Best Craig McDonald Podcasts (2024)

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#292 - Update on the last 12 months with Craig McDonald 35:38

8d ago35:38

35:38

We’ve had quite the journey over the last 12 months, from my time on Survivor to making a big move to Dubai, dealing with major business changes, and going through some serious personal growth. In this episode, we dive into everything that’s been happening, why we moved, the challenges we faced, and the exciting new directions we’re taking with our…

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EP138 - Did the Real Estate Market Bottom Yet? 15:56

6h ago15:56

15:56

In this episode, we dive into the pressing question: "Did Real Estate Hit Rock Bottom?" Join us as Dan Brisse, managing partner at Granite Towers Equity Group, shares his expert analysis on the current state of the real estate market. Dan will explore the economic factors influencing the market, assess whether we've reached the bottom, and provide …

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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

8m 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

14m 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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S4 Ep 20: New National Cattle Vets Association president Craig Wood 24:19

11h ago24:19

24:19

Victorian veterinarian Dr Craig Wood is the new president of the Australian Cattle Vets, a special interst group of the Australian Veterinarians Association. A cattle specialist at Mortlake Vet Clinic, Dr Wood succeeds Broome WA vet, Dr Tracy Sullivan as ACV president. In a wide ranging discussion, Weekly Grill host Kerry Lonergan chats with Dr Woo…

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

6m 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

12m 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

12h 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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#293 - How joining a gym and building muscle expanded her confidence with Jacqueline Bouley 26:23

17h ago26:23

26:23

Jacqueline's journey is truly inspiring. At 43, she transformed her fitness routine from heavy lifting to smarter training, overcoming multiple surgeries, and managing Hashimoto's and gut issues. 💪🏼 Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of professional guidance. She highlights the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, inve…

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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

1d 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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Navigating Nashville: Current Real Estate Market Trends 9:37

2d ago9:37

9:37

Mike Roeder, managing partner at Granite Towers Equity Group, dives into the intricacies of the Nashville Multifamily Market, providing a comprehensive overview of its current economic landscape, the dynamics of supply and demand, and strategic insights into deal underwriting. This discussion equips real estate investors with invaluable principles …

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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

3d 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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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

3d 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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S4 Ep19: Fifth generation local butcher Michael James - How is beef demand holding up? 24:07

6d ago24:07

24:07

Fifth generation retail butcher Michael James operates a successful retail site at the inner southeastern Brisbane suburb of Carina. He also represents independent retailers on the board of the Australian Meat Industry Council. In this Weekly Grill episode, Michael speaks with host Kerry Lonergan about the current domestic retail beef trading envir…

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Fieldays, Risk + Hustling ambition 36:58

6d 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

7d 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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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

8d 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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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) with Johann Chipol 1:54:43

8d ago1:54:43

1:54:43

Craig and Dave are joined by Shelley, Mary, and special guest Johann Chipol who returns to talk about one of the most epic movies ever made! We discuss the crazy action, costumes, characters, visuals, and music of Fury Road to decide whether the film deserves its place in The Movie Vault! #FilmTrivia #MovieFan #MadMax #GeorgeMiller #Furiosa #MadMax…

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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

8d 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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EP136 - 6 Key Principles for Successful Real Estate Investing 11:30

9d ago11:30

11:30

Mike Roeder, managing partner at Granite Towers Equity Group, discusses the 6 Most Important Principles That You Can Use to Guide Your Decision-Making to Ensure Success in Your Real Estate Investing Career. Tune in to today's episode with Mike! Mike transitioned from single-family investments to multifamily in 2015. Today, he is a general partner i…

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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

10d 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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REX June 10th - Scottish Correspondent Duncan Macalister, Toby Williams from Federated Farmers, Kimberly Crewther from the Biosecurity Business Pledge and Peter Hancox from the Lincoln University Dairy ... 50:56

11d ago50:56

50:56

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Scottish correspondent Duncan Macalister about poor weather, the state of European politics and the burgeoning whisky industry... He talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about his boycott of wool auctions and the possibility of a farmer-led wool collective... He talks with the Chair of the …

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S4 Ep18: Regular cattle market update, with Matt Dalgleish and Chris Howie 30:36

13d ago30:36

30:36

Today's Weekly Grill podcast continues our occasional markets series, with host Kerry Lonergan talking with regular markets commentators RMA's Chris Howie and Ep3's Matt Dalgleish. The looming impact of the US drought on global beef demand over the next two years out of the US and other countries is one of the key focuses in today's update. Slaught…

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Pioneering the Future of Ag: Craig Piggott's Journey with Halter 45:34

13d ago45:34

45:34

In this podcast episode, Craig Piggott, founder and CEO of Halter, shares his transformation from aspiring vet to ag-tech innovator, detailing his journey from working at Rocket Lab to creating a pioneering cow collar technology that enhances farm efficiency. The discussion covers the focus and grit needed for startup life, the strategic selection …

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REX June 7th - Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus Stud, Jerry Prendergast from United Fresh, Fife Lane Executive Chef Robbie Webber, and NZKGI CEO Colin Bond 49:12

14d ago49:12

49:12

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus Stud about its upcoming sale and his family's 80 years in the breeding game... He talks with United Fresh President Jerry Prendergast about its latest Trend Report, including five food predictions for 2024 and beyond... He talks with Fife Lane Executive Chef Robbie Webber about w…

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REX June 6th - Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast, Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe, and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel 41:47

14d ago41:47

41:47

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast about her recent participation in a Roundtable discussion about the future of agricultural journalism in NZ... He talks with Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe about wool insulation, Super rugby and the fate of the Canterbury A&P Show... And he catches up with REX soci…

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#291 - Survivor Middle Aged Mafia 1:17:21

15d ago1:17:21

1:17:21

So excited to share our latest episode featuring three incredible guests from Survivor: Caroline, Mark, and Eden! 🏝️ We dove deep into the Survivor experience, from the intense challenges to the sleepless nights and the raw emotions. We chatted about everything - our strategies, alliances, and those unforgettable moments that made our journey truly…

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REX June 5th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, NZOM Murray King, Robert Peacock from Orari Gorge Hereford, and ApiNZ CEO Karin Kos 51:10

16d ago51:10

51:10

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.7%)... He talks with Murray King about becoming a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the dairy industry... He chats with Robert Peacock from Orari Gorge Hereford about its Annual Bull Sale... And he talks with Api…

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EP135 Brady McDonald - The Power of Persistence 45:24

16d ago45:24

45:24

Brady McDonald is the CEO of Barefoot Land Co., an award-winning real estate investment and development firm known for generating wealth through strategic, cash-flowing, and recession-resistant self-storage facilities. Beyond self-storage, Brady has led his team through hundreds of successful real estate deals, including flips, multi-family convers…

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REX June 4th - Wilson Matthewson from Glenrae Hops, Andrew Pitman from FAR, Fieldays CEO Peter Nation, and Life Coach Shane Bird 57:03

16d ago57:03

57:03

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Wilson Matthewson from Glenrae Hops in Nelson about the hop industry, how he got into it and the changing nature of alcohol consumption in NZ... He talks with Andrew Pitman from FAR about the maize season, new research projects and the implications for NZ from Europe's Green Deal... He talks to NZ National Fielday…

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S4 Ep17: MDH's Julie McDonald 26:33

20d ago26:33

26:33

Carbon, industry advocacy and greater need for education in agriculture came into focus during Weekly Grill podcast host, Kerry’s Lonergan’s lengthy chat this week with large scale Queensland beef producer MDH’s Julie McDonald. Julie wears many hats within the family-owned MDH cattle business. In addition to providing an update on MDH’s cattle oper…

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Crafting Agri-Futures: Kerry Allen Making Bold Moves In Education 38:13

20d ago38:13

38:13

In this podcast episode, Kerry Allen, Agri-Business Curriculum Director at St Paul's Collegiate in Waikato, shares her experience of revolutionising agribusiness education in New Zealand. She discusses the development and national rollout of a new agribusiness curriculum that integrates various disciplines and meets industry needs. The episode cove…

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REX May 31st - Sirma Karapeeva from the MIA, Emily Lucas from West Coast Pies, DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker, and Jadene Irvine from Genesis 41:27

21d ago41:27

41:27

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva about the US overtaking China as New Zealand's largest red meat market... He talks with Emily Lucas from West Coast Pies about the local ingredients that makes up their award-winning pies... He talks with DairyNZ CEO about World Milk Day (June 1) and the importance of …

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REX May 30th - Prof. Hugh Campbell from Otago University, Tim Henshaw from Westpac, Johnny Hore from the Central Otago Hunt, and REX social media manager Libby McKinnel 1:02:41

26d ago1:02:41

1:02:41

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about the latest report from the Parliamentary Commission for the Environment, which contains some sobering reading... He talks with the Head of Agribusiness at Westpac NZ, Tim Henshaw, about its Sustainable Farm Loan... He talks with Central Otago Hunt Life Member Joh…

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#290 - Improving her body composition and being in the best shape of her life at 47 with Lyric Turner 30:19

22d ago30:19

30:19

At 47, Lyric transformed her body, mindset, and life in ways she never thought possible. From being a busy mom of three to becoming a fitness inspiration, she shares her journey of losing weight, building muscle, and finding a new sense of confidence and radiance. Lyric talks about her struggles with intermittent fasting, the challenges of staying …

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How to use social media as a property investor: Episode 27 ft (Alan McMillan) 40:40

22d ago40:40

40:40

Join us in this episode of the Property Success Podcast with Alan McMillan, where he shares his journey from chef and working in the motor trade to becoming successful in property, and discusses how to use social media as a property investor. Discover how a simple social media post led to his first big deal and learn about the importance of steppin…

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REX May 29th - Justin Lawrence from Silver Fern Farms, Stihl Timbersports World Champion Jack Jordan, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers, and Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett 46:18

23d ago46:18

46:18

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Silver Fern Farms 5th Quarter Group Manager Justin Lawrence about its history, contribution to the sector and applications for the future... He talks with three-time Stihl Timbersports World Champion Jack Jordan about beating his own world record, his training regime and his King Country farm... He talks with Rich…

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EP134 Craig Siegel - The Reinvention Formula 28:23

23d ago28:23

28:23

Craig Siegel, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author of 'The Reinvention Formula,' is a global keynote speaker, coach and Advisor, TEDx speaker, and host of The CLS Experience podcast. Endorsed by luminaries like Jim Kwik and Ed Mylett, Craig, a 7-time marathoner, left his Wall Street job during the pandemic to pursue his true purpos…

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REX May 28th - James Turner from AgResearch, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Bradley Slater from the Chiefs, and Felicity Mitchell from Agrecovery 57:17

24d ago57:17

57:17

On today's podcast, Dom talks with AgResearch Senior Scientist James Turner about new research into the barriers to digital uptake on New Zealand farms... He talks turbulence, cloud seeding and the June outlook with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan... He talks with Chiefs hooker and Taranaki farm boy Bradley Slater about life as a pro rugby player, gro…

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Witness (1985) with Aaron at the Movies 2:13:14

25d ago2:13:14

2:13:14

David and Craig return after celebrating 100 episodes with their first episode back on the train of movies- Witness. Joined by Sarah Williams in VHS Corner and special guest Aaron Gillingham (Aaron at the Movies) we discuss Harrison Ford, the Amish, and the absurdity of Witness! Will it make its way into The Movie Vault? Who will win this week's En…

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REX May 27th - NZ Story CEO David Downs, Matt Strahan from Nufarm, MACSO founder & CEO Saba Samiei, and Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith 56:05

25d ago56:05

56:05

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of New Zealand Story David Downs about telling the country's farming stories better... He talks with Matt Strahan from Nufarm about the new Grassmanship online calculator, herbicide resistance and kiwifruit... He talks with the founder and CEO of MACSO, Saba Samiei, about its respiratory health monitoring …

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S4 Ep16: The Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive saddles up - with Bim Struss 19:31

28d ago19:31

19:31

ONE in six people in Australia experience food insecurity and hunger on a weekly basis. Now a unique outback initiative has been launched enabling members of the Australian cattle industry to help their city counterparts and raise much needed funds to support those in need. The inaugural 2025 Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive was officially unv…

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Leadership and Legacy: Charles Taituha On Community, Courage + Land Management 59:13

1M ago59:13

59:13

In this episode, Charles Taituha and Julia delve into agricultural leadership, community and influencing generations. In this reflective conversation, Charles shares his career journey, his purpose of helping farmers and explains how his leadership has been shaped by family, culture, and mentors. The discussion covers the importance of facing chall…

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REX May 24th - NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Hamish Marr, Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services, NZ First MP Mark Patterson, and Toby Williams from Federated Farmers 48:27

28d ago48:27

48:27

On today's podcast, Dom talks with NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Hamish Marr about his recent overseas trade excursions and his impending trip to Canada and the US... He talks with Ollie Belton, founder of Carbon Forest Services Ltd and a member of the ETS Technical Advisory Group, about the government's plans with the ETS and how this might …

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REX May 23rd - Wayne Perkins from Perkinz, Ahuwhenua Award Winner Ben Purua, Scion Scientist Alan Jones, and Sandra Faulkner from Arohiwi Station 58:05

28d ago58:05

58:05

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Wayne Perkins about his Shearmaster system that's up for an Innovation Award at Fieldays... He catches up with Ben Purua, winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer Award for Dairy... He talks with Scion Scientist Alan Jones about his new guide to short rotation forestry... And he talks with Sandra Faulkner about …

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#289 - How you can harness the power of carbs to lose weight with Mike Fave 53:40

29d ago53:40

53:40

A few weeks ago I had Mike Fave on the podcast. Mike is an independent researcher with a wealth of knowledge on diet and metabolic health. I first met him on a podcast with Danny Roddy and Jay Feldman and just thought he was a great guy 👏 In this podcast we dive deep into a topic that's often misunderstood: sugar, juice and fruit. Many women in our…

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How to make £40K per MONTH in property: Episode 26 ft (Taylor McDonald) 23:38

29d ago23:38

23:38

How to make £40,000 per month from an estimated cash flow of up to £500,000 per year… All from property investment. Taylor McDonald returns to the Property Success Podcast for a second time, diving into his remarkable success from focussing on high-value property deals. His first episode covered how he made over £100,000 profit in 12 months from fl…

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REX May 22nd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Kirsten Searle from Matawhero Wines, Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins, and Nikolai Macnee from Metrovate 1:06:22

30d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.3%)... He talks with Kirsten Searle from Matawhero Wines ahead of International Chardonnay Day (23rd May)... He catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about the recent NZ Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Conference... And, he talks with …

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EP133 Tim Murphy - Embracing the Journey: Navigating Real Estate and Personal Growth 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

Tim Murphy is a highly successful real estate investor, developer, and the visionary behind Value Driven Investor, a community dedicated to helping others achieve financial freedom and live life on their terms. With a strong background in real estate, Tim has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming an infill developer, tearing down houses…

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REX May 21st - Quail Breeder Domenico Cortesi, Ward farmer Locky Taylor, Esta Naylor from McIvor Hill, and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel 1:00:13

1M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Domenico Cortesi, a quail breeder in Dunedin who was born in Italy, raised in South Africa, emigrated to Australia and has been a farmer, animal genetics lecturer and manufacturer of equipment for food processing, among other things... He talks with Ward farmer Locky Taylor about receiving a Century Farms award...…

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