Sheree and Sparkles
One of the perks of having a pet calf, lamb or goat was that we were excused from homework. So, instead of saying my times tables on repeat at the dinner table each night, this was replaced with feeding, brushing, leading and taking good care of my new friend.
Beyond the Textbook
Over a career spanning more than three decades, the veterinary nutritionist at PGG Wrightson Seeds has always been a passionate educator. Now, Caroline Westwood shares her knowledge through her Facebook page and podcast, The Rumen Room.
Community Driven
Selfless service runs in the family for daffodil farmer and Ellesmere Community Care Organisation chairperson June McLachlan, 53. It’s something this dairy farmer’s daughter learnt from her mother and is keen to pass on to a new generation of community carers.
Michelle & Sarena
Sarena and Michelle share their experience of working with friends and family for the heritage woollen-wear company – one of the only remaining woollen apparel manufacturers in New Zealand – at the heart of Norsewood.
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.
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.
Room to Bloom
Flora has nurtured her passion for planting from a young age. Today, she works to nurture that same passion in others through her gardening business.
Building Upwards
Despite being flat-tack running a dairy farm and raising three children, Te Aroha farmer Kate is the successful owner of two small businesses.
The Swing of Things
Emma is a criminal defence lawyer in Whakatū Nelson. She discovered competitive woodchopping three years ago and fell in love with the heritage sport’s balance of power, grit and camaraderie.
Mangaweka
Born and raised in Mangaweka, Alison Dorrian, 73, and her husband, Henry, worked to protect its bush and wildlife while raising their six children.
The Peri-Urban Pantry
Dr Shannon Davis is examining how bringing farming back into local communities can make Aotearoa think differently about the edges of its cities.
Holly Thompson
Shepherdess caught up with Holly on Mounganui Station to learn more about how the curling competitor spends her days.
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