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Country Life for Friday 2 August 2024

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 26 July 2024
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  • No lost sheep for this Bo Peep - pro shearer finds dream job

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    Lifestyle block shearer Brya Harrison

    7:37 PM.Shearer Brya Harrison, aka "Bow" Peep, gives lifestyle-block owners a helping hand with their sheep. Read more Audio

  • A 'beautiful abundant food system' for future generations

    rural farming
    Jared Hiakita

    7:22 PM.Jared Hiakita has been germinating a seed of an idea while nurturing his food forest at the off-grid family farm in Hokianga. The seed has grown into a charity which will grow and donate fruit tree… Read more Audio

  • "They're not just clients they're friends "

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    Rural hair Salon

    7:19 PM.Erin Middleton owns the only hair salon between Kaikoura and Amberley. The Cheviot hairdresser, who is also an emergency first responder, says she enjoys listening to her clients stories as much as… Read more Audio

  • On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country

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    North Otago dairy farming around the infected farm.

    7:12 PM.In Pukekohe, a mild winter weather has prevailed with regular rainfall. Vegetables are literally jumping out of the ground. Marlborough grape growers have finished with pruning and most are on track… Read more Audio

  • Country Life for Friday 2 August 2024

    rural farming
    Sheep in a paddock

    7:08 PM.This week the Country Life team meet a shearer nicknamed Bo Peep who's found her dream job and they explore a food forest in the Hokianga. Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 26 July 2024
  • Next Episode: Friday, 9 August 2024
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