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: 08/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Greg Erickson, Ben Dooley, Marnie Clark, Eric Roy and James Edgar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 07/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Jamie Mackay, Morgan Greene, Steve Henderson, Wendy Frew and Phil Duncan.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- Wendy Frew: Southern Steel Coach
Wendy Frew looks back at a successful season as coach of the Southern Steel, but the question is what will happen with domestic netball in NZ next year?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Steve Henderson: Awarua Happenings
Steve Henderson is getting ready for the busy calving season and everything that comes with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Morgan Greene: NS Vets
Morgan Greene looks at a chilly week as calving starts to get into it's stride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jamie Mackay: Country Crossover
Jamie Mackay reflects on the history on The Muster as the current show reaches a milestone figure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 06/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Matt McRae, Hilary Copland, Ryan Luckman, Warren Ross, 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: NBL Finals Hit Town
Nathan Burdon looks at a big weekend in Southland sport, including the NBL finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Warren Ross: Farming and Rallying
Warren Ross looks at a cool week on the farm, but he talks about rallying on gravel roads; and is there anything cooler?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Ryan Luckman: Beef and Lamb NZ
Ryan Luckman talks about the DAGI app and how it can help with pasture management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Hilary Copland: Bannerman Cruickshank Pryde
Hilary Copland looks at the vital role that trusts can play in a family business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Matt McRae: Preparing For Spring
Matt McRae looks at the state of play on his farm not long out from the start of lambing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 05/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Anna Gillespie, Eric Roy, James Edgar, Robin Greer, Nathan Nelson 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- Nathan Nelson: Dairy NZ
Nathan Nelson of Dairy NZ looks at upcoming events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Robin Greer: A Change On The Farm
Robin Greer is based near Mataura and talks of a big change on his dairy farm after twenty years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster-James Edgar: Back From A Winter Break
James Edgar is back from a break, and he reckons a winter reset before the busy season goes a long way to staying fresh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Eric Roy: We Don't Need A Rural-Urban Divide
Eric Roy says level heads are needed to ensure that a rural- urban divide doens't occur in the current climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Anna Gillespie: Otago Federated Farmers
Anna Gillespie says council reform needs to occur, but not to the detriment of rural Otago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 04/08/26
Andy Mur talks to Grant McMaster, Ben Bell, Ben Dooley, Marnie Clark, Richard White and Sam Riley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Lorneville Stock Sale Report
Sam Riley presents the latest stock sale report from Lorneville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Richard White: Waitane YFC
Richard White of Waitane Young Farmers has a chat in this week's Young Farmers catch up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Marnie Clark: Overseas Clay Target Competitions
Marnie Clark of Athol catches up from Illinois where she is attending the trip of a lifetime for a clay target competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Ben Dooley: Rural Voices Need To Stay Separate
Ben Dooley says that rural voices need to be heard when talking about possible council amalgamations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Ben Bell: Gore District Mayor
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell says why he thinks that council amalgamation talks are a difficult topic to negate in such a short time frame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Grant McMaster: Wilding Pine Concerns
Gran McMaster says why wilding pines are a problem that need sorted sooner than later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 03/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Bruce Eade, Rob Scott and Pam Yorke, Graham Butcher, Greg Erickson and Logan Savory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Logan Savory: Stag Day Musings
Logan Savory looks at a big sporting weekend in the south which includes another successful (off the paddock) Stag day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Greg Erickson: Canadian Tales
Our Canadian correspondent Greg Erickson catches up from Canada as the harvest season draws near.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Graham Butcher: India FTA Discussions That Need Had
Graham Butcher says why he has reservations around the recently signed Indian FTA agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Rob Scott and Pam Yorke: Council Amalgamations
SDC mayor Rob Scott and Pam Yorke look at the proposed council amalgamations for Southland, and they say from their perspective why a single council approach won't work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster-Bruce Eade: Calving and Sevens Tournaments
Bruce Eade looks at calving on his farm, and the Millers Flat Sevens which was held recently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best Of The Muster: 01/08/26
Andy Muir talks to Jeff Grant, Steve Henderson, Tom O'Brien, Jason Rutledge and Grant Dermody.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 31/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Jamie Mackay, Nigel Woodhead, Phil Duncan, Don Morrison and Nick Bewley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nick Bewley: A Smorgasboard Of Sport
Nick Bewley of Newstalk ZB looks at a big weekend across the sporting landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Don Morrison: Feeding Triplets
Don Morrison says triplets can be a nuisance but it is all about having patience around their management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Phil Duncan: Weather Watch
Phil Duncan of Weather Watch looks at a cool southern forecast for the next seven days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Nigel Woodhead: Getting Ready For Grass Feeding
Nigel Woodhead looks at the end of the winter grazing season, and contemplates the lead-in towards lambing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jamie Mackay: Country Crossover
Jamie Mackay looks at the ever changing landscape of the political cycle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show:30/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Peter Gardyne, Grant Dermody, Olivia Weatherburn, Alan McLeary, 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: Stag Day Is Near
Nathan Burdon looks at Stag Day which features a Southland team with debutants aplenty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Alan McLeary: Shearwell NZ
Alan McLeary of Shearwell NZ catches up to talk about animal tagging solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Olivia Weatherburn: Beef and Lamb NZ
Olivia Weatherburn of Beef and Lamb NZ looks at rural scholarships that are available.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Grant Dermody: Council Amalgamation Talk
Invercargill Deputy Mayor Grant Dermody says that council amalgamations will happen; it is just a matter of how they will occur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Peter Gardyne: Hogget Lambing Thinking
Peter Gardyne says why he thinks that hogget lambing brings a lot of positives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 29/07/26
Andy Muir talks to David Frame, Brenton Howden, Kylie Fisken, Veronica Oostveen, Jason Rutledge 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- Jason Rutledge: Stag Day Is Near!
Southland Stags rugby legend Jason Rutledge looks ahead to the upcoming Stag Day, and he reflects back on a massive career of his own which is still going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Veronica Oostveen: Dairy NZ
Veronica Oostveen talks about spring rotation planners and gives some pointers around trucking cows home from grazing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Kylie Fisken: Malloch McClean +MORE
Kylie Fisken talks about paying tax during a profitable farming year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Brenton Howden: Getting Ready For Spring
Brenton Howden is looking forward to hogget scanning as lambing season starts to gets close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- David Frame: Craigs IP
David Frame of Craigs IP look at interest rates and fuel's influence on inflation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 28/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Grant McMaster, Anieka Templer, Emma Wilson, Simon Witheford, Tom O'Brien and Sam Riley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster: Lorneville Stock Sale Report
Sam Riley presents the latest stock sale report from Lorneville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Tom O'Brien: Phuket Tales
Tom O'Brien has a chat from Thailand as he enjoys some time out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Simon Witheford: KWS
Simon Witheford of KWS chats about Conviso Smart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Emma Wilson: YFC Chat
Emma Wilson is Chair of Otago-Southland Young Farmers and looks at a successful month for the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Anieka Templer: Grass Covers Are Exceeding Expectations
Anieka Templer looks at grass covers ahead of calving kicking into full gear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Grant McMaster: Taking A Break Before The Busy Season
Grant McMaster looks at the positives of getting a break away off-farm before the busy season hits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster Full Show: 27/07/26
Andy Muir talks to Blair Drysdale, Jeff Grant, Dean Rabbidge, Clayton Peters and Steve Henderson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster-Steve Henderson: Preparing For Calving
Steve Henderson shares some tips ahead of the upcoming calving season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Clayton Peters: Peters Genetics
Clayton Peters of Peters Genetics catches up for our regular chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Dean Rabbidge: Three Peat Achieved
Dean Rabbbidge looks at Wyndham rugby's golden run of forty wins in a row after achieving the three peat of titles at the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Jeff Grant: Embrace AI On The Farm
Jeff Grant says farmers should embrace AI technology as it continues to show its worth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Muster- Blair Drysdale: The Renaissance Of Sheep
Blair Drysdale says the rise of the sheep industry has been a good news story to celebrate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
