
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 on Country Life Gianina meets a worm farmer in Hawke's Bay, while Sally drops in on a Kerikeri orchard growing dragon fruit and Anisha is with some Canterbury grain farmers. Amid punishing weather and high costs, they're making the switch t... more
A trial of the striking and exotic dragon fruit is hitting its straps in Northland. Could the new sweet varieties grown under cover be a viable crop in New Zealand amid a changing climate?
You can find photos and read more about the stories in this... more
Canterbury is an arable powerhouse, but in recent years, many have started moving into dairying. What's behind the change?
You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.
And you can find that other story w... more
Trevor Hellyer made the move from one mud loving animal to another - changing from pig farming to worm farming just outside Havelock North.
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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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The show paints a broad portrait of rural life, economics, and innovation in New Zealand agriculture, covering topics from future food demand and protein shifts to practical crafts like blade shearing and blacksmithing, as well as community-driven initiatives such as the Underground Festival and regional heritage stories. Episodes frequently pair industry analysis with human-interest narratives, highlighting how policy, technology, and culture shape farming communities, local economies, and traditional crafts. A standout thread is the focus on sustainable practices and resilience in farming, including agri-voltaics, biochar, and food provenance, often anchored by expert voices and firsthand demonstrations from the field.
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Country Life launched 19 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. Kate Buckley
2. Kevin MacGregor
3. Amy Ingram
4. Logan Brown
5. Emma Kinzett
6. Laura Watson
7. Nick Bennik
8. Harry Bennik
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