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Listen to The Country online: Sir Ian Taylor on Shane Jones cancelling goldmine debate

The Country
1 Apr, 2026 12:38 AM2 mins to read

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Sir Ian Taylor spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Sir Ian Taylor spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with tech entrepreneur Sir Ian Taylor.

Mackay asks Taylor for his thoughts on Resources Minister Shane Jones pulling out of a proposed debate with him on an Otago goldmine.

On with the show:

Christopher Luxon

The Prime Minister ponders the state of the India free trade agreement, the Middle East war, fuel restrictions and potential rationing and his Cabinet reshuffle.

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Sir Ian Taylor

One of New Zealand’s leading tech entrepreneurs rips into Matua Shane Jones over his decision to pull out of the debate over a controversial Otago goldmine.

Taylor said: “I was looking forward to stepping into the boxing ring with the crowing rooster, but it looks like he’s lost his voice.”

Dr Victoria Hatton

Food futurist at Food HQ based in Palmerston North. Today, we look at the potential of the Middle East War to create a worldwide food crisis and how New Zealand is positioned to combat the headwinds.

Craig “Dairyman” Hickman and Duncan Humm

Today’s farmer panel features two Mid Canterbury dairy and deer farmers, respectively.

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Today, we talk about a new era for Fonterra, and a joint letter to the political parties from New Zealand Farming, the Methane Science Accord and Groundswell.

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