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Marrying Agriculture and Art
Laura believes art can lead the agricultural sector into robust but nuanced conversations – helping people tackle sensitive subjects and bridge the gap between agriculture and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pihikete Pata Me Te Paramu | Plum Melting Moments
These rich, buttery melting moments totally live up to their name. Lemon and freeze-dried plum add zingy flavour, while melted white chocolate and rose petals make sure they look as good as they taste.
Returning to the River Road
Rural postie Tracy Marshall talks about how the Mail Run keeps her connected to the Whanganui River, and the people who live by its banks, throughout the seasons.
Growing Up Green
Raised by eco-conscious parents in Hira, Emma Fryer is disrupting the plant-restoration industry with her environmentally friendly plant guard – the EmGuard.
Wearing Their Kauae
Reflecting on the mokopapa, and the unique path that led each of them to it, Darcia, Challen and Mona-Pauline explore how multifaceted it is to be a wahine Māori exploring her identity in this day and age.
Keke Kahitete | Custard Slice
Custard slice often appeared on the smoko table, so eating it makes me very nostalgic for days on the farm.
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 ‘wine aunty’ life – approaching forty with no kids and no regrets
Writer Sionainn is living a happy, fulfilled life as she approaches her fortieth birthday – without children.
Good Stock
Cara’s passion for animals and her work ethic have led her to entrepreneurial success in the breeding scene – and international show ring.
Creating the space to release emotional and physical pain
As a young woman, Erin Lewis, 58, turned to yoga to ease the pain of fibromyalgia, a complex chronic pain condition.
Taking Japanese forest bathing out of the bush and onto the beach
Vicky Kyan, 64, has always found solace in nature.
Fit for purpose: one woman’s mission to help those in the rural sector feel well and move well, so that they can perform well
Movement coach Laura is passionate about the health and wellbeing of people in the rural sector.
The course providing farming couples with the tools to make their businesses resilient, adaptable – and profitable
Ann and Scott took part in AWDT’s ‘Our Resilient Farming Business’ course.
Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition
Seventeenth Edition
Our beautiful Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition is out now!