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The CountryThe Country 03/10/25: Jamie Mackay talks to Hamish McKayIt’s McKay and Mackay on sport, as Hamish catches up with Jamie, who is over in Perth waiting for the All Blacks v Wallabies match this weekend. Plus, infamous Mackay travel stories, including his battle with a noisy rooster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-0306 min
Best 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 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 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 minThe CountryThe Country 28/08/25: Karen Williams talks to Jamie MackayThe chief executive of Irrigation NZ was at the Horticulture Industry Awards last night, and next, she’s off to the US to look at dams, which dam-fan Mackay is very jealous of. Plus, is there a “dam” big announcement on the horizon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-2805 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 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lifting the farmgate milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMSFonterra has increased its farmgate milk price forecast for the 2024/25 season to $10.15 per kg of milksolids from $10.00/kg, and has narrowed its forecast range for the current season. The forecast range for 2024/25 has narrowed from $9.70-$10.30 per kilo of milk solids (kgMS) to $10.10-$10.20/kgMS, with the final price to be released alongside the co-op’s final result, due in September. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-2102 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan to bring back live animal exportsLegislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet. The Labour government banned the trade two years ago, but National and ACT campaigned on bringing it back. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-1903 min
Real AgencyFrom Music to Real Estate | Ricardo & Sophia’s Journey into the Next Generation of Estate AgencyMeet Ricardo and Sophia — a young couple bringing creativity, passion, and a fresh approach to the world of estate agency. 🎶➡🏡In this episode of Real Agency Chat, Roger and Steve sit down with the duo to hear how they went from studying music to launching their careers as estate agents with Adam and Jamie. After experiencing poor service while searching for their own home, they decided to change the game — offering clients the communication, trust, and personal touch they wished they’d had.We talk about:✅ Why they left music as a career (but kept it as a pas...
2025-08-1706 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef + Lamb New Zealand's latest survey resultsBeef + Lamb New Zealand has released its annual Stock Number Survey for the year ending 30 June 2025. The data shows New Zealand’s total sheep numbers fell modestly by 1 percent, and beef cattle numbers rose 4.4 percent. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-1403 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Dawn Meats lining up to buy 65 percent of Alliance GroupMeat processor Alliance Group says Dawn Meats is lining up to pay $250 million for a 65 percent stake in the meat co-op. Alliance, a farmer-owned co-operative and New Zealand’s biggest sheep meat exporter, said the deal would give it an enterprise value of $502 million. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-1204 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the potential impact of Trump's increased tariffs on NZTrump surprised New Zealand businesses with a new 15 percent tariff, and experts have crunched the numbers to find out what this could mean for our key sectors. The imposition of the new tariff on Kiwi exports is projected to cost the red meat sector an estimated $300 million and wine exporters $112 million. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-0505 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on NZ red meat exports bringing in more revenueNew Zealand red meat exports earned an extra $1.2 billion this year, due to good livestock pricing and tighter supplies. But the country's $10 billion-plus red meat sector has raised the alarm that it was struggling to get the numbers of livestock needed to satisfy international demand. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-2205 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on demand for red meat shifting ahead of supplyDespite the current geopolitical environment, product prices have strongly recovered from their lows of the past couple of seasons as demand returned from key export markets. Experts claim tighter global production has contributed to improved demand for meat products. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-1704 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on what record US beef prices mean for New Zealand's farmersAs the summer barbecue season continues in the US, Americans are paying record-setting prices for their beef. The price for New Zealand-produced beef has surged amid ongoing demand among US consumers. The Country's Jamie Mackay reveals what this news could mean for Kiwi farmers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-1505 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices dropping in fourth consecutive auctionPrices continue to drop in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, with a 4.1 percent decrease across the board. It is the largest decline this calendar year, following a 1 percent dip from the previous auction, and is the fourth consecutive event where the average price has decreased. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-0305 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence remaining at a near-record highFarmer confidence remains at a near-record high, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey. Farmer confidence in the broader agri-economy was unchanged at a net reading of +44 percent following consecutive lifts in the previous three quarters. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the survey results further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-1703 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the mood of Fieldays 2025It's all go at Fieldays 2025, and the Country's Jamie Mackay is taking it all in. Farmers are in a better mood as primary export figures soar - and business is booming. Jamie Mackay recaps the mood of day two of Fieldays. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-1203 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on new data showing farmers are more satisfied with their banksNew data shows more Kiwi farmers are satisfied with their banks - pointing to improved communication and less 'undue pressure'. Federated Farmers’ latest Banking Survey shows 60 percent of respondents are 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with their bank. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-0302 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's cautious optimism about the farmgate milk price payoutFonterra is being cautiously upbeat about the future. The dairy co-op is forecasting a $10 farmgate milk price payout for the current season, and an earnings range of 65 to 75 cents a share. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-2902 minThe CountryThe Country 29/05/25: Hamish McKay talks to Jamie MackayTomorrow, the baton will be passed from a Mackay to a McKay, as one of NZ’s best-known broadcasters makes his debut hosting The Country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-2902 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Bremworth reversing their wool carpet only policyCarpet maker Bremworth has reversed its wool only policy - and will soon start making synthetic carpets again. The NZX-listed company, which stopped producing synthetic carpets in 2020 in favour of a wool-only policy, will restart production of synthetic carpets at its Auckland facility in the next financial year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the market reactions to this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-1302 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef and Lamb NZ urging the Government to close carbon farming loopholesBeef + Lamb New Zealand is urging the Government to close farming loopholes before 'more damage is done' to the sector. The organisation want loopholes in the guidance around limits on carbon forestry closed - as concerning news of further whole-farm sales emerges. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-0803 minReal AgencyWhy I Brought My Whole Estate Agency to eXp | Real Talk with Adam MackayDiscover why Adam Mackay made the bold move to bring his entire independent estate agency business—and team—under the eXp UK model. In this honest and insightful conversation with Roger Black, Adam shares the real benefits of partnering with eXp, including reduced overheads, better customer service, agent empowerment, and the ability to scale without losing your personal touch.Whether you're an estate agency owner considering the switch or an agent looking to understand the power of the eXp platform, this video is packed with real-life examples, advice on transitioning teams, and tips for future-proofing your business....
2025-05-0708 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock numbers dropping over the past 10 yearsNew figures from Stats NZ show livestock numbers have dropped substantially over the past decade. The total number of sheep dropped by 21 percent and the total number of dairy cattle also fell by 13 percent over a 10-year period. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks what could be causing these drops. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-0602 minReal AgencyDesigning for Emotion: How Interiors Shape the Way We Live | with Samantha Pope | Real Agency PodcastIn this episode of Real Agency Talk, Adam, Jamie, and Steve are joined by interior architect Samantha Pope for an inspiring conversation about the deeper role design plays in our homes — and in the property industry as a whole.Samantha breaks down how great interior architecture is about more than just aesthetics. It's about creating emotion, flow, and functionality in every space. From lighting and layout to colour and client psychology, she shares how she approaches design to help people feel better in their homes — and how agents and developers can use that insight to add real valu...
2025-04-1324 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on how NZ beef exporters are handling US tariffsUnited States beef prices haven't budged much since the implementation of the 10 percent tariff by President Donald Trump - but Kiwi exporters aren't safe. A subsequent tumbling in the value of the NZ dollar has pushed up farmgate prices in New Zealand dollars by nearly 5 percent. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for Kiwi beef exporters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-1004 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's tariffs mean for the dairy sectorNew Zealand's dairy sector has voiced concerns as the world prepares to accommodate the financial impacts of Donald Trump's tariffs. Reports show only six percent of NZ-produced dairy goes into the US - but there's still worry among experts. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-0802 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host reveals how New Zealand's rural sector responded to the Trump tariffsDonald Trump has finally unveiled his long-awaited batch of tariffs - and it's gotten a mixed reaction from New Zealand's rural sector. Red meat producers have voiced their disappointment with these changes, but it's unclear how hard the dairy sector will be hit. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-0304 minReal AgencyThe Power of Home Staging with Elaine Penhaul: Faster Sales & Higher OffersIn this episode of The Real Agency Podcast, I’m joined by my co-hosts Jamie Fisher and Steve Backley, along with special guest Elaine Penhaul from Lemon and Lime Interiors.We dive into the real impact of home staging—how it speeds up sales, boosts offer prices, and helps sellers secure their next home faster. Elaine shares eye-opening stats, including how staged properties sell in 25 days on average compared to the national average of 66+ days.We also break down the importance of understanding your buye...
2025-03-3030 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on former Special Trade Envoy Mike Petersen issuing a warning to Kiwi primary exportersOne former Special Trade Envoy has issued a warning to Kiwi primary exporters amid the escalating trade war. Mike Petersen has joined the chorus of international trade experts who say New Zealand will be caught in the crossfire between the US and China - and he's warning exporters to 'be ready to be nimble'. The Country host Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-2503 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the golden run that's set to continue for NZ beef pricingFollowing a surge in the second half of 2024, the golden run for New Zealand farmgate beef pricing has continued in the early part of 2025. Returns are also expected to stay strong throughout the rest of the year- as US demand for Kiwi beef is expected to stay elevated. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-1104 min
The Muster on HokonuiThe Muster- Jamie Mackay: Political Comings And GoingsJamie Mackay looks at a busy week in NZ politics, and some positives with red meat prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-0710 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on red meat prices reboundingNew Zealand’s red meat sector is on track for a strong rebound, with export returns and overall profitability expected to rise. According to Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s mid-season update, strong global demand is expected to boost results for the sector. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-0604 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Donald Trump proposing tariffs on agriculture importsUS President Donald Trump has indicated tariffs on imported agricultural products could take effect as soon as April. This announcement has generated concern among Kiwi farmers, who export billions of dollars worth of meat and dairy to the US every year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks what this could mean for the nation's primary sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-0404 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the drought conditions impacting Taranaki farmersThere's relief among farmers as the Government recognises drought conditions in Taranaki. Federated Farmers says the region's had a year-and-a-half of unusually low rainfall, particularly in Manaia, Hāwera and Kakaramea. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says it's forced some farmers to feed-out livestock or sell earlier. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-2704 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on wool price surging upIt's a good start to the year for wool farmers, as prices leap up to a historic high. Following a Covid-induced downturn, growth has returned to the sector - allowing farmers to do more than scrape by. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-2505 min