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
- 4088
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Hamish Pirie - PLBs for farmers and a life in search & rescue
Dom talks with Hamish Pirie about the importance of personal locator beacons (PLBs) for farmers and outdoor adventurers, what motivated him to set up his company, Gearshop, and his involvement in the…
REX January 30th - Hamish Pirie from Gearshop, Lynda Gray from Deer Industry News and Laura Koot from Real Country
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hamish Pirie about the importance of personal locator beacons (PLBs) for farmers and outdoor adventurers, what motivated him to set up his company, Gearsh…
Craig Wiggins - Selling the farm & the year ahead
Dom talks with rural mental health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about selling the farm, the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival and what he's got planned for 2025.
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Scott Champion - Positivity towards farmers is up
Dom talks with Primary Purpose founder Dr Scott Champion about a recent poll by Primary Purpose which shows positive sentiment towards key food production industries has grown significantly since a s…
Dr William Rolleston - The gene technology debate
Dom talks with Dr William Rolleston, former Federated Farmers President and Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, about the Gene Technology Bill, how it could benefit NZ agriculture and why it's important to l…
REX January 29th - Dr William Rolleston from Genomics Aotearoa, Dr Scott Champion from Primary Purpose and rural mental health advocate Craig Wiggins
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr William Rolleston, former Federated Farmers President and Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, about the Gene Technology Bill, how it could benefit NZ agricultu…
Dave Clouston - Wine, cricket & Brookby Beats
Dom talks with Two Rivers of Marlborough founder and winemaker Dave Clouston about wine, cricket and music, including the upcoming 'Brookby Beats' event (Feb 7) at his Brookby Hill Vineyard.
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Craig Smith - Sheep to Shop strategy
Dom talks with Devold NZ GM Craig Smith about its 'Sheep to Shop' strategy, whether the wool price is slowly moving out of the doldrums and the chance for two of Devold's merino growers to accompany …
Simon Cameron - The case for farming more DOC land
Dom talks with Simon Cameron, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool vice chair, about the case for low-impact grazing on DOC land to manage pests and improve ecology, the evidence for the argument and the ro…
REX January 28th - Simon 'Pog' Cameron from Okuru Pastoral, Craig Smith from Devold and Dave Clouston from Two Rivers Winery
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon Cameron, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool vice chair, about the case for low-impact grazing on DOC land to manage pests and improve ecology, the eviden…
Reuben Moore - Lamb Day, BBQ & Drums
Dom talks with Reuben Moore from Moutere Downs Romney & Poll Dorset Stud about National Lamb Day (Fed 15), the art of barbecuing and playing in a rock band.
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Mark Stevenson - Upcoming ewe sale marks end of an era
Dom talks with Mark Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about its upcoming one-off ewe dispersal sale (Mon, Feb 10), his family's farming legacy and plans for the future.
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Caroline Saunders - Wellbeing economics
Dom talks with Caroline Saunders ONZM about being made an Emeritus Professor at Lincoln University, some of the highlights of her distinguished career, including debunking the environmental impact of…
REX January 27th - Mark Stevenson from The Gums, Lincoln Emeritus Professor Caroline Saunders and Reuben Moore from Moutere Downs Romney & Poll Dorset Stud
On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with Mark Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about its upcoming one-off ewe dispersal sale (Mon, Feb 10), his family's farming legacy and plans for the future.…
Becky Dymond - Urging farmers to get involved in the FE project
Dom talks with Becky Dymond, Senior Advisor Farmer Engagement & Partnerships for Beef+LambNZ, about the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts Programme, how farmers can get involved and why they should.
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Fran Bailey - Underground Festival 2025
Dom talks with Fran Bailey, organiser of the Underground Festival 2025, a two-day festival celebrating soil, food and farming (Feb 19-20).
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Hugh Dampier-Crossley - St James horse sale
Dom talks with Hugh Dampier-Crossley about the biennial St James Horse sale tomorrow (Sat, Jan 25), why it attracts such a large amount of interest and his family's long involvement in the equine wor…
REX January 24th - Hugh Dampier-Crossley from the St James Horse Sale, Fran Bailey from the Underground 2025 Festival and Becky Dymond from Beef+LambNZ
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hugh Dampier-Crossley about the biennial St James Horse sale tomorrow (Sat, Jan 25), why it attracts such a large amount of interest and his family's long…
Ep 41 Building Dreams Aimee and Kerry Burt’s Journey in Farming and Life
From a $3.90 payout to navigating postnatal depression, Aimee and Kerry Burt have faced and conquered immense challenges. As share milkers in Canterbury, their story is one of grit, resilience, and u…
Sue Wilson - East Coast Farming Expo
Dom talks with East Coast Farming Expo Organiser Sue WIlson about preparations ahead of this year's event on the 19th and 20th of February in Wairoa.
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