Best Mike Seymour Podcasts (2024)

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 38:26

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Katie Milne, David Acland, and Wayne Langford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/09/24: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 6:41

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The Prime Minister ponders his media choices, his best performing Ministers, 125 years of Federated Farmers, why the primary sector will get us out of our economic mire, David Seymour and Winston Peters, and he ducks for cover when it comes to Chris Hipkins’ longevity as Opposition leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 18/09/24: Mike Cronin talks to Jamie Mackay 4:29

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Fonterra’s head of cooperative affairs reviews another positive GDT auction; up 0.8%. WMP +1.5%, SMP +2.2%, AMF -1.2%, Butter -1.7%, and Cheese +2.9%. Plus, today Fonterra announced a further $150m investment earmarked for a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki, following recent investments in Edendale ($150m) and Studholme ($75m). All u…

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The Country 18/09/24: Katie Milne talks to Jamie Mackay 6:25

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She broke the grass ceiling when she became the first female president of Federated Farmers in 2017 (and had to deal with M.Bovis and Covid on her watch). Today we look back on some of the Feds presidents of the last 30 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/09/24: David Acland talks to Jamie Mackay 5:17

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This well-known Canterbury farmer (and husband of Beef + Lamb NZ chairwoman Kate) runs Mt Somers Station and is the descendent of one of the forebears of Federated Farmers - Henry Acland. His grandfather’s uncle was one of the original members of the NZ Sheep Owners' Association (formed in Canterbury in 1910), which combined in 1945 with the NZ Far…

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The Country 18/09/24: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay 3:13

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Federated Farmers' current president reflects on 125 years of speaking up for farmers. Plus, he talks about what he would like his legacy to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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$20K to $10M: Tobi Skovron's Pet Loo & Creative Cubes Journey 1:21:20

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This is a ripper. The boys sit down with Tobi Skovron, who turned a $20,000 investment in Pet Loo into a $10M ARR business before exiting. Tobi opens up about his toughest challenges, from owing $1M to losing his savings overnight in a market collapse. Now, as co-founder of CreativeCubes.Co, Tobi reflects on the entrepreneurial journey that shaped …

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 38:10

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Jamie Mackay talks to Todd Charteris, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Jo Luxton, and Mark Storey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/09/24: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay 5:28

11m ago5:28

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Rabobank's chief executive comments on the bank's latest rural confidence survey which sees farmer confidence in the broader agri-economy has risen strongly and is now at net positive levels for the first time since quarter four of 2021. Among farmers with a positive outlook on the agri-economy, higher commodity prices (40 per cent), and falling in…

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The Country 17/09/24: Blair "Blizzard" McLean talks to Jamie Mackay 6:46

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He's well-named today! Our Blenheim-based (home of the Log of Wood) viticulture correspondent does his best to offer some cheer to farmers facing brutal weather conditions - a "spring reviver pack" from Caythorpe Family Farms. And how many thespians does it take to change a light bulb? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 17/09/24: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay 5:17

15m ago5:17

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Labour's Agriculture Spokesperson defends the travel habits of politicians, particularly Damien O'Connor's, plus we ask her why she's not knuckling down and coming up with some meaningful agricultural policy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/09/24: Mark Storey talks to Jamie Mackay 3:08

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Dairy NZ's Head of Economics says the outlook for the industry is better than anticipated with a forecast average payout of $8.84 per kg/MS and the breakeven forecast sitting at $8.09. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Monday, September 16, 2024 37:59

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Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Josh Kronfeld, Pat Coogan, and Todd Clark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/09/24: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 4:29

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We ask Monday’s resident weather expert to turn off the tap for the deep south, but he can’t promise an end to the chaotic spring weather battering us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/09/24: Josh Kronfeld talks to Jamie Mackay 10:36

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It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aka Blue September, so this former All Black says it's a good time for men to get comfortable talking about issues they would rather ignore due to embarrassment or shame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/09/24: Pat Coogan talks to Jamie Mackay 5:46

19m ago5:46

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We catch up with a Kiwi judge for the Wayleggo Cup, the transtasman dog trialling test series, competed for over the weekend, which the Aussies won 2-1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/09/24: Todd Clark talks to Jamie Mackay 4:44

20m ago4:44

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Our US farming correspondent comments on the latest Trump assassination attempt, his latest brush with Covid, challenging times for cropping farmers but better times for beef producers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Rabobank Best of The Country: September 14, 2024 40:03

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Michael Harvey, Bill Osborne, and Shane Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, September 13, 2024 38:22

5h ago38:22

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Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen, Bill Osborne, Michael Harvey, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/09/24: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 4:02

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We ask Niwa's Weather Guy to turn the tap off in Southland and to send the rain further north. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/09/24: Emma Poole and Tim Dangen talk to Jamie Mackay 6:52

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Today's farmer panel features two of the most high profile farmers in New Zealand - namely the 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/09/24: Bill Osborne talks to Jamie Mackay 6:11

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We catch up with a former stock agent, former All Blacks legend, former President of NZR, and former corporate high-flyer to talk Heartland Rugby and feeding the food banks with wild caught venison mince. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/09/24: Michael Harvey talks to Jamie Mackay 4:49

6h ago4:49

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Rabobank's Sydney-based senior dairy analyst comments on the uncertain future for NZ live cattle exports and the prospects of a $9 milk price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/09/24: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay 3:35

6h ago3:35

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Our political correspondent ponders a tough week at the office for Donald and Darleen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, September 12, 2024 39:04

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Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Duncan Humm, Jamie Malloy, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/09/24: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay 6:10

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The Prince of the Provinces and Regional Development Minister drops the F Bomb in relation to the energy crisis, plus talks about banks and supermarkets, 9/11 and the Presidential Debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/09/24: Duncan Humm talks to Jamie Mackay 6:17

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Is a Mid Canterbury deer farmer, and founder of the NZ Farming Facebook page, who's diversifying into solar panel farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/09/24: Jamie Molloy talks to Jamie Mackay 4:35

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PGG Wrightson's National Livestock Supply Chain Manager explains Go-Stock operates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/09/24: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 5:45

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Our Australian correspondent talks 9/11, this week's farmer protest in Canberra, and growing rice for Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 38:11

2d ago38:11

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Hayden Dillon, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Peter Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/09/24: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 6:28

2d ago6:28

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The PM ponders our trade future in Asia, broadening and increasing the tax take, why we're sending Damien O'Connor on a trade trip, and the prospects for this afternoon's Presidential Debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/09/24: Hayden Dillon talks to Jamie Mackay 5:28

2d ago5:28

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Findex's Managing Partner - Accounting & Business Advisory - on why the banks are leading us on a bit of merry dance. And are some their quoted rates "fake news"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/09/24: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay 4:33

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Is an independent economist and former chief economist of the ANZ Bank. Today we get his take on the banks and whether the "golden age of trade" is over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/09/24: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay 4:36

2d ago4:36

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On a day where we're getting stuck into the banks, one of New Zealand's leading primary sector academics goes in to bat for another public enemy, the supermarkets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/09/24: Peter Nation talks to Jamie Mackay 3:42

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After nearly 30 years of involvement, the chief executive is stepping down from the helm of the New Zealand National Fieldays Society - the owner and operator of the 114 hectares of Mystery Creek Events Centre and the Fieldays event. He finishes up on December 20 this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nathan Jones: The Untold Journey of Melbourne FC’s 302-Game Captain 1:33:26

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Nathan Jones, one of AFL’s greats and the 302-game captain of Melbourne Football Club, takes us through his journey from a rising football star to leading Melbourne through thick and thin. From career-defining moments to the challenges that shaped him, Nathan lays it all out. Ready to hear the untold stories behind one of footy’s most respected lea…

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 36:41

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Jamie Mackay talks to Richard McIntyre, Damien O'Connor, Jane Smith, and Tom Young. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 10/09/24: Richard McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay 12:32

3d ago12:32

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Federated Farmers dairy chairman leads the charge on the Feds' banking inquiry. Today he accuses the host of The Country of doing patsy PR interviews for our biggest rural lender! Plus, we uncover some horrendous lending rates being imposed on farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 10/09/24: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay 5:45

3d ago5:45

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Earlier this morning we caught up with Labour's trade spokesman in the Netherlands, and the first question was "What the hell is an Opposition politician doing there at taxpayers' expense?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 10/09/24: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 6:08

3d ago6:08

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Outspoken North Otago farmer comments on Damien O'Connor, tussock fires on her back door, carbon farming, and why leading farmers reckon we need a nationwide land symposium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 10/09/24: Tom Young talks to Jamie Mackay 4:44

3d ago4:44

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Affco's National Livestock Manager predicts the loss of hundreds of meat processing jobs and some plant closures due to shrinking livestock numbers. But the good news is the lamb market is showing signs of recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Monday, September 9, 2024 38:21

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Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Kate Acland, Dan Hodgen, Bryce McKenzie and Laurie Patterson, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 09/09/24: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay 5:54

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The Act Party leader defends his Treaty Principles Bill (which Cabinet will consider this afternoon) following an attack on it by 440 church leaders. Plus we ponder Chippy's proposed CGT/Wealth Tax and this week's Presidential Debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 09/09/24: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay 5:21

5d ago5:21

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The Chair of Beef + Lamb NZ comments on the New Season Outlook Report which makes sober reading for sheep farmers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 09/09/24: Dan Hodgen talks to Jamie Mackay 5:47

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Is a North Canterbury farmer and Chair of the Hurunui Adverse Events Committee. Today he updates the Big Dry and applauds the recent Farmbreak event - that saw 300 farming folk gather for a feed and a beer to take their minds off the drought plaguing the district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 09/09/24: Bryce McKenzie and Laurie Paterson talk to Jamie Mackay 6:32

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Today's Farmer/Groundswell Panel pays tribute to Steve Cranston, and get stuck into local body councils and emissions taxes. Plus we ask is GS now a redundant organisation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 09/09/24: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 3:24

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Monday's resident weather man says windy westerlies are the order of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Rabobank The Best of The Country, 7 September, 2024 40:26

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Jamie Mackay talks to Farmer Tom Martin, Jen Corkran, Winston Peters, Antonia Watson, and Sir Peter Beck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, September 6, 2024 37:38

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Jamie Mackay talks to Antonia Watson, Sir Peter Beck, Jen Corkran, Nigel Woodhead and Blair Drysdale, and Chris Brandolino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 06/09/24: Antonia Watson talks to Jamie Mackay 9:23

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We ask the chief executive of ANZ, the country's biggest bank, with the country's biggest rural portfolio, if farmers are getting a fair deal when it comes to risk margins for rural lending. And is the rural and business book subsidising the more competitive residential portfolio? Is the Reserve Bank unfairly penalising banks by making them hold mo…

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