Posts by Kristy
Ask The Flock
The start-of-spring signals from the eyes of our community.
Read MoreLambing, dances every weekend, and cricket infestations – two old pals discuss a lifetime living in Auckland’s rural outskirts
Christine and Jenny talk about their early lives in the rural outskirts of Auckland and the changes they’ve seen in their community due to the not-so-slow spread of Auckland City.
Read MoreEveryone mucks in: how one Southland family gets through the busy calving season
Mum-of-three Tessa talks us through the busy calving season on the 270-hectare farm her family are sharemilking on in Wendonside, Southland.
Read MoreTurning forty – embracing authenticity, a slower pace and growth, and shedding expectations
Shirelle recently turned forty. It spurred a major rethink of what was important to her and how she wanted to live her life and bring up her daughters.
Read MoreAsk The Flock
How our community deals with the busiest times in their households.
Read MoreWool ethics and heavy metal – how one knitter is busting a stereotype
Knitting enthusiast Rebecca talks about the community she’s found through wool, and the infectious pleasure of hearing her knitting needles clack to a heavy metal soundtrack.
Read MoreGoing with the Flow
When community members share success stories, trade best practices and encourage others in protecting the health of their river, sustainability actions become more than a sum of their parts.
Read MoreThe Falcon Whisperer
Diana Dobson’s rapport with raptors is helping save one of Aotearoa’s endangered birds.
Read MoreThe blessings of step-parenting: a creative bond helps ensure smooth sailing for blended family
Raising a child that’s not biologically your own can be tough, but it can also be a blessing.
Read MoreAsk The Flock
How our community gets on top of things when they’re feeling overwhelmed.
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