Best Amy Fagan Podcasts (2025)

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 38:21

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Rowena Duncum talks to Christopher Luxon, Rebecca Wilson, Todd Charteris, and Kelly Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 09/04/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Rowena Duncum 6:59

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Today, the Prime Minister talks about tariffs, the UAE deal, rural connectivity and how many chocolate eggs he’s snuck in before Easter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 09/04/25: Rebecca Wilson talks to Rowena Duncum 7:48

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This UK farming influencer and 5th-generation arable/sheep farmer from North Yorkshire makes her debut on The Country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 09/04/25: Todd Charteris talks to Rowena Duncum 6:21

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Rabobank’s chief executive on tariffs, the OCR, and how commodity prices are looking in the bank’s monthly Agribusiness report. Plus, he talks about Rabobank giving $100,000 to worthy causes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 09/04/25: Kelly Wilson talks to Rowena Duncum 5:40

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The founding board member of the Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation and experienced horsewoman on this month’s Muster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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San Quentin Revamp / SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su / BART Speedrunning 55:51

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State of the Bay discusses plans to turn San Quentin into Scandinavian-style rehab center, sits down with SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Maria Su and gets tips from BART speedrunnersBy Chris Nooney

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140: The True Cost of Fashion with Victoria Scholz 52:26

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I love so much that there are people in the fashion world who find fault with it, and have ideas how it could be made better - Victoria Scholz is that person, and her opinions feel so spot on to me - at least, a lot of the things she talks about are things I've noticed and wish someone would fix. Victoria's brand is called House of Dodos, and she j…

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 36:41

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Jamie Mackay and Rowena Duncum talk to Richard McIntyre, Emma Twigg, Todd Clark, and Mark Dillon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 08/04/25: Richard McIntyre talks to Rowena Duncum 8:31

1d ago8:31

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Federated Farmers dairy chair and national board member talks about calls by Feds for the Government to immediately strip Greenpeace of its charitable status, following the group’s occupation of Port Taranaki this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 08/04/25: Emma Twigg talks to Jamie Mackay 4:41

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The Kiwi rower and Olympic gold and silver medallist is also the keynote speaker at SIDE. Her talk was about the synergies between being an athlete and a dairy farmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 08/04/25: Todd Clark talks to Rowena Duncum 9:38

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Our US farming correspondent on how US farmers are facing challenges, of which Donald Trump’s tariffs are one of many. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 08/04/25: Mark Dillon talks to Jamie Mackay 3:50

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The 2025 New Zealand Ploughing Champs were held over the weekend in Middlemarch. Today, we catch up with the Southland farmer who took out the coveted “Silver Plough” title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Monday, April 7, 2025 38:40

6h ago38:40

38:40

Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Amy Renelle, and Te Radar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 07/04/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 4:49

2d ago4:49

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We ask Monday’s resident weather expert if the North Island drought is over. He says we can expect more changeable weather – but we haven’t yet shaken the stubborn highs that got us into this dry spot in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 07/04/25: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay 9:55

2d ago9:55

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Today’s farmer/politician panel traverses topics as diverse as the North Island drought, the GE Free Bill, Federated Farmers taking the fight to Greenpeace, Grannie Flats, politicians being accosted at airports and Trump’s tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 07/04/25: Amy Renelle talks to Jamie Mackay 6:19

2d ago6:19

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The author of the wonderfully risqué children’s book for grown-up farmers - If you’ve got Livestock, then you’ve got Dead Stock - a delightful look at sheep from a complete townie with a PhD in Statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 07/04/25: Te Radar talks to Jamie Mackay 6:08

2d ago6:08

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The voice behind the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest reviews the last of the regional finals held on Saturday (Otago Southland) and previews the seven grand finalists heading to Invercargill on July 3-5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Rabobank Best of The Country: April 5, 2025 39:57

3d ago39:57

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Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Ben Picton, Jane Smith, and Todd McClay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, April 4, 2025 38:27

4d ago38:27

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Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Jane Smith, Chris Brandolino, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 04/04/25: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay 6:21

6d ago6:21

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The Minister of Agriculture and Trade has had one day to unpack and digest "Liberation Day". So, what do the Trump tariffs mean for New Zealand farmers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 04/04/25: Emma Poole and Tim Dangen talks to Jamie Mackay 6:52

5d ago6:52

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Our upper North Island brother and sister farming panel discuss rainfall numbers and preview the last regional final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 04/04/25: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 5:32

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North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist. Today we talk about semen-testing bulls, Trump, the Paris Accord and a ripper of a season - in no particular order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 04/04/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 3:03

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We talk about atmospheric rivers and rainfall numbers. Is this event a drought breaker? As for March, it was dry for most parts of New Zealand and warm for the South Island, according to the Monthly Climate Summary issued by Niwa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 04/04/25: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay 3:15

6d ago3:15

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We ask our political correspondent if Winston's getting better with age and applaud his wars on woke, the Greens, and Te Pāti Māori. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, April 3, 2025 38:35

5d ago38:35

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Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Wayne Langford, Ben Picton, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 03/04/25: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay 10:15

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The Deputy PM, Foreign Minister and Leader of NZ First comments on Liberation Day, saying it’s a good result for NZ. He’s also been on the warpath with the Greens this week. Plus, he reluctantly comments on becoming an octogenarian next Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 03/04/25: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay 5:45

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Federated Farmers’ National President and Golden Bay dairy farmer in the Tasman District, updates the rainfall numbers as an atmospheric river hovers overhead. He also comments on the banking inquiry and the Feds’ GMO submission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 03/04/25: Ben Picton talks to Jamie Mackay 6:42

5d ago6:42

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Rabobank’s Senior Strategist discusses the latest on the USA tariffs and the upcoming RBNZ decision on the OCR on April 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 03/04/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 6:19

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Our Australian correspondent gives us his take on Trump’s tariffs and why Aussie beef is being called out. He also talks about some shattering livestock losses after the SW Queensland floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 38:37

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Dr Victoria Hatton, Ray Smith, Komal Mistry-Mehta, and Hunter McGregor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 02/04/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 7:23

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The Prime Minister ponders Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, the economy turning a corner, why a third of people polled think it’s the government’s job to provide school lunches, and whether Tamatha Paul, Benjamin Doyle, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi are the gift that keeps on giving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 02/04/25: Dr Victoria Hatton talks to Jamie Mackay 5:35

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The chief executive of FoodHQ Innovation Limited in Palmerston North. We asked what has changed in the outlook for farming since we last chatted in October 2022 and which headwinds are facing red meat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 02/04/25: Ray Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 4:55

8d ago4:55

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The Director General of MPI reflects on his recent visit to China, as the primary sector looks to be hitting a sweet spot. Plus, he offers support to drought-affected farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 02/04/25: Komal Mistry-Mehta talks to Jamie Mackay 4:03

8d ago4:03

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Fonterra’s chief innovation and brand officer comments on last night’s GDT Auction (+1.1%), payout prospects, and Trump’s tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 02/04/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie Mackay 4:44

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Our Shanghai-based correspondent doesn’t necessarily agree with Ray Smith’s take on the Chinese economy. He also tells us about Tomb Sweeping Day on Friday and welcomes the arrival of the first of the season’s NZ kiwifruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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139: Ms Thrifty Rose's ThriftNics with Alyce Rose 38:40

7d ago38:40

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I briefly met Alyce Rose/AKA Ms Thrifty Rose/AKA Auntie Outside this January at Podfest, and I saw a post of hers where she advertised her 1st Wednesday Thrift Nic, and my podcaster radar alarm sounded - I had to hear more about this thrifting business - and boy did I! Alyce is CONNECTED, and she has an energy that you just want to be around - and …

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Local LGBTQ Community Reacts to Trump Actions / SF Supervisor Stephen Sherrill / Chris Edell's Marathon Odyssey 59:46

6d ago59:46

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We'll sit down with new Supervisor Stephen Sherrill, discuss how the local LGBTQ community is responding to actions by the Trump administration and meet a man who ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 38:39

7d ago38:39

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Jamie Mackay talks to Richard McIntyre, Cameron Bagrie, Jo Luxton, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/04/25: Richard McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay 6:32

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Federated Farmers’ banking spokesman celebrates a big Feds win over the banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/04/25: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay 6:30

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6:30

Independent economist and keynote speaker at the SIDE conference next week. Today, he previews Trump’s “Liberation Day” and Thursday’s much-awaited tariff announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/04/25: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay 5:43

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Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman comments on Ikea, carbon farming, the Kirwee Field Days and the prospects of governing with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/04/25: John McOviney talks to Jamie Mackay 6:16

7d ago6:16

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Waitomo sheep and beef farmer and the chief executive of Steelfort, chews the fat on the issues of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 01/04/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 2:51

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We eventually track down Monday’s resident weatherman to discuss the atmospheric river heading our way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country: Drench Wise, Farm Smart Ep. 1 with Brent Neal and Colin McKay 20:06

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Keeping your stock healthy and your farm thriving takes more than just reaching for the drench gun. Our newest podcast series ‘Drench Wise, Farm Smart’ in partnership with Zolvix Plus from Elanco, takes a deep dive into parasite management, exploring smarter ways to protect your animals and your land. In part one, The Country’s Rowena Duncum sits d…

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The Country Full Show: Monday, March 31, 2025 38:28

8d ago38:28

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Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Dan Boulton, Mike Casey, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 31/03/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay 6:59

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We asked the Act Party leader and soon-to-be Deputy Prime Minister if the current Deputy Prime Minister has cut his lunch when it comes to the “War on Woke” and pulling out of the Paris Accord. And has Seymour gone soft on the supermarkets? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 31/03/25: Dan Boulton talks to Jamie Mackay 6:38

10d ago6:38

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Silver Fern Farms has remained in the red, with a recovery in red meat prices coming too late to offset increased procurement tensions. The chief executive of Silver Fern Farms talks about another challenging year for our biggest meat company, with the Silver Fern Farms Co-operative posting a $10.9 million loss after tax. Silver Fern Farms Limited …

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The Country 31/03/25: Mike Casey talks to Jamie Mackay 5:57

10d ago5:57

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We talk to a high-profile grower about cherry exports hitting a new milestone, surpassing 5000 tonnes. The previous volume record was slightly over 4200 tonnes set in the 2017/18 season, and last year, growers produced 3800 tonnes. This year’s exports fetched about $124 million for New Zealand, the first time exports have exceeded $100 million. See…

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