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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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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... He talks with dairy farmer David Reeseby about winning the 2026 Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the contest, how much he's learned since last winning the title back in 2022 and what prompted him to have another tilt at the crown this year... And he 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 dairy farmer David Reeseby about winning the 2026 Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the contest, how much he's learned since last winning the title back in 2022 and what prompted him to have another tilt at the crown this 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk regions and what the research team have discovered so far. 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 David Stevens from AgResearch about convening the recent 11th International Deer Biology Conference in Dunedin, what the international delegates experienced in NZ and the big issues facing the deer 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.

Dom talks with Hawkes Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum about the inaugural 'Gumboot Cup' rural cricket tournament last weekend, the idea behind it and farming conditions in the region. 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 Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk regions and what the research team have discovered so far. 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 Sir David Fagan, sixteen-time Golden Shears winner, about this year's event in Masterton, the international presence in 2026 and the chances of the NZ competitors. 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 Sir David Fagan, sixteen-time Golden Shears winner, about this year's event in Masterton, the international presence in 2026 and the chances of the NZ competitors... He talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk regions and what the research team have discovered so far... And he talks with Hawkes Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum about the inaugural 'Gumboot Cup' rural cricket tournament last weekend, the idea behind it and farming conditions in the region. 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 Duncan Macalister, Scottish Farmers Union Vice-President, about the recent National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham, the key issues facing UK farmers and whether people are drinking less whisky. 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 Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, about using rejected kiwifruit to produce a leather alternative, how she came up with the idea and when it's expected to be available for use. 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 Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, about using rejected kiwifruit to produce a leather alternative, how she came up with the idea and when it's expected to be available for use... And he talks with Duncan Macalister, Scottish Farmers Union Vice-President, about the recent National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham, the key issues facing UK farmers and whether people are drinking less whisky. 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 up and coming Blenheim driver Arthur Broughan about his performance in his second season racing in the Toyota 86 Championship, learning to drive in a paddock and what he hopes to achieve in 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.

Dom talks with Jen Corkran, Rabobank senior animal proteins specialist, about its Q1 Global Beef Quarterly Report, the outlook for 2026 and what effect geopolitical tensions could have on NZ's beef trade. 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 (+5.7%), what's driving the continuing high prices and how geopolitical tensions are effecting the market... He talks with Jen Corkran, Rabobank senior animal proteins specialist, about its Q1 Global Beef Quarterly Report, the outlook for 2026 and what effect geopolitical tensions could have on NZ's beef trade... And he talks with up and coming Blenheim driver Arthur Broughan about his performance in his second season racing in the Toyota 86 Championship, learning to drive in a paddock and what he hopes to achieve in 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.

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+5.7%), what's driving the continuing high prices and how geopolitical tensions are effecting 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.

Dom talks with David Stevens from AgResearch about convening the recent 11th International Deer Biology Conference in Dunedin, what the international delegates experienced in NZ and the big issues facing the deer 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.

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for March, the status of La Nina and the chances of El Nino forming later in the year, and which parts of the country are driest at the moment. 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 the outlook for March, the status of La Nina and the chances of El Nino forming later in the year, and which parts of the country are driest at the moment... And he talks with David Stevens from AgResearch about convening the recent 11th International Deer Biology Conference in Dunedin, what the international delegates experienced in NZ and what the big issues are facing the deer 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.

Dom talks with NZ Pork CEO Brent Kleiss about why it's urging the government to strengthen its proposed planning laws to ensure local farmers can continue to produce pork, the areas he thinks the legislation needs to do more to protect productive rural land and NZ Pork's support of the Fair for Farmers campaign, which seeks an end to allowing animal products banned from domestic production to be imported into 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 Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean about the government's announcement farm staff in service tenancies (living on farm) will soon be able to use KiwiSaver to purchase a house without immediately moving in, what it means for rural workers and the current state of the dairy 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 Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean about the government's announcement farm staff in service tenancies (living on farm) will soon be able to use KiwiSaver to purchase a house without immediately moving in, what it means for rural workers and the current state of the dairy industry... And he talks with NZ Pork CEO Brent Kleiss about why it's urging the government to strengthen its proposed planning laws to ensure local farmers can continue to produce pork, the areas he thinks the legislation needs to do more to protect productive rural land and NZ Pork's support of the Fair for Farmers campaign, which seeks an end to allowing animal products banned from domestic production to be imported into 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Shane McManaway, the newly appointed Chair of Growing Future Farmers, about his decision to take on the role, strengthening the future of NZ's primary sector and his wife Lynette's Wairarapa-based enterprises, including Gold Creek Charolais and Deer farm, Ongaha Station and Five Rivers Medical. 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 comedian Wesley Nicholas, aka It's That Mad Guy, about performing in the inaugural Young Farmers Rural Urban Comedy Night in Christchurch (March 19), how dairy farming played a key role in his comedic journey and how he balances comedy with his new job in ecological restoration. 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 Thomas Ramage, a butcher at New World Alexandra, about winning New World’s Best Butcher-Made Sausage following a competition judged by residents of Tuatapere, the self-proclaimed 'sausage capital of NZ', for his Beef Cheeseburger sausage.  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 Daniel Carson, founder of Alps 2 Ocean Foods Tapui and the man behind the Mīti beef snack, about his recent visit to Gulfood in Dubai, one of the world’s biggest food events, how it was made possible after receiving a Meat and Livestock Australia award and why he thinks NZ needs to have more of a presence at international food fairs. 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 Daniel Carson, founder of Alps 2 Ocean Foods Tapui and the man behind the Mīti beef snack, about his recent visit to Gulfood in Dubai, one of the world’s biggest food events, how it was made possible after receiving a Meat and Livestock Australia award and why he thinks NZ needs to have more of a presence at international food fairs... And he talks with Thomas Ramage, a butcher at New World Alexandra, about winning New World’s Best Butcher-Made Sausage following a competition judged by residents of Tuatapere, the self-proclaimed 'sausage capital of NZ', for his Beef Cheeseburger sausage.  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 Company CEO Angus Street about sourcing fine wool from South African suppliers, where the demand is coming from and the current state of the merino wool 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 comedian Wesley Nicholas, aka It's That Mad Guy, about performing in the inaugural Young Farmers Rural Urban Comedy Night in Christchurch (March 19), how dairy farming played a key role in his comedic journey and how he balances comedy with his new job in ecological restoration. 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 Hooper, Federated Farmers RMA Reform spokesperson, about its concerns the proposed RMA replacement legislation could add costs and tighter land-use limits, how the situation has evolved and what areas of legal certainty Feds would like to see tidies up. 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 Mark Hooper, Federated Farmers RMA Reform spokesperson, about its concerns the proposed RMA replacement legislation could add costs and tighter land-use limits, how the situation has evolved and what areas of legal certainty Feds would like to see tidies up... He talks with NZ Merino Company CEO Angus Street about sourcing fine wool from South African suppliers, where the demand is coming from and the current state of the merino wool market... And he talks with comedian Wesley Nicholas, aka It's That Mad Guy, about performing in the inaugural Young Farmers Rural Urban Comedy Night in Christchurch (March 19), how dairy farming played a key role in his comedic journey and how he balances comedy with his new job in ecological restoration. 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 Smith, Wānaka A&P Society board member, about the upcoming show (13-14 March), the expansion of the Gallaway Cook Allan Agri Exchange for 2026 and the revamped Scapegrace Show Bar. 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 Picton, Rabobank Senior Macro Strategist, about a new report providing an economic update for New Zealand, which reveals how growth from agriculture is proving to be the catalyst for a broader economic recovery. 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 Shane McManaway, the newly appointed Chair of Growing Future Farmers, about his decision to take on the role, strengthening the future of NZ's primary sector and his wife Lynette's Wairarapa-based enterprises, including Gold Creek Charolais and Deer farm, Ongaha Station and Five Rivers Medical. 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 Shane McManaway, the newly appointed Chair of Growing Future Farmers, about his decision to take on the role, strengthening the future of NZ's primary sector and his wife Lynette's Wairarapa-based enterprises, including Gold Creek Charolais and Deer farm, Ongaha Station and Five Rivers Medical... He talks with Ben Picton, Rabobank Senior Macro Strategist, about a new report providing an economic update for New Zealand, which reveals how growth from agriculture is proving to be the catalyst for a broader economic recovery... And he talks with Craig Smith, Wānaka A&P Society board member, about the upcoming show (13-14 March), the expansion of the Gallaway Cook Allan Agri Exchange for 2026 and the revamped Scapegrace Show Bar. 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.