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An inspiring, outspoken speaker, author, podcaster and regular media commentator, June O'Sullivan MBE is Chief Executive of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), one of London’s largest and most successful charitable social enterprises, operating 42 award-winning nurseries in some of London’s most disadvantaged areas.Her monthly ‘real talk’ and no-holds-barred podcasts dive into the questions, topics and debates on all things Early Years, Parenting and Social Business – plus much, much more.
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The Big Red Bench - with Ruairí O'Hagan, Aidan Leahy and Colm O'Sullivan. Every Saturday and Sunday from 6 on Cork's RedFM See more https://redfm.ie/shows/the-big-red-bench
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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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Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Sally Hogg
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Baby, It’s Time Do you think babies are a focus of care and education policy enough? Do we have a baby policy blind spot? We think so! This is the subject of my conversation with Sally Hogg, Senior Policy Fellow at the Centre for Research on Playing Education, Development and Learning better known as PEDAL. Why has this issue become so important no…
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We get you reaction to Cork missing out on an All-Ireland SHC Title by a single point, get the post-match thoughts of the Cork LGFA camp after their All-Ireland Semi-Final, we also hear from the Ireland women's football team on their win against France, and lots more besides!
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A huge preview of the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final, featuring Pat Ryan, Patrick Horgan, Sean O'Donoghue, Seanie McGrath, Eoin Cadogan and more! Brought to you by Ruairi O'Hagan and Ger McCarthy.
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Red Meat Revelations: Insights from Global Analyst Simon Quilty
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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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REX July 19th - Sarah Reed from The Grumpy Merino, Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast and dog trialist Cam Bain
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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
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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
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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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REX July 16th - Philip Gregan from NZ Winegrowers, Mitchell Julian from Custom Lumber, Kate Acland from B+LNZ and REX Producer Jo Grigg
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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 ...
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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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We preview the All-Ireland SHC Final, get reaction from yesterday's SFC semi-finals and give you the latest news from the Cork wrestling scene as Sarah McKenzie-Foley is on deck to bring you the Sunday edition of The Big Red Bench.
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Dan Casey was in the hot seat for another episode of the Big Red Bench where we look forward to the All Ireland final!
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Empowering Communities Through Social Supermarkets
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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What a day! Sarah McKenzie-Foley is in the hot seat as Cork book their place in the All Ireland Final with a superb performance against Limerick in Croke Park. We'll hear from Cork boss Pat Ryan, and Ger McCarthy was on hand to talk us through a Cork performance for the ages, and to look ahead to the All Ireland Final with Clare.…
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Dan Casey is here to bring you a HUGE preview of tomorrow's clash versus Limerick in Croke Park
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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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REX July 5th - Rangitikei MP Suze Redmayne, Auriga Martin from Farm Focus and NZ Enduro Champion Kylie Dorr
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Sarah McKenzie-Foley is here with your dose of Sunday sport. There's reaction to Cork camogie's win against Galway, a chat with the SBG MMA athletes who are heading to the World Championships in August, Steve Mulcahy joins us from the CWSSL and lots more besides!
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Dan Casey was back for another show on The Big Red Bench, he chatted with Richie Sadlier, Stephen Kelly and Ursula Jacob as well as hearing from Ger McCarthy for all things camogie and Tim Clancy for everything Cork City
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Bridging the understanding Gap: Transparency in Live Sheep Exports
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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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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
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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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REX June 26th - Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus, Rhys Griffiths from DINZ, Abby Rawcliffe from SIDE and Grant Jackson from Seales Winslow
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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
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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
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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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Sarah McKenzie-Foley is on air to bring you all of the day's sporting action plus chats with John Egan & Sonia O'Sullivan. There's also reaction to Cork's clash with Louth and the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. Don't miss it.
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Dan Casey was back once again as we have all the Cork GAA sporting reviews and previews!....and a bit of rowing as well. Plenty of chat with Ger McCarthy and Cork hurling legend Seanie McGrath
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Unlocking the Future - 2024 KPMG Agribusiness Insights with Ian Proudfoot
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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REX June 17th - John Ladley from DINZ, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Angus Simms from Wonky Box and Ben Morris from GEA Farm Technologies
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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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