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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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November 6 · 15 min
The pros and cons of rapidly evolving AI - Melissa Clark-Reynolds
Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about the rapidly changing pace of AI, how it could help farmers and food producers and some of the potential pitfalls. 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.
November 5 · 7 min
What to look out for if you want a NZ ham this Xmas - Mark Hooper
Dom talks with Mark Hooper, NZPork chair, about encouraging people to check the label of Christmas hams this year to be sure the pig has been raised in NZ, what to look out for and to order hams early in anticipation of the Christmas rush. 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.
November 5 · 15 min
Election, cyber-attacks and garlic - Jo Grigg
Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the upcoming election, the cyber-attacks in the UK and Europe targeting supermarket refrigeration and how to handle garlic properly. 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.
November 4 · 15 min
Rodeo mum urges people to have their say - Shelley Wood
Dom talks with Te Awamutu rodeo mum Shelley Wood about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos, what the changes could mean for her family and the wider rodeo community, and her plea for people to sign the NZRCA petition against opposing the changes and to submit a response on the MPI website before submissions close on Dec 9. 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.
November 4 · 9 min
It's not just 'can we sell', but 'can we deliver'?; Export challenges examined - Emma Higgins
Dom talks with Emma Higgins, RaboResearch senior agriculture analyst, about its new two-part research series, asking whether NZ's food exporters can continue to deliver product to market as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade. They discuss the need to look beyond market access alone, NZ's key areas of exposure and its valued attributes. 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.
November 4 · 12 min
The US, the EU & NZ outlook for red meat - Kate Acland
Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent testimony at the US global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, are EU consumers still willing to pay to top dollar for NZ red meat and what the latest quarterly market update reveals for NZ red meat producers. 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.
November 4 · 39 min
REX Nov 5 - Kate Acland, Emma Higgins and Shelley Wood
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent testimony at the US global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, are EU consumers still willing to pay to top dollar for NZ red meat and what the latest quarterly market update reveals for NZ red meat producers... He talks with Emma Higgins, RaboResearch senior agriculture analyst, about its new two-part research series, asking whether NZ's food exporters can continue to deliver product to market as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade. They discuss the need to look beyond market access alone, NZ's key areas of exposure and its valued attributes... And he talks with Te Awamutu rodeo mum Shelley Wood about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos, what the changes could mean for her family and the wider rodeo community, and her plea for people to sign the NZRCA petition against opposing the changes and to submit a response on the MPI website before submissions close on Dec 9. 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.
November 3 · 17 min
From Canterbury show rings to world markets - Samara Singh
Dom talks with Samara Singh, Rangiora-based farmer, stock judge and cattle handler. They discuss her judging responsibilities at this year's Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), her foray into Western reined cow horse competition, farming in North Canterbury, leather work and her day job as Alliance Global Sales Co-ordinator. 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.
November 3 · 10 min
GDT rise, milk production & red wine spills - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.0%), record NZ milk production and the perils of being a globe-trotting dairy analyst. 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.
November 3 · 39 min
REX Nov 4 - Dylan Forde, Stu Davison and Samara Singh
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields Livestock, how he got into auctioneering and being filmed by the Country Calendar team this week... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.0%), record NZ milk production and the perils of being a globe-trotting dairy analyst... And he talks with Samara Singh, Rangiora-based farmer, stock judge and cattle handler. They discuss her judging responsibilities at this year's Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), her foray into Western reined cow horse competition, farming in North Canterbury, leather work and her day job as Alliance Global Sales Co-ordinator. 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.
November 3 · 9 min
2026 NZ Young Auctioneer & Country Calendar subject - Dylan Forde
Dom talks with Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields Livestock, how he got into auctioneering and being filmed by the Country Calendar team this week. 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.
November 2 · 11 min
Feds' Voter Guide'; which parties back Kiwi farmers - Colin Hurst
Dom talks with Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues it focuses on, from tax and RMA reform right through to water storage and local government reform. 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.
November 2 · 17 min
From Fiordland to the frying pan; burgers with a purpose - Donald Shepherd
Dom talks with Donald Shepherd, co-founder of WITHWILD, about the wild venison recovery it undertakes as part of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's deer management programme. They discuss how the venison is introduced into the food chain, how the proceeds help support conservation work in Fiordland and the venison featuring in BurgerFuel's Wild & Wagyu burger, which is available from today (Nov 3). 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.
November 2 · 7 min
Melbourne Cup; sights, sounds & tips! - Tim Black
Dom talks with Tim Black, former horse trainer and owner of Hector Black's Lounge Bar in Timaru, about being in Melbourne for today's Melbourne Cup, his expert picks for the race and the atmosphere in the city as people make their way to Flemington. 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.
November 2 · 39 min
REX Nov 3 - Colin Hurst, Donald Shepherd and Tim Black
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues it focuses on, from tax and RMA reform right through to water storage and local government reform... He talks with Donald Shepherd, co-founder of WITHWILD, about the wild venison recovery it undertakes as part of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's deer management programme. They discuss how the venison is introduced into the food chain, how the proceeds help support conservation work in Fiordland and the venison featuring in BurgerFuel's Wild & Wagyu burger, which is available from today (Nov 3)... And he talks with Tim Black, former horse trainer and owner of Hector Black's Lounge Bar in Timaru, about being in Melbourne for today's Melbourne Cup, his expert picks for the race and the atmosphere in the city as people make their way to Flemington. 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.
November 1 · 19 min
Caythorpe Estate on par to expand family legacy - Scott Bishell
Dom talks with Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the idea behind Caythorpe Green on the Caythorpe Family Estate near Blenheim, what the facility will offer and the history of development and diversification on the working heritage farm through five generations on the land. 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.
November 1 · 20 min
November outlook, El Niño & the Melbourne Cup - Phil Duncan
Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, El Niño now entering its strongest phase and the weather and track conditions for tomorrow's running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. 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.
November 1 · 42 min
REX Nov 2 - Scott Bishell and Phil Duncan
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the idea behind Caythorpe Green on the Caythorpe Family Estate near Blenheim, what the facility will offer and the history of development and diversification on the working heritage farm through five generations on the land... And he talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, El Niño now entering its strongest phase and the weather and track conditions for tomorrow's running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. 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.
October 31 · 21 min
REX Recommends - Jono & Laura McIntyre
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea behind the bespoke business, the concept of customised experiences with no fixed packages and how their respective backgrounds have enabled them to offer tailored private access to authentic NZ station life. 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.
October 30 · 20 min
REX Recommends - Doug Maxwell
In case you missed it... Dom talks with renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception, his role as a central figure in the history of NZ's commercial venison harvesting and pest control, and his thoughts on managing wild animal populations. 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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