Country Life

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, here.In this episode:0:47 - On the Farm8:03 - The making of Te Tairāwhiti: Getting land use 'wrong' and where to from here15:42 - It takes a village30:38 - Right time for a rodeoWith thanks to:Hilton Collier, Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable TrustDrew MackenzieBert Elstob, Rosa Dekkar, Felicity Montgomery, Angus SmithMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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 ElstobRosa DekkarFelicity MontgomeryAngus SmithCurious about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for rodeos? Find them here.Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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, compromise and conversation. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Drew MackenzieGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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 TrustGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A wrap of conditions on farms and orchards around New ZealandA wrap of conditions on farms and orchards around the country.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details