Best Richard McLean Podcasts (2025)

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 38:30

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Craig Piggott, Anna Palairet, and Matthew Zonderop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 02/07/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 7:12

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We ask the Prime Minister if he’s doing a Sir Keir Starmer; excelling on the world stage and dropping the ball at home on the domestic front? And does he have a “Big Beautiful Bill” waiting in the wings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 02/07/25: Craig Piggott talks to Jamie Mackay 9:13

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The founder and chief executive of Ag Tech giant Halter comments on the New Zealand company revolutionising farming with its virtual fencing and animal management system, having raised $165 million in a fundraising round, now valuing Halter at $1.65 billion (US$1 billion). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 02/07/25: Anna Palairet talks to Jamie Mackay 4:53

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Fonterra’s chief operating officer reviews last night’s GDT Auction (down 4.1%, WMP down 5.1%). So, is the $10 forecast milk price for the 25/26 season under threat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 02/07/25: Matthew Zonderup talks to Jamie Mackay 5:42

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Perfect Cow Breeding Solutions is like Tinder for Cows, driven by ChatGPT. It was one of the innovative rural apps discussed at the Primary Industry Summit. Today we yarn to the Matamata dairy farmer who stumbled across the “perfect cow breeding solution”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 38:38

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Jamie Mackay talks to Dame Lisa Carrington, Jane Smith, Brian Dineen, George Dodson, and Steve Wilkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/07/25: Dame Lisa Carrington talks to Jamie Mackay 5:53

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Zespri, the world’s largest kiwifruit marketer, was last week proud to announce a four-year global partnership with New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian as its inaugural global brand ambassador. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/07/25: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 6:32

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North Otago farmer talks buoyant bull sales, woke commentators talking bull, positivity in agriculture and her family connection to Dame Lisa Carrington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/07/25: Brian Dineen talks to Jamie Mackay 5:26

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Federated Farmers’ Nelson dairy chairman updates on the devastating flooding in his region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/07/25: George Dodson talks to Jamie Mackay 4:40

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It’s four sleeps until he hands over the cloak of knowledge in Invercargill on Saturday night. Today, we ask the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year how the last year has changed his life and what words of advice he has for the seven 2025 grand finalists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 01/07/25: Steve Wilkins talks to Jamie Mackay 4:40

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We catch up with a Northern Southland arable farmer on day two of the annual FAR Conference being held at Lincoln University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Monday, June 30, 2025 38:27

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38:27

Jamie Mackay talks to Julian Raine, Grant McCallum, Mark Cameron, Blair McLean, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/06/25: Julian Raine talks to Jamie Mackay 5:53

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5:53

The former President of Hort NZ comments on the Nelson flooding (wearing both his horticulture and dairy hats) in terms of the potential impact on the region and the support available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/06/25: Grant McCallum and Mark Cameron talk to Jamie Mackay 8:13

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Today’s Northland Dairy Farmer/MP Panel chew the fat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/06/25: Blair McLean talks to Jamie Mackay 5:26

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5:26

Our Marlborough-based viticulture correspondent updates the flooding on his side of the hill, but says that fortunately, it came at a relatively good time of the farming year calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/06/25: Tracy Brown talks to Jamie Mackay 4:59

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The chair of DairyNZ comments on the new season’s breakeven milk price ($8.68), the launch of Resilient Pastures at Fieldays, and 60 years of the Economic Survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/06/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 1:48

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We ask Monday’s weatherman whether there is more rain coming later this week for the sodden regions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Rabobank Best of The Country: June 28, 2025 40:53

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40:53

Jamie Mackay talks to Eric Roy, Michael Every, Todd McClay, and Shane Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, June 27, 2025 38:32

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Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Kendall Langston, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 27/06/25: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay 10:00

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The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, wants the country rid of regional councils, starting with Otago. He also has no time for an endangered moth and DoC - both of which are hindering his unbridled ambition to “Dig Baby, Dig”. Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize? And is Shane our version of the Don? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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The Country 27/06/25: Kendall Langston talks to Jamie Mackay 4:12

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Langston grew up on his family farm in South Canterbury. He is the Chair of Rainer Irrigation, the Vice President of Angus NZ, and a partner and strategic advisor at leading advisory firm Pivot and Pace. Today, he talks the talk and walks the walk on farm succession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 27/06/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 3:28

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NIWA's weather guy on the Big Wet hitting the country, particularly Nelson and Marlborough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 27/06/25: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay 2:34

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Today’s farmer panel on the importance of the local rugby club in rural communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country: June Wool Report with PGG Wrightson's Rachel Shearer 4:56

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The Country's Jamie Mackay talks to PGG Wrightson's GM for Wool, Rachel Shearer, about the state of the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Hilary Russo Shares How Havening Transforms Grief and Calms the Mind 37:52

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Hilary Russo, Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner and Trainer, as we explore science-backed methods for emotional healing and resilience. Discover how Havening can help transform grief, regulate stress, and rewire your brain—without needing to relive painful experiences. In this episode, you’ll l…

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, June 26, 2025 38:42

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38:42

Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Wayne Langford, Hamish Marr, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 26/06/25: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay 7:07

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The Minister of Agriculture and Trade is pleased that the Farm-to-Forest Ban passed its first reading unanimously in the House on Tuesday evening. But is the Government shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 26/06/25: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay 6:21

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The President of Federated Farmers reviews a very successful PINZ Summit and Awards this week in Christchurch. Plus, we discuss why farmer politics is such a brutal business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 26/06/25: Hamish Marr talks to Jamie Mackay 5:39

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New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy joins us to tell us what he actually does when he’s not arable farming in Methven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 26/06/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay 5:17

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One of our leading primary sector academics says we should be applauding the current price of butter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 26/06/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 4:36

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4:36

Our Australian correspondent talks methane emissions and asks if anyone is keen on some woolly mammoth mince! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 38:24

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Jamie Mackay talks to Eric Roy, Todd Charteris, Bridie Virbickas, Dr Robyn Dynes, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 25/06/25: Eric Roy talks to Jamie Mackay 8:00

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Winner of the pinnacle Outstanding Contribution Award at the PINZ Awards, NZPork chairman Eric Roy has been recognised for 60 years of service to the ag industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 25/06/25: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay 4:50

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Rabobank's chief executive on the bank's latest report on farm succession, Changing the Guard, which has found over half of all New Zealand farm and orchard owners will reach the age of 65 in the next decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 25/06/25: Bridie Virbickas talks to Jamie Mackay 4:43

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Winner of the Emerging Leader Award at the PINZ Awards. A dynamic young agriculture leader and dairy farmer milking 850 cows in the Bay of Plenty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 25/06/25: Dr Robyn Dynes talks to Jamie Mackay 4:29

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Winner of the Primary Industries Champion Award at the PINZ Awards. From her own lambing beat as a young girl on the family farm in Southland to advising farmers on global trends, best practice and the latest science, the trailblazing farming systems scientist has done it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 25/06/25: Emma Poole and Tim Dangen talk to Jamie Mackay 5:28

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We catch up with this afternoon’s closing keynote speakers ahead of their address, “Vision for the future of NZ farming from the next generation of farming leaders”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 36:58

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Jamie Mackay talks to Michael Every, Lawrence Meredith, Jim Ward, Claire Taylor, and Toby Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/06/25: Michael Every talks to Jamie Mackay 11:32

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Rabobank Global Strategist says Trump isn’t as “nutty” as people may think he is, as there can be upsides to trade wars and geopolitical crises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/06/25: Lawrence Meredith talks to Jamie Mackay 6:17

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The EU Ambassador to New Zealand has been listening intently to Michael Every and gives his response to the Rabobank Global Strategist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/06/25: Jim Ward talks to Jamie Mackay 5:11

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Jamie catches up with a former schoolmate, who happens to be the manager of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s biggest farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/06/25: Claire Taylor talks to Jamie Mackay 5:08

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We catch up with a Scottish Nuffield Scholar and keynote speaker at the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit. Her topic is "How do we change the narrative around farming?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/06/25: Toby Williams talks to Jamie Mackay 1:37

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Federated Farmers’ meat and wool chairman on the next part of Feds’ battle against carbon farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: 23 June, 2025 38:27

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Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Richard McIntyre, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Harijinda Singh, and Jeremy Rookes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/06/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 3:05

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Monday's resident weather expert says expect a burst of windy and wet weather mid to later this week nationwide from the west, then a wintry lower South Island this weekend after a brief mid week warm up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/06/25: Richard McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay 5:32

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The Federated Farmers Dairy Chair is signing off this week at the Primary Industry Summit in Christchurch. We look at two of his biggest achievements in the role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/06/25: Kevin "Smiley" Barrett talks to Jamie Mackay 6:05

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We head to the Coastal Rugby Club in South Taranaki to talk to the most successful sire in New Zealand rugby as the first All Blacks squad of 2025 is named. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/06/25: Harijinda Singh talks to Jamie Mackay 3:54

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Is a South Otago dairy farmer who's running 364 kms from Mt Cook to Akaroa in his gumboots to raise money for the Otago Community Hospice. We ask why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/06/25: Jeremy Rookes talks to Jamie Mackay 3:07

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Our Lifestyle/Hobby correspondent comments on record beef bull sales, Trump and the All See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Rabobank Best of The Country: June 21, 2025 40:28

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Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Emma Higgins, Winston Peters, Jane Smith, and Hamish McKay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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