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
- 4080
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Alan Thomson - Beef+Lamb Director Roadshow
Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ CEO Alan Thomson about the 2025 Director Roadshow, the implementation of its strategy refresh and the Red Meat Sector Conference beginning in Christchurch today.
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Ben Ensor - Funding boost for national catchment group
Dom talks with Catchment Communities Aotearoa Chair Ben Ensor about a recent funding boost from the government and Rabobank, the work the group undertakes and the progress its made so far.
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Richard Dawkins - "What do these blocks of trees look like in 50 to 80 years?"
Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about his recent submission to the the Environment Select Committee in relation to the Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill, his recen…
REX July 21st - Richard Dawkins from Federated Farmers, Ben Ensor from Catchment Communities Aotearoa and Alan Thomson from Beef+Lamb NZ
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about his recent submission to the the Environment Select Committee in relation to the Forestry Conver…
George Reeves - REX Recommends
In case you missed it... Dom talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolu…
Dr Hamish Gow - REX Recommends
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to mark…
George Reeves - Could farmers earn $ by using methane inhibitors?
Dom talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which deliv…
REX July 18th - Olivia Rothwell from Predator Free 2050 and George Reeves from Ruminant Biotech
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the devel…
Olivia Rothwell - The legacy of Predator Free 2050
Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control …
Patsy Bass - West Coast distillery beats rap royalty for design award
Dom talks with Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and…
Kristine Asuncion - Helping Filipino migrants thrive in NZ farming
Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Phili…
Mark Patterson - Telford's future secure
Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to addre…
REX July 17th - Mark Patterson from NZ First, Kristine Asuncion from Federated Farmers and Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governa…
Milking It 2.0 - John & Sally meet Kevin & Nicole
Dom catches up with Sally Coombe and John Dazley from CMK, along with Kevin and Nicole Oppert, as part of the new series of Milking It on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association w…
Morris Pita - 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy winners
Dom talks with Morris Pita, Co-Chair of the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, about winning the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for being the top Māori sheep and beef farm in NZ, the history of the land and the effo…
Christopher Winefield - Genome study aims to reduce vineyard chemical use
Dom talks with Associate Professor Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, about its world-first genome study which could help NZ’s bil…
REX July 16th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Christopher Winefield from Lincoln University and Morris Pita from Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebra…
Stu Davison - GDT back in the black
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations.
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Mikaela Greig - Farming, events & cricket
Dom talks with Mikaela Greig, Beef+Lamb NZ Western North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Rural Blokes Roundup (Aug 8), her own farming operation and her cricketing career.
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Jo Finer - Getting the best out of NZ's rural professionals
Dom talks with NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management CEO Jo Finer about the purpose and role of the organisation, its annual conference next month (Aug 26-27) and the Institute's bid to host th…