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Country Life for Friday 15 November 2019

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 8 November 2019
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  • Off Like a Rockit
  • Power to the People
  • Regional Wrap
  • Proud to Show
  • Full Episode for Friday 15 November 2019
  • Off Like a Rockit

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    9:34 PM.New Zealand's tiny Rockit apples are proving a real hit with both consumers and growers. They're returning more than any other apple variety and demand is sky-rocketing in Asia. Read more Audio, Gallery

  • Power to the People

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    9:19 PM.Born and bred Reefton sparky Greg Topp is part of a team of locals who formed the Reefton Powerhouse Trust in 2011. Their goal is to restore the old hydro scheme on the Inangahua River to its former… Read more Audio

  • Regional Wrap

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    9:13 PM.Welcome rain has set farms up for the summer but hail in Hawke's Bay and Pukekohe has caused some fruit damage. It hasn't really warmed up in the far south and grass is struggling to grow. Read more Audio

  • Proud to Show

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    9:07 PM.On the eve of the 2019 New Zealand Agricultural Show dozens of exhibitors are preparing their cattle at the A & P Showgrounds in Christchurch. As well as showing her own cows and calves, agricultural… Read more Audio

  • Full Episode for Friday 15 November 2019

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    9:05 PM.Country Life talks to Sarah O'Connell on the eve of the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch, Reefton sparky Greg Topp is among locals helping to restore the old hydro scheme on the Inangahua… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 8 November 2019
  • Next Episode: Friday, 22 November 2019
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