Vintage
'Rural, rustic and exploiting my mother's talents'
A vintage photo of a little girl called Molly Mabel sits above racks of pint-sized traditional woollen jumpers, booties and beanies in a Hunterville shop. Who was Molly and how is she helping to warm… Audio
'Rural, rustic and exploiting my mother's talents'
A vintage photo of a little girl called Molly Mabel sits above racks of pint-sized traditional woollen jumpers, booties and beanies in a Hunterville shop. Who was Molly and how is she helping to warm…
AudioGrapes on track at estate-grown winery
The unique limestone hills of the Waipara Valley are home to Greystone's 50-hectare organic vineyard. General manager and founding viticulturist Nick Gill says that despite a lack of direct sunlight… Audio
Grapes on track at estate-grown winery
The unique limestone hills of the Waipara Valley are home to Greystone's 50-hectare organic vineyard. General manager and founding viticulturist Nick Gill says that despite a lack of direct sunlight…
AudioView from the Vines - Cheers!
It's been two years since Country Life started following Te Hera vineyard's John Douglas through a vintage. 2020 turned out to be an interesting one, with harvest occurring during the pandemic… Audio
View from the Vines - Cheers!
It's been two years since Country Life started following Te Hera vineyard's John Douglas through a vintage. 2020 turned out to be an interesting one, with harvest occurring during the pandemic…
AudioGrape crop on track for an excellent vintage
Will Bowman is part of the team that farms and ferments grapes at Black Estate's three organic vineyards in the Waipara Valley. He also makes his own wine from locally sourced grapes. His first… Audio
Grape crop on track for an excellent vintage
Will Bowman is part of the team that farms and ferments grapes at Black Estate's three organic vineyards in the Waipara Valley. He also makes his own wine from locally sourced grapes. His first…
AudioView from the Vines: Into the Barrel
We're back at Te Hera Vineyard where winemaker John Douglas has had an unusually solitary time, thanks to Covid-19, nurturing his fermenting grapes, measuring sugar levels and pressing the grapes… Audio
View from the Vines: Into the Barrel
We're back at Te Hera Vineyard where winemaker John Douglas has had an unusually solitary time, thanks to Covid-19, nurturing his fermenting grapes, measuring sugar levels and pressing the grapes…
AudioView from the Vines: Grape harvest in a pandemic
The Covid-19 outbreak has meant tricky times for grape growers in the midst of harvest. There are fewer workers around to bring in the grapes and many winegrowers like John Douglas of Te Hera Vineyard… Audio
View from the Vines: Grape harvest in a pandemic
The Covid-19 outbreak has meant tricky times for grape growers in the midst of harvest. There are fewer workers around to bring in the grapes and many winegrowers like John Douglas of Te Hera Vineyard…
AudioDefusing fashion's ticking time bomb
Today there are a multitude of pressures placed on designers in the fashion industry as consumers increasingly demand transparency in the manufacturing process. But there are many ways to approach… Audio
'If I can still have my hot rod, I'm super cool'
The concept of the TV show Fast n' Loud is simple – every week Richard Rawlings and his mechanic sidekick Aaron Kaufman scour the US for derelict classic cars to buy, restore and flip. Rawlings gives… Video, Audio, Gallery
'I try to mix it up a wee bit'
Anabela Rea talks trends, landing a job in fashion and the importance of promoting cultural diversity and clothing that works for all types of women. Audio
Land of the Grapes
Grape harvesting's in full swing in North Canterbury's Waipara Valley. At the Muddy Water winery, that's nestled in the lee of the Teviotdale Hills, tonnes of freshly picked chardonnay and pinot noir… Audio, Gallery
Land of the Grapes
Grape harvesting's in full swing in North Canterbury's Waipara Valley. At the Muddy Water winery, that's nestled in the lee of the Teviotdale Hills, tonnes of freshly picked chardonnay and pinot noir…
AudioCountry Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 9, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Auntsfield Estate, Torere Garlic and Benneydale Beckoning. Audio
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 9, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Auntsfield Estate, Torere Garlic and Benneydale Beckoning.
AudioAuntsfield Estate
Auntsfield Estate is the home of Marlborough's first colonial vineyard and winery. The original vineyard was established in 1873 by David Herd who made wine for over 50 years before the property… Audio