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Country Life for Friday 13 October 2023

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  • From water to wine: The story of Dancing Petrel

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    Kim Gilkison of Dancing Petrel wines in the vines on Paewhenua Island.

    5:13 PM.An idyllic lifestyle change for Kim and Graham Gilkison from Taranaki to the Far North saw them also purchase a languishing vineyard. Five years later, they're producing award winning wines. Read more Audio

  • A year on the farm: Lambing is in full swing on the Bird's hill block

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    A year on the farm

    7:35 PM.The newborn lambs hide amongst gorse to escape the chilly winds and Alistair plants poplar poles on erosion-prone hill country. Read more Audio

  • 'I don't expect perfection' says farm dog trainer

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    Farm dog

    7:21 PM.From the Country Life archives - we meet former shepherd Anna Holland who trains people to train dogs. Read more Audio

  • Rural News Wrap

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    The company owner says the harvest is underway and the results are looking promising.

    7:07 PM.Duncan Smith and Sally Murphy take a look at the week's agricultural news. Read more Audio

  • Country Life for 13 October 2023

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    A year on the farm

    7:07 PM.A year on the farm: Lambing is in full swing on the Bird's hill block, Canine Control, a feature from the Country Life archives by Carol Stiles, From water to wine: The story of Dancing Petrel and the… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 6 October 2023
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