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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.

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September 7 · 25 min
From dog rescues to film crews; the life of a West Coast chopper pilot - Lilly Newton
Dom talks with Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about life as a helicopter pilot on the West Coast, a dog rescue earlier in the year that attracted global interest and working the film crew for the hit Netflix movie Apex. 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.
September 7 · 42 min
REX Sep 7 - Lilly Newton and Kristi Wright
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about life as a helicopter pilot on the West Coast, a dog rescue earlier in the year that attracted global interest and working the film crew for the hit Netflix movie Apex... And he talks with Kristi Wright about being appointed the new Executive Director of the Fairlight Foundation, her extensive and varied background in agriculture and what she hopes to bring to the role. 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.
September 6 · 24 min
REX Recommends - Nigel Griffiths
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association. 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.
September 5 · 21 min
REX Recommends - Luke J. Lindberg
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture, about his recent trip to NZ, the current trade relationship between NZ and the USA and the initiatives underway to promote agricultural trade between the two countries. 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.
September 3 · 14 min
Potential win for sharemilkers; StoneX levels the dairy field - Ty Phillips
Dom talks with Ty Phillips from Figured about its strategic partnership with StoneX, how the global commodity trader has just received regulatory approval from the FMA in NZ to offer milk price risk-management and financial hedging solutions directly to retail dairy farmers and sharemilkers, and what it means for NZ dairy farmers. 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.
September 3 · 14 min
"We've got a product farmers want" - Chris Morgan
Dom talks with Bovonic Managing Director Chris Morgan about increasing sales of its mastitis screening technology, QuadSense, by over 50% in the last year, the rollout of the product into the UK and Ireland, and the development of the next version of the technology. 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.
September 3 · 21 min
The week in ag reviewed - Jo Grigg
Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the spring outlook, avocados and a casting call for a tall, weathered and wild individual for a new international commercial. 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.
September 3 · 52 min
REX Sep 4 - Jo Grigg, Chris Morgan and Ty Phillips
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the spring outlook, avocados and a casting call for a tall, weathered and wild individual for a new international commercial... He talks with Bovonic Managing Director Chris Morgan about increasing sales of its mastitis screening technology, QuadSense, by over 50% in the last year, the rollout of the product into the UK and Ireland, and the development of the next version of the technology... And he talks with Ty Phillips from Figured about its strategic partnership with StoneX, how the global commodity trader has just received regulatory approval from the FMA in NZ to offer milk price risk-management and financial hedging solutions directly to retail dairy farmers and sharemilkers, and what it means for NZ dairy farmers. 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.
September 2 · 22 min
Winter crops, A&P shows & rugby clubs - Morgan Hunt
Dom talks with Morgan Hunt from Cates about being the supervising agronomist for three of the winning crops at the Ellesmere A&P Show Winter Crop competition, his thoughts on winter crop trends and performance, and how growers are faring in Mid-Canterbury heading into summer. 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.
September 2 · 24 min
"NZ is going to be seen as a food destination for the first time" - Taylor Cullen
Dom talks with Taylor Cullen, executive chef at Sugarloaf at Flockhill, about winning the Luxury Lodge Chef of the Year title at the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards. They also discuss growing up in hospitality, plying his trade around the world, defining NZ cuisine and his thoughts on the The Michelin Guide entering NZ for the first time this year. 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.
September 2 · 49 min
REX Sep 3 - Morgan Hunt and Taylor Cullen
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Morgan Hunt from Cates about being the supervising agronomist for three of the winning crops at the Ellesmere A&P Show Winter Crop competition, his thoughts on winter crop trends and performance, and how growers are faring in Mid-Canterbury heading into summer... And he talks with Taylor Cullen, executive chef at Sugarloaf at Flockhill, about winning the Luxury Lodge Chef of the Year title at the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards. They also discuss growing up in hospitality, plying his trade around the world, defining NZ cuisine and his thoughts on the The Michelin Guide entering NZ for the first time this year. 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.
September 1 · 24 min
Brad Pitt's stunt double! Opportunity of a lifetime for kiwi ag pilot - Nigel Griffiths
Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association. 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.
September 1 · 42 min
REX Sep 2 - Nigel Griffiths and Stu Davison
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association... And he talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.9%), the continuing demand for protein and why cheddar has fallen to its lowest price on the GDT platform in five years. 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.
September 1 · 14 min
Protein demand continues to drive dairy market - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.9%), the continuing demand for protein and why cheddar has fallen to its lowest price on the GDT platform in five years. 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.
August 31 · 16 min
Deep roots; four decades in forestry recognised - Phil Woodward
Dom talks with Phil Woodward from M&R Forestland Management about winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards, his career spanning more than four decades in the industry and his thoughts on the major issues facing the forestry sector. 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.
August 31 · 24 min
Dedication to design excellence and leather craftsmanship - Emma McCutcheon
Dom talks with Emma McCutcheon from Harrier NZ about her range of hand crafted leather products, growing up driving tractors and riding horses among a family of agricultural contractors and her latest innovations incorporating NZ wool into her products. 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.
August 31 · 43 min
REX Sep 1 - Phil Woodward and Emma McCutcheon
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Woodward from M&R Forestland Management about winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards, his career spanning more than four decades in the industry and his thoughts on the major issues facing the forestry sector... And he talks with Emma McCutcheon from Harrier NZ about her range of hand crafted leather products, growing up driving tractors and riding horses among a family of agricultural contractors and her latest innovations incorporating NZ wool into her products. 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.
August 30 · 19 min
Ambitious health hub project backed by Kurow community - Kate Gibbon & Juliet Gray
Dom talks with Kate Gibbon and Juliet Gray from the Waitaki Valley Health Trust about a bold initiative to build a modern, purpose-built healthcare facility to replace the region's outdated medical centre. They discuss the fundraising efforts of the entire community, what the Waitaki Valley Health Hub in Kurow will offer the rural population and building on the legacy of Kurow's history of providing medical support for the community. 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.
August 30 · 21 min
REX Exclusive; USDA Under Secretary for Trade & Foreign Ag Affairs visits NZ - Luke J. Lindberg
Dom talks with Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture, about his recent trip to NZ, the current trade relationship between NZ and the USA and the initiatives underway to promote agricultural trade between the two countries. 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.
August 30 · 43 min
REX August 31 - Luke J. Lindberg and Kate Gibbon & Juliet Gray
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture, about his recent trip to NZ, the current trade relationship between NZ and the USA and the initiatives underway to promote agricultural trade between the two countries... And he talks with Kate Gibbon and Juliet Gray from the Waitaki Valley Health Trust about a bold initiative to build a modern, purpose-built healthcare facility to replace the region's outdated medical centre. They discuss the fundraising efforts of the entire community, what the Waitaki Valley Health Hub in Kurow will offer the rural population and building on the legacy of Kurow's history of providing medical support for the community. 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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