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On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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... He 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... And he 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 Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, UPL Product Manager, about the role and benefits of adjuvants in agrochemicals, how they work and whether they can be utilised for home gardeners. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.4%), why there were anomalous results yesterday and the political undertones of Fonterra's decision to sell its consumer products business to French company Lactalis... And he talks with Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, UPL Product Manager, about the role and benefits of adjuvants in agrochemicals, how they work and whether they can be utilised for home gardeners. 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 (-1.4%), why there were anomalous results overnight and the political undertones of Fonterra's decision to sell its consumer products business to French company 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.

Dom talks with Zellara Holden, Meet the Need GM, about teaming up with Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), to deliver a unique volunteer food packing event, putting the spotlight on food insecurity and the food charity's new campaign, 'It's Not Always Who You Think'. 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 and Antonia Radon from Arapawa Blue Pearls about how they got started as pearl farmers on Arapaoa Island at the top of the South Island, their farming and agritourism operations and their annual migration to Alaska for commercial salmon fishing. 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 Jeff Grant, Alliance shareholder and Farmers Own Alliance spokesperson, about the vote in favour of a proposed $270 million investment from Irish meat processor Dawn Meats and what he thinks might happen now... He talks with Mike and Antonia Radon from Arapawa Blue Pearls about how they got started as pearl farmers on Arapaoa Island at the top of the South Island, their farming and agritourism operations and their annual migration to Alaska for commercial salmon fishing... And he talks with Zellara Holden, Meet the Need GM, about teaming up with Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), to deliver a unique volunteer food packing event, putting the spotlight on food insecurity and the food charity's new campaign, 'It's Not Always Who You Think'. 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 Jeff Grant, Alliance shareholder and Farmers Own Alliance spokesperson, about the vote in favour of a proposed $270 million investment from Irish meat processor Dawn Meats and what he thinks might happen now. 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 Michael Brooks, the recently retired Executive Director of the Poultry Industry Association of NZ and the Egg Producers Federation, about his decision to retire after 23 years, the changes he's seen across the poultry industry during that time and his 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.

Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about farmer shareholders voting in favour of a proposed $270m joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats, the high voter turnout and what the next steps are in the process. 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 Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about farmer shareholders voting in favour of a proposed $270m joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats, the high voter turnout and what the next steps are in the process... And he talks with Michael Brooks, the recently retired Executive Director of the Poultry Industry Association of NZ and the Egg Producers Federation, about his decision to retire after 23 years, the changes he's seen across the poultry industry during that time and his 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.

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 WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about this week's wind and rain warnings, the two systems set to hit the country and which areas are likely to be effected. 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 WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about this week's wind and rain warnings, the two systems set to hit the country and which areas are likely to be effected... And he 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). 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 Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. 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.

Julia Jones chats with leadership expert and author Michael Jenkins about something we’ve all seen but rarely name out loud toxic behavior in leadership and on boards. From narcissists and micromanagers to gaslighters and manipulators, Michael shines a light on how these patterns erode trust, fuel blame, and stall progress. They also explore how early leadership development, honest conversations, and compassion can help prevent toxicity—and why boards play such a crucial role in shaping healthier organizations.

Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the Alliance Group shareholder vote on Monday, the pros and cons and whether she thinks the vote will go. 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 Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin about running a co-operative of more than 400 owner/operators, how its pricing model works for farmers and growers and what factors come into play when pricing goods for consumers. 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 Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee. 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 Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee... He talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin about running a co-operative of more than 400 owner/operators, how its pricing model works for farmers and growers and what factors come into play when pricing goods for consumers... And he talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the Alliance Group shareholder vote on Monday, the pros and cons and whether she thinks the vote will go. 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 Blake Holgate, Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business Development, about the key highlights of the latest survey by Rabobank and KiwiHarvest looking at how Kiwis shop and prepare food, where and what they eat and why Gen Z are planning on eating more red meat while ditching vegetarianism and veganism. 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 Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). 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 Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19)... And he talks with Blake Holgate, Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business Development, about the key highlights of the latest survey by Rabobank and KiwiHarvest looking at how Kiwis shop and prepare food, where and what they eat and why Gen Z are planning on eating more red meat while ditching vegetarianism and veganism. 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 Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate about rural mental health, the importance of regular health checks and a new gazebo. 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 Donald Nordeng, Chief Strategy Officer at BioGro NZ, about its concerns the proposed Gene Technology Bill could undermine property rights, organic certification and New Zealand’s global reputation for integrity and sustainability. 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 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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... He talks with Donald Nordeng, Chief Strategy Officer at BioGrow NZ, about its concerns the proposed Gene Technology Bill could undermine property rights, organic certification and New Zealand’s global reputation for integrity and sustainability... And he catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate about rural mental health, the importance of regular health checks and a new gazebo. 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 Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the government decision to not put a price on agricultural emissions, why the reduced methane targets will still be a challenge and why it's better to incentivise farmers to reduce emissions through carbon credits or subsidies.  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 Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methane targets for 2050, the recent strengthening of trade relationship with Australia and upcoming changes to the RMA. 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 Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. 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 Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms... He talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methane targets for 2050, the recent strengthening of trade relationship with Australia and upcoming changes to the RMA... And he talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the government decision to not put a price on agricultural emissions, why the reduced methane targets will still be a challenge and why it's better to incentivise farmers to reduce emissions through carbon credits or subsidies.  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 RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about a new report suggesting now is the time for New Zealand’s agri sector to build a scalable, profitable dairy-beef system, how much it could be worth to the NZ economy and the challenges setting up such a system. 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 Nic Lees, Director of Agribusiness & Food Marketing at Lincoln University, about the upcoming Alliance shareholder vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Irish company Dawn Meats. 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 government's decision to reduce methane reduction targets, the potential risks for NZ's trading reputation and why ACT is hailing it as the end of a “fantasyland assault on 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the government's decision to reduce methane reduction targets, the potential risks for NZ's trading reputation and why ACT is hailing it as the end of a “fantasyland assault on farmers"... He talks with Nic Lees, Director of Agribusiness & Food Marketing at Lincoln University, about the upcoming Alliance shareholder vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Irish company Dawn Meats... And he talks with RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about a new report suggesting now is the time for New Zealand’s agri sector to build a scalable, profitable dairy-beef system, how much it could be worth to the NZ economy and the challenges setting up such a system. 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 Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner. 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 Brent Irving from the Landify Advisory Board and PGG Wrightson Real Estate about Keith Woodford's recent article suggesting the price of sheep and beef land is unsustainable, how equity partnerships can work in the current environment and succession challenges with an ageing farming population. 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 Avocado Ltd CEO Brad Siebert about the current state of the avocado market, the plight of growers in the face of adverse weather events and organisation's role in promoting and selling NZ avocados to key international markets.  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 Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner... He talks with NZ Avocado Ltd CEO Brad Siebert about the current state of the avocado market, the plight of growers in the face of adverse weather events and organisation's role in promoting and selling NZ avocados to key international markets... And he talks with AGMARDT General Manager Lee-Ann Marsh about its funding of three pilot projects spanning horticulture, livestock health and future fibre as part of The Common Ground initiative, its focus on strengthening collaboration cross the sector's 150+ industry good organisations and how it's palling on turning feedback into action. 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 AGMARDT General Manager Lee-Ann Marsh about its funding of three pilot projects spanning horticulture, livestock health and future fibre as part of The Common Ground initiative, its focus on strengthening collaboration cross the sector's 150+ industry good organisations and how it's palling on turning feedback into action. 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 Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner. 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 Workforce Development Council Chief Executive Phil Alexander-Crawford about the launch of Project Fetu, a government-led pilot project in Otago designed to tackle training access barriers for rural and Pacific workers, the reasons behind it and what's involved. 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 recent price increase for NZ merino wool, what impact the EpicFibre Strategy is having on prices and the wider business and the return to profitability for the company. 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.

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Alliance Chair Mark Wynne about the proposed Joint Venture with Dawn Meats, the influence farmer-elected directors would have in governance decisions and the reasons why the Board is giving unanimous support for the 'Yes' vote. 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, REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Alliance Chair Mark Wynne about the proposed Joint Venture with Dawn Meats, the influence farmer-elected directors would have in governance decisions and the reasons why the Board is giving unanimous support for the 'Yes' vote... Dom talks with NZ Merino CEO Angus Street about the recent price increase for NZ merino wool, what impact the EpicFibre Strategy is having on prices and the wider business and the return to profitability for the company... And he talks with Workforce Development Council Chief Executive Phil Alexander-Crawford about the launch of Project Fetu, a government-led pilot project in Otago designed to tackle training access barriers for rural and Pacific workers, the reasons behind it and what's involved. 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 New South Wales shearer and farmer Jamie Boothman about winning the New Zealand Merino Shears open shearing title in Alexandra over the weekend, representing Australia on the international shearing circuit and the upcoming Trans-Tasman clash against NZ in South Australia later this month. 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 Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work as an independent farm consultant on the Chatham Islands, the major farming challenges facing farmers in that part of the country and her and husband Sean's sheep milking operation on the western side of Lake Taupo. 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 (-1.6%), why NZ cheese and butter are fetching premium prices at the moment and his pending travels to Singapore and China... He talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work as an independent farm consultant on the Chatham Islands, the major farming challenges facing farmers in that part of the country and her and husband Sean's sheep milking operation on the western side of Lake Taupo... And he talks with New South Wales shearer and farmer Jamie Boothman about winning the New Zealand Merino Shears open shearing title in Alexandra over the weekend, representing Australia on the international shearing circuit and the upcoming Trans-Tasman clash against NZ in South Australia later this month. 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.