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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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  • Yesterday · 19 min

    Caythorpe Estate on par to expand family legacy - Scott Bishell

    Dom talks with Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the idea behind Caythorpe Green on the Caythorpe Family Estate near Blenheim, what the facility will offer and the history of development and diversification on the working heritage farm through five generations on the land. 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.

  • Yesterday · 20 min

    November outlook, El Niño & the Melbourne Cup - Phil Duncan

    Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, El Niño now entering its strongest phase and the weather and track conditions for tomorrow's running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. 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.

  • Yesterday · 42 min

    REX Nov 2 - Scott Bishell and Phil Duncan

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the idea behind Caythorpe Green on the Caythorpe Family Estate near Blenheim, what the facility will offer and the history of development and diversification on the working heritage farm through five generations on the land... And he talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, El Niño now entering its strongest phase and the weather and track conditions for tomorrow's running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. 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.

  • Saturday · 21 min

    REX Recommends - Jono & Laura McIntyre

    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea behind the bespoke business, the concept of customised experiences with no fixed packages and how their respective backgrounds have enabled them to offer tailored private access to authentic NZ station life. 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.

  • Friday · 20 min

    REX Recommends - Doug Maxwell

    In case you missed it... Dom talks with renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception, his role as a central figure in the history of NZ's commercial venison harvesting and pest control, and his thoughts on managing wild animal populations. 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.

  • Thursday · 25 min

    The grass-fed advantage; a vision for NZ beef - Richard Scholefield

    Dom talks with Richard Scholefield, Chair of the Eastern North Island Beef + Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about the role of the council, his time chairing the Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and where he sees the future opportunities for NZ beef 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

  • Thursday · 15 min

    Decompression dreams; the remarkable story of Kiwi EcoNet - Grant Lightfoot

    Dom talks with Grant Lightfoot, founder and inventor of Kiwi Econet, the world's first edible, natural fibre bale netting. They discuss his original idea for the product, the reaction of farmers from NZ and overseas and his other occupations, including farming, hunting, commercial diving, logging and working on oil rigs. 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

  • Thursday · 43 min

    REX Oct 30 - Grant Lightfoot and Richard Scholefield

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Grant Lightfoot, founder and inventor of Kiwi Econet, the world's first edible, natural fibre bale netting. They discuss his original idea for the product, the reaction of farmers from NZ and overseas and his other occupations, including farming, hunting, commercial diving, logging and working on oil rigs... And he talks with Richard Scholefield, Chair of the Eastern North Island Beef + Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about the role of the council, his time chairing the Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and where he sees the future opportunities for NZ beef 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

  • Wednesday · 21 min

    Bespoke backcountry venture - Jono & Laura McIntyre

    Dom talks with Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea behind the bespoke business, the concept of customised experiences with no fixed packages and how their respective backgrounds have enabled them to offer tailored private access to authentic NZ station life. 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.

  • Wednesday · 10 min

    Mud, marshals & mayhem; the 2026 Hunterville Shemozzle - Cam Bunn

    Dom talks with Cam Bunn, Chair of the Hunterville Huntaway Festival Committee, about this year's event (Sat, Oct 31). They discuss preparations for the famous Shepherds' Shemozzle race, the call for a few more volunteers to act as race marshals and what people can expect at the 2026 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.

  • Wednesday · 46 min

    REX Oct 29 - Anthony Mildren, Jono & Laura McIntyre and Cam Bunn

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Anthony Mildren, team manager for the NZ Timbersports team, about the world championships this weekend in Germany. They discuss the chances of Shane Jordan being able to emulate the performance of his younger brother Jack last year and bring home another world title, how the four-strong Kiwi contingent is shaping up ahead of the teams event and having to deal with all the team's gear being held up at German customs... He talks with Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea behind the bespoke business, the concept of customised experiences with no fixed packages and how their respective backgrounds have enabled them to offer tailored private access to authentic NZ station life... And he talks with Cam Bunn, Chair of the Hunterville Huntaway Festival Committee, about this year's event (Sat, Oct 31). They discuss preparations for the famous Shepherds' Shemozzle race, the call for a few more volunteers to act as race marshals and what people can expect at the 2026 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.

  • Wednesday · 12 min

    Customs chaos & championship dreams; NZ axemen in Germany - Anthony Mildren

    Dom talks with Anthony Mildren, team manager for the NZ Timbersports team, about the world championships this weekend in Germany. They discuss the chances of Shane Jordan being able to emulate the performance of his younger brother Jack last year and bring home another world title, how the four-strong Kiwi contingent is shaping up ahead of the teams event and having to deal with all the team's gear being held up at German customs. 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.

  • Tuesday · 19 min

    The e-Shepherd effect - Tim Fairweather

    Jo Grigg talks with Glenalvon sheep & beef farmer Tim Fairweather about planning and managing his beef cattle rotation using e-Shepherd. They discuss how having the ability to drop the mob size has skyrocketed production and how he could keep farming with an injured knee. 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.

  • Tuesday · 20 min

    The evolution of NZ venison - Doug Maxwell

    Dom talks with renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception, his role as a central figure in the history of NZ's commercial venison harvesting and pest control, and his thoughts on managing wild animal populations. 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.

  • Tuesday · 42 min

    REX Oct 28 - Doug Maxwell and Tim Fairweather

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception, his role as a central figure in the history of NZ's commercial venison harvesting and pest control, and his thoughts on managing wild animal populations... And Jo Grigg talks with Glenalvon sheep & beef farmer Tim Fairweather about planning and managing his Hawke's Bay beef cattle rotation using e-Shepherd. They discuss how having the ability to drop the mob size has skyrocketed production and how he could keep farming with an injured knee. 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.

  • October 26 · 15 min

    Forestry, farming & polls - Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

    Dom talks with Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel about the major issues in the electorate heading into the general election, including forestry and failing roads. They also discuss the ETS, her first term as an MP and a comfortable lead in the polls. 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.

  • October 26 · 26 min

    The Chardonnay crusade; are we seeing a resurgence? - Jeremy McKenzie

    Dom talks with Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the variety and mentoring the next generation of NZ winemaking talent. 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.

  • October 26 · 44 min

    REX Oct 27 - Jeremy McKenzie and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the variety and mentoring the next generation of NZ winemaking talent... And he talks with Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel about the major issues in the electorate heading into the general election, including forestry and failing roads. They also discuss the ETS, her first term as an MP and a comfortable lead in the polls. 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.

  • October 25 · 22 min

    REX Recommends - Chanelle O'Sullivan

    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Chanelle O'Sullivan from Groundshift and Rich Planet about a new video-podcast series called Breaking Ground. They discuss what the future of NZ farming could look like under various scenarios, the problem with nutrition and the volatility of global 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.

  • October 24 · 27 min

    REX Recommends - Joe Blakiston

    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees. 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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