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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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  • October 7 · 7 min

    Favourable conditions for firefighters at Walter Peak - Blair Kiely

    Dom talks with FENZ District Commander Blair Kiely about the latest on the vegetation fire at Walter Peak Station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the nature and scope of efforts to contain the 1,400 hectare blaze and the challenging conditions for firefighters, including steep terrain, vegetation and changing wind conditions. 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 7 · 13 min

    Cash for farmers, Dawn Meats & AgriZero NZ investment - Mark Wynne

    Dom talks with Alliance Co-operative Chair Mark Wynne about its announcement eligible farmer-shareholders who supply and continue to back the business will receive up to $20 million later this year, following the strategic investment partnership with Dawn Meats. They discuss the first year of the Dawn Meats purchase of 65% of the company, whether farmer-shareholders can expect more money in the coming months and its recent investment in AgriZero NZ. 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 7 · 47 min

    REX Oct 8 - Mark Wynne, Stu Davison, Blair Kiely and Andrew Hoggard

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance Co-operative Chair Mark Wynn about its announcement eligible farmer-shareholders who supply and continue to back the business will receive up to $20 million later this year, following the strategic investment partnership with Dawn Meats. They discuss the first year of the Dawn Meats purchase of 65% of the company, whether farmer-shareholders can expect more money in the coming months and its recent investment in AgriZero NZ... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%), why milk powder prices continue to perform strongly and the increasing cost of production for NZ dairy farmers... He talks with FENZ District Commander Blair Kiely about the latest on the vegetation fire at Walter Peak Station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the nature and scope of efforts to contain the 1,400 hectare blaze and the challenging conditions for firefighters, including steep terrain, vegetation and changing wind conditions... And he talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Government seeking New Zealanders' views on proposed new rules to stop dogs being shut away in cages, crates and kennels for extremely long periods. They discuss why the rules are needed, what exactly they're consulting on and what it means for dog owners, especially in rural areas. 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 7 · 16 min

    Skim milk success at latest GDT auction - Stu Davison

    Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%), why milk powder prices continue to perform strongly and the increasing cost of production 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.

  • October 6 · 21 min

    Agony Aunt on worm parasites - Ginny Dodunski

    Jo Grigg talks with Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about spring parasite issues for ewes and hand-reared calves, and how using wearables to intensify young cattle grazing systems can bring new parasite challenges. 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 6 · 44 min

    REX Oct 7 - Duncan Humm and Ginny Dodunski

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Duncan Humm, farmer and co-founder of farming platform NZ Farming. They discuss the general mood of rural NZ one month out from the general election, the major talking points the ag community is focused on and the heated online traffic regarding the latest funding boost for AgriZero NZ... And Jo Grigg talks with Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about spring parasite issues for ewes and hand-reared calves, and how using wearables to intensify young cattle grazing systems can bring new parasite challenges. 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 6 · 19 min

    What's the mood of rural NZ one month out from the election? - Duncan Humm

    Dom talks with Duncan Humm, farmer and co-founder of farming platform NZ Farming. They discuss the general mood of rural NZ one month out from the general election, the major talking points the ag community is focused on and the heated online traffic regarding the latest funding boost for AgriZero NZ. 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 5 · 25 min

    From paddock to parliament - Suze Redmayne

    Dom talks with Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne from the National Party about her first term as an MP, the upcoming election and the family's Coastal Spring Lamb business. 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 5 · 43 min

    REX Oct 6 - Melissa Clark-Reynolds and Suze Redmayne

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect'... And he talks with Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne from the National Party about her first term as an MP, the upcoming election and the family's Coastal Spring Lamb business. 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 5 · 14 min

    What is the Halter effect? - Melissa Clark-Reynolds

    Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect' 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 4 · 13 min

    Shedding the kit for a good cause; Barely There 2026 - Briar Duncan

    Dom talks with third-year Massey University vet student Briar Duncan about the 2026 Barely There calendar, the long tradition behind the iconic annual charity project and why she's going to miss the Halfway Day celebrations due to her participation in the Coast to Coast Mountain Run. 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 4 · 21 min

    El Niño, polar flares & AI - Phil Duncan

    Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for October, El Niño contiuing to gain more power in the tropical Pacific and how it's affecting the weather pattern around New Zealand. They also discuss what other factors are at play, polar flares and how AI could affect weather forecasting in the future. 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 4 · 39 min

    REX Oct 5 - Phil Duncan and Briar Duncan

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for October, El Niño continuing to gain more power in the tropical Pacific and how it's affecting the weather pattern around New Zealand. They also discuss what other factors are at play, polar flares and how AI could affect weather forecasting in the future... And he talks with third-year Massey University vet student Briar Duncan about the 2026 Barely There calendar, the long tradition behind the iconic annual charity project and why she's going to miss the Halfway Day celebrations due to her participation in the Coast to Coast Mountain Run. 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 3 · 22 min

    REX Recommends - Jen Corkran

    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about how trade disruptions are expected to redirect global beef flows for the remainder of 2026. They discuss the factors behind this, including Chinese trade quotas, a looming suspension of Brazilian beef into the EU and the 90-day emergency tariff waiver implemented by the US, plus what it all means for NZ producers and exporters. 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 2 · 18 min

    REX Recommends - Finn McColl

    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released next 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.

  • October 1 · 20 min

    Mining carbon credits from hill country scrub - Geoff Ross

    Dom talks with Geoff Ross from Lake Hawea Station about his latest venture, Carbonfields. They discuss how the company has been created to generate revenue for farmers from existing bush, forest and scrub on their farms, how it works in practice and the potential future of the ETS. 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 1 · 14 min

    Why government intervention is harming the beef industry - Kent Bacus

    Dom talks with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in the United States, about his current trip to NZ to talk at the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, what role NZ can play in the increased demand for beef in the US and what it will take to rebuild the declining US national herd. They also discuss the reaction from ranchers to the Trump administration's importation of Brazilian beef and the current state of the global beef market. 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 1 · 38 min

    REX Oct 2 - Kent Bacus and Geoff Ross

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in the United States, about his current trip to NZ to talk at the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, what role NZ can play in the increased demand for beef in the US and what it will take to rebuild the declining US national herd. They also discuss the reaction from ranchers to the Trump administration's importation of Brazilian beef and the current state of the global beef market... And he talks with Geoff Ross from Lake Hawea Station about his latest venture, Carbonfields. They discuss how the company has been created to generate revenue for farmers from existing bush, forest and scrub on their farms, how it works in practice and the potential future of the ETS. 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 30 · 22 min

    Major trade disruptions for beef market; the story behind the headlines - Jen Corkran

    Dom talks with Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about how trade disruptions are expected to redirect global beef flows for the remainder of 2026. They discuss the factors behind this, including Chinese trade quotas, a looming suspension of Brazilian beef into the EU and the 90-day emergency tariff waiver implemented by the US, plus what it all means for NZ producers and exporters. 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 30 · 44 min

    REX Oct 1 - Finn McColl and Jen Corkran

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released next week... And he talks with Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about how trade disruptions are expected to redirect global beef flows for the remainder of 2026. They discuss the factors behind this, including Chinese trade quotas, a looming suspension of Brazilian beef into the EU and the 90-day emergency tariff waiver implemented by the US, plus what it all means for NZ producers and exporters. 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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