Best Chris Stephens Mp Podcasts (2024)

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REX July 23rd - Allan Fong from The Fresh Grower, Becks Smith from Solayer, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers and Ben Picton from Rabobank 49:30

4m ago49:30

49:30

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Pukekohe vegetable grower Allan Fong about his business, The Fresh Grower, growing conditions in Pukekohe and his growing social media presence... He talks with Becks Smith from The Whole Story about sustainability coaching, her new venture Solayer and her background as a vet... He talks with Richard McIntyre from…

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Conversations: Biden out, Kamala in – will it change anything? 24:40

11m ago24:40

24:40

In this special episode of Conversations, the Lowy Institute’s Dr Michael Fullilove and Hervé Lemahieu discuss US President Joe Biden’s momentous decision overnight to withdraw from his bid for a second term. In the past three weeks, US politics has been reshaped before our eyes. A resurgent former president Donald Trump, emerging from an attempt o…

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REX July 22nd - Jay Reeve from The Rock, Susan McCaul from Petiquette, Dr Bill Bishop from the Horse Ambulance Trust and Hamish Acland from Mons Royale 56:55

20m ago56:55

56:55

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jay Reeve from The Rock Drive show about hunting, the food and fibre sector and the urban/rural connection... He talks with Susan McCaul from Petiquette about training farm dogs, pet ownership and Carriage Driving... He talks with Dr Bill Bishop about his award-winning efforts in establishing and running the Horse…

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Red Meat Revelations: Insights from Global Analyst Simon Quilty 51:26

3d ago51:26

51:26

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Simon Quilty, global analyst at Global Agri Trends. Discover the future of the red meat market and its global dynamics. Simon delves into market trends, climate impacts, and the evolving landscape of the red meat industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Conversations: Beijing’s South China Sea gambit 27:40

26m ago27:40

27:40

In part two of our South China Sea series, Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Susannah Patton about China’s objectives in the region. Beijing is pursuing an aggressive strategy to push out the United States and prevent Southeast Asian claimant states, especially the Philippines, from exercising their sovereign rights. Dr Mastr…

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REX July 19th - Sarah Reed from The Grumpy Merino, Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast and dog trialist Cam Bain 48:30

10m ago48:30

48:30

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Sarah Reed from The Grumpy Merino about the business five years after she started it during lockdown, the challenges she's faced along the way and the latest range of wool products... He talks with Julia Jones, host of the Real Optimism podcast about social supermarkets and the economic climate... And he talks wit…

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REX July 18th - Shannon Mears from Mears Contracting, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year Nina Downer 44:57

3m ago44:57

44:57

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Shannon Mears from Mears Contracting about feral cats, predator control and pig hunting... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about conditions in North Canterbury, 'polar flares' and what is deemed 'normal' weather in New Zealand... And he talks with Nina Downer, winner of the 2024 Central Otago Young Viti…

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REX July 17th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Andrew Harman from Black Hawk Dog Food, Craig McBeth from Dairy Farms NZ Ltd and MIA CEO Sirma Karapeeva 44:17

4m ago44:17

44:17

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.4%)... He talks with Andrew Harman from Black Hawk Dog Food about dropping off gift packs to North Canterbury farmers... He talks with Craig McBeth, CEO of Dairy Farms NZ Ltd about beginning of the end as it looks sell off the assets a…

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Pacific Change Makers: Addressing climate change in Papua New Guinea 20:19

5m ago20:19

20:19

In this episode, Debra Sungi of PNG’s Climate Change and Development Authority speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Oliver Nobetau. Discussions around development in the Pacific consistently reference climate change as a major challenge. Countries such as PNG have to manage the support offered by international development partners without being overwhe…

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REX July 16th - Philip Gregan from NZ Winegrowers, Mitchell Julian from Custom Lumber, Kate Acland from B+LNZ and REX Producer Jo Grigg 43:23

3m ago43:23

43:23

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of NZ Winegrowers Philip Gregan about difficult market conditions, drinking trends and the 2024 vintage... He talks with Mitchell Julian from Custom Lumber about his tool storage units, their popularity with farmers and juggling woodwork with dairy farming... He talks with Beef+ Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland a…

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REX July 15th - FMG Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson, Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ, Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year Anna Kelland and Reefton Distilling Co. Ambassador Nick Secker ... 37:20

10m ago37:20

37:20

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson about winning the title while not 100% fit, the road to the final and what he plans to do next... He talks with Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ about Team Ag meeting with Opposition MPs and its issue with Rabobank... He talks with 2024 Marlborough Young Viticu…

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Empowering Communities Through Social Supermarkets 45:31

1d ago45:31

45:31

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Carmen Sutton, Social Supermarket Lead at Foodstuffs North Island. Discover how social supermarkets are restoring dignity and respect by offering choice to those in need. Carmen delves into Foodstuffs' impactful role and the powerful holistic solutions created through community partnerships. See omnystudio…

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Conversations: Sweden’s Defence Minister, Pål Jonson 24:43

1d ago24:43

24:43

The Lowy Institute’s Sam Roggeveen spoke with Sweden’s defence minister, Pål Jonson, during his recent visit to Australia. Prior to his ministerial career, Jonson worked in Sweden’s Defence Research Agency, and his depth of knowledge about not just European security but also Asia comes through in this interview. Roggeveen asks Jonson why Swedes sho…

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REX July 12th - Taylor Roos from the Millers Flat Tavern, Alyssa Albert from Favoured Artisan Soap, Stephanie Hassall from PurePods and Claire Teutenberg from Beef+Lamb NZ 45:09

1d ago45:09

45:09

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Taylor Roos from the Millers Flat Tavern in Central Otago as part of the REX Rural Publican series... He talks with Alyssa Albert from Favoured Artisan Soap about operating her business out of the Chatham Islands... He talks with Stephanie Hassall, CEO of PurePods, about the growth of agritourism, its unique glass…

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REX July 11th - Danica Wells from Queensland, Scott Champion from Primary Purpose, Kim Whitman from Barker's of Geraldine and REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel 42:23

7d ago42:23

42:23

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Danica Wells who, along with husband John, have moved from Northland to take up positions on a large station in Queensland... He talks with Scott Champion founding partner of Primary Purpose about its latest survey asking New Zealanders if they're open to the use of genetic technologies in food production... He ta…

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REX July 10th - Rob Wilson from Evolved Outdoors, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Craig Wiggins and Taryn Helm from Growing Future Farmers 44:34

4d ago44:34

44:34

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Rob Wilson from Evolve Outdoors about its range of hunting and fishing apparel, its focus on sustainability and its new farming range coming out next year... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about what's in store for the next few days... He catches up with Craig Wiggins from 'Lead on a Gate, Talk to a Ma…

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Milking It Episode 1: Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton 6:35

13d ago6:35

6:35

We are joined by the CEO of Dairy Women’s Network, Jules Benton who is introducing an exciting new Series ‘Milking It’ on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How to combat the rise of disinformation around offshore wind? 42:07

4d ago42:07

42:07

The Offshore Wind Podcast from the Global Wind Energy Council is back, with a new host alongside Stewart Mullin but the same insight and discussion about the biggest challenges in the offshore wind sector. For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Ria Voorhaar, Director of Outreach and Engagement, Global Strategic Communica…

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Conversations: Manila charts its course 21:22

4d ago21:22

21:22

Tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea have reached their highest level in more than a decade. The risk of escalation, even conflict, between the two countries could test the credibility of the Philippines’ alliance with the United States. In the first of a series focused on the South China Sea tensions, Susannah Patton, …

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REX July 9th - Stephen Beeby from Hive Energy, Jaime Triggs from Canada, Lynda Coppersmith from NZYF and the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalists 43:02

9d ago43:02

43:02

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stephen Beeby from Hive Energy about its new 100% natural sports fuel made from Parakore Honey... He talks with ag worker and horse handler Jaime Triggs who's currently in Canada on the Chuckwagon racing circuit... He talks with New Zealand Young Farmers CEO Lynda Coppersmith about this week's FMG Young Farmer of …

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REX July 8th - Marlborough farmer Richard Dawkins, Wairarapa farmer Patrick Allen, Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe and Gisborne Young Grower of the Year Pip Terekia 51:34

6d ago51:34

51:34

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Marlborough farmer Richard Dawkins about his recent trio to Asia as part of the Silver Fern Farms shareholder supplier delegation and his insights into those markets... He talks with Patrick Allen, winner of the 2024 Rabobank Management Project Award, about his horse trading business and his future plans... He cat…

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Navigating New Zealand's Economic Future 44:43

9d ago44:43

44:43

Join us for an insightful conversation with Cameron Bagrie as we explore New Zealand's economic landscape. We discuss the current state of banking, its role in economic development, and the critical impact of education on the economy's future. Cameron also addresses the growing divide in New Zealand and emphasizes the need for unity to achieve sust…

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Stabilisation vs Confrontation: The US, China and Australia 23:25

9d ago23:25

23:25

Since the Albanese government was elected, Australia has focused on stabilising relations with China. But there are limits to Australia’s ability to successfully pursue stabilisation if there remains a spectre of confrontation between its largest trading partner and its key security guarantor, the United States. Do either the US or China genuinely …

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REX July 5th - Rangitikei MP Suze Redmayne, Auriga Martin from Farm Focus and NZ Enduro Champion Kylie Dorr 54:09

9d ago54:09

54:09

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Rangitikei MP Suze Redmayne about why she entered politics, her and husband Richard's Coastal Spring Lamb family business and what she cooked for some of Auckland's top chefs... He talks with Farm Focus CEO Auriga Martin about the agri-business software platform, how she found her way to NZ from California and her…

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REX July 4th - Tim Gale from the Game Animal Council, Farmer Director Cam Henderson, Helen Palmer from Plant & Food Research and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel 1:00:20

10d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council GM Tim Gale about the War on Wapiti Roadshow and the work of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation... He talks with North Canterbury farmer Cam Henderson about his governorship roles and the path towards getting elected to co-op boards... He talks with Helen Palmer, GM of Science for Seafood Technolo…

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REX July 3rd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Gavin Fisher from Off the Planet Organics, Taranaki farmer Kane Brisco and Ben Watson from GENEZ 56:17

13d ago56:17

56:17

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-6.9%)... He talks with Gavin Fisher from Off the Planet Organics about the healthy prices for organic milk, the demise of the Organic Dairy Hub co-op and his own organic farming operation... He talks with Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisc…

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REX July 2nd - Kaikoura farmer Tony Blunt, Rob Auld from Auld Farm Distillery, Jannine Rickards from Huntress Wines and Reefton dairy farmer Abbi Ayre 50:55

12d ago50:55

50:55

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Kaikoura farmer and councillor Tony Blunt about regenerative farming, having the country's first Pure Pods on his farm and winning the Young Farmer of the Year title back in 1991... He talks with Rob Auld from Auld Farm Distillery about its new tasting room and bar, celebrating 100 years on the farm in Otautau and i…

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REX July 1st - Angus Street from NZ Merino, Kris Orange from Downlands Deer, Reuben Posthuma from Dr Bugs Popcorn and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ 57:01

13d ago57:01

57:01

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of NZ Merino Angus Street about market challenges, getting back to core business and maintaining a premier position... He talks with Kris Orange from Downlands Deer about celebrating 40 years of the family trucking firm, the changes that have occurred over that time and his own deer farming operation... He…

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Bridging the understanding Gap: Transparency in Live Sheep Exports 36:27

22d ago36:27

36:27

Join us this week as we dive into the world of live sheep exports with Mandy Matthews, a seasoned stockman with over a decade of experience. Mandy shares her journey from the quarantine feedlot to working aboard live export ships, revealing the rigorous standards and best practices in the industry. Discover the impact of the Livestock Collective's …

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EVENT: Launch of Deterring at a distance - The strategic logic of AUKUS by Luke Gosling OAM MP 1:14:17

17d ago1:14:17

1:14:17

On Tuesday 25 June 2024 we held an event at the National Press Club for the launch of a new Lowy Institute Analysis paper that makes the strategic case for AUKUS, written by one of the government’s most knowledgeable and experienced defence thinkers. Luke Gosling argued that nuclear-powered submarines will be central to Australia’s ability to defea…

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REX June 27th - Country musician Steffany Beck, Dr Mark Bart from Metris, 2024 Alan Baldry winner Simon Marshall and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel 53:51

17d ago53:51

53:51

On today's podcast, Dom talks with country singer/songwriter Steffany Beck about the Saddle Up Sisters tour, her new single and the continuing popularity of country music... He talks with Dr Mark Bart from weather forecasting and data company Metris... He talks with Simon Marshall from Dannevirke Vet Services about winning the 2024 Alan Baldry awar…

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Pacific Change Makers: Digital frontiers - Safeguarding PNG’s youth in the cyber age 13:18

18d ago13:18

13:18

Papua New Guinea is a nation undergoing rapid digital transformation. With increased connectivity, PNG faces the dual challenge of leveraging digital growth for development while protecting its young netizens. Initiatives such as ChildFund’s 1-Tok Helpline, which has received more than 70,000 calls since its establishment in 2015, provide a window …

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REX June 26th - Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus, Rhys Griffiths from DINZ, Abby Rawcliffe from SIDE and Grant Jackson from Seales Winslow 38:05

25d ago38:05

38:05

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus about the destructive weather that's hit Tairawhiti and forced the postponement of his annual bull sale at Wairoa... He talks with Deer Industry NZ interim CEO Rhys Griffiths about signing a MoU with a major Chinese traditional medicine company and the state of the NZ velvet indu…

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REX June 25th - Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe, Josh Hunter from Base Food By Fire, Nina Campbell from Sovrano Limoncello and Life Coach Shane Bird 43:35

19d ago43:35

43:35

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe about the new All Blacks team and the latest on the Canterbury A&P Show... He talks with Base Food by Fire chef Josh Hunter about its unique operation, cooking with fire and its big Matariki feast on Thursday... He talks with Nina Campbell from Sovrano Limoncello about its ran…

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REX June 24th - Daniel Carson from Miti, Anna Remond from Women in Wine, Sara Black from Fed Farmers North Canterbury and Claire Tuetenberg from B+LNZ 53:41

20d ago53:41

53:41

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Daniel Carson from Miti about its bobby calf beef bars... He talks with Anna Remond about winemaking, Women in Wine mentoring, flowers, bilingual children and her French husband... He talks with Sara Black from Federated Farmers North Canterbury about the very dry conditions in the region and how the locals are copi…

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From auction to action: Why targets aren't turbines 50:07

23d ago50:07

50:07

The Offshore Wind Podcast from the Global Wind Energy Council is back, with a new host but the same insight and discussion about the biggest challenges in the offshore wind sector. For this episode Stewart Mullin and his new sidekick Rebecca Williams are joined by Wadia Fruergaard, Head of Offshore & Supply Chain Policy, and Anders Ystad, Head of R…

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Unlocking the Future - 2024 KPMG Agribusiness Insights with Ian Proudfoot 32:30

25d ago32:30

32:30

Join us this week as we dive into the 2024 KPMG Agribusiness Agenda with Ian Proudfoot, the driving force behind this influential report for 15 years. Ian shares his journey from the first agenda in 2010 to today's more connected, collaborative industry. Discover the significant changes, the rise of trust and connectivity, and the critical role of …

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REX June 21st - Fashion Designer Liz Mitchell, Rowan Ingpen from the Woodbourne Tavern, Tom O'Sullivan from FLOC and Karen Williams from the NZ Farm Environment Trust 42:28

23d ago42:28

42:28

On today's podcast, Dom talks with renowned NZ fashion designer Liz Mitchell about the resurgence of wool in the fashion industry, the upcoming WoolOn event, her own fashion show in Queenstown this weekend and her role as an ambassador for Campaign for Wool NZ... He talks with Woodbourne (Woody) Tavern publican Rowan Ingpen in the first instalment …

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REX June 20th - Dr Mary van Andel from MPI, AgFirst CEO James Allen, Simon Kenny from McDonald's and REX Social Medial Manager Libby Mckinnel 47:15

24d ago47:15

47:15

On today's podcast, Dom talks to MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mary van Andel about preparing NZ agriculture for the imminent threat of avian influenza... He talks with AgFirst CEO James Allen about the changing role of the rural professional and his time on the National Filedays Society Board... He talks with McDonald's Communications Manager …

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REX June 19th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris, Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton and Harriet Mellish from AgriFutures growAg 48:41

25d ago48:41

48:41

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.5%)... He talks with Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris about the latest Farmer Confidence Survey... He talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about its new Farmlands PRO app, its first dedicated Horticulture Hub in Hastings and news of a…

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REX June 18th - Michelle Sands from HortNZ, Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus, ACT Leader David Seymour and Gill Naylor from Rural Women NZ 39:15

26d ago39:15

39:15

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Michell Sands from HortNZ about the review into the complex approval processes for ag and hort products from the new Ministry for Regulation... REX Producer Jo Grigg is out in the field and catches up with Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus straight after his successful bull sale... Dom spoke with ACT Leader David Se…

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EVENT: The inaugural Allan Gyngell Lecture 1:28:29

27d ago1:28:29

1:28:29

On Friday 14 June 2024 we had our inaugural lecture in honour of Allan Gyngell, the first Executive Director of the Lowy Institute and one of Australia’s most respected foreign policy thinkers. Allan’s friend and contemporary, Ric Smith, delivered the Lecture on the subject of statecraft — a notion dear to Allan, and one that reaches beyond routine…

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REX June 17th - John Ladley from DINZ, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Angus Simms from Wonky Box and Ben Morris from GEA Farm Technologies 45:13

27d ago45:13

45:13

On today's podcast, Dom talks with DINZ Industry Capability Manager John Ladley about the deer sector and integrated farm planning... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about what's in store for the next week... He talks with Wonky Box co-founder Angus Simms about the origin of the company and its new fruit-only box... And he talks with Ben…

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Development Futures: Angus Deaton on what economists got wrong 43:10

27d ago43:10

43:10

Angus Deaton, the 2015 Nobel Prize-winning economist, has dedicated four decades to studying poverty, inequality, health, wellbeing, and economic development. Recently, he strongly criticised his own profession, arguing that economists have overlooked the power dynamics inherent in capitalism. In this wide-ranging episode of Development Futures, Al…

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Fieldays, Risk + Hustling ambition 36:58

30d ago36:58

36:58

In this episode, Julia has a good chat with herself, discussing managing risk and director obligations, drawing insights from recent events in New Zealand's cooperative sector. Julia also shares experiences from Field Days 2024 and provides a preview of upcoming engagements in Western Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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REX June 14th - NZ Olympian Sam Dakin, DairyNZ CE Campbell Parker, Mike Casey from Forest Lodge Orchard and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel 39:17

30d ago39:17

39:17

On today's podcast, Dom once again presents interviews from Fieldays 2024 at Mystery Creek; he talks with NZ Olympian Sam Dakin on the eve of the Paris Games about making the track cycling sprint team, the history of the keirin event and his business endeavors... He talks with DairyNZ CE Campbell Parker about the state of the dairy industry and its…

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Bret Stephens on Trump's election chances, AUKUS, and changing his mind on climate change 37:13

1M ago37:13

37:13

In this episode of The Director's Chair, the Lowy Institute's Executive Director Michael Fullilove is joined by The New York Times columnist Bret Stephens. They discuss the forthcoming US election and why he thinks Donald Trump is likely to return to the White House. They also talk about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, AUKUS, cancel c…

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REX 13th June - Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, Hayden Dillon from Findex, Opposition Ag Spokesperson Damien O'Connor, Tony Baird from One NZ 49:38

1M ago49:38

49:38

On today’s podcast, Dom is once again at Fieldays at Mystery Creek; he talks with Fencing commentator Craig Wiggins about this year’s competition and the Fieldays ‘vibe’ for 2024… He talks with Hayden Dillon from Findex about the inquiry into rural banking, the state of the economy and his latest podcast recommendation… He catches up with the forme…

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REX June 12th - Power Farming CEO Tom Ruddenklau, Stoney Creek CEO Brent McConnell, NZ Olympian Sarah Walker and ACT MP Andrew Hoggard 51:26

1M ago51:26

51:26

On today’s podcast, Dom is live at Fieldays 2024 at Mystery Creek; he talks with Power Farming CEO Tom Ruddenklau about tractor sales, the relevance of Fieldays and the geography of NZ… He talks with Stoney Creek CEO Brent McConnell about its new 100% NZ wool range of apparel, the history of the business and its place within rural New Zealand… He t…

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REX June 11th - Tony Thompson from Glen Anthony Simmentals, Chris Morrison from Organics Aotearoa NZ, Heath Dickson from Vet Marlborough and Agrecovery CEO Tony Wilson 44:01

1M ago44:01

44:01

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Tony Thompson from Glen Anthony Simmentals about his upcoming sale, 50 years in the breeding business and his thoughts on the future of the industry... He talks with Organics Aotearoa NZ Chair Chris Morrison about new funding for a self-funded sector body and the current state of the organics industry... He talks …

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