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
Phil Duncan - A song of falls and ice
Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his gardening injury, what June has in store for NZ and why the Antarctic Ice Sheet has gained mass.
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REX May 28th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, John Roberts from Muttley's Estate and Matt Black from the Canterbury Sheepdog Trial Association
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his gardening injury, what June has in store for NZ and why the Antarctic Ice Sheet has gained mass... He talks with Mu…
Craig Lowry - Robotic milking; the next level
Dom talks with Craig Lowry, Head of Sales & Service for GEA Farm Technologies New Zealand, about robotic milking systems for dairy cows, its latest technology and the inherent benefits for farmers.
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George Bell - Degrees, injuries & playoffs
Dom talks with Crusaders and All Blacks hooker George Bell about coming back from injury, graduating along with his sister from Lincoln University and the looming Super Rugby Pacific play-offs.
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Bridie Virbickas - Stats, dairy farming & awards
Dom talks with Bridie Virbickas, Sharefarmer Chair for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers, about the results of a survey conducted by The Sharefarming Consultants which reveals an alarming rate of finan…
REX May 27th - Bridie Virbickas from Federated Farmers, George Bell from the Crusaders and Craig Lowry from GEA Technologies
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bridie Virbickas, Sharefarmer Chair for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers, about the results of a survey conducted by The Sharefarming Consultants which rev…
John Gilbert - Case IH supports Meet the Need
Dom talks with CNH NZ Business Manager John Gilbert about a new initiative from Case IH to support the Meet the Need food charity, its biggest ever Fieldays promotion and the volume of tractor and ma…
Tor Pedersen - Continuing the family legacy
Dom talks with Tor Pedersen of Broomore Farm in Raglan about winning the regional supreme title at the Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards, his efforts to continue the family’s dedication to bal…
James Bayly - Modernising one of the world's oldest industries
Dom talks with MindHive Global CEO James Bayly about winning the Start-up and Agritech categories at the recent 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, its use of AI to detect blemishes and grade the quality of hide…
REX May 26th - James Bayly from MindHive Global, Tor Pedersen from Broomore Farm and John Gilbert from Case IH
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with MindHive Global CEO James Bayly about winning the Start-up and Agritech categories at the recent 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, its use of AI to detect blemishes…
Anna Flowerday - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Ye…
Greg Mirams - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) …
Marijke Dunselman - Global accolade for Agritourism Academy
Dom talks with Agritourism NZ founder and CEO Marijke Dunselman about being awarded Best Use of Technology in Agritourism at the 2025 World Agritourism Awards, what it means for her Agritourism Acade…
Richard McIntyre - Budget 2025
Dom talks with Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Richard McIntyre about Budget 2025, what's in it for farmers and a recent survey of contract milkers which has revealed some alarming results.
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Jeremy Baker - Helping to double primary export value
Dom talks with Jeremy Baker, CEO of Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, about its role in leading a sector drive to build the workforce capability needed to…
REX May 23rd - Jeremy Baker from Muka Tangata, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jeremy Baker, CEO of Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, about its role in leading a sector drive to build the …
Jack Murray - Great start for bull sale season
Dom talks with Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords about its upcoming bull sale (June 17th), the wider family involvement in the business and the impressive start to the bull sale season.
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Ben Davidson - Using AI to pinpoint mastitis bacteria
Dom talks with DairySmart CEO Ben Davidson about its AI-powered milk culturing system which allows farmers to find and identify different bacteria in a short time frame, how it works and his involvem…
Anna Flowerday - Vintage year for Te Whare Ra Wines
Dom talks with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means f…
REX May 22nd - Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Vineyard, Ben Davidson from DairySmart and Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third b…