Country Life for Friday 6 August 2021

9:03 PM.A team of Kurow locals transform an island in the braids of the Waitaki River from a messy landfill into a recreational and ecological area for people, wildlife and the environment. Farming mini paua… Read more Audio

9:07 PM.The sap seems to be flowing a little earlier than normal in a Gisborne vineyard and sheep farmers in Central Otago are busy pre-lamb shearing but it's been hard keeping yards dry. Read more Audio

9:15 PM.It's hoped the newly opened Southern Pioneers' Food Hub will help launch products developed from Southland's food bounty to the world. Read more Audio

9:31 PM.It's taken years for a team of dedicated Kurow locals to transform an island in the braids of the river from a messy landfill into a recreational and ecological park. Read more Audio

9:45 PM.A Bluff-based operation is farming cocktail-sized pāua using the pristine waters of Foveaux Strait. The New Zealand Abalone Company (TNZAC) is hoping to sell two million of the mini pāua every year. Read more Audio