ranging broadcasting roles in NZ and Australia and winning the second season of reality TV show Treasure Islan…

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Jack & Max Anderson - Repose luxury off-grid cabins 16:26

22h ago16:26

16:26

Dom talks with brothers Jack and Max Anderson about their luxury cabin business, Repose, making the move from Taranaki to Banks Peninsula and turning an ex-forestry block into pasture. 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 Link…

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REX May 30th - Jack & Max Anderson from Repose, Tanya Pouwhare from NZ Ethical Employers and Craig Macalister from Findex 58:53

24h ago58:53

58:53

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with brothers Jack and Max Anderson about their luxury cabin business, Repose, making the move from Taranaki to Banks Peninsula and turning an ex-forestry block into pasture... He talks with Tanya Pouwhare, General Manager of Grapeworx Marlborough Ltd and Deputy Chair and Human Rights Lead of NZ Ethical Emplo…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's tariffs, Elon Musk leaving DOGE 4:55

1d ago4:55

4:55

Elon Musk’s time in the US Government has come to an end. He's posted on his platform, X, saying the mission of the Department of Government Efficiency —or DOGE— will only strengthen over time. A White House official has confirmed Musk's departure. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking there’s been mixed reviews about his work. Musk was…

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Peter Clark: Aviation commentator on Air New Zealand's performance in April 3:53

1d ago3:53

3:53

Just 60% of Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights took off within 15 minutes of their scheduled time last month. A report by the Ministry of Transport shows airline performance for April. 78% of Jetstar's flights between Australia and New Zealand left on time, and 70% for Qantas. Aviation commentator Peter Clark told Ryan Bridge Air New Zealand's …

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Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the new truancy directive 3:00

1d ago3:00

3:00

Doubts many parents will be prosecuted for repeat truancy under a new Government directive. Associate Education Minister David Seymour's confirmed these parents could be fined up to $30 a day as part of a firmer approach on school attendance. Any possible prosecution cases will be referred to the Ministry. Darfield High School Principal Andy Englan…

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Mike's Minute: Has the political divide gotten worse? 2:18

1d ago2:18

2:18

I cannot recommend a piece of reading enough in the Listener, and reproduced elsewhere, on a longitudinal study that now spans 35 years and 12 elections. It's gripping. A couple thousand people each election are given dozens of questions. Its weakness is some of the questions are vague enough to throw up responses around things like health care and…

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Mark the Week: Trump looks ropier by the day 2:20

1d ago2:20

2:20

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Fonterra: 9/10 It is literally raining money. Record farmgate, record profits, and the milk price starting at $10 for next year. Go buy a ute. Port of Auckland: 2/10 Everything that’s wrong with New Zealand – putting prices up bec…

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Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the proposed changes to the Resource Management Act 3:07

1d ago3:07

3:07

Farmers are welcoming a proposal to remove difficult rules from the Resource Management Act. The Government's released three discussion documents proposing amending 12 current national directions and four new ones. They include changes to freshwater management and regulation of farming practices. Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chair Kate Acland told Ryan …

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025 28:45

17h ago28:45

28:45

In today's episode, Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy, Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray, better known as Fazerdaze, was named Best Solo Artist and also took out the coveted Album of the Year award for her third release, Soft Power, big ch…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: First home buyers, Hailey Bieber, Producer Sam's puppy 11:32

1d ago11:32

11:32

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the average age of first home buyers, Hailey Bieber and her make up company, and how Producer Sam’s puppy has been behaving this week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2025 1:30:04

1d ago1:30:04

1:30:04

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 30th of May, David Seymour is pulling the trigger, and parents will now be prosecuted for not sending their kids to school. We've got new data on flight cancellations and delays after the endless texts saying services are rubbish now. Turns out, it's nowhere near as bad as you think. Tim an…

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Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Director of Money and Cash on King Charles featuring on the 10 cent coin from 2027 4:17

1d ago4:17

4:17

A new face is coming to New Zealand’s coins. An image of King Charles has officially been approved to feature on the 10 cent coin from 2027. 2024 will be stamped on the currency – the year the Reserve Bank ordered them. A koruru image will remain on the reverse side, as it has since 1967. Ian Woolford, Director of Money and Cash at the Reserve Bank…

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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers RMA Spokesperson on the changes coming to the Resource Management Act 3:41

1d ago3:41

3:41

Federated Farmers is welcoming proposed changes to the Resource Management Act. The Government's released three discussion documents proposing amending 12 current national directions and four new ones. They include changes to freshwater management, regulation of farming practices and revising mine consent processes. Mark Hooper, their RMA Spokesper…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 2:50

18h ago2:50

2:50

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Political panel 6:25

18h ago6:25

6:25

Listen to our weekly political panel.

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Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on the average age of first home buyers rising 3:31

1d ago3:31

3:31

The average first home buyer is getting older. A Cotality-Westpac report has found the average age of first home buyers has increased to 36 nationwide. It's 37 in Auckland, 36 in Wellington, and 35 in Christchurch – all figures are two or three years higher than average in 2019. Cotality Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told Mike Hosking th…

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Opponents of Ruataniwha dam stage protest 3:33

18h ago3:33

3:33

Opponents of the controversial Ruataniwha Dam in Central Hawke's Bay have staged a surprise protest outside a meeting in Waipukurau, to show their opposition to the the region's electricity distributor trying to revive the project. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti Reporter Alexa Cook was at the protest.

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Ecologist on proposed changes to freshwater regulations 5:04

18h ago5:04

5:04

A freshwater ecologist is slamming proposed changes to freshwater regulations. Freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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James Meager: Associate Minister of Transport on Air New Zealand's flight performance for April 6:41

1d ago6:41

6:41

Just 60% of Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights jetted off on time last month. A report by the Ministry of Transport shows aviation performance for April. It reveals 82% of the airline's domestic flights were on time, taking off within 15 minutes of their scheduled time. Air New Zealand's highest cancellation rate was on its Rotorua to Auckland …

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Sports Chat for 30 May 2025 3:46

19h ago3:46

3:46

Oklahoma City will have made the NBA finals again.

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Markets Update for 30 May 2025 1:42

19h ago1:42

1:42

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Hamilton hosts National Scrabble Championship 4:43

19h ago4:43

4:43

The 45th National Scrabble Championship is hitting Hamilton, and it's not just local talent taking part. Scrabble legend and reigning champion Howard Warner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on Auckland Aiport's domestic airfield upgrade 3:05

1d ago3:05

3:05

Auckland Airport's investing nearly $150 million into a major domestic airfield upgrade. It's part of works to help enable future growth in regional flights across the country. Car parks next to the domestic terminal will be shifted to make way for four new aircraft parking stands dedicated to regional services. Airports Association Chief Executive…

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Timaru tap water wins title of best tasting in New Zealand 4:29

19h ago4:29

4:29

Timaru has taken out the title of New Zealand's Best Tasting Tap Water. Timaru's Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Principal changes mind on prosecuting parents for truancy 6:41

19h ago6:41

6:41

A primary school principal in Whangarei had earlier called for exactly this - in 2019 Horahora primary's Pat Newman called for more prosecutions for parents who deliberately fail to send their kids to school. But six years on, he has changed his mind. Pat Newman spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Reports of suspected tornado in Hamilton 2:30

19h ago2:30

2:30

In Waikato there were reports of a suspected tornado tearing through at least one Hamilton suburb. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Three teams battle for last Super Rugby playoffs spot 4:57

19h ago4:57

4:57

Moana Pasifika, the Blues and the Waratahs are all fighting for the last spot in the Super Rugby playoffs. Rugby writer and commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Paddy Gower.

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David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the fines parents of absent students could face 3:11

1d ago3:11

3:11

Parents could be forced to pay thousands of dollars if they repeatedly refuse to ensure their children attend school. Associate Education Minister David Seymour's announced the change as part of a firmer approach the Government's taking on school attendance. Seymour told Mike Hosking schools will alert the ministry to possible prosecution cases and…

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Federated Farmers on changes to RMA 3:54

19h ago3:54

3:54

The government's released new rules and policies telling Councils how to manage everything from housing and mining to water. Federated Farmers National Vice President Colin Hurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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David Seymour set to take over as deputy PM 3:30

19h ago3:30

3:30

David Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister - while an unshackled Winston Peters shifts into campaign mode - with a plan to avoid another handover next term. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

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Kaitaia College principal on fines for parents of truant students 3:58

20h ago3:58

3:58

The Ministry of Education is proactively contacting schools and truancy officers to ensure parents of children with chronically low attendance are referred to them, so they can consider prosecuting. Kaitaia College principal Louise Anaru spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Parents who condone truancy face fines 3:58

20h ago3:58

3:58

Parents who refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy. Association Education Minister David Seymour spoke to reporter Lauren Crimp.

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Fazerdaze takes out Album of the Year at Aotearoa Music Awards 9:29

20h ago9:29

9:29

Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray, better known as Fazerdaze, was named Best Solo Artist and also took out the coveted Album of the Year award for her third release, Soft Power. Murray spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Chch man killed in Ukraine fighting for the country 7:32

20h ago7:32

7:32

A Christchurch man who died in Ukraine while helping in the country's war efforts, had previously posted online that he was living the dream. Ron Mark, who has been in the Ukraine war zone spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Cleanup underway in Hamilton after wild weather 4:03

20h ago4:03

4:03

The cleanup is underway in Hamilton after a possible tornado tore through some Hamilton suburbs on Thursday night. Civil Defence controller Kelvin Powell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Business News for 30 May 2025 3:51

20h ago3:51

3:51

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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King Charles to be on NZ money from 2027 5:15

20h ago5:15

5:15

Big changes are coming to New Zealand's money as the Reserve Bank revealed photos of the new 10 cent coin that features the effigy of King Charles the third. The Reserve Bank's director of money and cash Ian Woolford spoke to Paddy Gower.

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RMA overhaul met with jubilation from some, dismay from others 3:30

20h ago3:30

3:30

The government's plan for massive changes to planning and consent rules have been met with jubilation from some quarters - and dismay from others. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

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Wild weather hits Upper North Island 1:49

20h ago1:49

1:49

Wild weather has battered the Upper North Island on Thursday night and Waikato has been particularly hard hit. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Early Sports Chat for 30 May 2025 3:37

21h ago3:37

3:37

This weekend's headline act is the final round of Super Rugby's regular season.

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Vincent McAviney: UK/Europe Correspondent on police name the man charged in relation to a car crash during the Liverpool parade 2:07

1d ago2:07

2:07

British Police are still asking the public not to speculate as to why a 53-year-old businessman drove his car into a massive crowd of people in Liverpool. Seventy nine people - among those celebrating Liverpool Football Club's league title - were hurt; seven remain in hospital. Paul Doyle faces six charges related to grievous bodily harm, and one o…

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Morning Rural News for 30 May 2025 4:21

21h ago4:21

4:21

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2025 34:17

1d ago34:17

34:17

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, Friday the 30th of May Full Show Podcast 2025, the Ministry of Education's been ordered to prosecute parents who who don't regularly send their children to school, Darfield school Principal Andy England shares his thoughts. Beef and Lamb NZ are praising the government's RMA announcement Chairperson Kate Acland…

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Early Business News for 30 May 2025 1:57

21h ago1:57

1:57

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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US judges rule Trump overstepped authority by imposing tariffs 4:13

21h ago4:13

4:13

The White House is vowing to fight back after judges ruled Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing tariffs. Correspondent in Washington Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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NZers feeling optimistic about buying a house: Survey 5:16

21h ago5:16

5:16

ASB's Housing Confidence Survey shows 28 percent of respondents believe it's a good time to buy, the highest number since 2011. Chief Economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Paddy Gower.

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