Alison Shaw
Alison Shaw, 59, made her way from Waitaha Canterbury to working on a property in the Australian outback to heading up Tambo Teddies in Western Queensland. These adorable teddies are made with New Zealand and Australian sheepskin.
Going All In
Dairy farmer Marianne Tye, 39, knows the importance of setting goals and planning. She and her husband, Will, had a long road to farm ownership – a journey that led them to Te Tai Tokerau Northland nearly ten years ago.
Emma Dillon
Following stints working in Rakiura Stewart Island and the Coromandel, Emma Dillon now based in Aparima Riverton working for Ka Ora Telecare, where she is the attentive voice on the other end of the phone helping patients get the care they need.
The Goud Life
For Jodie Goudswaard, to get from share milking to farm ownership in the rolling hills of the Waikato has been a fourteen-year journey – one made up of long-term strategic planning, juggling the daily grind and knowing when to take a break.
Running the Farm
Megan Grant, 36, always knew she would end up working on her family farm in Orton, South Canterbury. But when both her parents passed away in the space of six months, it was farm succession at speed.
Best Laid Plans
Emma might be slightly afraid of chickens, but that hasn’t stopped her from helping to build a paddock-to-plate delivery service, Local Food NZ, with the fresh eggs laid by their flock of free-range hens.
Milking Sheep in Italy
Genevieve Bennett of Waipukurau, Te Matau-a-Māui Central Hawke’s Bay wrote to us about her overseas experience for our latest edition Letter from the Flock.
A Dream & Hard Graft
A way of life with a love of horses at its core, encompassed by a strong belief that horses can heal.
The Power of Planning
Mum-of-three Janelle Downs, 34, packs her days with raising a family, farming, teaching and community work from her farm near Strathmore in Taranaki.
“The biggest take-away from It’s All About YOU was finding confidence in my skills”: the course giving rural women the boost to really go for it
Marianne talks about pursuing her dream career whilst getting her work/life balance right.
Aligned with Nature
It can be difficult to justify sweeping changes when it’s your livelihood on the line.
Jenna Smith
“I always thought I had to be everything in equal parts to be successful.” – from dairy assistant to CEO and governance roles.
Wearing Many Hats
Since moving to the district almost two decades ago – with two young children – Claire Graham has volunteered for various organisations around Mackenzie.
Fiona Robinson
This savvy stylist and designer walks Shepherdess through a day in her life from her vintage-inspired homewares and furniture shop in Tarras.
Kōanga Spring 2024 Edition
Nineteenth Edition
Our beautiful Kōanga Spring 2024 Edition is out now!