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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.

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August 14 · 24 min
"Hopefully we can do ourselves out of a job"; positive signs at Wilding Conference - Pete Oswald
Dom talks with Pete Oswald from the Central Otago Wilding Conifers Group about the 2026 National Wilding Pine Conference in Invercargill, the major issues and key announcements and Pete's career as a professional freeskier, adventurer, film maker, businessman and environmental advocate. 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.
August 14 · 48 min
REX August 14 - Pete Oswald and Jarrod Godfrey
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pete Oswald from the Central Otago Wilding Conifers Group about the 2026 National Wilding Pine Conference in Invercargill, the major issues and key announcements and Pete's career as a professional freeskier, adventurer, film maker, businessman and environmental advocate... And he talks with Jarrod Godfrey, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, about farmers having a valuable window to get their finances and plans in order before the rural property market gets busy in spring, how to assess borrowing capacity and risk and why it's important to get annual accounts completed early. They also discuss what banks will look for when assessing finance and why thorough due diligence on things like water, effluent and infrastructure can make or break a purchase. 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.
August 13 · 31 min
Taxes, the primary sector & the perils of door-knocking - Taine Randell
Dom talks with NZ First candidate and former All Black captain Taine Randell about why he's decided to turn his hand to politics, his views and experience in the primary industries sector and his thoughts on the All Blacks first two matches on their current tour of South Africa. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
August 13 · 19 min
Sheep scanning success, the pros and cons of lycra & becoming a Dad - Ben O'Carroll
Dom talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs. 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.
August 12 · 55 min
REX August 13 - Taine Randell and Ben O'Carroll
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ First candidate and former All Black captain Taine Randell about why he's decided to turn his hand to politics, his views and experience in the primary industries sector and his thoughts on the All Blacks first two matches on their current tour of South Africa... And he talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs. 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.
August 12 · 56 min
REX August 12 - Liam Gavin and Dr Mary van Andel
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Liam Gavin, Director for Gavin’s Apiaries Ltd in Northland, about how industry is bouncing back after a tough few years and how its dealing with oversupply and increasing hive sustainability. They also discuss the establishment of the new Honey & Bees industry group and the increasing demand for NZ honey overseas... And he talks with Dr Mary van Andel, MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer, about what farmers need to look out for as the front line surveillance for H5N1 avian influenza, what protocols they can follow to mitigate spread and the current state of bird flu in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
August 12 · 18 min
Watch, separate & scrub; bird flu protocol for farmers - Dr Mary van Andel
Dom talks with Dr Mary van Andel, MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer, about what farmers need to look out for as the front line surveillance for H5N1 avian influenza, what protocols they can follow to mitigate spread and the current state of bird flu in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
August 11 · 35 min
NZ honey industry at a crossroads - Liam Gavin
Dom talks with Liam Gavin, Director for Gavin’s Apiaries Ltd in Northland, about how industry is bouncing back after a tough few years and how its dealing with oversupply and increasing hive sustainability. They also discuss the establishment of the new Honey & Bees industry group and the increasing demand for NZ honey overseas. 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.
August 11 · 26 min
Is your farm name actually yours? - Rebecca James
Dom talks with Rebecca James, Manager Trade Marks and Geographical Indicators at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, about the issue of trade marks in the agricultural sphere, how you can protect you farm name and the role of geographic indications in trade mark law. 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.
August 10 · 23 min
A Ugandan odyssey - Matt Holden
Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22). 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.
August 10 · 53 min
REX August 11 - Matt Holden and Rebecca James
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22)... And he talks with Rebecca James, Manager Trade Marks and Geographical Indicators at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, about the issue of trade marks in the agricultural sphere, how you can protect you farm name and the role of geographic indications in trade mark law. 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.

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