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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.

Dom talks with Derek Burchell-Burger, Naki Honey GM of sales and marketing, about the release of its $500,000 two-litre vessels of mānuka honey, the inspiration behind its Eternal Gold limited-edition collection and its recent unveiling at the New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata in Le Quesnoy, France. 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 Derek Burchell-Burger, Naki Honey GM of sales and marketing, about the release of its $500,000 two-litre vessels of mānuka honey, the inspiration behind its Eternal Gold limited-edition collection and its recent unveiling at the New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata in Le Quesnoy, France... He 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... And he 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Liz Hayes from Nest Tree Houses about winning the Airbnb NZ Host Awards' Best Design Stay in 2025, how the agritourism operation is incorporated into a working farm in the Hakataramea Valley and possible plans for suture expansion. 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 Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf about winning a Deloitte 2025 Fast 50 award, the growth trajectory of the brand since the launch of the original wool shopping bag five years ago and plans for the future. 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.

Fresh from a trip to China, dairy analyst and farmer Stu Davison joins Julia to share what he saw — from bakery expos and whipping cream trends to how fast-moving consumer habits are reshaping global dairy demand. They discuss what Fonterra’s strategy gets right, why “China speed” matters and how New Zealand needs to listen before leading. 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 Emeschajmer, Operations Manager at Motortech 4x4 in Auckland, about how to get more out of your ute, accessories and customisation. 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 Ian Gardner, the man in charge of this year's Hoof to Hotplate competition at the Amberley A&P Show, about the history of the competition, what it involves and who won. 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 Steve Pellet from Stanley Estates in Marlborough about building brand new 24-bed 'HomeStar' rated accommodation for vineyard workers, the path that led him from the UK to growing grapes in NZ and his foray into motorsport. 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 Steve Pellet from Stanley Estates in Marlborough about building brand new 24-bed 'HomeStar' rated accommodation for vineyard workers, the path that led him from the UK to growing grapes in NZ and his foray into motorsport... He talks with Dominic Emeschajmer, Operations Manager at Motortech 4x4 in Auckland, about how to get more out of your ute, accessories and customisation... And he talks with Ian Gardner, the man in charge of this year's Hoof to Hotplate competition at the Amberley A&P Show, about the history of the show, what it involves and who won. 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 catches up with Mick Withers form Rural Livestock to recap this week's NZ Young Auctioneers Competition, its close association with the equivalent competition in Australia and getting the good oil on the Melbourne Cup from visiting Australian auctioneer Austin Gerhardy. 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 Paul Bucknell, the new Chair of the NZ Pork Industry board, about his career in the pork industry, the current state of the industry and his involvement in research into meat quality. 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 South Canterbury farmer Sara Rowley about her and husband Nick's foray into agritourism with Parimanui Hut, her lifelong love of horses and studying to become a Health Coach. 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 Paul Bucknell, the new Chair of the NZ Pork Industry board, about his career in the pork industry, the current state of the industry and his involvement in research into meat quality... He talks with South Canterbury farmer Sara Rowley about her and husband Nick's foray into agritourism with Parimanui Hut, her lifelong love of horses and studying to become a Health Coach... And he catches up with Mick Withers form Rural Livestock to recap this week's NZ Young Auctioneers Competition, its close association with the equivalent competition in Australia and getting the good oil on the Melbourne Cup from visiting Australian auctioneer Austin Gerhardy. 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 catches up with Shane Bird, former NZ farmer turned Life Coach in Sydney. 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 Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf about winning a Deloitte 2025 Fast 50 award, the growth trajectory of the brand since the launch of the original wool shopping bag five years ago and plans for the future. 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 in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-2.4%), the Fonterra shareholders vote and watching the All Blacks take on the Irish at Soldier Field... He talks with Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf about winning a Deloitte 2025 Fast 50 award, the growth trajectory of the brand since the launch of the original wool shopping bag five years ago and plans for the future... And he catches up with Shane Bird, former NZ farmer turned Life Coach in Sydney. 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 in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-2.4%), the Fonterra shareholders vote and watching the All Blacks take on the Irish at Soldier Field. 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 Taggart from the Marlborough A&P Show about preparations for the event ((Nov 8), running the Boar Breeders competition and what visitors can expect from this year's show. 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 Liz Hayes from Nest Tree Houses about winning the Airbnb NZ Host Awards' Best Design Stay in 2025, how the agritourism operation is incorporated into a working farm in the Hakataramea Valley and possible plans for suture expansion. 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 Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor at Irrigation NZ, about the extent of the damage to irrigators following the recent storm, irrigator design and how to mitigate damage in adverse weather 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor at Irrigation NZ, about the extent of the damage to irrigators following the recent storm, irrigator design and how to mitigate damage in adverse weather events... He talks with Liz Hayes from Nest Tree Houses about winning the Airbnb NZ Host Awards' Best Design Stay in 2025, how the agritourism operation is incorporated into a working farm in the Hakataramea Valley and possible plans for suture expansion... And he talks with Mark Taggart from the Marlborough A&P Show about preparations for the event ((Nov 8), running the Boar Breeders competition and what visitors can expect from this year's show. 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 Eljay Anderson from the Rural Health Collective about why she started the business, the fundamentals of fitness and nutrition and what services she offers clients. 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 Mick Withers and Austin Gerhardy ahead of tomorrow's NZ Young Auctioneers Competition in Christchurch; Mick is the organiser of the event and Austin is joining the festivities after finishing runner-up in the Australian Young Auctioneers Competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. 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 Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, the chances of a La Nina weather pattern emerging in NZ and what conditions will be like for tomorrow's Melbourne Cup. 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 Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, the chances of a La Nina weather pattern emerging in NZ and what conditions will be like for tomorrow's Melbourne Cup... He talks with Mick Withers and Austin Gerhardy ahead of tomorrow's NZ Young Auctioneers Competition in Christchurch; Mick is the organiser of the event and Austin is joining the festivities after finishing runner-up in the Australian Young Auctioneers Competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show... And he talks with Eljay Anderson from the Rural Health Collective about why she started the business, the fundamentals of fitness and nutrition and what services she offers clients. 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 Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project. 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 dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing over the decades. 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 Ben Johnson from Orere Angus about winning the Best Pure Bred Beef section at the Poverty Bay A&P show, his breeding objectives and the success of the stud. 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 Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project. 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 returning to profitability in 2025, the progress it's making two years into its five year strategy and the success of Farmlands Flex, which offers solar infrastructure and buying power to customers. 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 Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project... He talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about returning to profitability in 2025, the progress it's making two years into its five year strategy and the success of Farmlands Flex, which offers solar infrastructure and buying power to customers... And he talks with Ben Johnson from Orere Angus about winning the Best Pure Bred Beef section at the Poverty Bay A&P show, his breeding objectives and the success of the stud. 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 Mike Arnold, LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, about the quality of this year's asparagus harvest, the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and preparation suggestions. 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 Gary Massicks, one of the organisers of this year's Hunterville Huntaway Festival, about preparations for this year's event (Nov 1), what's in store for this year's 'Shepherds' Shemozzle' and his consultancy work with BakerAg. 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 Wools of NZ CEO John McWhirter about joining forces with PGG Wrightson to explore possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations, what the two entities aim to achieve and the performance of Wool of NZ's wool carpets and tiles in the market. 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 Wools of NZ CEO John McWhirter about joining forces with PGG Wrightson to explore possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations, what the two entities aim to achieve and the performance of Wool of NZ's wool carpets and tiles in the market... He talks with Gary Massicks, one of the organisers of this year's Hunterville Huntaway Festival, about preparations for this year's event (Nov 1), what's in store for this year's 'Shepherds' Shemozzle' and his consultancy work with BakerAg... And he talks with Mike Arnold, LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, about the quality of this year's asparagus harvest, the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and preparation suggestions. 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 Young Farmers CEO Cheyne Gillooly about its new 'Gift a Membership' initiative, the growing popularity of Young Farmers clubs around the country and what led him to take up the CEO role. 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 Meg McFarlane, Chair of the Hurunui Garden Festival committee, about the frantic clean up efforts of the North Canterbury garden owners to get their properties back in shape after last week's storm, what the festival means to both the local community and visitors and the other events run in conjunction with the festival. 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 champion axeman Jack Jordan about winning the coveted individual Timbersports world championship title in Milan for the first time, achieving a personal best in the Hot Saw section of the event following last year's hiccup which ultimately cost him the title and getting back to life on the farm in the King Country... He talks with NZ Young Farmers CEO Cheyne Gillooly about its new 'Gift a Membership' initiative, the growing popularity of Young Farmers clubs around the country and what led him to take up the CEO role... And he talks with Meg McFarlane, Chair of the Hurunui Garden Festival committee, about the frantic clean up efforts of the North Canterbury garden owners to get their properties back in shape after last week's storm, what the festival means to both the local community and visitors and the other events run in conjunction with the festival. 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 champion axeman Jack Jordan about winning the coveted individual Timbersports world championship title in Milan for the first time, achieving a personal best in the Hot Saw section of the event following last year's hiccup which ultimately cost him the title and getting back to life on the farm in the King Country. 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 dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the upcoming Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing over the decades. 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 Shaun Forgie, co-founder and director of Dung Beetle Innovations, about its ongoing quest for a national release policy for dung beetles, how they can assist with parasite reduction in livestock and the success of the Australian dung beetle in initiative. 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 Kass Rauber, Southland Federated Farmers Vice-President, about the dairy farms across the province still relying on generators to keep their cows milked, the support on offer to those affected by the recent storm and the dauting clean up ahead. 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 Kass Rauber, Southland Federated Farmers Vice-President, about the dairy farms across the province still relying on generators to keep their cows milked, the support on offer to those affected by the recent storm and the dauting clean up ahead... He talks with Shaun Forgie, co-founder and director of Dung Beetle Innovations, about its ongoing quest for a national release policy for dung beetles, how they can assist with parasite reduction in livestock and the success of the Australian dung beetle in initiative... And he talks with dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the upcoming Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing over the decades. 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 Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural exports and meeting with MPs in Parliament this week along with other industry leaders. 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 photographer, filmmaker and hunter Steve Couper about his involvement in the quest to document evidence of a small population of moose deep in the remote native Fiordland bush, the two separate alleged sightings of moose in the area by North American visitors earlier this year and his association with longtime NZ moose researcher Ken Tustin. 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 Marlborough farmer and endurance athlete Kieran Hickman about competing in this year's Yukon 1000, the world's longest canoe and kayak race, his career in endurance events such as Godzone and Ironman, and the physical and mental fortitude it takes to compete in such 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 Dan Lewis and Belinda Coco, managers of the Makikihi Hotel, about winning the Rural Guardian 2025 South Island Country Pub of the Year, why it's such a popular venue and the role it plays in the community. 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 Hamish Murray from Rotoiti Farm in North Canterbury about being named the 2025 Lumina Lamb Breeder of the Year, how he achieves consistency and some of the challenges he's faced along the way. 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 Mark Patterson about the devastating storms that hit the country this week, the calls for a review of the warnings issued ahead of the recent weather event in the Waitomo District and his take on the Alliance shareholders vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Dawn Meats, as well as the impending vote by Fonterra shareholders to sell the co-op's consumer products business to Lactalis. 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.