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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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Leadership and Legacy: Charles Taituha On Community, Courage + Land Management
In this episode, Charles Taituha and Julia delve into agricultural leadership, community and influencing generations.
In this reflective conversation, Charles shares his career journey, his purpose of helping farmers and explains how his leadership has been shaped by family, culture, and mentors.
The discussion covers the importance of facing challenges head-on, the intricacies of Māori land ownership under specific legislation, and the dynamics of community leadership.
Charles emphasises the role of unity, respect for diverse perspectives, and the significance of leaving a lasting legacy. He also touches on the delicate topic of farmers exiting the industry with dignity, the art of negotiation, and the power of purposeful conversations in building future farming relevance.
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REX May 24th - NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Hamish Marr, Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services, NZ First MP Mark Patterson, and Toby Williams from Federated Farmers
On today's podcast, Dom talks with NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Hamish Marr about his recent overseas trade excursions and his impending trip to Canada and the US... He talks with Ollie Belton, founder of Carbon Forest Services Ltd and a member of the ETS Technical Advisory Group, about the government's plans with the ETS and how this might affect tree-growing landowners... He talks with NZ First MP Mark Patterson about the woolshed roadshows in support of sheep farmers and tomorrow's rugby clash between the Parliamentary XV and Federated Farmers... And he catches up with Federated Farmers' Toby Williams ahead of tomorrow's rugby and netball fundraiser for the victims of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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REX May 23rd - Wayne Perkins from Perkinz, Ahuwhenua Award Winner Ben Purua, Scion Scientist Alan Jones, and Sandra Faulkner from Arohiwi Station
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Wayne Perkins about his Shearmaster system that's up for an Innovation Award at Fieldays... He catches up with Ben Purua, winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer Award for Dairy... He talks with Scion Scientist Alan Jones about his new guide to short rotation forestry... And he talks with Sandra Faulkner about her role with Arohiwi Station, which is seeking a new director, and preparations for the Parliament v Federated Farmers rugby and netball games coming up in Gisborne this weekend.
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REX May 22nd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Kirsten Searle from Matawhero Wines, Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins, and Nikolai Macnee from Metrovate
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.3%)... He talks with Kirsten Searle from Matawhero Wines ahead of International Chardonnay Day (23rd May)... He catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about the recent NZ Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Conference... And, he talks with Nikolai Macnee, founder and Chief Scientist of Metrovate, about manufacturing biostimulants.
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REX May 21st - Quail Breeder Domenico Cortesi, Ward farmer Locky Taylor, Esta Naylor from McIvor Hill, and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Domenico Cortesi, a quail breeder in Dunedin who was born in Italy, raised in South Africa, emigrated to Australia and has been a farmer, animal genetics lecturer and manufacturer of equipment for food processing, among other things... He talks with Ward farmer Locky Taylor about receiving a Century Farms award... He talks with Esta Naylor from Blackmount in Southland about her family venture making wool jerseys and vests under the McIvor Hill brand... And he catches up with REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel.
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Weaving Value: Norsewears Tim Deane on Wool & Value Chains
In this episode of Real Optimism, Tim Deane shares his journey from working in the corporate world to becoming the owner of Norsewear, a leading wool brand in New Zealand.
He discusses his career path, the strategic acquisition of Norsewear, and his commitment to capturing the true value for New Zealand's wool.
The episode delves into the challenges and opportunities in the wool industry, advocating for value-added products, consumer-centric branding, and the importance of collaboration to strengthen New Zealand's presence in the global market.
Deane highlights successful case studies, the intricacies of supply and value chains, and his vision for a collaborative future that benefits both farmers and the national economy.
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