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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the heavy rain and wind hitting parts of the country, which areas are worst effected and how long it's likely to last... He talks with John McWhirter, Wools of NZ CEO, about the launch of the new Direct Discovery Contract trading model, how it works to to link wool growers more directly with international customers and what the benefits are for farmers... And he talks with Rachael Thomas from Te Puia Springs, north of Gisborne, about her store general store which is renowned for its pies and KFC (Kai for Coasties), her involvement in the local community and why she bought a fire engine. 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.

Dom talks with Laura Morrison from The Gullies in Rangitikei about taking on the role of acting President of Whanganui Federated Farmers, facilitating a discussion at the recent Central Districts Field Days which broached the subject of the role of industry good bodies in the current climate and the issue of food security in 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.

Dom talks with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about the experience of being featured on Country Calendar, the performance of his Romney stud and the Kaituna Ridges garment and bag business. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about the experience of being featured on Country Calendar, the performance of his Romney stud and the Kaituna Ridges garment and bag business... And he talks with Laura Morrison from The Gullies in Rangitikei about taking on the role of acting President of Whanganui Federated Farmers, facilitating a discussion at the recent Central Districts Field Days which broached the subject of the role of industry good bodies in the current climate and the issue of food security in 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.  

Dom talks with Nukuhia Hadfield, Chair of the Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee, about this year's awards for Excellence in Māori Horticulture, the history of the trophy and key events coming up on the calendar, including the finalists' field days and the awards dinner (June 5). 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.

Dom talks with North Canterbury's Ben O'Carroll about his sheep scanning business BocScan Ultrasound, shearing with Scargill Valley Shearing, competing in the Coast to Coast with the Dogshow Racing team and his music career. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury's Ben O'Carroll about his sheep scanning business BocScan Ultrasound, shearing with Scargill Valley Shearing, competing in the Coast to Cost with the Dogshow Racing team and his music career... And he talks with Nukuhia Hadfield, Chair of the Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee, about this year's awards for Excellence in Māori Horticulture, the history of the trophy and key events coming up on the calendar, including the finalists' field days and the awards dinner (June 5). 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.

Jo Grigg talks with Simon Paterson from Armidale Merino Stud about judging the Marlborough Merino Two-tooth competition, the Wanaka A&P Show and the importance of on-farm sheep competitions. 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.

Dom talks with Robert Peacock, President of the NZ Hereford Association, about his stud at Orari Gorge Station in Geraldine, his recent trip to the US for the World Herford Conference in Kansas and what the future holds for the breed. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Robert Peacock, President of the NZ Hereford Association, about his stud at Orari Gorge Station in Geraldine, his recent trip to the US for the World Herford Conference in Kansas and what the future holds for the breed... And Jo Grigg talks with Simon Paterson from Armidale Merino Stud about judging the Marlborough Merino Two-tooth competition, the Wanaka A&P Show and the importance of on-farm sheep competitions. 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status? 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Andrew Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, about the rising cost of fuel, how contractors and farmers can reach an understanding in the current climate and the complex nature of geopolitics. 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.

Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Ministry for Education’s move to review school bus policy changes, after he wrote to the Minister advocating for rural families affected, CD Field Days and the cost of fuel. 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.

Dom talks with Craig Wiggins about receiving government funding for the Whatever With Wiggy Charitable Trust, CD Field Days and the recent Rural Games. 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.

Dom talks with Simon Moar, owner of Marlborough Helicopters and Agricultural Aviation Association board member, about the effect of fuel hikes on the agricultural aviation industry, how it's handling the situation and how farmers are responding. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon Moar, owner of Marlborough Helicopters and Agricultural Aviation Association board member, about the effect of fuel hikes on the agricultural aviation industry, how it's handling the situation and how farmers are responding... He talks with Craig Wiggins about receiving government funding for the Whatever With Wiggy Charitable Trust, CD Field Days and the recent Rural Games... And he talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Ministry for Education’s move to review school bus policy changes, after he wrote to the Minister advocating for rural families affected, CD Field Days and the cost of fuel. 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.

Dom talks with Chris van der Loo, Head of New Product Development at Waikato Milking Systems, about the progress they've made with the ErgoPOD semi-robotic milking system since winning a National Fieldays Innovation Award in 2023, the advancements in robotic milking in recent years and what the future holds in this space. 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.

Dom talks with 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status? 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status?... And he talks with Chris van der Loo, Head of New Product Development at Waikato Milking Systems, about the progress they've made with the ErgoPOD semi-robotic milking system since winning a National Fieldays Innovation Award in 2023, the advancements in robotic milking in recent years and what the future holds in this space. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.1%), the rising cost of commodities due to the war in Iran and the effect it's having across the globe... He talks with Andrew Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, about the rising cost of fuel, how contractors and farmers can reach an understanding in the current climate and the complex nature of geopolitics... And he talks with Kristy McGregor, founder of the Shepherdess magazine about the continuing success of the publication, the recent Shepherdess Muster event and the expansion of the brand into events, TV series and podcasts. 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.

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.1%), the rising cost of commodities due to the war in Iran and the effect it's having across the globe. 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.

Dom talks with Kristy McGregor, founder of the Shepherdess magazine about the continuing success of the publication, the recent Shepherdess Muster event and the expansion of the brand into events, TV series and podcasts. 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.

Dom talks with Andrew Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, about the rising cost of fuel, how contractors and farmers can reach an understanding in the current climate and the complex nature of geopolitics. 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.

Dom talks with Rachael Fouhy, Pahiatua-based Production Animal Veterinarian, about being awarded the Tararua Rural Professional of the Year, her approach to vet work and her career in the ag industry. une 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.

Dom talks with George Dodson and Chloe Butcher-Herries about being named Safer Farms regional ambassadors, what the roles entail and their respective farming careers and accolades. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ Merino CEO Angus Street about the company's move to rebrand as Zentera, why it's decided to do it now and what it means for the growers across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa... He talks with George Dodson and Chloe Butcher-Herries about being named Safer Farms regional ambassadors, what the roles entail and their respective farming careers and accolades... And he talks with Rachael Fouhy, Pahiatua-based Production Animal Veterinarian, about being awarded the Tararua Rural Professional of the Year, her approach to vet work and her career in the ag industry. 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.

Dom talks with NZ Merino CEO Angus Street about the company's move to rebrand as Zentera, why it's decided to do it now and what it means for the growers across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. 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.

Dom talks with Hawke's Bay farmer Edwin Laver about winning the FMG Young Farmer of the Year East Coast regional final, working on the family farm and competing in endurance events. 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.

Dom talks with Dominic Blackie, Pamu's GM of Commercial and Optimisation, about overseeing the relationships with suppliers, getting the best value out of each product sold off farm and the benefits of engaging in assurance and sustainability programmes. 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.

Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about its interim results, the success of its Flex solar programme and navigating the co-op through geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about its interim results, the success of its Flex solar programme and navigating the co-op through geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs... He talks with Dominic Blackie, Pamu's GM of Commercial and Optimisation, about overseeing the relationships with suppliers, getting the best value out of each product sold off farm and the benefits of engaging in assurance and sustainability programmes... And he talks with Hawke's Bay farmer Edwin Laver about winning the FMG Young Farmer of the Year East Coast regional final, working on the family farm and competing in endurance events. 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Kelly Wilson, Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation founding board member, about why this year's annual muster of Kaimanawa wild horses almost didn't happen, the importance of keeping the population under control to prevent culling it and how people can register to rehome a Kaimanawa horse following the upcoming 2026 muster. 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.

From high performance to personal reckoning. Charlie Butler shares a candid conversation about addiction, burnout and the moment she stopped blaming everything around her. This is a story about radical responsibility, hard truths and choosing to change.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year at the recent Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards, how they've achieved success in their farming operation and David's remarkable comeback to competitive shearing following a near-fatal farm accident in 2021. 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.

Dom talks with Kelly Wilson, Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation founding board member, about why this year's annual muster of Kaimanawa wild horses almost didn't happen, the importance of keeping the population under control to prevent culling it and how people can register to rehome a Kaimanawa horse following the upcoming 2026 muster. 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.

Dom talks with NZ axeman Kahu Woolley about competing in this weekend's Timbersport Nationals at the Rural Games in Palmerston North, just four months after being declared clinically dead after collapsing mid-competition at a wood chopping event in South Australia. They also discuss his history in the sport and his desire to once again wear the black singlet on the international stage. 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.  

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ axeman Kahu Woolley about competing in this weekend's Timbersport Nationals at the Rural Games in Palmerston North, just four months after being declared clinically dead after collapsing mid-competition at a wood chopping event in South Australia. They also discuss his history in the sport and his desire to once again wear the black singlet on the international stage... And he talks with Kelly Wilson, Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation founding board member, about why this year's annual muster of Kaimanawa wild horses almost didn't happen, the importance of keeping the population under control to prevent culling it and how people can register to rehome a Kaimanawa horse following the upcoming 2026 muster. 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.

Dom talks with Patsy Bass, the outgoing CEO of Reefton Distilling CO., about why she's decided to step down from the role, her new role in the company and her reflections after nine years at the helm. 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.

Dom talks with Professor Joanne Hort, Director of Massey University's Food Experience and Sensory Testing Lab, about a new study which reveals consumers can taste differences in milk depending on what cows eat, alongside the stage of lactation at which the milk is produced. 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.

Dom talks with Jason Herrick, Federated Farmers Southland President, about new requirements for every farmer in Gore to have resource consents assessed against Ngāi Tahu cultural values, why he thinks the move is excessive and unworkable, and what action is being taken to prevent it. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jason Herrick, Federated Farmers Southland President, about new requirements for every farmer in Gore to have resource consents assessed against Ngāi Tahu cultural values, why he thinks the move is excessive and unworkable, and what action is being taken to prevent it... He talks with Professor Joanne Hort, Director of Massey University's Food Experience and Sensory Testing Lab, about a new study which reveals consumers can taste differences in milk depending on what cows eat, alongside the stage of lactation at which the milk is produced... And he talks with Patsy Bass, the outgoing CEO of Reefton Distilling CO., about why she's decided to step down from the role, her new role in the company and her reflections after nine years at the helm. 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.  

Dom talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year at the recent Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards, how they've achieved success in their farming operation and David's remarkable comeback to competitive shearing following a near-fatal farm accident in 2021. 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.

Dom talks with Nelson Mayor Nick Smith about the closure of the track to Harwoods Hole, the country's deepest natural sinkhole, in the Abel Tasman National Park, why DOC has closed the track and his message of support for beleaguered PM Christopher Luxon. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nelson Mayor Nick Smith about the closure of the track to Harwoods Hole, the country's deepest natural sinkhole, in the Abel Tasman National Park, why DOC has closed the track and his message of support for beleaguered PM Christopher Luxon... And he talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year at the recent Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards, how they've achieved success in their farming operation and David's remarkable comeback to competitive shearing following a near-fatal farm accident in 2021. 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.

Dom talks with Andy Irvine from Datamars Livestock about the Tru-Test autonomous walk-over-weigh scales, how they work and how useful are they for farmers. 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.

Dom talks with Keith Cooper, Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair, about preparations for this week's Wanaka A&P Show, what's new this year and how it tracks success. 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.

Dom talks with Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about its interim results, how its managed to turn around its performance and how it's tracking on its sustainability targets. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about its interim results, how its managed to turn around its performance and how it's tracking on its sustainability targets... He talks with Keith Cooper, Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair, about preparations for this week's Wanaka A&P Show, what's new this year and how it tracks success... And he talks with Andy Irvine from Smart Farming about its Electronic walk-over-weigh scales, how they work and useful are they for farmers. 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.

Dom talks with Chris Houston, Head of Technical Policy at Beef+Lamb NZ, about proposed changes to the traceability regulations around sheep and farmed pigs in NZ, what options are in the table and which approach is favoured by industry bodies and farmers. 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.

Dom talks with Mark Butterworth, an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners, about the payout options for farmers following Fonterra's Mainland sale, how farmers are looking to balance short term security with longer term resilience and a broader look at the agricultural economy. 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.