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
- 4084
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
REX April 7th - Mark & Susannah Guscott from Glen Eden Farms, Tony Wilson from Agrecovery and Otago/Southland Young Farmer winner Cam Smith
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Mark and Susannah Guscott from Glen Eden Farms in Ponatahi about being named the Regional Supreme Winners at the recent Greater Wellington Ballance Farm E…
Simon Quilty
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Simon Quilty from Global AgriTrends about the US trade tariffs, why he thinks NZ is in a good place to weather the storm and wh…
Ross Dowling
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Ross Dowling of Alexandra about taking out the All Around Cowboy national title for 2025, what it takes to win the title and hi…
Dr Trish Pearce - Equine traceability on the cards
Dom talks with Dr Trish Pearce, Executive Adviser to the Equine Health Association, about a new system for tracking horses in NZ, why she believes it's needed and what will horse owners be required t…
Andrew Hoggard - Paris Accord, wilding pines and biosecurity
Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about whether NZ should remain in the Paris Accord, the continued efforts to stay on top of wilding pines and his biggest concerns in his …
Simon Quilty - Optimism amidst tariffs
Dom talks with Simon Quilty from Global AgriTrends about the US trade tariffs, why he thinks NZ is in a good place to weather the storm and why he's predicting record meat prices in the next 12-18 mo…
REX April 4th - Simon Quilty from Global AgriTrends, Andrew Hoggard from the ACT Party and Equine Advisor Dr Trish Pearce
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon Quilty from Global AgriTrends about the US trade tariffs, why he thinks NZ is in a good place to weather the storm and why he's predicting record me…
John Booker - Longfield Stud centenary
Dom talks with John Booker from Longfield Stud about the history of the stud, its upcoming centenary celebrations and the changes he's seen in the sheep industry through the decades.
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Ross Dowling - Meet NZ's best cowboy
Dom talks with Ross Dowling of Alexandra about taking out the All Around Cowboy national title for 2025, what it takes to win the title and his long career on the rodeo circuit, both in NZ and abroad…
Sirma Karapeeva - Implications of US tariffs for red meat sector
Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva about the decision by the United States to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports, what implications it could have for our red meat produce…
REX April 3rd - Sirma Karapeeva from MIA, NZ's best cowboy Ross Dowling and John Booker from Longfield Stud
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva about the decision by the United States to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports, what implications it could…
Nick Fisher - New Chair of Meet the Need food charity
Dom talks with newly-appointed Meet the Need Chair Nick Fisher about the importance of the farmer-led food charity, what he brings to the role and its plans for the future.
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Arjun Haszard - From South Dunedin to Sumatra; award-winning coffee liqueur
Dom talks with Arjun Haszard, founder of Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur, about visiting coffee bean farmers in Sumatra and Colombia, how and why he started the company and the use of NZ dairy in its …
REX April 2nd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Arjun Haszard from Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur and Nick Fisher from Meet the Need
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), Stu's imminent return to the US after his Kiwi summer sojourn and the…
Stu Davison - Latest GDT, F1 drama & back to the US
Dom talks with STu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), Stu's imminent return to the US after his Kiwi summer sojourn and the Liam Lawson F1 saga.
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Carolyn Haigh - Adopt a Kaimanawa Horse
Dom talks with Carolyn Haigh, Chair of Kaimanawa Heritage Horses, about this month's muster, the history of the herd and how people can adopt a Kaimanawa horse.
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Sean Leslie - NZ's best ploughers heading to Middlemarch
Dom talks with Sean Leslie, President of the Middlemarch Ploughing Association, about this weekend's NZ National Ploughing Championships (5-6 April) in Middlemarch, what people can expect to see at t…
Justin Miller - New GM for Afimilk in NZ & Australia
Dom talks with Justin Miller, the new GM for Afimilk in NZ and Australia, about the company's history, the products it offers and its presence in NZ.
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REX April 1st - Justin Miller from Afimilk, Sean Leslie from the NZ National Ploughing Championships and Carolyn Haigh from Kaimanawa Heritage Horses
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Justin Miller, the new GM for Afimilk in NZ and Australia, about the company's history, the products it offers and its presence in NZ... He talks with Sea…
Gareth McKerchar - Aorangi Young Farmer winner
Dom talks with Gareth McKerchar, winner of the 2025 Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about securing back-to-back titles, his performance in last year's Grand Final and a change of jobs.
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