Best Jason Parsons Podcasts (2024)

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 38:06

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Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Su McCluskey, Tom Plunkett, and Sirma Karapeeva. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/07/24: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay 8:35

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Today we find Labour's Trade spokesman (and former Minister of Agriculture) at the Red Meat Sector Conference in Wellington. We talk Trump, trade, tariffs and whether Kamala would be any better? Biden has already put hefty tariffs on imported Chinese EVs. If the US and China get into a trade war, is our future South East Asia? So the Aussies are ta…

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The Country 23/07/24: Su McCluskey talks to Jamie Mackay 6:46

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The first Australian Special Representative for Australian Agriculture was a panelist on trade this morning at the Red Meat Sector Conference, where her message was that we need to collaborate as ANZACS to take on the world. But are the Aussies cutting our lunch when it comes to red meat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 23/07/24: Tom Plunkett talks to Jamie Mackay 5:21

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Four Canterbury brothers are taking on Dry July to raise money for the fight against cancer, as their father battles a crippling second round of the insidious disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/07/24: Sirma Karapeeva talks to Jamie Mackay 2:31

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We briefly catch up with chief executive of the Meat Industry Association at the Annual Red Meat Sector Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Monday, July 22, 2024 38:13

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Jamie Mackay talks to Siobhan O'Malley, Ben Picton, Steve Wyn-Harris, and Don Fraser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 22/07/24: Siobhan O'Malley talks to Jamie Mackay 5:30

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We catch up with one of the co-founders of Meat the Need - the only charity in NZ to distribute a continuous supply of protein to food banks and community organisations nationwide. They are farmer-led charity donating livestock, milk and cash to turn into mince and milk meals for Kiwi families. Since 2020, Meat the Need has delivered over 2 million…

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The Country 22/07/24: Ben Picton talks to Jamie Mackay 5:11

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We track down Rabobank's Sydney-based Senior Macro Strategist on a speaking tour of the South Island where, amongst other things, he's addressing the timing of a likely cut in our OCR rate. We also look at what a Trump Presidency could mean for global trade and the world economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 22/07/24: Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jamie Mackay 6:12

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After an early morning start to watch the closing holes of British Golf Open, who should we hear from first but a Central Hawkes Bay sheep farmer in Poland, about the breaking news of Joe Biden stepping down from the 2024 US Presidential race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 22/07/24: Don Fraser talks to Jamie Mackay 4:50

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The former head of Fraser Farm Finance and long-time show contributor shares his concerns for the Western World, should we fall prey to a cyber attack from the likes of Russia or China. What can we do to futureproof ourselves? Plus we try to put the current farming downturn into some historic perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Rabobank Best of The Country: July, 20, 2024 40:20

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Jamie Mackay talks to Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Shane Jones and Jane Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, July 19, 2024 37:58

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Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Claire Willaimson and Adam Thompson, Pita Alexander, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe, and Jason Walls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/07/24: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 4:17

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We were going to flag the weather today but a weather bomb is on its way! So Monday's resident weather expert has stepped up to the plate on a Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/07/24: Claire Williamson and Adam Thompson talk to Jamie Mackay 7:42

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Today's first panel features two dynamic young, award-winning, rural entrepreneurs who are partners in business and love! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/07/24: Pita Alexander talks to Jamie Mackay 7:03

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Is a globe-trotting Christchurch-based farm accountant who gazes into his Chrystal Ball to ponder what the world's going to be like on January 1, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/07/24: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay 5:43

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Today's second panel features two farmers as we talk about a dry and cold South Island and what might happen in San Diego tomorrow? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/07/24: Jason Walls talks to Jamie Mackay 3:05

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In the absence of Barry Soper, we track down Newstalk ZB’s political editor, in a week where most of the focus has mainly been on the US. But we do manage to squeeze in a little of Shane Jones and Darleen Tana on your Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 18, 2024 38:13

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Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/07/24: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay 8:40

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The Prince of the Provinces is about to do a royal visit of his principality, the regions, bearing gifts to tune of $1.2 billion from his Regional Infrastructure Fund. But has he been bought off by the mining industry? Should be giving Adrian Orr a punt up the backside. Why does he refuse to worship at the Altar of Climate Change? Why's he so aggri…

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The Country 18/07/24: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 6:21

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Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who has her say on Shane Jones, methane, pine trees, the Reserve Bank and the big dry in Canterbury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/07/24: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay 5:30

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We take our monthly look at the state of the rural market with the GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/07/24: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 6:11

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Today we find our Sydney-based Australian correspondent in heartland Queensland and he's cock-a-hoop after last night's State of Origin decider! Today we talk Dingoes and Brussel Sprouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Death, Acceptance and Buddhism with Jill McClennen 1:18:03

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TW: We talk about sexual assault this episode for a about a minute starting at 32:50. Please be advised. In this episode of 'Dine with the Divine,' host Ashley welcomes Jill McLennan, a certified death doula and grief coach, to discuss her journey through death and grief, and how Buddhism has shaped her life and work. Jill shares her personal exper…

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 38:12

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Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Emma Parsons, Emma Higgins, and Lindy Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/07/24: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay 12:32

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The Acting PM on: The acting Prime Minister talks about annual inflation falling to 3.3% and the Government’s emissions plan — is New Zealand heading for a pine tree planting frenzy? He then discusses former Prime Minister Helen Clark and former National and Act leader Don Brash’s warning that the Government is dragging New Zealand into the US-Chin…

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The Country 17/07/24: Emma Parsons talks to Jamie Mackay 3:28

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Fonterra's MD Strategy and Optimisation reviews last night's GDT Auction (up 0.4%, WMP -1.6%, SMP -1.1%). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/07/24: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay 6:01

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Rabobank's Senior Ag Analyst comments on annual inflation coming in at 3.3%, green shoots for lamb meat, and last night's GDT Auctio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/07/24: Lindy Nelson talks to Jamie Mackay 4:58

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Wairarapa farmer and Safer Farms "Farm Without Harm" Ambassador launches the crush protection device programme which will see 100 discount vouchers piloting the incentive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 38:14

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Jamie Mackay talks to John McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Grant McCallum and Jeremy Rookes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/07/24: John McOviney talks to Jamie Mackay 5:58

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Is a Waitomo sheep and beef farmer and the chief executive of Steelfort. Today we ask John - which is the toughest - being a farmer or a retailer? And what does he have in common with Donald Trump? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/07/24: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay 7:09

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We go off-piste with one of New Zealand's leading primary sector academics, despite her best efforts to keep us on the topic of her latest column. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/07/24: Jim Hopkins talks to Jamie Mackay 6:36

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Is a rural raconteur who continues (on from Jaqueline) our trip down memory lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/07/24: Grant McCallum and Jeremy Rookes talk to Jamie Mackay 5:58

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The gloves come off with today's former farmer panel as we debate farming, footy and climate change denial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Monday, July 15, 2024 38:05

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Jamie Mackay talks to George Dodson, Todd Clark, Jo Luxton, Peter Nation, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/07/24: George Dodson talks to Jamie Mackay 5:36

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We catch up with the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year - a 23 year old who represented Tasman in a very tight final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/07/24: Todd Clark talks to Jamie Mackay 6:49

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Our US farming correspondent comments on one of the most significant days in US political history and says he could do with a bit of rain in Kentucky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/07/24: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay 5:34

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Labour Ag Spokesperson denies it was a "sleepover and love-in" with Federated Farmers, rather it was a useful exercise in bridge building with the rural sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/07/24: Peter Nation talks to Jamie Mackay 5:49

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The Chief Executive of Fieldays wraps the 2024 event and his recent trip to the UK with the Royal Agricultural Society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/07/24: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 1:35

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Monday's resident weather expert says it's going to be wet in the north and cold in the south! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Rabobank Best of The Country: July 13, 2024 39:56

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Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Farmer Tom Martin, Cameron Bagrie, Winston Peters, and Emma Poole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, July 12, 2024 38:34

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Jamie Mackay talks to Emma Poole, Willy Leferink, Chris Brandolino, Craig Hickman, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/07/24: Emma Poole talks to Jamie Mackay 6:10

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The 2023 FMG Young Farmer of the Year talks about the evolution of the contest, the community effort to put it on, and what it’s like to be an organiser instead of a contestant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/07/24: Willy Leferink talks to Jamie Mackay 5:23

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We yarn to a former dairy chairman of Federated Farmers, Mid Canterbury dairy farmer, and Synlait supplier about the milk company’s “stay of execution”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/07/24: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 3:42

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NIWA’s weather guy warns of wet weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/07/24: Craig Hickman talks to Jamie Mackay 5:52

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Social media influencer, and Mid Canterbury cow cocky, does his best not to be solemn when offering commentary on Synlait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/07/24: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay 3:12

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Our political correspondent talks about the latest political poll and whether Christopher Luxon is an American presidential political fanboy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 11, 2024 38:28

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Rowena Duncum talks to Chris Russell, Jim van der Poel, Chetan Pangam, Andrew Gibson, and Chloe Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/07/24: Chris Russell talks to Rowena Duncum 6:49

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This week our Australian correspondent talks about New Zealand butter making its way across the ditch, why Aussie researchers are encouraging people to shoot feral pigs, and the Wallabies notching up a win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/07/24: Jim van der Poel talks to Rowena Duncum 6:44

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DairyNZ’s chairman says the industry-good body welcomes a new report that supports improvements in genetic gain for New Zealand’s dairy herd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/07/24: Chetan Pangam 7:26

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The executive chef of Wellington’s One80 restaurant is also a Beef + Lamb NZ ambassador chef and the man behind the delicious dinner at the recent Primary Industries New Zealand Awards. He remembers his journey to New Zealand and talks about how Kiwi lamb has an important role in restaurants in India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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