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Set in the heady days of 1970's Italy, before the internet shrank the world, 'Italia 77' tells a compelling story of two Lancastrian friends, fresh from the UK, one a failed dental student, the other, an ageing rugby star, who find themselves landed in Rome with the bold intention of taking the Italian sporting scene by storm, but this is far from being a sporting memoir. Join us on a journey of enlightenment, adventure, enduring friendship and discovery on a five-year trail from Rome to Flo ...
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This portable podcast is hosted and edited by Gavin Watson, a British Army veteran of 16 years. He talks to other military veterans, allowing them to share their stories and experiences from before, during and after service. This podcast will give non-military personnel the chance to gain a better understanding of military life and gain an insight into what the transition back to civilian life can be like. These strong individuals may inspire, after dealing with diversity, resilience and pos ...
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Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.
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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.
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Work has become such a huge part of our lives - how much of it we're doing, how many hours we're devoting to it, and what its monetary value is. But why? We may not be simply defined by our job titles, but our current relationship to "the hustle" has begun to define whole generations. It's time to talk about more than just what we do for a living. Join me as I sit down with guests to trace their careers and their relationship to work.
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast about her recent experience at the NZ Plant Protection Society symposium and filling in on the REX Daily Podcast next week... He talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about the history of the industry, the current state of play and its prospe…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Synlait Chair George Adams about the proposed recapitalisation of the beleaguered Canterbury-based milk processor, what's led the company to this point and why former CEO and Chair John Penno is moving to block next month's vote... He talks with US based Gilman Scholar Alum Darrin Vander Plas about what …
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ag Proud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about the risk of complacency within the agriculture sector, the volatile nature of an increasingly divisive political system and the ongoing efforts of Southlanders to improve its water quality... He talks with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges near Havelock about making fa…
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One of farming’s leading academics looks at the future of Pāmu, given David Seymour yesterday wanted to sell the artist formerly known as Landcorp. Plus, we look at water quality in the Seine and the difference in warning levels between Europe and NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Predator Free 2050 board member and former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne about the progress made by Predator Free, its unintended positive consequences and her recent trip to the US... He talks with Polly McGuckin, the founder and GM of Exquisite Wool Traders, about the state of the wool indust…
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Federated Farmers say the ‘Why Pines?’ report released today by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge should serve as a major wake-up call for the Government. "It may have been published as a report, but it reads more like a horror story for New Zealand’s farmers and rural communities," says Federated Farmers meat & wool chair. See omny…
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Monday's resident weather expert says a windy week is on the way for many parts of New Zealand as very large and powerful winter storms grow over the Southern Ocean and parts of coastal Antarctica. High pressure remains over central Australia and to the north of NZ. In a nutshell this means for a large part of Southern Australia and over to New Zea…
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On Today's Rural Exchange Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Europe-based Deer Industry NZ Chef Shannon Campbell about preparing food for Kiwi athletes at the Paris Olympics, promoting NZ farm raised venison and living in Berlin... He talks with Federated Farmers meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about the recently released 'Why Pines?' report and why he …
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The 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year – brother and sister duo Tim Dangen and Emma Poole looking at interest rates (have their banks passed on cuts yet?), strong beef (and beef calf) prices, a cracking season for the North Island and this week’s vet study highlighting shortages in the industry and poor retention. See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Our Australian correspondent looking at Australian fears of imposed tariffs on beef and lamb over the next five months as election fever sets in and Biden courts the farm lobby, plus how, despite being Australia’s cheapest protein in a cost of living crisis, Chicken consumption drops 9%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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From New World Ravenswood in Christchurch, who last night claimed the coveted Young Butcher of the Year title, with the judges commenting that “what set Sam apart was her back-of-house work – she left really clean bones, and her finishing standard was excellent.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security about the recent ransomware attack in Switzerland in which a farmer’s automated milking systems were breached by hackers demanding payment, the threat cyberattacks pose to the wider agricultural industry and advice to stop it... He talks with Peter 'Razor' Reynolds, a…
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He refers to himself as the "Prince of the Provinces" but is he still the Prince of the Pine Trees? Does he still want to plant a billion trees? And what’s he going to do about the energy crisis and are the banks ripping us off? We let Matua Shane off the chain! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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