The Muster on Hokonui
The Muster brings all the latest from the farming world with a focus on the South Otago and Southland communities, talking farming news, politics, sport and weather – all the important issues impacting Southlanders. Listen to The Muster with Andy Muir between 1 and 2pm weekdays on Hokonui Southland or via iHeart Radio.
Episodes
Best Of The Muster: 12/09/26
Andy Muir talks to Blair Drysdale, Mark Dillon, Laurie Margrain, Tim Baker and Murray Heath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 11/09/26
Andy Muir talks to Jamie Mackay, Phil Duncan, Nigel Woodhead, Mark Kelly and James McNamee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- James McNamee: From Soweto To Baltimore
James McNamee gives a further update regarding his travels following the All Blacks on their "Greatest Rivalry" tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Mark Kelly Finals Time For The Wahs!
Mark Kelly previews the NZ Warriors' Qualifying Final against the Dolphins in Auckland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nigel Woodhead: Grass Covers For Lambing
Nigel Woodhead talks about changing his break feeding routine towards the end of winter in order to free up lambing covers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Phil Duncan: Weather Watch:
Phil Duncan of Weather Watch looks at the southern forecast for the next seven days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jamie Mackay: Welcome Back J Mac!
Jamie Mackay has a chat after battling a does of Influenza A over the past month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 10/09/26
Andy Muir talks to Don Moore, Geordie Eade, Donna Hamilton, Daniel O' Regan, Nathan Burdon and David Morrison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Charlton Stock Sale Report
David Morrison presents the latest stock sale report from Charlton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nathan Burdon: The Stags Receive A Rural Boost
Nathan Burdon says that Woody Kirkwood's recall to the Stags is one that rewards persistence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Daniel O'Regan: Agri Futures
Daniel O'Regan looks at a schooling initiative which is keeping school children involved with the agriculture sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Donna Hamilton: Beef and Lamb NZ
Donna Hamilton talks about why lamb post-mortems are being done on farm more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Geordie Eade: Spring Tales
Geordie Eade looks at a damp start to the lambing season plus why hogget lambing has become an integral part of his operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Don Moore: Positives Aplenty
Don Moore farms at Kennington and says that the season ahead has him excited as calving season rolls on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 09/09/26
Andy Muir talks to Steve Henderson, David Frame, Jared Stockman, Steve Ellison, Murray Heath and Mark Calder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Balclutha Stock Sale Report
Mark Calder presents the latest stock sale report from Balclutha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Murray Heath: Rugby Reunions
Murray Heath looks ahead to a special get-together of Southland rugby players from the 1970s which is happening this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Steve Ellison: Bio Active Soils
Steve Ellison of Bio Active Soils looks at spring fertiliser options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jared Stockman: Dairy NZ
Jared Stockman looks at upcoming Dairy NZ events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- David Frame: Craigs IP
David Frame says why interest rates and inflation are the key issues that investors are talking about in the current economic climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Steve Henderson: Calving Season Is Flat Out
Steve Henderson looks at a quick calving to date on his Awarua farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 08/09/26
Andy Muir talks to Grant McMaster, Laurie Margrain, Chris Dillon, Daryl Moyles, Tim Baker and Sam Riley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Sam Riley: Lorneville Stock Sale Report
Sam Riley presents the latest stock sale report from Lorneville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Tim Baker: Clinton YFC
Tim Baker of Clinton Young Farmers looks at record numbers for the club's latest meeting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster-Daryl Moyles: Sgt Dan Stockfoods
Daryl Moyles of Sgt Dan Stockfoods looks at supplementary stockfeed options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Chris Dillon: Federated Farmers
Chris Dillon has reservations around the proposed changes for rural recycling which were recently announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Laurie Margrain: Open Country
Laurie Margrain is Chair of Open Country and gives an update on the current milk season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Grant McMaster: Let The Drying Out Start
Grant McMaster is enjoying a few days without rain as the spring weather cycle continues to be a moving feast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 07/09/26
Andy Muir talks to Blair Drysdale, Joseph Mooney, Mark Dillon, Andrew Welsh and Tom O'Brien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Tom O'Brien: Railway Lines and Skimming Stones
Garston correspondent Tom O'Brien has a chat regarding all issues from upper Northern Southland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Andrew Welsh: Twin Farm Genetics
Andrew Welsh of Twin Farm Genetics catches up with lambing being just around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Mark Dillon: World Ploughing Champs
Mark Dillon has a chat from the World Ploughing Champs which occurred recently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Joseph Mooney: A Busy Time Ahead
MP for Southland Joseph Mooney looks at polls, supermarkets and meetings in the south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Blair Drysdale: Electoral Fatigue!
Blair Drysdale says the political cycle is moving so quickly at the moment that voters could get turned off by all the hijinks with still two months still to go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best Of The Muster: 06/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Jeff Grant, Mark Dillon, Connor Millar, Terry Collins and Shane Gerken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 04/09/26
Andy Muir talks to Phil Duncan, Brenton Howden, Morgan Greene, Michelle Watt and Elliot Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Elliot Smith: The Greatest Rivalry Tour
Elliot Smith of Newstalk ZB looks ahead to the next All Blacks v Springboks Test which is being held in Soweto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Michelle Watt: Country Crossover
Michelle Watt asks the question: would you eat a horse pie?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Morgan Greene: NS Vets
Morgan Greene puts into perspective the slow grass situation that is being experienced in the south at the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Brenton Howden: Spring Time Technology
Brenton Howden looks at drone use during lambing time and how it has made life easier at the start of the busy season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Phil Duncan: Weather Watch
Phil Duncan looks at the southern forecast for the next seven days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 03/07/36
Andy Muir talks to Peter Gardyne, Simon Hopcroft, Isla Pringle, Matt McRae, Nathan Burdon and Greg Clearwater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Charlton Stock Sale Report
Greg Clearwater presents the latest stock sale report from Charlton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nathan Burdon: Up The Wahs!
Nathan Burdon says why the NZ Warriors are on the verge of greatness as the NRL Finals get closer to getting underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Matt McRae: Beef and Lamb NZ
Beef and Lamb Director Matt McRae looks at upcoming events in the south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Isla Pringle: Get That Grass Growing
Isla Pringle says that sunshine would be appreciated at Hedgehope to get the grass growing as calving moves into the middle stages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Simon Hopcroft: Southland Rural Support Trust
Simon Hopcroft looks at the "Bruch on Us" events that are underway around the south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Peter Gardyne: Cull Hogget Price Is Outstanding
Peter Gardyne looks at dry hoggets and their worth which he says is rather pleasing to say the least!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 02/09/26
Andy Muir talks to James Edgar, Shane Gerken, Terry Collins, Nicola Blair, Riley Kennedy and Mark Calder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Balclutha Stock Sale Report
Mark Calder presents the latest stock sale report from Balcliutha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Riley Kennedy: Another Positive GDT Auction
Riley Kennedy of Business Desk looks at another positive GDT auction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nicola Blair: Dairy NZ
Nicola Blair gives some relevant messaging around a challenging week weather-wise for the southern region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Shane Gerken: Record Lamb Prices!
Shane Gerken of PGG Wrightson puts some context around the record price for lamb at Lorneville Saleyards this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Terry Collins: Election Promises Underwhelm Around Roading
Terry Collins of the AA looks at electioneering around fuel taxes, and why the low number around the funding of South Island's roading infrastructure?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- James Edgar: Spring Can Be Underwhelming
James Edgar of Moa Flat looks at a trying week as the spring weather cycle hits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 01/09/26
Andy Muir talks to Grant McMaster, Tori Tremaine, Graham Butcher, James McNamee, Connor Millar and Sam Riley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Lorneville Stock Sale Report
Sam Riley presents record lamb prices from the Lorneville Saleyards!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Connor Millar: Balfour YFC
Connor Millar of Balfour Young Farmers has a chat talking club happenings and lambing beats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- James McNamee: Following The All Blacks
James McNamee has a chat while following the All Blacks on their tour of South Africa, which features a couple of detours on his travels!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Graham Butcher: Grass Covers At Lambing
Graham Butcher talks grass covers for the lambing paddock, and what you should be aiming for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Tori Tremanine: Bannerman Cruickshank Pryde
Tori Tremaine looks at farm succession and gives some tips around understanding the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Grant McMaster: A Wet Week
Grant McMaster looks back at a wet week in the Wakatipu Basin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 31/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Jamie King, Jeff Grant, Ben Dooley, Mark Dillon and Alan McLeary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Alan McLeary: Shearwell NZ
Alan McLeary of Shearwell NZ catches up for our regular chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Mark Dillon: World Ploughing Championships
Mark Dillon has a chat from the World Ploughing Championships in Croatia, which get underway over the next couple of days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Ben Dooley: Predicting Red Meat Prices
Ben Dooley is hopeful that the red meat price remains buoyant during the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jeff Grant: Minor Parties Hold The Power
Jeff Grant looks at the rise of the minor political parties in the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jamie King: A Wet End To Winter
Jamie King says the late August inclement weather is part and parcel regarding the changing of the seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best Of The Muster: 29/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Jon Pemberton, Eric Roy, Grant McMaster, Megan Whyte and Don Morrison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 28 August, 2026
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The Muster Full Show: 27/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Matt McRae, Dave Biss, Hayley Van Leewen, Sandy Smith, Nathan Burdon and David Morrison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Charlton Stock Sale Report
David Morrison presents the latest stock sale report from Charlton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nathan Burdon: Netball Struggles
Nathan Burdon says why the current exodus of Kiwi netballers overseas is rightly justified.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Sandy Smith: Daffodil Day
Sandy Smith has a chat ahead of Daffodil Day's nationwide appeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Hayley Van Leeuen: Beef and Lamb NZ
Hayley Van Leeuen looks at upcoming Beef and Lamb events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Dave Biss: Western Australia Happenings
Dave Biss looks at the rural sector in Western Australia and he sees a lot of good things on the horizon for the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Matt McRae: Time For Another Good Season
Matt McRae looks ahead to a new lamb season with renewed optimism for the sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 26/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Peter Allan, Sam Grant, Don Morrison, Braden Smith, Keely Buckingham and David Morrison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Balclutha Stock Sale Report
David Morrison presents the latest stock sale report from Balclutha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Keely Buckingham: Dairy NZ
Keely Buckingham gives some reminders around the busy calving season and staff morale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
