The Country Life team take you all over the motu to hear the extraordinary stories of every day rural New Zealand.
Country Life
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The Country Life team take you all over the motu to hear the extraordinary stories of every day rural New Zealand.
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Publishing Since
7/7/2023
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June 19, 2026
FULL SHOW: Country Life for 19 June 2026
<p>Country Life heads to Gore for the Tussock Country Music festival, visits a woollen mill in the heart of a remote hill country station whose farmer has fulfilled her dream of creating a hub for wool, and Nuffield scholar Lisa Portas chats about the potential for New Zealand farmers to increase the value of the fibre.</p><p>You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/countrylife">here</a>.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>0:00 - Wonderful wool: Nuffield scholar see's bright future for natural fibre</li><li>0:00 - Rural News Wrap</li><li>0:00 - Closing the loop: wool to yarn without leaving the farm</li><li>0:00 - A country music pilgrimage</li></ul><p>With thanks to:</p><ul><li>Lisa Portas, <a href="https://ruralleaders.co.nz/report/strong-wool-stronger-returns/">Nuffield Scholar</a></li><li>Mel Kiernan and Patrizia Vieno</li><li>Annabel Roy, Jaydin Shingleton, The Rusty Pickups, Sandra Campbell, and Laura Koot</li></ul><p>Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.</p><p>Send us your feedback or get in touch at <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/country@rnz.co.nz">country@rnz.co.nz</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=a7539fae-f94e-4280-8f59-7bbef1c289da">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
June 19, 2026
A country music pilgrimage
<p>Anisha visits Gore for a slice of the Tussock Country Music Festival - boots, utes, mullets and all!</p><p>You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/606284/country-artists-and-enthusiasts-hit-gore-for-tussock-country-ute-muster">here</a>.</p><p>With thanks to:</p><ul><li>Annabel Roy, Jaydin Shingleton, The Rusty Pickups, Sandra Campbell, and Laura Koot</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=a1cfa2f2-6c1c-494e-8320-711c28424dbd">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
June 19, 2026
Closing the loop: wool to yarn without leaving the farm
<p>Taking the wool off the sheep's back and turning it into yarn within a few paces of the shearing shed has been a dream come true for a North Island sheep farmer. Patrizia Vieno has built a mini mill on her hill country station near Tinui. </p><p>You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/606688/country-life-wool-to-yarn-without-leaving-the-farm">here</a>.</p><p>With thanks to:</p><ul><li>Mel Kiernan and Patrizia Vieno</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=afb33de4-ab32-472c-ae13-161188598d39">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
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