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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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There are concerns around the lack of young people entering the sheep and beef industries in NZ - we talk with Cameron Russell, Beef & Lamb NZ Sheep Industry Ambassador. More women than ever are work…
Is the eradication of M.Bovis still achievable? We talk with Malcolm Ellis, General Manager of NZ Markets at LIC. On 'Yes Minister' National's Associate Agriculture Spokesperson and MP for Clutha/Sou…
All Black legend Sean Fitzpatrick joins us to preview the Rugby World Cup 2019 final. Magic Talk Drive host Ryan Bridge talks on the backlash after his article taking aim at vegans during the week. S…
Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor talks on the Emissions Trading Scheme and the Government's deal for farmers, Simon Marshall from WormWise joins us, as does Phil Jackson from Carters Tyres. A …
Former All Black and current Spark Sport commentator Steven 'Beaver' Donald looks at tonight's two Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals. Kahu Woolley from the NZ Wood Chopping team is on the show, as is Waika…
It's maize planting season - Pioneer Brand Products Regional Manager Craig Maxwell joins the show. Steve Murray from BA Murray Agricultural Contracting Ltd talks rural contracting. Shane Jones from N…
Japan Assistant Coach Tony Brown is on the show ahead of the Blossoms quarter-final clash against South Africa tomorrow night. Otago farmer Stu Cotton has taken to Facebook to vent about rubbish bein…
Kerry Worsnop from lobby group 50 Shades of Green talks on her group's upcoming march on Parliament, Tony Leggett from NZ Farm Life Media on the latest news affecting farmers, National leader Simon B…
On today's show we look at water quality in NZ. Water Policy Advisor from the Upper Clutha Water Group Mandy Bell joins us. Ag Proud NZ have started 'Tractor Talk' on social media - we talk tractors …
Tatua CEO Brendhan Greaney on the Waikato co-op's bumper milk price and group earnings, the great Sir David Fagan re-joins the show to talk Hynds, National's Agriculture Minister Todd Muller is on 'Y…
Sam Broomhall from Think Water Canterbury joins us, as does Kylie Leonard, finalist in the rural section for this year's Women Of Influence Award. Newshub's Angie Skerrett on the latest rural news, M…
Celebrity chef Al Brown talks on his social media campaign to give credit to NZ farmers. John Rawcliffe of the Manuka Honey Appellation Society on the current stoush regarding Manuka. Platinum Primar…
Green Party co-leader James Shaw on 'Yes Minister' talking emissions and Climate Change, Federated Farmers President Katie Milne talks on the state of Fonterra and the latest Rural Confidence Survey,…
Tangaroa Walker from popular Facebook page 'Farm 4 Life' on the urban/rural divide, Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor joins us for 'Yes Minister', Jo Balfour of Pioneer Seeds joins us in studio…
Sir David Fagan talks on the passing of shearing commentator and personality Koro Mullins. Chanelle O'Sullivan (better known as @justafarmerswife on social media) talks on the effect social media is …
We look at the Women Of Influence Awards next month with NZ Young Farmers Board Chair Ash-Leigh Campbell. National's Todd Mueller is on 'Yes Minister' and former Queensland Origin winner Marty Bella …
It's the 200th Rural Exchange show! Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton talks on a new website that has been launched to promote a greater understanding of dairy farming. Mid Canterbury farmer Cra…
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joins us to talk on wanting people to vote YES on the Marijuana referendum. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor talks the fresh waterways proposal and Fonterra's pa…
Fed Farmers Sharemilkers Chairperson Richard McIntyre discusses the pay freeze at Fonterra. 'Pulse of the Country' today is South Taranaki dairy farmer Damian Roper. New research shows quad bike acci…
Jon Pemberton of Ag Proud NZ talks on rural people's mental health. Grant Jones, Otago Manager of JJ Limited, discusses looking after your machinery. Fed Farmers Water Spokesman Chris Allen talks on …