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
Emma Crutchley - National Lamb Day objectives
Dom talks with Maniototo farmer and National Lamb Day committee member Emma Crutchley about this year's campaign, the purpose of the day and conditions on the family farm.
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REX February 13th - Emma Crutchley from the National Lamb Day committee, Sara Black from the Amuri Irrigation Company and Life Coach Shane Bird
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Maniototo farmer and National Lamb Day committee member Emma Crutchley about this year's campaign, the purpose of the day and conditions on the family far…
Alister Shennan - Agricademy & MSD partnership
Dom talks with Agricademy founder and CEO Alister Shennan about its new partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, how to get people to consider agriculture as a career and what the agricad…
Prof Hugh Campbell - The ag science question
Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about the merger of the Crown Research Institutes into three mega science organisations, what it could mean for agriculture and the founda…
REX February 12th - Prof Hugh Campbell from Otago University and Alister Shennan from Agricademy
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about the merger of the Crown Research Institutes into three mega science organisations, what it could mean …
Jock Bourke - Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer winner
Dom talks with the winner of the Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the Year regional competition, Jock Bourke.
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Glen Herud - The milk factory in a box
Dom talks with Glen Herud from Happy Cow Milk about moving back to Canterbury following his extended North Island sojourn, the developments to his 'factory in a box' pasteurisation and refrigeration …
Shane Ardern - Politics, dairy & the fastest cowshed in the land
Dom talks with former Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern about politics, dairy farming and having the fastest cowshed in the country.
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REX February 11th - Former MP Shane Ardern, Glen Herud from Happy Cow Milk and Taranaki/Manawatu FMG Young Farmer winner Jock Bourke
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with former Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern about politics, dairy farming and having the fastest cowshed in the country... He talks with Glen Herud from …
Ep 42 NZ Wool's Next Chapter
Wool is more than just a fiber—it’s a story of resilience, innovation, and untapped potential. In this episode, Tom O’Sullivan shares his journey from farming to driving change in the wool industry. …
Lindy Nelson - Preventing farming deaths & injuries
Dom talks with Safer Farms Chair Lindy Nelson about its new partnership with ACC, what the funding will contribute to and the Safer Farms 'Farm Without Harm' strategy.
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Doug Steiner - Innovation, science & primary production
Dom talks with entrepreneur Doug Steiner about his recent appointment to the Board of the Cawthron Institute, his background starting, running and selling businesses in financial technology and behav…
Richard Burdon - Enticing US hunters to NZ
Dom talks with Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about his recent trip to the United States to promote Glen Dene Hunting, the challenges attracting hunters to NZ and what he thinks of the new Min…
REX February 10th - Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station, Doug Steiner from the Cawthron Institute and Lindy Nelson from Safer Farms
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about his recent trip to the United States to promote Glen Dene Hunting, the challenges attracting hunters to NZ and…
Brent Walton - Waimakariri Irrigation; the past, present & future
Dom talks with Brent Walton, CEO of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited, about the size and scale of the scheme, the history and future of it and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast, which begins today and sees …
Alex Gowen - NZ red meat; a UK/EU perspective
Dom talks with Alex Gowen, UK & Europe Regional Director for Beef + Lamb New Zealand and New Zealand Meat Board, about the relative strengths and weaknesses of NZ red meat in that part of the world, …
Ben Picton - US tariff implications for NZ & Australia
Dom talks with Ben Picton, Rabobank Senior Market Strategist, about a new special report from RaboResearch analysing the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, the likelihood of tariffs being applie…
REX February 7th - Ben Picton from Rabobank, Alex Gowen from Beef+LambNZ & the NZ Meat Board and Brent Walton from Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ben Picton, Rabobank Senior Market Strategist, about a new special report from RaboResearch analysing the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, the like…
Brychan Morgan - Say it with flowers
Dom talks with Brychan Morgan from Raincliff Station about its new flower and maize agritourism venture, its recent annual Elk/Wapiti terminal sire sale and his family's history at Raincliff.
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James Meager - South Island issues, pub quizzes and cricket
Dom talks with James Meager, the newly appointed Minister for the South Island, about what the portfolio entails, life as a politician and his pub quiz specialties.
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