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Listen to The Country online: Jamie Mackay and Hamish McKay talk sport

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The Country's Jamie Mackay (left) spoke to The Country's Hamish McKay about important issues such as the upcoming All Blacks game this weekend, and a noisy rooster.

The Country's Jamie Mackay (left) spoke to The Country's Hamish McKay about important issues such as the upcoming All Blacks game this weekend, and a noisy rooster.

Today on The Country radio show, host Hamish McKay catches up with host Jamie Mackay for a yarn about all things sports.

Well, mostly the All Blacks v Wallabies clash in Perth, as Mackay is there in person to take in all the action tomorrow.

On with the show:

Richard Loe:

We talk rugby with a former All Black, ahead of this weekend’s big clash with the Wallabies.

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Jen Corkran:

The senior analyst for animal protein at RaboResearch comments on a couple of dairy-beef reports coming up next week.

One will focus on the New Zealand market and the other on global trends.

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George Dodson and Hugh Jackson:

We discuss farm succession planning with today’s panel, the 2024 Young Farmer of the Year, George Dodson, and the 2025 Young Farmer of the Year, Hugh Jackson.

Jamie Mackay:

It’s McKay and Mackay on sport, as Hamish catches up with Jamie, who is over in Perth waiting for the All Blacks v Wallabies match this weekend.

Plus, infamous Mackay travel stories, including his battle with a noisy rooster.

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