Deer

The cornerstone of soil consultant Rob Flynn's philosophy is that agriculture is a biological system, not a chemical system. One of his clients is North Canterbury farmer Russell Rudd, who has been… Audio

The chair of Deer Industry New Zealand, Andy MacFarlane, says deer farmers have a spring in their step because of strong venison prices, expanding markets and good, stable returns for velvet. Audio

Landcorp's Rangitaiki Station on the Central Plateau is one of the SOE's larger enterprises. It has tens of thousands of animals, including New Zealand's largest deer herd. There are 20 staff and over… Audio

Jessie Wong, 23, is taking the fashion industry by storm with her luxury leather accessories brand, Yu Mei. She explains why a good bag should weather its journey with you. Audio, Gallery

Kim Hill talks to Jack Lasenby, the author of many books, most notably the Uncle Trev and Harry Wakatipu stories for children. His new book, illustrated by Bob Kerr, is Grandad's Wheelies (Puffin)… Audio

Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio

Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio

Colin Cox was been involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand, and the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written down his life experiences which Country Life… Audio