Best Dr Matthew Clark Podcasts (2025)

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, June 19 38:23

15h ago38:23

38:23

Jamie Mackay talks to Brendan Attrill, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Hamish McKay, and Rowena Duncum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/06/25: Brendan Attrill talks to Jamie Mackay 8:14

1d ago8:14

8:14

We track down the recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy and newly-crowned Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing for 2025 - a South Taranaki dairy farmer, who’s about to jump on a plane to go riding dirt bikes in a Mongolian desert! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/06/25: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay 6:15

1d ago6:15

6:15

How much is your farm worth? We take our monthly look at the state of the rural real estate market with the GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/06/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 5:57

1d ago5:57

5:57

Our Australian correspondent comments on a great State of Origin game in Perth, lamb and milk prices, and mustering with drones and e-bikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/06/25: Hamish McKay talks to Jamie Mackay 4:19

15h ago4:19

4:19

We preview the Super Rugby final with The Country’s new fill-in host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/06/25: Rowena Duncum talks to Jamie Mackay 2:51

15h ago2:51

2:51

After joining The Country team in 2018, we farewell Ro, but she will not be lost to us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country: Optimising Lamb Survival Ep.3 with Dr Rene Corner-Thomas 17:15

2d ago17:15

17:15

Pregnancy scanning offers more than just lamb counts - it’s a powerful management tool that can lift lamb survival and save on feed. In episode 3 of Optimising Lamb Survival, a podcast series from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, The Country’s Rowena Duncum is joined by Associate Professor Rene Corner-Thomas from Massey University. They explore how to make…

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, June 18 38:23

1d ago38:23

38:23

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, and Warwick Catto and Jamie Strang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/06/25: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay 10:02

2d ago10:02

10:02

The NZ First leader and former Deputy PM steps in for the PM who's doing the business in China. We talk about the perilous state of the world geopolitically, a trade deal with Indonesia, missing Fieldays, his political adversaries, the Green Party and the Green Parrot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 18/06/25: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 7:50

2d ago7:50

7:50

We let an outspoken North Otago farmer off the chain and she reckons we should be more worried about Global War-ing than Global Warming. We also talk about the Green Party's fiscal folly released yesterday. And we finished by talking bull and a record price for an Angus Black Beauty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 18/06/25: Warwick Catto and Jamie Strang talk to Jamie Mackay 3:24

2d ago3:24

3:24

We catch up with two iconic and long-standing judges for tonight's BFEAs in Wellington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/06/25: Mike McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay 4:50

2d ago4:50

4:50

Jarden's Head of Commodities comment's on last night's GDT Auction - the second of the new 25/26 season - down 1% (WMP down 2.1%). Plus we ask if Fonterra was too optimistic with its $10 opening forecast milk price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Extraordinary Dr. Richard Clarke Cabot 39:35

2d ago39:35

39:35

It is difficult to overstate the achievements of Richard Clarke Cabot (1868-1939) a relatively little-known, old-moneyed physician of the early 20th century who was far ahead of his time in how much he contributed, and how willing he was to question his own limitations. Cabot's achievements include: creation and self-funding of the first medical so…

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, June 17 37:08

3d ago37:08

37:08

Jamie Mackay talks to Helen and Ian Burgess, Todd Clark, Sandra Matthews, Dr Beata Bukosa, and Damien O'Connor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/06/25: Helen and Ian Burgess talk to Jamie Mackay 6:22

3d ago6:22

6:22

These Cyclone Gabrielle-hit farmers in the Gisborne region are still waiting to get full farm access after their bridge was washed out in early 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/06/25: Todd Clark talks to Jamie Mackay 5:16

3d ago5:16

5:16

Our Kentucky-based US farming correspondent talks riots, Trump, a wet and slow spring, and making money out of “idiot bales” for the thoroughbred horse racing industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/06/25: Sandra Matthews talks to Jamie Mackay 5:11

3d ago5:11

5:11

The national president of Rural Women NZ comments on the (sometimes) emotional subject of HRT patches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/06/25: Dr Beata Bukosa talks to Jamie Mackay 4:56

3d ago4:56

4:56

A Niwa-led study has found New Zealand’s native forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought. We catch up with the Niwa atmospheric scientist, who led the study, to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/06/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay 4:47

3d ago4:47

4:47

Labour’s trade spokesman takes umbrage when asked why his party is playing “wait and see” with its agriculture policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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216. The Spiritual Parent: See the Light in Your Child 25:22

3d ago25:22

25:22

In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the spiritual journey of parenthood as a path to recognizing and nurturing the unique Light within our children—and ourselves. From the idealized dreams of early motherhood to the real-life messiness and growth of each parenting stage, we reflect on the sacred role we play in helping our kid…

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The Country Full Show: Monday, June 16 38:37

4d ago38:37

38:37

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Emma Higgins, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan, and Cheyne Gillooly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/06/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay 7:35

4d ago7:35

7:35

Deputy Dave is just back from the Oxford Union Debate, and on his way home, he decided to read Jacinda’s new book - A Different Kind of Power. Today he does a book review, plus we talk tabout he issues of the day, including whether health spending cuts should be on the table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 16/06/25: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay 5:57

4d ago5:57

5:57

Rabobank’s senior dairy analyst comments on the bank’s latest Dairy Quarterly (Q2) Report - Too Good To Be True? And despite a strong start to 2025, downside risks are expected to emerge over the coming months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/06/25: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay 8:57

4d ago8:57

8:57

Today’s farmer/politician panel look back on a great week at Fieldays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/06/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 3:02

4d ago3:02

3:02

Monday’s resident weatherman is the (justly deserved) 2025 Agricultural Communicator of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 16/06/25: Cheyne Gillooly talks to Jamie Mackay 4:09

4d ago4:09

4:09

We catch up with the new chief executive of Young Farmers on his first day on the tools, ahead of the Grand Final in Invercargill on July 3-5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Calvin's Institutes: Chapter 3-Part 8 49:38

4d ago49:38

49:38

By Larry Gelder

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A Wedding, A Woman, and Water Into Wine: Part 1 35:46

5d ago35:46

35:46

By Dr. Matthew Clark

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Rabobank Best of The Country: June, 14, 2025 41:19

6d ago41:19

41:19

Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Mike Petersen, Richie McCaw and Dame Valerie Adams, Ray Smith, and Shane Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, June 13, 2025 38:25

7d ago38:25

38:25

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Te Radar, George Dodson, Rick Ladd, Gabe Ross and Riley Meason, Jessi Morgan and Adam Thompson, Jenni Vernon and Richard Lindroos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/06/25: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay 8:08

7d ago8:08

8:08

The Prince of the Provinces, just returned from Singapore, is back in Heartland NZ. We discuss farm-to-forestry conversions, a Federated Farmers political poll, and a Beef + Lamb NZ carbon farming report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/06/25: Te Radar talks to Jamie Mackay 4:07

7d ago4:07

4:07

The voice of Fieldays and FMG Young Farmer grand final refuses to spill the beans on his favourite for this year's competition. He talks about how important the Innovation Awards are to Fieldays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/06/25: George Dodson talks to Jamie Mackay 3:00

7d ago3:00

3:00

The 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year discusses how winning the title has changed his life and advises those in the grand final coming up in early July in Invercargill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/06/25: Rick Ladd talks to Jamie Mackay 3:36

7d ago3:36

3:36

Brandt’s director of sales comments on tractor sales, the true barometer of Fieldays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/06/25: Gabe Ross and Riley Meason talk to Jamie Mackay 4:16

7d ago4:16

4:16

The lads from The Weekend Mish, a multimedia platform showcasing their outdoor adventures and promoting sustainability and conservation, talk about their Roadie to Fieldays and how they fared in the tractor pull. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/06/25: Jessi Morgan and Adam Thompson talk to Jamie Mackay 3:25

7d ago3:25

3:25

Predator Free NZ on why feral cats are a huge on-farm problem. Plus, the man behind Restore Native Nursery and My Mortgage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/06/25: Richard Lindroos and Jenni Vernon talk to Jamie Mackay 3:22

7d ago3:22

3:22

It’s a Fieldays wrap-up with the new chief executive and the president/board chairwoman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, June 12, 2025 38:25

8d ago38:25

38:25

Jamie Mackay talks to Ray Smith, Miles Hurrell, Chris Hipkins, Todd McClay, Todd Charteris, Samuel Whitelock, Kate Scott, Mike Green, and Hugh Jackson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/06/25: Ray Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 5:51

8d ago5:51

5:51

MPI's director general on a "blockbuster" Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (Sopi) report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/06/25: Miles Hurrell talks to Jamie Mackay 4:05

8d ago4:05

4:05

Fonterra's chief executive commented on the dairy numbers in MPI's Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report. Plus, will Trump’s tariffs affect dairy? Also, the elephant in the room - dairy conversions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/06/25: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay 4:42

8d ago4:42

4:42

Labour's leader says he's had a positive reception at Fieldays, and discusses his party's as yet unannounced agriculture policy. Plus, would he take agriculture out of the ETS? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/06/25: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay 3:51

8d ago3:51

3:51

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade takes time out of his busy Fieldays schedule to sing the praises of the primary sector and how he's willing to work with Labour leader Chris Hipkins to do "what's right for our farmers". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/06/25: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay 3:15

8d ago3:15

3:15

Rabobank’s chief executive discussed the bank’s Fieldays breakfast, where Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke about her clear vision for the primary sector, including using wool carpets in Kāinga Ora in state homes. He also talks about a positive result in the Federated Farmers banking survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 12/06/25: Samuel Whitelock talks to Jamie Mackay 4:20

8d ago4:20

4:20

An All Blacks legend talks about life after rugby. He also celebrates Farmstrong’s 10th anniversary and how he’s been an ambassador for the nationwide rural wellbeing programme for nine of those years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/06/25: Kate Scott talks to Jamie Mackay 2:08

8d ago2:08

2:08

Horticulture NZ's chief executive, on an impressive season for the sector, after a "tough couple of years". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/06/25: Mike Green and Hugh Jackson talk to Jamie Mackay 3:07

8d ago3:07

3:07

We catch up with the man behind the Rural Support Trust's dinner, which raised over $300,000 last night. Plus, an FMG Young Farmer grand finalist who wants to plug tomorrow night's "Party in the Tron". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country: Optimising Lamb Survival Ep.2 with Professor Paul Kenyon and Geordie Eade 21:30

9d ago21:30

21:30

Breeding hoggets can be a smart way to lift overall lamb numbers - but only if it’s done right. In episode two of Optimising Lamb Survival, a podcast series from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, we’re diving into hogget lambing. The Country’s Rowena Duncum sits down with Professor Paul Kenyon, Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey Uni…

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 38:15

9d ago38:15

38:15

Fieldays Day One: Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Mark de Lautour, Jack Fagan, Steve Wyn-Harris, Rick Ladd, Dame Valerie Adams, Richie McCaw, Monty Betham, and Mike Casey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/06/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 7:31

9d ago7:31

7:31

The Prime Minister is at Fieldays to discuss the tax break on equipment for farmers, new legislation on carbon farming, reducing emissions, and KiwiSaver options for those wanting to buy their first farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/06/25: Mark de Lautour talks to Jamie Mackay 3:56

9d ago3:56

3:56

Open Country Dairy's chief executive is enjoying a busy day one of Fieldays. He talks about Fonterra's forecast milk price, US tariffs, a new butter plant, and gives away some cheese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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