Rural Living
The loneliness of the long-distance mother
Carla Muller was on an isolated sheep station far from her support systems when she had her first child. Postnatal depression soon set in. She spoke to Olivia Caldwell for Mental Health Awareness Week.
When a side hustle grows into a business
A chartered accountant and former city dweller, Sarah Rutherford has turned her hand to flowers since returning home to her rural roots.
From a bare paddock to a blooming lavender business
Wānaka’s Lavender Farm turns 10 this year. Co-founder Tim Zeestraten shares how they turned a tiny plot of land into one of New Zealand’s most photographed farms.
Spiralling up to health in life and on farm
Charlotte and Russell Heald began their regenerative and organic farming journey when she became ill.
Never too young to tackle agricultural issues
At the age of 21, university student Georgia Moody is already leaving her mark on New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.
A farming journey from hilly Central Otago to Southland’s flatland
Southland sheep farmer Matt Ward gave up the beautiful hills of Mount Aspiring Station for the flatland and quiet life of Eastern Southland to carry on the legacy of his late father.
When life gets in the way of plans
Grace Pettit has dabbled in many things in her life. She tells Cheyenne Nicholson about the importance of connectedness.
Indian migrants who pioneered as dairy farmers
Tracing the century-old legacy of Indian participation in New Zealand’s dairy industry.
Isabelle Coates: driven by the idea of making a tangible impact
Muka Tangata engagement and partnerships manager Isabelle Coates has been helped and mentored by some remarkable people on her journey.
From farming the plains of southern Africa to southern Aotearoa
Leaving the snakes and leopards of Zimbabwe for the cows and mushrooms of Southland was the move of a lifetime.
Spritely Southlander is all in when it comes to her community
Jeanette McIntyre is an ‘ordinary’ Southland woman who sees the extraordinary value in community.
Loss inspires alcohol addiction books
Maree MacLean says her brother’s alcohol-related death was a catalyst to her own recovery journey.
A teen on a mission to solve a growing problem
Elisa Harley is the brains behind a range of biodegradable plant pots – at the age of 17.
A dynamic duo: Ben and Nikki Purua
Ben and Nikki are dedicated to uplifting their community, and agriculture is at the heart of that.
Bridging tradition and innovation in NZ farming
Cheyenne Wilson on her farming roots and what inspires her to stay motivated in a sometimes challenging industry.
Physio sets out to ease on-farm aches
Gisborne farmer and physiotherapist goes online to help rural folk across the country.