Best Simon Benn Podcasts (2024)

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REX September 24th - Maniototo Farmer Emma Crutchley, Mike Prendergast from Blue Pacific Minerals and Scott Graham from Specialist Rural Services 39:49

6m ago39:49

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Maniototo farmer Emma Crutchley about spring snow events, making good decisions and rural leadership... He talks with Mike Prendergast, GM Sales and Business Development with Blue Pacific Minerals, about foliar fertilisers, their advantages and how yo can get your hands on some... And he talks with Scott…

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REX September 23rd - Emma Higgins from Rabobank, Chris Ford from Farm Training Canterbury, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard and Olivia Weatherburn from Beef+LambNZ 48:41

1d ago48:41

48:41

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Emma Higgins, Rabobank Senior Agricultural Analyst, about a new report which looks at how NZ could potentially benefit from a Chinese investigation into the dairy subsidies provided by the EU and several of its member states... He talks with Chris Ford from Farm Training Canterbury about the programme wh…

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Breaking Ground: The Power of Bold Ideas 43:57

6m ago43:57

43:57

On this week's episode of Real Optimism, Brenna Townshend and Kate Gwilliam share their journey in AgTech, discussing the challenges of data sharing, innovation under pressure, and the power of collaboration. Insightful, bold, and packed with lessons for the future of farming tech.By rova | REX

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Milking It Episode 5: An Update From Addie + Kip Nolan 8:09

3d ago8:09

8:09

As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK Dom catches up with John Dazley and Sally Coombe from CMK Accountants. Dom catches up with the Nolan's on the latest updates from their Dairy farm, how the weather has been impacting their work over the past few weeks, the impact CMK and Fig…

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REX September 20th - David Tyney from Cirro Wines, Mark Storey from DairyNZ, Ongaha Farm Manager Nico Butler and Broadcaster Damian Newell 47:39

3d ago47:39

47:39

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with David Tyney from Cirro Wines about becoming the first NZ wine company to have illegal copies of its wine found in the Chinese market, fighting frost on the Marlborough vineyard and working on one of the highest vineyards on earth in the Yunnan Province... He talks with DairyNZ Head of Economics, Mark Sto…

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REX September 19th - Alistair Schorn from Organics Aoteroa NZ, Ben Todhunter from Cleardale Station and Patoka farmer Isabelle Crawshaw 45:48

23h ago45:48

45:48

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alistair Schorn from Organics Aotearoa NZ about a new research paper which looks at NZ's Free Trade Agreements with the EU and the UK and what impact they'll have as the EU rolls out its 'Green Deal'... He talks with Ben Todhunter from Cleardale Station about becoming the first New Zealander to be appoin…

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REX September 18th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Patrick Cotter from Exquisite Wool Traders, Dave Burridge from PGG Wrightson Wool and Life Coach Shane Bird 45:31

2d ago45:31

45:31

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.8%)... He talks with Patrick Cotter, a third year Lincoln University student who also works part-time for Exquisite Wool Traders and with Nadia Lim on the Wool Pot project... He talks with Dave Burridge from PGG Wrightson Woo…

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195. Grace Yung Foster: "The Incl[us]ion Initiative" 46:31

2h ago46:31

46:31

Grace Yung Foster is the Founder and CEO of The Inclusion Initiative. They are elevating the future of work for Adoptees of Color and Foster Care Alumni. Grace is both an Adoptee and a Foster Alum. She’s committed to creating more equity, inclusion, and opportunity for our communities, especially within our workplaces and careers. She is a former n…

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REX September 17th - Grant Wilson from Ag Drive, Jen Corkran from Rabobank, Skye Macdonald from Middlehurst Farm Store & Butchery and Dr Cara Brosnahan from Beef+LambNZ 55:19

3d ago55:19

55:19

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Grant Wilson from Ag Drive about the alarming rate of quad bike deaths on NZ farms this year, what the main causes are and what can be done to mitigate it... He talks with Jen Corkran, Rabobank Senior Animal Proteins Analyst, about her new report looking into the long-term outlook for NZ sheepmeat, the c…

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REX September 16th - Waitaki MP Miles Anderson, Ket Bradshaw from the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ 56:03

4d ago56:03

56:03

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Waitaki MP Miles Anderson about his first term in Parliament, the big issues on the table and the family farm... He talks with Ket Bradshaw from the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust about wilding pines, cycling and cross country skiing... And he catches up with Agritourism NZ CEO Marijke Dun…

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Telling It Like It Is: Honest Farming with Derrick Josi 35:14

7d ago35:14

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In this episode, we sit down with Derek Josie, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Oregon, whose candid approach to farming has earned him a loyal following online. We dive into Derek’s journey, discussing everything from the realities of modern farming to the power of authenticity in an industry often misrepresented. Get ready for some laughs, i…

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REX September 13th - Hamish Rush from the 2024 Horti Boys Calendar, Craig McMillan from Heliventures NZ, Ed Marfell from Hazlett and Jim Burrows from Glen Lake Station 47:31

7d ago47:31

47:31

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tasman orchardist Hamish Rush about the 2024 Horti Boys calendar (which has raised over $25,000 for mental health), the process of making it and their desire for someone else to take over the calendar (plus how you can get your hands on one via the REX social media platforms)... He talks with Craig McMil…

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Love, Happiness & Fulfilment With Ken DeStefano 57:42

5d ago57:42

57:42

Who doesn't want a loving, happy and fulfilling life? Do I hear the HOW question? Listen in as Ken shares his learnings for catalyst ideas to help you along your journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethdestefano/ https://www.facebook.com/ken.destefano.1 https://www.amazon.com/Will-See-You-Again-Hearts/dp/B0C63YSMWH Guests and the host are not (…

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REX September 12th - Luke Thompson from PGG Wrightson, Fieldays CEO Peter Nation and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 41:02

8d ago41:02

41:02

On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Luke Thompson, PGG Wrightson Upper South Island Deer Specialist, about how he got into deer farming, the current state of the industry and playing in four Rugby World Cups for Japan... He talks with outgoing Fieldays CEO Peter Nation about his decision to retire from the role…

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REX September 11th - Pork Hutchinson from Whangamomona, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Barbara McKay from Golden Bay and Ben Johnson from Bodiam Dairies 48:34

9d ago48:34

48:34

On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Pork Hutchinson from Whangamomona about Welsh black cattle, his accommodation side hustle and pig hunting... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the erratic yeBarbt typical September weather, high winds and dry spots... He talks with Barbara McKay from Golden Bay…

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194. Kathleen Shea Kirstein: "Dear Mother and Blown Off Course" 54:13

3d ago54:13

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Kathleen Shea Kirstein is a Late Discovery Adoptee and NPE (Non-Expected Parent Event), as well a mother of two sons, retired Registered Nurse, and illustrator of three children's books with author D Ann Hollon. She has published two essays in Severance magazine: "Dear Mother" and "Blown off Course.” https://severancemag.com/dear-mother/ https://ww…

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REX September 10th - Ian Proudfoot from KPMG, Colin Hurst from Federated Farmers and Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe 40:55

10d ago40:55

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ian Proudfoot, Head of Agribusiness at KPMG, about 'The Common Ground', a proposed collaboration platform, launched today in partnership between KPMG and AGMARDT, designed to reduce inefficiency and bring food and fibre organisations together and presented as part of the thought leadership report, 'Are i…

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Milking It Episode 4: Sally Coombe + John Dazley from CMK Accountants 11:49

10d ago11:49

11:49

As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK Dom catches up with John Dazley and Sally Coombe from CMK Accountants. They discuss a recent financial planning session with farmers Addie and Kip Nolan, focusing on where they are now and how they can best utilise their current position to …

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REX September 9th - Angie Fisher from Beef+Lamb NZ, Sophie Henderson from Ovis Management Lid and Otago farmer John Latta 53:38

11d ago53:38

53:38

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Angie Fisher, Senior Agricultural Analyst at Beef+Lamb NZ about its New Season Outlook for sheep and beef farmers, why farm profitability is forecast to drop and whether there are any bright spots on the horizon... He talks with Rangitikei farmer Sophie Henderson about her business, Foster Ideas, her rol…

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Retail Investing Revolution: Sharesies is Shaping the Future 45:07

14d ago45:07

45:07

In this episode, Julia chat's with Susannah Bately from Sharesies about the rise of retail investors and how they're transforming the market. We dive into how companies must evolve their investor relations to engage this new, dynamic force and adapt to the future of investing.By rova | REX

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REX September 6th - Shanghai-Based Kiwi Hunter McGregor, Mīti Beef Bar Founder Daniel Carson, Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton & +MORE Director Paul Duynhoven 55:37

18d ago55:37

55:37

On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast fill-in host Julia Jones chats with Shanghai-based Hunter McGregor about the Chinese agriculture market and what he is seeing over there... She talks to Mīti Beef Bar Founder Daniel Carson about his innovative attempt at entering the global meat snack market... Julia catches up with Dairy Wo…

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REX September 5th - KPMG Partner Brent Love, Sarah Dobson + Amy Milburn from Figured, Ruth Leary from Agri Zero NZ, Landify Co-Founders Sarah How + Tara Dwyer & Sheep + Beef Farmer Jo Hay 1:04:35

19d ago1:04:35

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On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast fill-in host Julia Jones talks to KPMG Partner Brent Love about the tough times the agri-economy has faced over the past few years and how it looks going forward... She chats to Figured Executive GM Sarah Dobson + Head of Data and Lending Solutions Amy Milburn about positively disrupting the…

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REX September 4th - High Ground Dairy Expert Stu Davison, Podcast Hosts Myfanwy Alexander + Emily Walker, Pouarua Farms CEO Jenna Smith + Meat The Need General Manager Zellara Holden 52:39

16d ago52:39

52:39

On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast fill-in host Julia Jones catches up with High Ground Dairy expert Stu Davison about the latest GDT auction results... She chats to Ag in Conversation Podcast hosts Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander about their journey to dispel farming myths and misinformation... She talks to Pouarua Farms …

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193. Shannon Gibney: "The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption" 50:24

10d ago50:24

50:24

Shannon Gibney is a writer, educator, and activist. The author of several books, including The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption, which received a Michael L. Printz Honor and a Minnesota Book Award; See No Color and Dream Country, both winners of Minnesota Book Awards; and Sam and the Incredible African…

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REX September 3rd - PAMU CEO Mark Leslie, Hard Hill Country Genetics Managing Director James Parsons, Farmlands Chief Sales Officer Blair Robinson + Ultra-Distance walker Sophie Land 59:19

17d ago59:19

59:19

On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, filling in once again for Dom, Julia Jones plays Dom's recent chat with PAMU CEO Mark Leslie about its latest facts and figures in the last 12 months... Jones talks to Hard Hill Country Genetics Managing Director James Parsons about being Holter's 'guinea pig' farm for beef wearable collars…

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REX September 2nd - Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby, Dr Krispin Kannan & Beef + Lamb NZ General Manager Extension Justine Kidd 52:08

18d ago52:08

52:08

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Julia Jones fills in for Dom as he takes a much-deserved break! She chats to Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby about the global rural economy... She catches up with Vet Dr Krispin Kannan to discuss transitioning from calving to mating season from a medical perspective... And she talks to Beef + Lamb NZ General Manage…

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Ep124: Sarah Reinhardt and Louise Browne ATMOM (Adoption: The Making of Me) 52:53

12d ago52:53

52:53

Send us a text Sarah Reinhardt and Louise Browne, two adult adoptees and former business partners who had a successful ice cream truck in Los Angeles, team up again — this time in frank and honest conversations about adoption, centered on the adoptee experience. Each season Sarah and Louise recap a chapter from a book focused on adoption and then i…

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Decoding New Zealands Agri Markets with Susan Kilsby 29:34

21d ago29:34

29:34

Julia talks with Susan Kilsby, New Zealand's top rural economist, about the latest trends in agriculture. They cover key market dynamics, challenges in beef, lamb, and dairy, and the impact of global economic shifts on New Zealand's farming sector.By rova | REX

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REX August 30th - Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast, Mark McCoard from NZ Deer Farmers Association, Lynda Gray from Deer Industry News and Fleur Wolstenholme from Treats of Taupo 58:07

21d ago58:07

58:07

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast about her recent experience at the NZ Plant Protection Society symposium and filling in on the REX Daily Podcast next week... He talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about the history of the industry, the current state of play and its prospe…

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REX August 29th - George Adams from Synlait, Gilman Scholar Alum Darrin Vander Plas and Kieran Callaghan from Classic Sheepskins 52:32

22d ago52:32

52:32

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Synlait Chair George Adams about the proposed recapitalisation of the beleaguered Canterbury-based milk processor, what's led the company to this point and why former CEO and Chair John Penno is moving to block next month's vote... He talks with US based Gilman Scholar Alum Darrin Vander Plas about what …

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Lightening The Load With Craig Hyman 55:01

20d ago55:01

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Do you wish you were carrying less emotional baggage? Listen in as Craig shares the things that have helped and are helping lighten his load from meeting Nancy Verrier and Ram Dass and much, much more. Find out more about Craig at: https://www.facebook.com/insideoutadoption Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists a…

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REX August 28th - Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ, Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges and Life Coach Shane Bird 42:00

23d ago42:00

42:00

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ag Proud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about the risk of complacency within the agriculture sector, the volatile nature of an increasingly divisive political system and the ongoing efforts of Southlanders to improve its water quality... He talks with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges near Havelock about making fa…

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192. Ryan Jafar Artes: "The Adoptee Open Mic" 1:13:48

17d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Ryan Jafar Artes (he/she/they) is an activist, memoirist, and poet. Ryan’s work calls for a re-imagination of culture via cultural renaissance from their lived experience and perspective as a transracial transnational South Asian Indian American adoptee. Ryan is the host of The Adoptee Open Mic, and hosts virtual letter writing classes to support t…

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REX August 27th - Katie Milne from Predator Free 2050, Polly McGuckin from Exquisite Wool Traders, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co. 45:47

24d ago45:47

45:47

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Predator Free 2050 board member and former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne about the progress made by Predator Free, its unintended positive consequences and her recent trip to the US... He talks with Polly McGuckin, the founder and GM of Exquisite Wool Traders, about the state of the wool indust…

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REX August 26th - DINZ Chef Shannon Campbell, Toby Williams from Federated Farmers, Clive Kaiser from Lincoln University and Young Butcher of the Year Sam Weller 38:44

25d ago38:44

38:44

On Today's Rural Exchange Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Europe-based Deer Industry NZ Chef Shannon Campbell about preparing food for Kiwi athletes at the Paris Olympics, promoting NZ farm raised venison and living in Berlin... He talks with Federated Farmers meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about the recently released 'Why Pines?' report and why he …

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Debt, Dollars, and Disruption: Macro trends with Jarred Mair 55:13

28d ago55:13

55:13

Join me and Jarred Mair, Chief Insights Officer at MPI, as we dive into global macro trends. From debt-driven economies to emerging tech, Jared breaks down what’s shaping our future and how to navigate it.By rova | REX

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REX August 23rd - Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security, Peter Reynolds from Moral Compass and Geoff Rogers from High Country Fencing 49:45

28d ago49:45

49:45

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security about the recent ransomware attack in Switzerland in which a farmer’s automated milking systems were breached by hackers demanding payment, the threat cyberattacks pose to the wider agricultural industry and advice to stop it... He talks with Peter 'Razor' Reynolds, a…

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REX August 22nd - Vet & Author Marcus Taylor, Andrew Burtt from Beef+Lamb NZ, REX Producer Jo Grigg and Todd Charteris from Rabobank 42:21

29d ago42:21

42:21

On today's podcast, Dom talks with veterinarian and author, Marcus Taylor about his new book, 'The Ones That Bit Me', his career as a vet and his YouTube channel, Lord of the Vets... He talks with Andrew Burtt, Beef+Lamb NZ Chief Economist, about its annual Stock Number Survey which reveals sheep and cattle numbers are both down this year... He cat…

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REX August 21st - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Brad Lake from The Brothers Green, Andy Caughey from Wool Impact and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 38:44

1M ago38:44

38:44

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+5.5%), tempering expectations and avoiding black bears in the wild... He talks with Brad Lake from The Brothers Green about why it's currently illegal to use hemp byproducts for animal feed and its efforts to try and reverse the situatio…

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191. Pekitta Tynes: "Pekitta's Journey" 1:00:26

24d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Original air date: 02/01/2022 Pekitta Tynes is a published author of the book "Thank God I was Adopted 'Cause DNA is No Joke!" Based on her memoirs and journey to how she found her biological family through DNA testing. Her reunion can be seen on a YouTube video, "Pekitta's Journey". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFhUFNkqpPU Music by Corey Quinn…

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Our Inherent Health Liam O Mahony 1:10:12

28d ago1:10:12

1:10:12

What if there's an inherent health within us that drives us? A Self that's untouched by trauma? How would knowing that make a difference to how we feel about ourselves? Listen in as Liam dives into his experience to reveal a finding overflowing with hope. Liam O Mahony is an adoptee, an accredited Psychotherapist and Addiction Counsellor with over …

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REX August 20th - Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise, Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station and Mark Benns from Wingman 55:56

1M ago55:56

55:56

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about the return of the Bionic boluses to the market, drench resistance and the NZ Institure of Primary Industry Management awards held last night... He talks with Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about his recent trip with a group of farming mates about their recent intrepid motorc…

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REX August 19th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Sam McIvor from OSPRI, Gill Naylor from Rural Women NZ and Jill Abbott from Casting for Recovery 51:06

1M ago51:06

51:06

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan WeatherWatch about snow in the South and Antarctic polar vortexes... He talks with the new CEO of OSPRI, Sam McIvor, about his first few weeks in the role, the importance of biosecurity and M Bovis eradication efforts... He talks with Rural Women NZ National President Gill Naylor about its Leptospirosi…

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Ep123: Simon Benn 51:13

28d ago51:13

51:13

Send us a text Simon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old, and is the founder of “Thriving Adoptees” podcast that honorably focuses on the issues adopted people face. Simon came out of the fog at 40 years old, and all was going well until he discovered that his teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother. This unleashed an eruption of anger, and feeling…

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Overcoming the Odds - The Journey of Ben and Nikki Purua 1:02:58

1M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

In this powerful conversation, Julia Jones talks with Ben and Nikki Purua about Ben's journey from a life born into gangs and time in prison to finding freedom and purpose in farming. They discuss the challenges they've overcome, the power of resilience, and their commitment to creating positive change for others.…

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Milking It Episode 3: Catching Up With Addie + Kip Nolan 10:33

1M ago10:33

10:33

As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK we catch up with Dairy Farmers Addie and Kip Nolan. Dom catches up with the pair to see how they are getting on with calving, what CMK and Figured have done to help with their farming decisions and more. Stay tuned for more episodes coming t…

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REX August 16th - Vincent Arbuckle from MPI, Richard Newson from Germany and Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan 53:29

1M ago53:29

53:29

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Deputy Director General of Food Safety for MPI, Vincent Arbuckle, about ruminal bolus products which were found the be releasing active ingredients slower than expected, which ones are back on the market and the process involved since the first notification in 2022... He talks with German-based New Zealand dai…

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Viscerally Whole With Elizabeth Barbour 1:06:27

30d ago1:06:27

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Have you felt separate? Alone? Elizabeth felt so separate that she thought she was an alien. So how did she get to that visceral feeling of wholeness? A deep dive into healing. Because that's where the gems are. Note from Elizabeth – I want to apologize for the incorrect usage of the phrase trauma bonding near the very end of the episode. I was loo…

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REX August 15th - Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations, Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg, Amelia Dunbar from The Bitches' Box and REX Producer Jo Grigg 50:04

1M ago50:04

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations about the benefits of dung beetles on livestock farms, their environmental and economic impact and why they aren't more prevalent in NZ... He talks with Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg about being back in Parliament after maternity leave, the major issues affecting her electorate a…

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Healing All Our Parts With Kathy Mackechney 50:28

1M ago50:28

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Trauma sits frozen in time within the part of us that experienced the trauma. For those relinquished at birth it's newborn who's lost their mother. Parts work (also known as Internal Family Systems IFS) heals those parts. Our Self is untouched by trauma. Our Self heals our parts. It does that by accepting, loving and giving them the recognition tha…

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