REX
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.
For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 4080
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Karen Fraser & Stacey Cosnett - The Calf Experts
Dom talks with Karen Fraser and Stacey Cosnett, aka The Calf Experts, about their latest nationwide tour hosting events for farmers on rearing calves, the success of their roadshow and social media p…
REX July 8th - The Calf Experts Karen Fraser & Stacey Cosnett, Chris Ireland from the Bragato Research Institute and Jake Linklater from Nova Natives
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Karen Fraser and Stacey Cosnett, aka The Calf Experts, about their latest nationwide tour hosting events for farmers on rearing calves, the success of the…
Ash Orr - Online working dog sale proving popular
Dom talks with Waikari Dog Trial Club secretary Ash Orr about its second online working dog sale on Friday, the success of the event and some of the standout sales.
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REX July 7th - Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson, Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges and Ash Orr from the Waikari Dog Trial Club
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with the newly crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson about the event over the weekend, what the win means for him and what the future holds in his …
Hugh Jackson - 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Dom talks with the newly crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson about the event over the weekend, what the win means for him and what the future holds in his farming career.
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Freddy Gane - China, floods & fixing the wool industry
Dom talks with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about his recent trip to China, the deluge of rain that's hit the region in the last week and his unique suggestion for helping to fix so…
Ben Herring - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with former first-class rugby player and professional coach Ben Herring about his new podcast, 'Coaching Culture with Ben Herring', …
Eric Roy - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Southland farmer and ex-politician Eric Roy about receiving the Outstanding Contribution Award at the recent Primary Industries…
Marie Taylor - The plant guru
Dom talks with Marie Taylor, owner of the Plant Hawkes Bay Nursery, about her career specialising in breeding rare native plants, her work with the NZ Plant Producers Board and her former career as a…
Ben Herring - Rugby, road trips & broadcasting
Dom talks with former first-class rugby player and professional coach Ben Herring about his new podcast, 'Coaching Culture with Ben Herring', his current role as Director of Rugby at Newington Colleg…
REX July 4th - Ben Herring from the Coaching Culture podcast, Marie Taylor from Plant Hawke's Bay Nursery and FMG YFOTY Grand Final preview
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with former first-class rugby player and professional coach Ben Herring about his new podcast, 'Coaching Culture with Ben Herring', his current role as Directo…
2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalists
Dom previews the Grand Final for Season 57 of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest, with Justin Ruygrok (Northern), Jock Bourke (Taranaki/Manawatu), Hugh Jackson (Waikato/BOP), James Robbie (East…
Karen Williams - Irrigation & water storage; key issues
Dom talks with Irrigation NZ CEO Karen Williams about hosting her Tasmanian counterpart, the key issues with irrigation and water storage facing NZ and RMA reform.
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Karl Dean - New Feds dairy chair
Dom talks with Canterbury dairy farmer Karl Dean about being elected National Dairy Chair for Federated Farmers, weather woes and attracting the next generation of New Zealand farmers.
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REX July 3rd - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Karen Williams from Irrigation NZ and New Fed Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for July, what's causing variable weather conditions and how to define a tornado... He talks with Irrigati…
Phil Duncan - Big highs, big lows; July's weather outlook
Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for July, what's causing variable weather conditions and how to define a tornado.
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Kirsti Lovie - Pathway to governance
Dom talks with Kisti Lovie, newly appointed Associate Director for Horticulture NZ, about her dairy background, her involvement with her family's vegetable growing and arable operation and her pathwa…
Ewan Kelsall - New rules re ammo & firearms registrations
Dom talks with Ewan Kelsall, Partnerships Manager at the Firearms Safety Authority, about new rules regarding purchasing ammunition and firearms registration, what's changed and the value of communit…
REX July 2nd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Ewan Kelsall from the Firearms Safety Authority and Hort NZ Associate Director Kirsti Lovie
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event overnight (-4.1%), a dairy match made in heaven and sporting excellence... He …
Stu Davison - GDT down -4.1%
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event overnight (-4.1%), a dairy match made in heaven and sporting excellence.
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