
The Country Life team take you all over the motu to hear the extraordinary stories of every day rural New Zealand.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 306 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

This week the Country Life team takes you riverside to find out about an unusual ferry which has been running for 130 years, they delve into the science of insect vibrations which may be a way of protecting crops, and getting a taste of Americana at ... more
Producer Mark Leishman goes on a personal journey to Burkes Pass, a place with deep family ties. A fire in the 1990s destroyed most of the Burkes Pass Hotel run by his grandparents and has been replaced by a replica 1950s Americana village complete w... more
Researchers from the Bioeconomy Science Institute are investigating whether they can apply the vibrations of insects to disrupt pests in the greenhouse. Our Changing World's Claire Concannon heads along to the tomato growing greenhouse where they're ... more
The southern hemisphere's only still operational river ferry celebrates 130 years.
You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.
You can find more about the punt, here.
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* Tom Jones
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Really good for any age interesting
Such a relaxing down to earth listen. One of the only podcast on rotation that really feeds into my life. Thankyou.
It’s so inspiring to hear about what rural New Zealanders are doing, I love this podcast. A great way to start the weekend 👍
Keep up the good work
Nga mihi 🙏
A must every weekend
For many years I listened to Country Life on the radio but it doesn’t fit into my schedule any more. Now with a podcast I don’t have to mis an episode.
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Featuring a myriad of captivating stories from rural New Zealand, this podcast explores the unique challenges and experiences of farming life in the countryside. It covers a wide range of topics including urban farming, animal training, agritourism, and the intricate relationship between agriculture and the environment. Noteworthy guests share innovative practices within the agricultural industry, from animal husbandry techniques to sustainable farming initiatives, making the podcast a valuable resource for those interested in both farming and community engagement. The storytelling approach captures the essence of New Zealand's rural identity while educating listeners about the evolving landscape of agriculture.
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