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
REX October 30th - Ben Ensor from ANZCC, Mechelle Codd on rural buses, Manawatu Farmer Grant Webb and Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ben Ensor about being elected as the first Chair of Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Communities (ANZCC), what functions its been se…
REX October 29th - Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station, Dr David Hume from AgResearch and Harriet Bell from Hemprino
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about the weekend snow, how it affected the area and how uncommon it is at this time of year... He talks with Dr Dav…
Shaping the Future: Vocational Education in New Zealand's Primary Industries
In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Leslie, Executive Director of Primary ITO, to discuss the pivotal role vocational education plays in New Zealand's agriculture sector.
From the organization's…
REX October 25th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Will Wilding from Te Mania Angus Stud, Paul Clement from Surfing for Farmers West Coast and kat Kaiwai from Tairawhiti Contractors
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the forecast for Labour Day weekend... He talks with Will Wilding, GM and Stud Master at Te Mania Angus Stud, about it…
REX October 24th - Richard Davidson from Davo's Fishing, Hunting & Sport, Dave Rossiter from Westmere Butchery, Shane Ratima from Ratima Shearing and Jane McIntosh from the Hurunui Garden Festival
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Davidson from Davo's Fishing, Hunting & Sport in Timaru about the impending end of the current whitebait season, how a change of rules in 2022 has…
REX October 23rd - Neal Wallace from Farmers Weekly
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Farmers Weekly senior journalist Neal Wallace about his recent Meeting the Market tour, in which he visited seven countries in six weeks to find out more …
REX October 22nd - Recruitment Specialist Mel Sheppard, UK/NZ Cattle Breeder Cara Doggett and Jasper Van Halder & Christy Mead from Agnition
On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with agriculture recruitment specialist Mel Sheppard about what hopeful cadets and graduating ag students can do to find employment in shepherding jobs, how to…
REX October 21st - Kirsty McKay from Sawmill Brewery, Matt Holden from Mates of Mates for Mates and Bernard Anselmi from Herd-i
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kirsty McKay, co-owner of Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room in Matakana, about becoming the first brewery in NZ to achieve B Corp certification, the consolid…
Raising the Bar: A Family Legacy 4 Daughters beef
Join Julia as she chats with Karen Penfold from Four Daughters Beef, a family-run cattle operation in Queensland.
Karen shares their journey of building a thriving business, balancing innovation, har…
REX October 18th - Jason Herrick from Southland Federated Farmers, Peter Keeling from Perrin Ag, Mark Button from the Waipiata Country Hotel and Jarlath Anderson from Inselberg
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about the ongoing saga between the local branches of Federated Farmers and Fish & Game, why he's writt…
REX October 17th - Richard Barge from the NZ Hemp Industries Association, Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services Ltd and Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about its new campaign to remove hemp from the Misuse of Drugs Act and Medicines Act to enable…
REX October 16th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Phil Cornelius from FCANZ and Olivia Doonan from Tupari Wines
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chicago-based dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.3%), NZ milk production stats and the upcoming…
REX October 15th - Agriculture Journalist Sandra Taylor, Mark Tapley from Peel Forest Estate and Emma Grigg & Summer Didsbury from Massey University
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned agricultural journalist Sandra Taylor about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15th), the role of women on NZ farms in the past and the cu…
REX October 14th - Rick Walker from ANZCO, Mike Arnold from LeaderBrand, Chris Smith from FAR and Emily Arvidson from Teiny
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, GM Sales and Marketing at ANZCO, about winning seven medals, including a gold, at the 2024 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam, what goes in t…
Episode 30 - Common Ground - Farmers at the Frontline of Change
In this episode, we explore the KPMG and AGMARDT report "Are industry good organisations good for industry" designed to spark conversations and drive change.
Joined by Hilton Collier, Emma Crutchley,…
REX October 11th - NSW Farmer Geoff Power, Hunter & Author Kim Swan and Stan Rivett from Netspeed
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NSW farmer Geoff Power about the National Wild Dog Action Plan, the extent of the wild dog problem in Australia and the hurdles Aussie farmers face trying…
REX October 10th - Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard, Baden Parr from ProTag and Life Coach Shane Bird
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers about its call for local farmers to boycott Fish & Game by removing fishing access across their land, wha…
Episode 1: Sheep Data and Innovation with Steve Nichol and Jenny Mcmurdo
In this episode, Julia chats with Steve Nicol and Jenny McMurdo from Beef and Lamb New Zealand Farmer Council.
They share highlights from the LambEx event, including exciting new technology like AI f…
Episode 4: Leading the Change with Paul Crick & Justine Kidd
In this episode, Julia speaks with Paul Crick and Justine Kidd, who share their reflections from the LambEx 2024 event.
Paul, an experienced vocational educator, discusses how Australia's innovative …
Episode 3: Insights and innovations from the Field with Mat Sherriff & Jason Griffin
In this episode Julia talks with Mat Sherriff and Jason Griffin about their experiences at LambEx 2024 in Australia.
They share practical takeaways on new farming techniques, drought solutions, and h…