Jamie Mackay
Jamie Mackay is a prominent New Zealand radio host and journalist, best known for his work on agricultural and rural issues. He hosts 'The Country,' a daily radio show that discusses farming, politics, and current events, featuring interviews with key political figures and industry leaders.
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Host Jamie Mackay catches up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Listen to The Country online: Christopher Luxon talks Trump, tariffs and ex-prince Andrew
New Zealand· 2026-02-25
Jamie Mackay is a writer and translator based in Florence.
The Winter Olympics is a dazzling spectacle – but on the ground in Italy the mood is darker | Jamie Mackay
United Kingdom· 2026-02-13
Jamie Mackay is a writer and translator based in Florence.
Sicily deserves better than the looming prospect of a giant bridge that will never get built | Jamie MackayUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Jamie Mackay is a sports commentator who discusses various sports topics.
Listen to The Country online: Jamie Mackay and Hamish McKay talk sportNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Jamie Mackay is a journalist who interviewed both Shane McManaway and Christopher Luxon regarding the education changes.
Education Ministry reverses plan to remove agriculture subjects from schoolsNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Jamie Mackay interviewed Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on The Country.
Nitrate in drinking water: Separating science from stories - Dr Jacqueline RowarthNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Jamie Mackay is the host of The Country radio show who interviews Sir David Carter.
Listen to The Country online: Sir David Carter on politics, agriculture and forestryNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Jamie Mackay interviews Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on The Country.
Dairy exports vital for NZ economy despite butter price concerns: Dr Jacqueline RowarthNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Jamie Mackay conducted an interview with Kate Scott at Fieldays on The Country.
NZ horticulture exports forecast to increase 19%, driven by kiwifruit boomNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Jamie Mackay was honoured for his outstanding contributions to radio.
Media Insider: Radio and Podcast Awards - Newstalk ZB wins station of the year, Heather du Plessis-Allan named broadcaster of the yearNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
Jamie Mackay is a writer and translator based in Florence.
Italy’s citizenship referendum could make the country fairer. It’s a miracle it’s happening at all | Jamie MackayUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-05
Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with rugby legend Scott Barrett.
Listen to The Country online: Scott Barrett on being Kaiwaka Clothing’s ambassadorNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
Jamie Mackay interviewed Wayne Langford on The Country.
Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey reveals highest level in over a decadeNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Act Party leader David Seymour.
Listen to The Country online: David Seymour talks Land Rovers and school lunchesNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
