
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 | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

This week Country Life digs into land uses on the East Coast, visits an old rural school turned communal village and checks out the action at the Methven Rodeo.
You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, her... more
Anisha experiences the Methven Rodeo, and meets the people behind it.
You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.
With thanks to:
* Bert Elstob
* Rosa Dekkar
* Felicity Montgomery
* Angus Smith more
On the site of an old school south of Ōtaki, Makahuri is becoming a village of homes, gardens, chickens, cows and neighbours who look out for one another. Sally Round visits a co-housing community discovering village life takes plenty of work, compro... more
Māori agribusiness consultant Hilton Collier on Te Tairāwhiti's changing land uses.
You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.
With thanks to:
* Hilton Collier, Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust
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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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A wide-ranging look at rural New Zealand life, with episodes covering farming, food production, conservation, and rural safety. Topics frequently span practical farming challenges, innovative agriculture like bio-controlled pests and hydroponics, iconic rural landscapes, and wildlife rescue efforts. Notable strengths include hands-on guest perspectives from farmers, scientists, and conservationists, plus clear discussions of policy, market dynamics, and community initiatives that shape country life. The show tends to blend technical know-how with human-interest stories, making it helpful for listeners who want real-world insights into primary industries, regional economics, and sustainable practices in a distinctly Kiwi context.
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Country Life launched 20 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Country Life include:
1. Rosstan Mazey
2. Tony Cunningham
3. Chrystal O'Connor
4. Michaela Pullen
5. Jorie Knook
6. Hiraina Tangiora
7. John Robson
8. Bruce Stephenson
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