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
Tracy Brown - DairyNZ levy increase proposed
Dom talks with DairyNZ Chair Tracy Brown about its proposal to lift the levy paid by farmers to the organisation, its current nationwide roadshow and the feedback from farmers so far.
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Phil Journeaux - Fonterra incentives for GHG reductions
Dom talks with Agricultural Economist Phil Journeaux about a recent Fonterra event for rural professionals about the new financial incentives to dairy farmers to reduce Greenhouse gases, the incenti…
REX February 26th - Ag Economist Phil Journeaux, Tracy Brown from DairyNZ and Peter Cruickshank from Rosedale farm
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Agricultural Economist Phil Journeaux about a recent Fonterra event for rural professionals about the new financial incentives to dairy farmers to reduce…
Georgina Duncan - Inside the world of polo
Dom talks with polo player Georgina Duncan about her farming background, competing overseas and the recent NZ Polo Open.
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Dan Coup - Cash for QEll
Dom talks with QEll Trust CEO Dan Coup about the announcement of new government funding, what it means for the future of the trust and voting for new board members.
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Callum Sheridan - Guns, deer & the Roar
Dom talks with Callum Sheridan, NZ Deerstalkers Association President, about the review of the Arms Act 1983 and what it could mean fro hunting in NZ, herds of special interest (HOSI) and the upcomin…
REX February 25th - Callum Sheridan from the NZ Deerstalkers Association, Dan Coup from the QEll Trust and polo player Georgina Duncan
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Callum Sheridan, NZ Deerstalkers Association President, about the review of the Arms Act 1983 and what it could mean fro hunting in NZ, herds of special i…
Catherine Mullooly - Rural sports awards finalist
Dom talks with shearing world record holder Catherine Mullooly about being a finalist in the Rural Sports Awards, how she got into shearing and her world record effort last year.
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Kate Harper - Coast2Coast success
Dom talks with Coast2Coast competitor Kate Harper about her win in the tandem event with Sara Stocker in the 2025 edition, her elite rowing background and her business, Body Restore Clinic.
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Dr Nick Sneddon - The genetics of working dogs
Dom talks with Dr Nick Sneddon from Massey University about the Right Dog for the Job project, what its aims are and what its revealed so far.
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REX February 24th - Dr Nick Sneddon from Massey University, Coast to Coast competitor Kate Harper and Shearing World Record holder Catherine Mullooly
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Nick Sneddon from Massey University about the Right Dog for the Job project, what its aims are and what its revealed so far... He talks with Coast2Coas…
EP 43 Strength in Farming: Nikki Berger on Lamb and Leadership
Sheep and beef farmer Nikki Berger shares the wisdom gained from 20 years in farming, raising a family, and embracing unexpected challenges—including powerlifting. From running a farm on Auckland’s d…
Tanya Houghton - Farmlands bounces back
Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about its half-year results, the FarmlandsPRO app and the regional hub initiative.
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REX February 21st - David Chin from LIC, Tanya Houghton from Farmlands and Zellara Holden from Meet the Need
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with LIC CEO David Chin about the major initiatives underway at LIC, the future of its genetics programme and his career pathway... He talks with Farmlands CEO…
Zellara Holden - Meeting the need
Dom talks with Meet the Need GM Zellara Holden about its rebranding from 'Meat' to 'Meet'.
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David Chin - The art of breeding
Dom talks with LIC CEO David Chin about the major initiatives underway at LIC, the future of its breeding programme and his career pathway.
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Craig Wiggins - From the East Coast Farming Expo
Dom catches up with the man behind 'Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate', Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, at the East Coast Farming Expo.
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Mike Wilson - New player in the NZ cow wearables market
Dom talks with Nedap Oceania GM Mike Wilson about its NZ launch, its specific brand of cow wearables and how they differ from other products in the NZ market.
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Tony Wilson - Agrecovery pilot project
Dom talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony Wilson about a new pilot programme for farmers and growers in the Hurunui District to recycle agri-plastics for free.
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Paddy Boyd - NZ deer industry pioneer
Dom talks with Deer Industry NZ Chair Paddy Boyd about his continuing involvement in the governance of the country's deer industry, the velvet and venison markets and his work at Haldon Station in th…