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Country Life for Friday 2 March 2018

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 23 February 2018
  • Next Episode: Friday, 9 March 2018
  • A day at the races Hurunui-style
  • Edible flower trade coming up roses
  • Februdairy
  • Regional Wrap
  • Full Episode for Friday March 2, 2018
  • A day at the races Hurunui-style

    rural Canterbury
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    9:35 PM.The Hurunui Race and Gala Day is a highlight on the local calendar. The biennial community event was held recently at Medbury in North Canterbury and attracted more than 2000 race-goers. Read more Audio, Gallery

  • Edible flower trade coming up roses

    rural farming
    Tamsin Wilson

    9:24 PM.Tamsin Wilson's carefully picked flowers are airfreighted twice a week to Hong Kong, where chefs and home cooks are snapping them up. Read more Audio, Gallery

  • Februdairy

    business rural
    supplied by Dr Jude Capper

    9:13 PM.Thousands upon thousands of posts have been made during a social media campaign celebrating dairying during the month of February. Country Life talks to Dr Jude Capper, the woman behind Februdairy. Read more Audio

  • Regional Wrap

    rural farming
    Rotomanu Hall on the West Coast had its roof blown off by ex-Cyclone Gita.

    9:07 PM.Weaner fairs are just starting in Northland and prices are expected to be on a par with last year. Waikato farmers are still making silage which is a rare occurrence for early March. More rain at the… Read more Audio

  • Full Episode for Friday March 2, 2018

    rural farming
    Marie Black and Rod McKay

    9:03 PM.Country Life's nibbling on flowers and hears about the success of Februdairy - a month long social media campaign to celebrate dairying… Also, the team goes behind the scenes at the Hurunui Race and… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 23 February 2018
  • Next Episode: Friday, 9 March 2018
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