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2026-01-0807 min
Best of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the projected dairy prices for 2025/2026The global dairy market is expected to face a period of weaker commodity prices off the back of a growth-filled 2025. According to Rabobank's Q4 Global Dairy Quarterly Report, global milk production growth is estimated to have peaked in Q3 2025. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-1104 min
The Muster on HokonuiThe Muster- Jamie Mackay: The Day After The Night BeforeJamie Mackay looks back at a successful farmers' shout which was held at the Woodhead's property in South Otago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-2808 min
The SME StreamJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lowering their farmgate milk pricesFonterra's forewarning farmers falling global dairy prices could hit their bottom lines. The dairy co-op recently cut its seasonal farmgate milk payout midpoint forecast - from $10 to $9.50. It paid out $10.16 last season. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts. See omnystudio.com...
2025-11-2505 min
Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lowering their farmgate milk pricesFonterra's forewarning farmers falling global dairy prices could hit their bottom lines. The dairy co-op recently cut its seasonal farmgate milk payout midpoint forecast - from $10 to $9.50. It paid out $10.16 last season. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-2505 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lowering their farmgate milk pricesFonterra's forewarning farmers falling global dairy prices could hit their bottom lines. The dairy co-op recently cut its seasonal farmgate milk payout midpoint forecast - from $10 to $9.50. It paid out $10.16 last season. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-2505 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri releasing their forecast for the 2025/26 seasonZespri has issued its November forecast for the 2025/26 kiwifruit season, and it's predicting some solid results. At a per-hectare level, record returns are currently projected across all categories. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-2003 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri releasing their forecast for the 2025/26 seasonZespri has issued its November forecast for the 2025/26 kiwifruit season, and it's predicting some solid results. At a per-hectare level, record returns are currently projected across all categories. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-2004 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on what the Canterbury A&P show reveals about the farming economyFlocks of farm animals and food vendors are set to welcome thousands of people to Canterbury’s annual Agricultural & Pastoral Show, which is back with a more prestigious title. The Royal A&P Show of New Zealand, hosted by the Canterbury A&P Association, is being held from Thursday to Saturday. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-1303 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host with his Armistice Day story about a Southland farmerToday marks the 107th anniversary of Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I on November 11 in 1918. Kiwis all over the country gathered to pay tribute and pass down stories from the event. The Country's Jamie Mackay also has one, and he shared it today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-1102 minThe Muster on HokonuiThe Muster- Jamie Mackay: Toffee Nosed What?!Jamie Mackay says it is ridiculous that the government is wasting money when the south is in need of financial assistance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0709 min
The SME StreamJamie Mackay: The Country host on the start of the 2025 China International Import ExpoThe 2025 China International Import Expo has gotten underway in Shanghai and some familiar Kiwi brands are making an appearance. Fonterra, Zespri, Silver Fern Farms and Comvita are among the big names showcasing their output on the world stage. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.
2025-11-0603 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the start of the 2025 China International Import ExpoThe 2025 China International Import Expo has gotten underway in Shanghai and some familiar Kiwi brands are making an appearance. Fonterra, Zespri, Silver Fern Farms and Comvita are among the big names showcasing their output on the world stage. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0603 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on the start of the 2025 China International Import ExpoThe 2025 China International Import Expo has gotten underway in Shanghai and some familiar Kiwi brands are making an appearance. Fonterra, Zespri, Silver Fern Farms and Comvita are among the big names showcasing their output on the world stage. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0603 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's new joint project designed to cut down emissionsThe Government's putting more than a million dollars into rolling out farming tech designed to cut down emissions. A $1.2 million dollar investment's been announced through AgriZero. It's developing a device for cows that spreads their urine across a farm as fertiliser- reducing the need for artificial application. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained the project further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0405 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's new joint project designed to cut down emissionsThe Government's putting more than a million dollars into rolling out farming tech designed to cut down emissions. A $1.2 million dollar investment's been announced through AgriZero. It's developing a device for cows that spreads their urine across a farm as fertiliser- reducing the need for artificial application. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained the project further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0405 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host speaks ahead of the 2025 Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test seriesThe best heading dogs from both sides of the Tasman will go head-to-head tomorrow, as the 2025 Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test series. Running over two days, the competition will see elite handlers and their dogs from New Zealand and Australia battle it out for the Wayleggo Cup. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-3004 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on the South Island recovering from last week's weatherFresh attention on rural areas reeling from last week's severe weather. Southland, Clutha and Kaikoura are still under States of Emergency - and more than 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago are still without power. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-2803 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on the weather impacting the South IslandMetService says the strong winds that battered the South Island and lower North are now easing - but there are still a few things to keep an eye on. Red wind warnings have lifted for Canterbury, Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, Wellington and Wairarapa. Widespread power outages remain across Canterbury, Wairarapa, Manawatu-Whanganui, Marlborough and Southland, where some repairs could take more than a week. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the damage further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-2303 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the weather impacting the South IslandMetService says the strong winds that battered the South Island and lower North are now easing - but there are still a few things to keep an eye on. Red wind warnings have lifted for Canterbury, Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, Wellington and Wairarapa. Widespread power outages remain across Canterbury, Wairarapa, Manawatu-Whanganui, Marlborough and Southland, where some repairs could take more than a week. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the damage further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-2304 min
NattyShedLifeYou Can Only Be Fast If You’re Right: The Bobbie & Jamie Pod | NattyShedLife PodcastThis week we’re shining a light on Bobbie and Jamie — two of Gillies & Mackay’s rising craftsmen whose graft, precision and consistency have made them the backbone of the workshop.Bobbie is the lead woodcutter – the starting point of every single build. Relentlessly consistent, fiercely reliable and quietly influential, he sets the pace of the entire workshop. If Bobbie cuts it, everyone else trusts it.Jamie is one of our bench joiners – calm, hyper-focused and razor precise. In just six months, he went from new start to building some of our most complex structures to a stand...
2025-10-2345 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Alliance Group voting for the Dawn Meats dealPartially selling one of New Zealand's largest meat companies should give it much-needed capital, according to some. Farmer shareholders of Alliance Group voted to let Ireland's Dawn Meats buy a 65 percent stake in the company, for $270 million. The remaining 35 percent will still belong to the co-op. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-2104 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Alliance Group voting for the Dawn Meats dealPartially selling one of New Zealand's largest meat companies should give it much-needed capital, according to some. Farmer shareholders of Alliance Group voted to let Ireland's Dawn Meats buy a 65 percent stake in the company, for $270 million. The remaining 35 percent will still belong to the co-op. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-2104 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's cuts to emissions targetsThe Government unveiled new emissions targets this week, and members of New Zealand's farming community have welcomed the move. 2050 methane targets were slashed 14 to 24 percent below 2017 levels - which is 24 to 47 percent lower than the previous. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-1603 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting an improved financial resultNew Zealand's economy has been shrinking, but our largest company has seen profits surge. Fonterra's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating profit. Its cash return to shareholders is up 30.6 percent, and its final farmgate milk payout to farmers has reached a new record high of $10.16 per kg of milk solids. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2506 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting an improved financial resultNew Zealand's economy has been shrinking, but our largest company has seen profits surge. Fonterra's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating profit. Its cash return to shareholders is up 30.6 percent, and its final farmgate milk payout to farmers has reached a new record high of $10.16 per kg of milk solids. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2505 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers offering an alternative to Alliance Group's Dawn Meats offerA group of Southland farmers say there is a way to profitability for Alliance Group without selling off 65 percent of the co-op. Alliance shareholders are set to vote on whether to accept a deal from Irish company Dawn Meats, which was offering $250 million for a share in the New Zealand co-operative. The Country's Jamie Mackay weighed in on the offer - and whether Alliance Group is likely to consider this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2304 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers offering an alternative to Alliance Group's Dawn Meats offerA group of Southland farmers say there is a way to profitability for Alliance Group without selling off 65 percent of the co-op. Alliance shareholders are set to vote on whether to accept a deal from Irish company Dawn Meats, which was offering $250 million for a share in the New Zealand co-operative. The Country's Jamie Mackay weighed in on the offer - and whether Alliance Group is likely to consider this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2304 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers labelling ECan's nitrate emergency a political stuntFederated Farmers has been quick to label Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency as a 'political stunt'. ECan recently carried a motion to declare the emergency at yesterday's meeting. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-1804 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers claiming Environment Southland is creating extra stress for farmersJason Herrick from Southland Federated Farmers has raised concerns over Environment Southland’s 'heavy-handed' approach to compliance. Herrick says these standards are creating unprecedented stress and financial pressure for farmers. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-1604 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on foresters voicing regret over carbon farmingSome foresters are starting to regret rushing into carbon credit farming, according to new reports from the Forestry Owners Association. Chief executive Dr. Elizabeth Heeg says more foresters are facing backlash and concerns have been raised. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-1103 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef + Lamb NZ highlighting incoming headwinds in new reportNew Zealand red meat prices are at record levels and are forecast to remain strong throughout the coming year, despite concerns about inflation. Board chair Kate Acland says the outlook is positive, with tight global supply set to keep demand high. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-0905 minThe Muster on HokonuiThe Muster- Jamie Mackay: Go The Stags!Jamie Mackay wants the Stags winning streak to continue over Canterbury tomorrow at Rugby Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-0509 minThe Muster on HokonuiThe Muster Country Crossover :Jamie MackayJamie Mackay in the Country Crossover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-2908 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Pāmu Farms' economic turnaroundPāmu, formerly Landcorp, recently reported a net profit after tax of $120 million for the year ended June 2025, which will see it return a $15 million dividend. It's a significant turnaround compared to last year, when the company posted a loss of $26 million. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-2803 min
The SME StreamJamie Mackay: The Country host on the Reserve Bank's decision to review bank capital rulesThe Reserve Bank's move to review banking capital rules has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Banking spokesperson Mark Hooper says the stricter rules make it difficult for farmers to borrow money - and these changes will make things fairer. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the po...
2025-08-2603 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the Reserve Bank's decision to review bank capital rulesThe Reserve Bank's move to review banking capital rules has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Banking spokesperson Mark Hooper says the stricter rules make it difficult for farmers to borrow money - and these changes will make things fairer. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-2604 min