Best Nigel Brown Podcasts (2024)

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Overcoming Envy 6:22

1d ago6:22

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Envy is what the Bible calls covetousness. It’s when we have a strong desire to possess what belongs to someone else. In today’s Eternal Perspective episode, Nigel briefly unpacks what envy is and highlights (from Scripture and practical experience) how it negatively affects the human body. He also touches on the breeding ground of envy and shares …

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Ep 138 - Autonomous Technology: Drone Licencing and Light Shows Interview with Nigel Brown 56:26

3d ago56:26

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Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Join me as I speak with Chief Flying Instructor and Chief Pilot Nigel Brown from Autonomous Technology about his career competing with R/C helicopters, drone training and how they put on a 500 drone aerial show!! Autonomous Technology Drone Sky Shows Australia Plus Nominations for the CASA Wings 2024…

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, August 22, 2024 38:12

1h ago38:12

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Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Dr Jenny Webster-Brown, Mark Warren, and Jason Te Brake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 22/08/24: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay 6:02

1h ago6:02

6:02

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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The Country 22/08/24: Dr Jenny Webster-Brown talks to Jamie Mackay 5:54

1h ago5:54

5:54

The co-author of a just-released white paper - Why Pines? - warns there will be a significant transition of sheep and beef farmers into pine forestry unless the current government policies and economic signals are reconsidered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 22/08/24: Mark Warren talks to Jamie Mackay 9:24

1h ago9:24

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We head to the coalface to talk to a Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farmer and farm forester who asks “Is production/carbon forestry the new diamond mining?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 22/08/24: Jason Te Brake talks to Jamie Mackay 5:01

1h ago5:01

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We yarn to the new chief executive of Zespri about record returns for the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 38:04

19m ago38:04

38:04

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Todd Charteris, Richard Allen, and Hunter McGregor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 21/08/24: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 9:20

12m ago9:20

9:20

The PM ponders Darleen, the banking (and rural banking) enquiry, the latest One News poll, David Seymour's divisive Treaty Principles Bill, and whether he gets paid enough to get yelled at by disgraced former politician, Tuku Morgan, in the pouring rain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 21/08/24: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay 6:18

13m ago6:18

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We ask the chief executive of Rabobank whether he can sleep at night, and whether the banks are ripping farmers off, after Finance Minister Nicola Willis described competition amongst the banks as a "cosy pillow fight". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 21/08/24: Richard Allen talks to Jamie Mackay 5:46

15m ago5:46

5:46

Fonterra's Chicago-based President Global Markets Ingredients reviews a jaw-dropping good GDT auction overnight (+ 5.5%, with WMP up a whopping 7.2%). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 21/08/24: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie Mackay 3:54

16m ago3:54

3:54

We find Shanghai-based correspondent back in China where he's battling the heat after a month's holiday back home in New Zealand. He has little by way of good news around the economy but is enjoying Kiwi apples and the prospect of snow skiing in a 20-storey, $1 billion building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Wardley v Clarke 2 is ON✌️ "Fabio is in for a shock next time!"😤 | Stevenson v Cordina next?🤔 1:05:45

30m ago1:05:45

1:05:45

In this week's episode of Toe2Toe Andy Clarke is joined Gary Logan and Frazer Clarke who confirms his eagerly rematch with Fabio Wardley is now agreed. We also welcome 2023 Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells who relives her boxing journey and how she secured investment from Sir Alan Sugar to open a successful gym in Camberwell. Plus the steps she i…

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 37:33

27m ago37:33

37:33

Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Harry Gaddum, Jim Hopkins, and Kate Acland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 20/08/24: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay 11:15

31m ago11:15

11:15

Labour's Trade spokesperson is back for his "bi-monthly public flogging" on The Country. So what does he make of the 20 Government actions that have freed up the rural economy? And why have we only got 23 million sheep, where we used to have in excess of 70 million? What about the ETS (Emperor's New Clothes) settings update announced by the Governm…

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The Country 20/08/24: Harry Gaddum talks to Jamie Mackay 4:54

32m ago4:54

4:54

We head to Hawkes Bay where this month's Farmstrong farmer tells us his story and surviving and recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 20/08/24: Jim Hopkins talks to Jamie Mackay 6:08

33m ago6:08

6:08

Is a well known rural commentator who has his say on the rural banking enquiry, the contentious issue of areas of significance to Māori, plus he weighs in on the American election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 20/08/24: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay 3:46

34m ago3:46

3:46

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual Stock Number Survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep and cattle numbers as of 30 June 2024. Sheep numbers are estimated to have decreased by 4.3 percent, down to 23.31 million, with breeding ewe numbers falling by 2.9 percent and the lamb crop is anticipated to decrease by 4.8 percent …

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The Country Full Show: Monday, August 19, 2024 38:04

8m ago38:04

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Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Tom O'Sullivan, Nigel Woodhead and Blair Drysdale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/08/24: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 4:48

4m ago4:48

4:48

Monday’s resident weather expert updates the polar vortex blast making its way up the country. Freezing air from Antarctica is spreading into some southern and eastern parts of the South Island and brushing the lower North Island today before being quickly pushed eastwards out over the Pacific Ocean from an incoming high-pressure zone out of Austra…

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The Country 19/08/24: Anne-Marie Roerink talks to Jamie Mackay - Part One 6:18

1d ago6:18

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Part One: In the first of our series on Global Market Insights with Silver Fern Farms, we travel to sunny Florida to talk to a woman who extols the virtues of “The Power of Meat” as an analyst and commentator of 20 years standing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/08/24: Anne-Marie Roerink talks to Jamie Mackay - Part Two 5:28

6m ago5:28

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Part Two: We ask why chicken is perceived as a more ethical option than beef, and what is the future for meat when all the carnivorous Boomers shuffle off this mortal coil? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/08/24: Tom O'Sullivan talks to Jamie Mackay 6:23

7m ago6:23

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Does strong wool have a future? Hawke’s Bay farmer and the former chairman of the Campaign for Wool NZ Trust certainly thinks so and reckons the answer is not just carpeting floors, it’s looking at covering the four walls and the ceilings as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/08/24: Nigel Woodhead and Blair Drysdale talk to Jamie Mackay 5:10

9m ago5:10

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Our Southern “polar-blasted” farmer panel features the 2017 Young Farmer of the Year and an award-winning arable farmer. Today we yarn about the World Ploughing Champs in Estonia and the Federated Farmers Arable Awards in Christchurch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Ep 139 - Fuel Planning and Management 47:06

1h ago47:06

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Would you like to know more? Flick me a message! Fuel management is more than just making sure you have enough fuel to reach your destination—it's about optimizing every drop, from takeoff to landing, to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Whether you're cruising at 7,000 feet or managing a cross-country flight, understanding how to …

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2024033 Faith in times of uncertainty, Psalm 20 Nigel Hinton 1:08:33

3d ago1:08:33

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Psalms - 4: Nigel Hinton talks on Faith in times of uncertainty, Psalm 20 Psalm 20 read by Hannah Hindmarch. Playing time: 69 minutes.

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Rabobank Best of The Country: August, 17, 2024 39:29

1d ago39:29

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Jamie Mackay talks to Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie, Jane Smith, Christopher Luxon, and Ben Picton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, August 16, 2024 36:17

33m ago36:17

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Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/08/24: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 4:20

37m ago4:20

4:20

Our NIWA Weather Guy has a new $20 million Super Computer and some much-needed rain for North Canterbury! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/08/24: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay 7:32

38m ago7:32

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Today's farmer panel talks farming, footy, interest rates and the Big Dry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/08/24: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 5:56

39m ago5:56

5:56

Australian correspondent on breakdancing, and how sheep, dairy and grain farmers are faring across the Tasman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/08/24: Rowena Duncum talks to Jamie Mackay 3:34

5d ago3:34

3:34

Heartland Rugby is kicking off this weekend. And Wanganui's No.1 fan kicks it off on The Country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/08/24: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay 2:21

2m ago2:21

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Our political commentator ponders gene editing, the PM in Oz and who he reckons will win the Whitehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Japan and the Pacific Islands countries with Professor Koga Kei, Shiozawa Hideyuki and Euan Graham 42:57

16m ago42:57

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Robert Ward hosts Professor Koga Kei, Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Shiozawa Hideyuki, Senior Program Officer at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, and Euan Graham, Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Robert, Kei, Hideyuki and Euan discuss: Japan’s strategic approach to the Pacific Island countries Ch…

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, August 15, 2024 38:09

25m ago38:09

38:09

Jamie Mackay talks to Ben Picton, Richard McIntyre, Peter Newbold, Jo Luxton, and Cameron Henderson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/08/24: Ben Picton talks to Jamie Mackay 6:15

28m ago6:15

6:15

Rabobank’s senior economist expresses some surprise with yesterday’s OCR announcement where the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/08/24: Richard McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay 5:29

29m ago5:29

5:29

Federated Farmers Banking Spokesperson says the broad scope of the banking inquiry announced this week will hit the mark for farmers and rural communities and that farmers have been asking serious questions about the levels of competition, profitability and transparency in rural lending for a long time now - and it looks like they’re about to get a…

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The Country 15/08/24: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay 6:03

31m ago6:03

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PGG Wrightson's Real Estate GM takes his monthly look at the state of the rural market and pays tribute to a long-time servant of the company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/08/24: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay 4:55

33m ago4:55

4:55

We last chatted to Labour's Ag Spokesperson on July 15. But haven't heard boo from her since! Does Labour actually have any agriculture policies? Or are they asleep at the wheel? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 15/08/24: Cameron Henderson talks to Jamie Mackay 5:37

34m ago5:37

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Is a Dairy NZ director and North Canterbury dairy farmer. Today we yarn about the ongoing dry in his region, the improving prospects facing the industry and why urgent RMA changes are being welcomed to avoid an avalanche of red tape around regulation around discharges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 37:53

10m ago37:53

37:53

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 14/08/24: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 7:13

4m ago7:13

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The PM ponders the OCR announcement this afternoon from the Reserve Bank and we ask if it's realistic, or too ambitious, for the Government to double export earnings in the next decade. He then answers a farmer's question on our "pathetic communication network" when it comes to rural mobile reception and broadband coverage. And finally, are there a…

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The Country 14/08/24: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay 5:18

8m ago5:18

5:18

The President of Federated Farmers says yesterday’s gene tech announcement, overturning a 30-year ban, was a positive step forward for NZ, and the Feds have been encouraging a national conversation about technologies such as gene editing for a long time now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 14/08/24: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk to Jamie Mackay 9:24

8d ago9:24

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We catch up with a couple of well-known Central Otago farmers who moonlight as a celebrity chef and a Nuffield Scholar, respectively. We look back on the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of Season 2 of Nadia's Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 14/08/24: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay 4:23

14m ago4:23

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One of NZ's leading primary sector academics, and director of DairyNZ standing for re-election, takes media giant Reuters to task over the headline, "New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Eubank Jr: Canelo fight WILL happen ☝️ | What next for Team GB medallist Richardson? 🥉| Bakole names his hit list!🤜🔜 1:08:42

19h ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Andy Clarke and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Chris Eubank Jr, Lewis Richardson and Martin Bakole. Eubank Jr speaks about his return to action as he targets some mega-fights in the near future. Lewis Richardson reflects on his bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics and looks forward to what's next in his career. While Martin Bakol…

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Overcoming Bitterness 6:38

9d ago6:38

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Are you struggling with letting go of bitterness? From a human perspective, it makes sense to harbour bitterness against someone who has hurt you, or caused you pain. From a biblical perspective, bitterness is wisdom, but it is wisdom that is “…earthly, sensual and demonic.” James 3:15 In today’s Eternal Perspective episode, Nigel briefly sheds lig…

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 38:20

8h ago38:20

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Jamie Mackay talks to Jamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Todd McClay, Jane Smith, and Cameron Bagrie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/08/24: Jamie Strang talks to Jamie Mackay 3:54

9h ago3:54

3:54

The 76 year old Wairarapa farmer who rowed across Cook Strait to raise money for Farmstrong, joined us in the studio. He's also a long-time judge of the BFEAs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/08/24: Sir David Carter talks to Jamie Mackay 5:56

9d ago5:56

5:56

The former Minister of Agriculture and former Speaker has a new job - Chair of the Canterbury A&P Association - and he's tasked with getting the country's largest show back and running after the November event was initially cancelled by the now-former board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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