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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Cam Davies, co-owner of The Fat Duck Te Anau, about being named the Supreme Champion at the 2025 Top 50 NZ Gastropubs Awards, its signature dishes and cooking for celebrities. 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, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Scott Lawson, Organics Aotearoa board member and organic grower and exporter, about why OANZ believes the proposed Gene Technology Bill will have devastating impacts on the organic sector, his reaction to a recent article in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research looking at the co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries and why organic producers will likely bear the financial burden of adapting to the risks posed by GMO 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Anthea Dalton, Operation Team Leader at Eastwood Hill Arboretum in Gisborne, about the story of William Douglas Cook; a farm owner whose experience convalescing after fighting in Egypt, Gallipoli and France during the First World War led to him establishing what is now New Zealand's National Arboretum, containing the largest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees south of the equator. 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 Richard Newson, an ex-pat New Zealander living in Germany, about Blue Tongue, Foot and Mouth and the new coalition government. 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 Angus NZ magazine editor Jackie Harrigan about the Autumn edition, where she travelled to gather the stories and which properties and personalities are featured. 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 Melanie Brown, an ex-pat New Zealander living in London, about her restaurant, The Laundry in Brixton, hosting Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and her close affinity with the NZ wine 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.

On today's REX daily Podcast, Dom talks with Melanie Brown, an ex-pat New Zealander living in London, about her restaurant, The Laundry in Brixton, hosting Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and her close affinity with the NZ wine industry... He talks with Angus NZ magazine editor Jackie Harrigan about the Autumn edition, where she travelled to gather the stories and which properties and personalities are featured... And he talks with Richard Newson, an ex-pat New Zealander living in Germany, about Blue Tongue, Foot and Mouth and the new coalition government. 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 Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about his upcoming Club Connect NZ 2025 national tour. 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 Dave Harrison, General Manager, Policy and Advocacy at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, about seeking approval from sheep and beef farmers to join an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government concerning Foot & Mouth Disease readiness and response, how it will work and its upcoming webinars discussing the issue. 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 Cam Davies, co-owner of The Fat Duck Te Anau, about being named the Supreme Champion at the 2025 Top 50 NZ Gastropubs Awards, its signature dishes and cooking for celebrities. 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 Cam Davies, co-owner of The Fat Duck Te Anau, about being named the Supreme Champion at the 2025 Top 50 NZ Gastropubs Awards, its signature dishes and cooking for celebrities... He talks with Dave Harrison, General Manager, Policy and Advocacy at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, about seeking approval from sheep and beef farmers to join an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government concerning Foot & Mouth Disease readiness and response, how it will work and its upcoming webinars discussing the issue... And he catches up with Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about his upcoming Club Connect NZ 2025 national tour. 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 Repost founders Greg and Dansy Coppell about its new collaboration with Kaituna Mill, the origins of the business and approaching the million-post milestone.  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 Scott Lawson, Organics Aotearoa board member and organic grower and exporter, about why OANZ believes the proposed Gene Technology Bill will have devastating impacts on the organic sector, his reaction to a recent article in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research looking at the co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries and why organic producers will likely bear the financial burden of adapting to the risks posed by GMO 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Scott Lawson, Organics Aotearoa board member and organic grower and exporter, about why OANZ believes the proposed Gene Technology Bill will have devastating impacts on the organic sector, his reaction to a recent article in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research looking at the co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries and why organic producers will likely bear the financial burden of adapting to the risks posed by GMO expansion... And he talks with Repost founders Greg and Dansy Coppell about its new collaboration with Kaituna Mill, the origins of the business and approaching the million-post milestone.  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, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Geoff Simmons, Parliamentary Commissioner for Environment Chief Economist, about a new report 'Examining the drivers of forestry in NZ', why the ETS could collapse unless the current rules are changed and why it's being welcomed by the sheep and beef sector. 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, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Polly Logan, Distillery Manager at Tormore Distillery and President of the Malt Distillers Association of Scotland, about working for some of Scotland's most famous distilleries, her overseas adventures and collaborations and innovation in the whisky 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.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Molesworth Station Farm Manager Jim Ward about the extraordinary decades-long effort to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from NZ's largest station, what it took to get there and the sense of achievement at having finally reached the milestone. 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, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Grasslanz Chief Technical Officer John Caradus about a new article in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research examining the co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries, why it's challenging but achievable and why NZ needs to learn from past mistakes and determine effective methods for ensuring co-existence of GM, non-GM and organic farming systems. 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 former NZ farmer, turned Life Coach, Shane Bird. 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 Future Post founder Jerome Wenzlick about winning the Supreme Award at the Marlborough Environment Awards, the expanding uses for the 100% recycled plastic posts and the growing international interest in its products. 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 Rural Aid CEO John Warlters about the recent flooding in rural Western Queensland, the enormous stock losses incurred and the downstream consequences for other parts of Australia, including South Australia and Victoria. 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 Rural Aid CEO John Warlters about the recent flooding in rural Western Queensland, the enormous stock losses incurred and the downstream consequences for other parts of Australia, including South Australia and Victoria... He talks with Future Post founder Jerome Wenzlick about winning the Supreme Award at the Marlborough Environment Awards, the expanding uses for the 100% recycled plastic posts and the growing international interest in its products... And he catches up with former NZ farmer, turned Life Coach, Shane Bird. 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 Huinga dairy farmer Brendan Attrill about winning the Supreme Award at the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the family's commitment to generational sustainability across all farming operations and its focus on sustainable, rather than maximum, profits. 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 and Trade Minister Todd McClay about the implications of US tariffs on NZ agriculture, his recent trip to the UAE and the first meetings of the Pastoral Sector Group. 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%), what effect US tariffs are having on the global dairy market and his recent trip to Las Vegas... He talks with Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay about the implications of US tariffs on NZ agriculture, his recent trip to the UAE and the first meetings of the Pastoral Sector Group... And he talks with Huinga dairy farmer Brendan Attrill about winning the Supreme Award at the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the family's commitment to generational sustainability across all farming operations and its focus on sustainable, rather than maximum, profits. 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 (+1.6%), what effect US tariffs are having on the global dairy market and his recent trip to Las Vegas. 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 Bill Sweeney, the GM of NZ Farmers Livestock, about his career in the livestock industry, the origins and success of its online platform MyLiveStock and the current state of the livestock 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.

Dom talks with Shepherdess magazine founder Kristy McGregor about celebrating five years in publication, the Shepherdess TV series and the Shepherdess Muster event. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Geoff Simmons, Parliamentary Commissioner for Environment Chief Economist, about a new report 'Examining the drivers of forestry in NZ', why the ETS could collapse unless the current rules are changed and why it's being welcomed by the sheep and beef sector. 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 Geoff Simmons, Parliamentary Commissioner for Environment Chief Economist, about a new report 'Examining the drivers of forestry in NZ', why the ETS could collapse unless the current rules are changed and why it's being welcomed by the sheep and beef sector... He talks with Shepherdess magazine founder Kristy McGregor about celebrating five years in publication, the Shepherdess TV series and the Shepherdess Muster event... And he talks with Bill Sweeney, the GM of NZ Farmers Livestock, about his career in the livestock industry, the origins and success of its online platform MyLiveStock and the current state of the livestock 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.

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the severe weather expected this week, what's causing it and which parts of the country are likely to be hit the hardest. 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 Molesworth Station Farm Manager Jim Ward about the extraordinary decades-long effort to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from NZ's largest station, what it took to get there and the sense of achievement at having finally reached the milestone. 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 Grasslanz Chief Technical Officer John Caradus about a new article in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research examining the co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries, why it's challenging but achievable and why NZ needs to learn from past mistakes and determine effective methods for ensuring co-existence of GM, non-GM and organic farming systems. 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 Grasslanz Chief Technical Officer John Caradus about a new article in the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research examining the co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries, why it's challenging but achievable and why NZ needs to learn from past mistakes and determine effective methods for ensuring co-existence of GM, non-GM and organic farming systems...  He talks with Molesworth Station Farm Manager Jim Ward about the extraordinary decades-long effort to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from NZ's largest station, what it took to get there and the sense of achievement at having finally reached the milestone... And he talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the severe weather expected this week, what's causing it and which parts of the country are likely to be hit the hardest. 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, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Josh Rushton from the Hekeao Feed Company in Mid Canterbury about its humble origins, producing top quality equine feed and its impending foray into overseas 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.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with wild horse tamer Kelly Wilson about the upcoming annual Kaimanawa horse muster, her family's involvement with it and her career as an equestrian, bestselling author, award-winning photographer, reality TV star, equestrian and adventurer. 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's Farm Manager Sam Waugh about the recent annual Auckland Clash of the Colleges event, getting young people interested in farming as a career and what's in store for Donald's Farm in 2025. 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 Polly Logan, Distillery Manager at Tormore Distillery and President of the Malt Distillers Association of Scotland, about working for some of Scotland's most famous distilleries, her overseas adventures and collaborations and innovation in the whisky 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Polly Logan, Distillery Manager at Tormore Distillery and President of the Malt Distillers Association of Scotland, about working for some of Scotland's most famous distilleries, her overseas adventures and collaborations and innovation in the whisky industry... And he talks with Donald's Farm Manager Sam Waugh about the recent annual Auckland Clash of the Colleges event, getting young people interested in farming as a career and what's in store for Donald's Farm in 2025. 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 with Michael Brooks, New Zealand Feed Manufacturers Association Executive Director, about its popular new series of training workshops to deliver industry developed qualifications, the volatility of the international grain market and an update on the avian influenza outbreak detected at a Moeraki egg farm in December last year. 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 Campaign for Wool NZ GM Kara Biggs about the government's new policy on woollen fibre usage in government buildings, why it's important for growers and CFWNZ's ongoing projects. 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 Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan about the impact of US tariffs on the NZ wine industry, how growers and wine companies managing the large sauvignon blanc crop and the quality and quantity of vintage 2025. 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 wild horse tamer Kelly Wilson about the upcoming annual Kaimanawa horse muster, her family's involvement with it and her career as an equestrian, bestselling author, award-winning photographer, reality TV star, equestrian and adventurer... He talks with NZ Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan about the impact of US tariffs on the NZ wine industry, how growers and wine companies managing the large sauvignon blanc crop and the quality and quantity of vintage 2025... He talks with Campaign for Wool NZ GM Kara Biggs about the government's new policy on woollen fibre usage in government buildings, why it's important for growers and CFWNZ's ongoing projects... And he talks with Michael Brooks, New Zealand Feed Manufacturers Association Executive Director, about its popular new series of training workshops to deliver industry developed qualifications, the volatility of the international grain market and an update on the avian influenza outbreak detected at a Moeraki egg farm in December last year. 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 wild horse tamer Kelly Wilson about the upcoming annual Kaimanawa horse muster, her family's involvement with it and her career as an equestrian, bestselling author, award-winning photographer, reality TV star, equestrian and adventurer. 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 Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about the upcoming Bayleys DWN2025 Success Through Inspiration Conference, the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year gala dinner and Milking It 2.0. 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 Barbara Kelly from Event Ready Bodies Ltd about the Fitness for Farmers programme, how she helps farmers and tradies prevent and overcome injuries and what type of work it involves. 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 Damien Reynolds form Totaranui Stud about taking over the role of AngusPro Chair, what he hopes to achieve in the role and the current state of the beef 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Damien Reynolds form Totaranui Stud about taking over the role of AngusPro Chair, what he hopes to achieve in the role and the current state of the beef industry... He talks with Barbara Kelly from Event Ready Bodies Ltd about the Fitness for Farmers programme, how she helps farmers and tradies prevent and overcome injuries and what type of work it involves... And he talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about the upcoming Bayleys DWN2025 Success Through Inspiration Conference, the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year gala dinner and Milking It 2.0. 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 Brad and Courtney Edwards about winning the Auckland/Hauraki Share Farmers of the Year title at the recent NZDIA event. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Josh Rushton from the Hekeao Feed Company in Mid Canterbury about its humble origins, producing top quality equine feed and its impending foray into overseas 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.