Listen to The Country online: Global Dairy Trade results with Rabobank and Fonterra

The Global Dairy Trade price index was up 5.7%, with skim milk powder jumping 9.1% at the latest event. Photo / Christine McKay

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay discusses the fifth consecutive positive GDT auction since the start of the year.

He catches up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Rabobank’s senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey, and Fonterra’s managing director, co-operative affairs, Matt Bolger.

On with the show:

Elliott Smith:

Newstalk ZB’s lead rugby commentator and deputy sports news editor discusses Dave Rennie being named as the new All Blacks coach.

Christopher Luxon:

The Prime Minister ponders the latest GDT auction (prices up 5.7%).

Plus, Trump’s attacks on Iran, the media’s attacks on Luxon, and the Golden Shears and World Shearing Championships.

Michael Harvey:

Rabobank’s Australian-based senior dairy analyst comments on the surge in the GDT auction.

Plus, we look at the trade challenges of the Middle East war for the world economy.

Maegen Blom and Jack O’Connor:

Ahead of next week’s Impact Summit and Zanda McDonald Awards, today’s panel features the 2025 Zanda Award winners.

Matt Bolger:

Fonterra’s managing director of co-operative affairs reviews another stunning GDT result overnight, with skim milk powder leading the charge at 9.1%.

We also look at staff safety and operations in the Middle East.

Listen below: