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A Piece of String

Josie A Peters, Matthew Shribman, Sophie Ward

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The podcast that brings together comedians and scientific minds to answer the biggest of all questions, ever. Each person brings a question. Someone secretly has an answer. Before each answer is revealed, the cast try to figure it out...
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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. For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
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More and more people are waking up to the idea that climate change and the loss of nature (i.e. biodiversity and ecosystems) is real and we need to become better stewards of our planet. Leading many to seek out careers in the environmental field. It is a growing field that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon but it can be a tough one to break into. Hear from top professionals and new professionals alike about how they broke into the industry and what it’s really like to work in the environment ...
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned agricultural journalist Sandra Taylor about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15th), the role of women on NZ farms in the past and the current role they play... He talks with Mark Tapley from Peel Forest Estate about the inaugural Young Deer Farmer Competition held recently, what the top…
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Join us as we continue looking into the tv show Duck Dodgers by watching the Two-Part Season 2 Finale where peace may be achieved between Mars and Earth...if it weren't for some mischievous Martians and the selfish actions of Duck Dodgers! LINKS: Support That's Not Quite All Folks On Patreon Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, GM Sales and Marketing at ANZCO, about winning seven medals, including a gold, at the 2024 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam, what goes in to producing quality grass-fed meat and the burgeoning ANCO NZ Ironman team... He talks with LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, Mike Arnold, about the …
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In this episode, we explore the KPMG and AGMARDT report "Are industry good organisations good for industry" designed to spark conversations and drive change. Joined by Hilton Collier, Emma Crutchley, and Pete McDonald, we discuss the importance of adapting to a rapidly changing world while ensuring profitability and relevance for farmers. From fina…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NSW farmer Geoff Power about the National Wild Dog Action Plan, the extent of the wild dog problem in Australia and the hurdles Aussie farmers face trying to mitigate it... He talks with renowned hunter and author Kim Swan about her latest book, 'Hogs, Dogs and a Rifle', her love of hunting and working o…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers about its call for local farmers to boycott Fish & Game by removing fishing access across their land, what's led to this action and what they're asking to do... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard about his recent trip to M…
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In this episode Julia talks with Matt Shearer and Jason Griffin about their experiences at LambEx 2024 in Australia. They share practical takeaways on new farming techniques, drought solutions, and how the event inspired fresh ideas for sheep farming. Join us for a straightforward conversation on what New Zealand can learn from LambEx and how these…
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Julia Jones talks with Dan Billing, a farmer and Senior Manager at ANZ, and Hazel Cairns-Willemsen, a trustee of Hurakia and Te Tarata Trusts. Dan shares his thoughts on market trends and the positive energy at LambEx, while Hazel focuses on the importance of blending modern farming with Māori traditions. Together, they discuss how genetics and tea…
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In this episode, Julia speaks with Paul Crick and Justine Kidd, who share their reflections from the LambEx 2024 event. Paul, an experienced vocational educator, discusses how Australia's innovative energy and approach to farming left him inspired with practical lessons to bring back to New Zealand. Justine, GM of Extension at Beef and Lamb New Zea…
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In this episode, Julia chats with Steve Nicol and Jenny McMurdo from Beef and Lamb New Zealand Farmer Council. They share highlights from the LambEx event, including exciting new technology like AI for animal health, virtual fencing, and wool harvesting innovations. Steve and Jenny discuss how data is shaping smarter farming and the focus on improv…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Jason Archer, Head of Genetics at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a recent genetics trial on a North Canterbury farm to limit methane emissions by beef cattle using portable accumulation chambers... He talks with Leon Power from Nanobubble Agritech Ltd about how the system works, what benefits it provides and bei…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ben Glover from Zephyr Wines in Marlborough about his newest venture, The Coterie, a hub for premium, organic, contract winemaking... He talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about its four sustainability targets and its renewed commitments to meet those targets with three major banks... He talks with NZ First…
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The priorities of those working in the automotive aftermarket vary widely by generation, according to the Defining Culture Survey, put out by the Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) Council, part of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. Just what do these generations value — and what do they have in common? MiX chair Jeff O’Hara chats about what the survey found…
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Join us as we begin Duck Dodgers Month by looking at episodes from Season 1! Jordan covers the beginnings of the series with the series premiere of Duck Dodgers going on trial, and then later getting held captive by mutant bug women in 'The Trial of Duck Dodgers/Big Bug Mammas' Marc then finds out that just because you're a space show doesn't mean …
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Toko Mouth farmer and former Federated Farmers Otago branch President Simon Davies about the damage done to his farm following the recent deluge in the south, stock losses and the clean-up effort ahead... He talks with Organics Aotearoa NZ spokesperson Brendan Hoare about its nationwide campaign which op…
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In this episode, I reflect on my recent experiences at the AgForce conference in Brisbane, including a powerful presentation from Wayne Bennett, the legendary NRL coach. His thoughts on leadership, challenging others, and personal responsibility deeply resonated with me, and I'll share how these ideas apply to both agriculture and everyday life. I'…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones, host of the Real Optimism podcast on the REX platform, about the flooding in Dunedin, her recent speaking engagement at the AgForce conference in Queensland and hearing a speech from legendary rugby league coach Wayne Bennett... He talks with Sarah Murray from Aschworth Station about her and…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Labour MP Kieran McAnulty about bipartisan politics, the state of local government and the strong public opposition to the proposed toll for the Manawatu Gorge road replacement highway... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the deluge hitting many parts of NZ, the October outlook and the pos…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%) and the current strength of the NZ dairy sector... He talks with Sarah O'Connell from MPI about her roles as a facilitator for farm groups, her new appointment with DINZ and her impending trip to South Afric…
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On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about 02.10.24... He talks with Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the recent trade deal with the UAE, what it means for the NZ red meat sector and the proposed closure of the Smithfield plant in Timaru... He talks with Hakataramea Valley fa…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with AgResearch Chief Scientist Dr Axel Heiser about a series of new projects funded by the government’s Endeavour Fund, featuring research using technology known as RNAi to control fungal diseases threatening plants and animals, nanofertilisers to reduce pollution from nitrogen loss, and development of new g…
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In a special episode of the REX Rural Exchange Daily Podcast host Dominic George interviews the three authors of the report, Chris Parsons, Dr Ellen Joan Ford and Josh Williams alongside Rural Leaders CEO Lisa Rogers to gain a more in-depth understanding of what it means for rural New Zealand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural con…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with RaboResearch analyst Paul Joules about the likelihood of skyrocketing chocolate prices in the months to come, the global cocoa shortage due to a disappointing harvest in West Africa and the reaction of chocolate producers... He talks with Waikaka publican Daryl Meikle, in the latest edition of the REX Ru…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about the appalling wet conditions in Southland, how he's coping personally and ongoing battles with the Gore District Council... He talks with Richard Dawkins from The Pyramid in Marlborough about his highly successful attempts to minimise lambing loss…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about Fonterra's FY24 results... He talks with Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Richard McIntyre about his perspective of the co-op's results... He talks with Amanda Henderson from Beef+Lamb NZ about her role as Extension Manager for Tasman and Marlborough, th…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Maniototo farmer Emma Crutchley about spring snow events, making good decisions and rural leadership... He talks with Mike Prendergast, GM Sales and Business Development with Blue Pacific Minerals, about foliar fertilisers, their advantages and how you can get your hands on some... And he talks with Scot…
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Rui Silvestre has been a technician for a long time. But things change. Due to circumstances beyond his control, his home at Master Mechanic High Park had to close down. Silvestre knew he wanted to open up his own shop — and he finally did on August 1. Join us for a conversation about how he got there, moving from tech to owner, and what it’s like …
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In a topic that Marc thought would probably be a good idea, Marc and Jordan discuss three Golden Age Looney Tunes cartoons involving dogs. Two of them, It's Hummer Time and Early To Bet, involve the same cat and dog duo. A third, Dog Gone South, centers around a dog character we haven't covered for a couple of years, and for good reason. Links: Sup…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Emma Higgins, Rabobank Senior Agricultural Analyst, about a new report which looks at how NZ could potentially benefit from a Chinese investigation into the dairy subsidies provided by the EU and several of its member states... He talks with Chris Ford from Farm Training Canterbury about the programme wh…
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As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK Dom catches up with John Dazley and Sally Coombe from CMK Accountants. Dom catches up with the Nolan's on the latest updates from their Dairy farm, how the weather has been impacting their work over the past few weeks, the impact CMK and Fig…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with David Tyney from Cirro Wines about becoming the first NZ wine company to have illegal copies of its wine found in the Chinese market, fighting frost on the Marlborough vineyard and working on one of the highest vineyards on earth in the Yunnan Province... He talks with DairyNZ Head of Economics, Mark Sto…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alistair Schorn from Organics Aotearoa NZ about a new research paper which looks at NZ's Free Trade Agreements with the EU and the UK and what impact they'll have as the EU rolls out its 'Green Deal'... He talks with Ben Todhunter from Cleardale Station about becoming the first New Zealander to be appoin…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.8%)... He talks with Patrick Cotter, a third year Lincoln University student who also works part-time for Exquisite Wool Traders and with Nadia Lim on the Wool Pot project... He talks with Dave Burridge from PGG Wrightson Woo…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Grant Wilson from Ag Drive about the alarming rate of quad bike deaths on NZ farms this year, what the main causes are and what can be done to mitigate it... He talks with Jen Corkran, Rabobank Senior Animal Proteins Analyst, about her new report looking into the long-term outlook for NZ sheepmeat, the c…
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Join us as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Fast and Furryous by looking at three more Wile Coyote/Road Runner shorts! We cover Stop, Look and Hasten!, Whoa, Be Gone and ending with, the beginning of the end really, with 1960's Fastest with the Mostest! Links: Support That's Not Quite All Folks on Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Inst…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Waitaki MP Miles Anderson about his first term in Parliament, the big issues on the table and the family farm... He talks with Ket Bradshaw from the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust about wilding pines, cycling and cross country skiing... And he catches up with Agritourism NZ CEO Marijke Dun…
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In this episode, we sit down with Derek Josie, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Oregon, whose candid approach to farming has earned him a loyal following online. We dive into Derek’s journey, discussing everything from the realities of modern farming to the power of authenticity in an industry often misrepresented. Get ready for some laughs, i…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tasman orchardist Hamish Rush about the 2024 Horti Boys calendar (which has raised over $25,000 for mental health), the process of making it and their desire for someone else to take over the calendar (plus how you can get your hands on one via the REX social media platforms)... He talks with Craig McMil…
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On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Luke Thompson, PGG Wrightson Upper South Island Deer Specialist, about how he got into deer farming, the current state of the industry and playing in four Rugby World Cups for Japan... He talks with outgoing Fieldays CEO Peter Nation about his decision to retire from the role…
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On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Pork Hutchinson from Whangamomona about Welsh black cattle, his accommodation side hustle and pig hunting... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the erratic yeBarbt typical September weather, high winds and dry spots... He talks with Barbara McKay from Golden Bay…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ian Proudfoot, Head of Agribusiness at KPMG, about 'The Common Ground', a proposed collaboration platform, launched today in partnership between KPMG and AGMARDT, designed to reduce inefficiency and bring food and fibre organisations together and presented as part of the thought leadership report, 'Are i…
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As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK Dom catches up with John Dazley and Sally Coombe from CMK Accountants. They discuss a recent financial planning session with farmers Addie and Kip Nolan, focusing on where they are now and how they can best utilise their current position to …
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Host Adam Malik is joined by Kari Hann. By day, she’s the marketing and digital communications manager at Specialty Sales & Marketing, but Kari is also the chair of the Young Professionals in the Auto Care Sector (YPA). They talk about the importance of the YPA, what its goals are, why young professionals should join, why employers should encourage…
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For our supersized and bursting-at-the-seams 200th episode, Marc and Jordan tackle 3 shorts they've somehow never covered before, including the cult classic Chow Hound, the Clampett landmark The Old Grey Hare, and the terrific Yosemite Sam short The Fair Haired Hair, as well as episodes from Looney television shows that demanded their attention, li…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Angie Fisher, Senior Agricultural Analyst at Beef+Lamb NZ about its New Season Outlook for sheep and beef farmers, why farm profitability is forecast to drop and whether there are any bright spots on the horizon... He talks with Rangitikei farmer Sophie Henderson about her business, Foster Ideas, her rol…
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In this episode, Julia chat's with Susannah Bately from Sharesies about the rise of retail investors and how they're transforming the market. We dive into how companies must evolve their investor relations to engage this new, dynamic force and adapt to the future of investing.Door rova | REX
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On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast fill-in host Julia Jones chats with Shanghai-based Hunter McGregor about the Chinese agriculture market and what he is seeing over there... She talks to Mīti Beef Bar Founder Daniel Carson about his innovative attempt at entering the global meat snack market... Julia catches up with Dairy Wo…
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