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
Jo Grigg - 2024 REX highlights & Margaret Hebbard tribute
Dom talks with REX producer Jo Grigg about her REX highlights for 2024, new innovations on her Marlborough vineyard and she pays tribute to Margaret Hebbard, one of the first female blade shearers in…
Sally Smith - Mongolian mountain biking adventures & farming observations
Dom talks with Awapiri high country farmer Sally Smith about her recent mountain biking trip to Mongolia and her impressions and observations of farming in that part of the world.
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Stu Davison - Cautious optimism for dairy sector
Dom talks with HighGround Dairy analyst Stu Davison about the latest GDT result (-2.8%).
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REX December 18th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Awapiri high country farmer Sally Smith and REX Producer Jo Grigg
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-2.8%), the latest results from the DairyNZ Econ Tracker and what he's gettin…
Russell MacKay - Game-changer for FarmIQ & Gallagher data integration
Dom talks with FarmIQ Sales & Marketing Manager Russell MacKay about new cloud-based integration for farm and livestock data.
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John Wilson - Wine industry challenges
Dom talks with JPEW Advisory & Analytics founder John Wilson about the most challenging time for the NZ wine industry in a decade.
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Dan Coup - Govt funding cuts threaten new QEll covenants
Dom talks with QEll Trust CEO Dan Coup about what imminent funding cuts from the government could mean for future QEll covenants.
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REX December 17th - Dan Coup from the QEll Trust, John Wilson from JPEW and Russell MacKay from Farm IQ
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with QEll Trust CEO Dan Coup about imminent funding cuts by the government, vacancies for the Board of Directors and the legacy of farmer and conservationist J…
Jules Benton - The Permission to Launch project
Dom talks with DWN CEO Jules Benton about the permission to Lunch project, helping farmers with their business aspirations
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Stuart Davies - From competitive shearing in Wales to owning a spraying business in Hawke's Bay
Dom talks with Stuart Davies from Fogarty spraying about growing up in Wales, life as a competitive shearer and owning a business in Hawke's Bay
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Ingrid Smith - Online criticism for wearing makeup on farm
Dom talks with Ingrid Smith from Kiwi Kisses about the abuse she's received for wearing makeup while working on the farm and how she's using it to her advantage.
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REX December 16th - Ingrid Smith from Kiwi Kisses, Stu Davies from Fogarty Spraying and Jules Benton from DWN
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ingrid Smith from Kiwi Kisses about why she's getting online flak for wearing makeup on farm, how she uses that criticism to her own advantage and the Pre…
Rabo’s Bruce Weir: Green Shoots of Confidence in Farming
This episode delivers a dose of positivity and practical wisdom as Julia Jones chats with Bruce Weir, General Manager of Country Banking at Rabobank.
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Shane Bird - How to handle the Festive Season
Dom chat with former NZ farmer, now Sydney-based Life Coach, Shane Bird, about ways to handle the festive season
Emma Ault - Nufram's Toitu Certification
Dom talks with Nufarm Marketing Manager Emma Ault about achieving Toitu carbon reduce certification.
Storm Baynes-Ryan - Initiative to address how women are treated on farm
Dom talks with That Farming Physio Storm Baynes-Ryan about her new online initiative, Pretty Useful
REX December 13th - Storm Baynes-Ryan from That Farming Physio, Emma Ault from Nufarm and Life Coach Shane Bird
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with That Farming Physio Storm Baynes-Ryan about a new initiative she's launched called 'Pretty Useful', how it was inspired by online attacks against her sist…
Jay Beaumont
Dom talks with Meatstock Festival Director Jay Beaumont about the upcoming event at Mystery Creek in February
Bryce McKenzie - Why Groundswell NZ is unhappy with the government
Dom talks with Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie about why he's unhappy with the National government
Ben Purua - Named as finalist in Young NZer of the Year
Dom talks with Waikato dairy farmer Ben Purua about been named as a finalist for the 2025 Young New Zealander of the Year