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: 25/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Tim Sanson, Jason Pine, Sean Molloy, James McNamee and Mark Dillon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 24/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Phil Duncan, Penny Simmonds, Andrew Cochrane, Michelle Watt and Andrew Alderson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB
Andrew Alderson of Newstalk ZB looks at Ryan Fox and his recent success in The Open, and what the win means for Kiwi sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster-Michelle Watt: Country Crossover
Michelle Watt looks at the relevance of the Commonwealth Games, and has it lost it's allure?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Andrew Cochrane: NS Vets
Andrew Cochrane looks at upcoming "Winter Woollies" seminars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Penny Simmonds: Could Political Fatigue Occur?
Penny Simmonds looks back at an interesting week in NZ politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TheMuster-Phil Duncan: Weather Watch
Phil Duncan of Weather Watch Watch looks at a cooler few days coming up for the south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 23/07/26
Andy Muir talks to David Stevens, Dave MacGregor, Geordie Eade, Matt Ward, 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: Injuries Already?!
Nathan Burdon looks at the Southland Stags' injury woes a week out from the NPC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Matt Ward: Beef and Lamb NZ
Matt Ward talks about Beef and Lamb Scholarships and why he thinks they are worth applying for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Geordie Eade: Growing Grass At The Riviera
Geordie Eade looks at grass growth which sees him in a good position heading into the busy season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Dave MacGregor: Fish And Game
Chair of Southland Fish and Game Dave MacGregor talks duck shooting numbers ahead of closing weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- David Stevens: Promising Venison Schedules
David Stevens looks at promising times ahead regarding the price of venison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 22/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Nigel Johnston, James McNamee, Jared Stockman, Mark Dillon and Riley Kennedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Riley Kennedy: Business Desk
Riley Kennedy looks at a rising issue between Open Country and Fonterra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Mark Dillon: When Logistics Fail...
Mark Dillon gives an update around his efforts to try and get his tractor and plough over to Croatia for the World Ploughing Champs.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- James McNamee: Garston Hops
James McNamee talks about how the hop harvest went this season, and as well he looks back on some accolades that have come his way recently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nigel Johnston: Keeping The Farm System Simple
Nigel Johnston says why he keeps a simplistic approach to his farming system ahead of calving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 21/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Grant McMaster, Chris Dillon, Sean Molloy, Graham Butcher, Max McCallum and Sam Riley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Lorneville Stock Report
Sam Riley presents the latest stock sale report from Lorneville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Max McCallum: Balfour YFC
Max McCallum has a chat in this week's young farmers wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Graham Butcher: Drainage Options
Graham Butcher looks at farm drainage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Seam Molloy: Pork Industry Happenings
Sheffield farmer Sean Molloy looks at issues facing the pork industry, along with some mind boggling prices regard land sales in Canterbury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Chris Dillon: Federated Farmers
Chrsi Dillon looks at upcoming meetings regarding council amalgamations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Grant McMaster: Understanding Winter
Grant McMaster looks at "green shutes" that he is seeing with the July weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 20/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Jon Pemberton. Joseph Mooney, Ben Dooley, Tim Sanson and Jason Pine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jason Pine: Ryan Fox's Big Payday
Jason Pine of Newstalk ZB looks at Ryan Fox writing his name into NZ sporting history recently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Tim Sanson: FIFO Life
Former Southland Tim Sanson looks at the life of a FIFO worker and he says why it is a harsh yet rewarding experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Ben Dooley: Triplets Are A Pain.
Ben Dooley says why triplets are nothing but a nuisance!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Joseph Mooney: Council Amalgamations
MP for Southland Joseph Mooney says the council amalgamation process is one that is going to happen quickly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jon Pemberton: Calving Is Around The Corner
Jon Pemberton is hoping this spell of fine weather hangs around as calving is just around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best Of The Muster: 18/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Morgan Mitchell, Don Morrison, Roy Sloan, Matt Ward and Julie Edwards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 17/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Jamie Mackay, Nigel Woodhead, Phil Duncan, Steve Allison and Mark Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Mark Kelly: Newstalk ZB Sport
Mark Kelly looks ahead to a busy sporting weekend that includes the Wahs, the ABs and the football World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Steve Allison: Bio Active Soils
Steve Allison of Bio Active Soils has a chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Phil Duncan: Weather Watch
Phil Duncan looks at a settled week of weather before a change towards the end of next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nigel Woodhead: A Positive Scanning
Nigel Woodhead looks at scanning results which have left him pleasantly surprised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jamie Mackay: Country Crossover
Jamie Mackay looks at personality politics and the effect it could have on the upcoming general election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 16/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Matt McRae, Joseph Mooney, Kathryn McRae, Julie Edwards, 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: It's Not Coming Home!
Nathan Burdon looks at yet another semi final exit for England at the FIFA World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Julie Edwards: Shearwell UK
Julie Edwards of Shearwell UK looks at British farming and how the farming mood is over there at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Kathryn McRae: Beef and Lamb NZ
Kathryn McRae says why sheep genetics is an ever evolving subject.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Joseph Mooney: MP for Southland
MP for Southland Joseph Mooney looks at polls and personality politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Matt McRae: Issues Universal Around Farming Struggles
Matt McRae looks at the Lambex conference which he attended recently which shows a lot of parallels regarding farmers from around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 15/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Matt Ward, Sam Grant, Warren Ross, Anna Ramsay, Jacob Duffy 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- Jacob Duffy: Blackcaps On TOUR
Black Cap fast bowler Jacob Duffy has catch up from Guyaua where he is currently playing with the Blackcaps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Anna Ramsay: Dairy NZ
Anna Ramsay looks at upcoming Dairy NZ workshops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Warren Ross: It's Rallying Week In The South
Warren Ross looks at Rally Southland which gets underway this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Sam Grant: Craigs IP
Sam Grant says the recent OCR rise reflects the current mood of the NZ economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Matt Ward: Cattle Feeding With Weight Gains
Matt Ward looks at winter growth rates in his cattle which are showing big gains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 14/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Don Morrison. Codey Patterson, Ray Sloan, Daryl Moyles, Tom Slee and Andrew Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Lorneville Stock Sale Report
Andrew Martin presents the latest stock sale report from Lorneville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Tom Slee: A Week On From A Big Weekend
Reigning FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Tom Slee reflects on his success ten days on, and has it actually sunk in yet?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Daryl Moyles: Sgt Dan Stockfoods
Daryl Moyles of Sgt Dan Stockfoods looks at supplementary feed options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Roy Sloan: Fiordland Wapiti Foundation
Roy Sloan looks at a positive announcement that occurred recently regarding Fiordland Wapiti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Codey Patterson: Open Country
Codey Patterson of Open Country looks ahead to what the new milking season will bring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Don Morrison: My Vote Needs To Be Earned!
Don Morrison say why his political vote needs to earnt for the next election by the left and the right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 13/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Jamie King, Penny Simmonds, Andrew Welsh, Alex Clark and Morgan Mitchell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Morgan Mitchell: A Great Way To Bow Out
Victorious Eastern Northern captain Morgan Mitchell says why winning the Galbraith Shield was the perfect way for him to bow out of rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Alex Clark: KWS
Alex Clark of KWS looks at Conviso Smart and what it can achieve for crops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Andrew Welsh: Twin Farm Genetics
Andrew Welsh of Twin Farm Genetics catches up to talk the season to date up the Waimea Valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Penny Simmonds: India Is The Buzzword
Penny Simmonds looks back at a milestone event regarding the SIT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jamie King: Heading Through The July Cycle
Jamie King says even though it is cold and wet at the moment, it is simply winter doing it's thing when it needs to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of the Muster: 11/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Eric Roy, Ben Dooley, Bruce Ford, Peter Gardyne and Dave Biss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 09/07/26
Andy Muri talks to Phil Duncan, Steve Henderson, Becs Dondertman, Michelle Watt, Nathan Burdon and David Morrison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nathan Burdon: Galbraith Shield Final
Nathan Burdon previews the Galbratih Shield final between Pirates Old Boys and ENC Barbarians.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- Michelle Watt: Country Crossover
Michelle talks about lost luggage in transit, unreasonable synthetic fertiliser policy and her love of the Tour De France!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Becs Dondertman: Beef and Lamb NZ
Becs Dondterman looks at an upcoming Beef and Lamb workshop regarding farm leadership which is being held in Gore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Steve Henderson: From Grass to Crops For Wintering
Our Awarua correspondent looks at pre-caf preparations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Phil Duncan: Weather Watch
Phil Duncan looks at a cool forecast for the south over the next seven days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 08/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Peter Gardyne, Dave Biss, Nicola Blair, Tom O'Brien, Nick Bewley 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- Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB
Nick Bewley says why the new stadium in Christchurch has been worth the wait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Tom O'Brien: Garston Happenings
Tom O'Brien looks at a cooler week in upper Northern Southland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nicola Blair: Dairy NZ
Nicola Blair looks at upcoming Dairy NZ events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
