Skip to content
Artwork for REX
BusinessNewsBusiness News

REX

rova | REX

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.

 

Play
  • 224 episodes
  • Avg 26 min
  • English
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
  • Yesterday · 17 min

    From Canterbury show rings to world markets - Samara Singh

    Dom talks with Samara Singh, Rangiora-based farmer, stock judge and cattle handler. They discuss her judging responsibilities at this year's Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), her foray into Western reined cow horse competition, farming in North Canterbury, leather work and her day job as Alliance Global Sales Co-ordinator. 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 · 10 min

    GDT rise, milk production & red wine spills - Stu Davison

    Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.0%), record NZ milk production and the perils of being a globe-trotting dairy analyst. 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 · 39 min

    REX Nov 4 - Dylan Forde, Stu Davison and Samara Singh

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields Livestock, how he got into auctioneering and being filmed by the Country Calendar team this week... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.0%), record NZ milk production and the perils of being a globe-trotting dairy analyst... And he talks with Samara Singh, Rangiora-based farmer, stock judge and cattle handler. They discuss her judging responsibilities at this year's Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), her foray into Western reined cow horse competition, farming in North Canterbury, leather work and her day job as Alliance Global Sales Co-ordinator. 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 · 9 min

    2026 NZ Young Auctioneer & Country Calendar subject - Dylan Forde

    Dom talks with Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields Livestock, how he got into auctioneering and being filmed by the Country Calendar team this week. 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.

  • Monday · 11 min

    Feds' Voter Guide'; which parties back Kiwi farmers - Colin Hurst

    Dom talks with Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues it focuses on, from tax and RMA reform right through to water storage and local government reform. 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.

  • Monday · 17 min

    From Fiordland to the frying pan; burgers with a purpose - Donald Shepherd

    Dom talks with Donald Shepherd, co-founder of WITHWILD, about the wild venison recovery it undertakes as part of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's deer management programme. They discuss how the venison is introduced into the food chain, how the proceeds help support conservation work in Fiordland and the venison featuring in BurgerFuel's Wild & Wagyu burger, which is available from today (Nov 3). 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.

  • Monday · 7 min

    Melbourne Cup; sights, sounds & tips! - Tim Black

    Dom talks with Tim Black, former horse trainer and owner of Hector Black's Lounge Bar in Timaru, about being in Melbourne for today's Melbourne Cup, his expert picks for the race and the atmosphere in the city as people make their way to 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.

  • Monday · 39 min

    REX Nov 3 - Colin Hurst, Donald Shepherd and Tim Black

    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues it focuses on, from tax and RMA reform right through to water storage and local government reform... He talks with Donald Shepherd, co-founder of WITHWILD, about the wild venison recovery it undertakes as part of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's deer management programme. They discuss how the venison is introduced into the food chain, how the proceeds help support conservation work in Fiordland and the venison featuring in BurgerFuel's Wild & Wagyu burger, which is available from today (Nov 3)... And he talks with Tim Black, former horse trainer and owner of Hector Black's Lounge Bar in Timaru, about being in Melbourne for today's Melbourne Cup, his expert picks for the race and the atmosphere in the city as people make their way to 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.

  • Sunday · 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.

  • Sunday · 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.

  • Sunday · 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

  • October 28 · 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.

  • October 28 · 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.

  • October 28 · 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.

  • October 28 · 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.

Showing 1–20 of 224 episodes