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<p>This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.</p> <p>REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.</p> <p>For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a></p>

Sandra Stevenson - REX Recommends

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Sandra Stevenson from the Preserve Belmont Farm Park group about its efforts to thwart Greater Wellington Regional Council's plans to close the farm, the reason why they want to shut down the farming operation and the risks posed by doing so. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-15
16:07

Jim Aitken - REX Recommends

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jim Aitken, owner of Mahurangi Oysters, about its ongoing battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflow contaminating its oyster crops in the Mahurangi River, how many oyster farmers are struggling to stay in business and what is being done to address the situation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-14
30:36

Brad Cox - Aussie country music star on touring, writing & recording

Dom talks with Australian country music star Brad Cox about life on the road, how he got into country music and his current tour of NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-14
14:26

Lawrence Meredith - Sample the best of the EU at the Canterbury Show

Dom talks with EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith about its site at the Canterbury A&P Show, the recent inaugural EU/NZ Business Summit in Auckland and the success of the FTA so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-13
07:50

Bruce Weir - The nuance of farm succession planning

Dom talks with Bruce Weir, Rabobank's GM for Country Banking, about its Planning for Succession workshops, what they cover and why they're proving popular. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-13
14:48

Sandra Stevenson - The absurdity of removing farming from Belmont Farm Park

Dom talks with Sandra Stevenson from the Preserve Belmont Farm Park group about its efforts to thwart Greater Wellington Regional Council's plans to close the farm, the reason why they want to shut down the farming operation and the risks posed by doing so. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-13
16:00

REX Nov 14 - Sandra Stevenson from Preserve Belmont Farm Park, Bruce Weir from Rabobank and Lawrence Meredith from the EU

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sandra Stevenson from the Preserve Belmont Farm Park group about its efforts to thwart Greater Wellington Regional Council's plans to close the farm, the reason why they want to shut down the farming operation and the risks posed by doing so... He talks with Bruce Weir, Rabobank's GM for Country Banking, about its Planning for Succession workshops, what they cover and why they're proving popular... And he talks with EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith about its site at the Canterbury A&P Show, the recent inaugural EU/NZ Business Summit in Auckland and the success of the FTA so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-13
42:26

Andrew Stokes - Canterbury show bigger, better & 'Royal'

Dom talks with Andrew Stokes, the man in charge of the cattle competitions at the Royal A&P Show of New Zealand, hosted by The Canterbury A&P Association, about the expectations for this year's event, the show being given Royal status this year and his family's involvement with the event. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-12
07:20

Donald Martin - Getting the best out of your pasture

Dom talks with Donald Martin, founder of Grassco, about its system to gather pasture data, how it works and how correct pasture management can help farmers avoid production and financial pitfalls. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-12
16:07

Natalie Christensen - Sauvignon growers of NZ unite

Dom talks with Natalie Christensen, Yealands Chief Winemaker, about chairing the Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027 event in Marlborough, the purpose of the event and her career trajectory as a winemaker. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-12
24:41

REX Nov 13 - Natalie Christensen from Yealands Wine, Donald Martin from Grassco and Andrew Stokes from the Canterbury A&P Show

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Natalie Christensen, Yealands Chief Winemaker, about chairing the Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027 event in Marlborough, the purpose of the event and her career trajectory as a winemaker... He talks with Donald Martin, founder of Grassco, about its system to gather pasture data, how it works and how correct pasture management can help farmers avoid production and financial pitfalls... And he talks with Andrew Stokes, the man in charge of the cattle competitions at the Royal A&P Show of New Zealand, hosted by The Canterbury A&P Association, about the expectations for this year's event, the show being given Royal status this year and his family's involvement with the event. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-12
51:13

Helen Ryder - Mobile banking initiative for parts of rural NZ

Dom talks with Helen Ryder, Westpac Managing Director of Consumer Banking & Wealth, about its community banking vans initiative, the success of the mobile banking service in Southland and plans to roll out similar operations in Northland and Canterbury. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-11
12:03

Nathan Guy - Red meat export prices continue to soar

Dom talks with Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the continued strong returns from red meat exports, the progress being made on a free trade deal with India and the recent Alliance and Fonterra shareholder votes. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-11
11:47

Wayne McNee - Has there been a sea change in the methane reduction narrative?

Dom talks with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about its Year in Review report, its latest investments in companies developing tools to reduce methane emissions and whether the political will for agricultural methane reduction is still prevalent. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-11
17:56

REX Nov 12 - Wayne McNee from AgriZeroNZ, Nathan Guy from MIA and Helen Ryder from Westpac

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about its Year in Review report, its latest investments in companies developing tools to reduce methane emissions and whether the political will for agricultural methane reduction is still prevalent... He talks with Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the continued strong returns from red meat exports, the progress being made on a free trade deal with India and the recent Alliance and Fonterra shareholder votes... And he talks with Helen Ryder, Westpac Managing Director of Consumer Banking & Wealth, about its community banking vans initiative, the success of the mobile banking service in Southland and plans to roll out similar operations in Northland and Canterbury. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-11
46:03

Sandra Matthews - Rural Women NZ celebrate centenary

Dom talks with Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its ongoing centenary celebrations, the role it plays in the rural community and what's on offer for members. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-10
14:43

Jim Aitken - Wastewater spills destroying oyster farmers' livelihoods

Dom talks with Jim Aitken, owner of Mahurangi Oysters, about its ongoing battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflow contaminating its oyster crops in the Mahurangi River, how many oyster farmers are struggling to stay in business and what is being done to address the situation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-10
30:29

REX Nov 11 - Jim Aitken from Mahurangi Oysters and Sandra Matthews from Rural Women NZ

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jim Aitken, owner of Mahurangi Oysters, about its ongoing battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflow contaminating its oyster crops in the Mahurangi River, how many oyster farmers are struggling to stay in business and what is being done to address the situation... And he talks with Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its ongoing centenary celebrations, the role it plays in the rural community and what's on offer for members. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-10
48:59

Sam McIvor - TB, NAIT & ASD's

Dom talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the next phase of the TB Plan Review, the latest on the NAIT Replacement Project and ironing out the issues with the new Animal Status Declaration forms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-09
11:39

Tommi Gregory-Hunt & Alister Shennan - First of its kind shearing school on the Chathams

Dom talks with Chatham Islander Tommi Gregory-Hunt and Alister Shennan from Agricademy about the upcoming Chatham Islands Shearing School initiative, what it involves and the importance of hands-on wool harvesting education. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

11-09
19:44

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