Podcasts about rangitikei

Thousands of people are set to converge on the small Rangitikei township of Hunterville tomorrow for the annual Hunterville Huntaway Festival. The main event of the day is the Shepherds' Shemozzle, which sees competitors complete an obstacle course with their trusty Huntaway dog by their side. Gary Massicks is the man tasked with MC duties for the day.

Simon Nitschke, the Arable Farmer of the Year, Maize Farmer of the Year, and National Pioneer Yield Cup winner, joins Matt and Wade to discuss the strategy and success of Rangitikei enterprise, Arable Solutions.  This episode explores supply and demand management, particularly for maize grain. We discuss the impact of market fluctuations, the importance of forward planning, and how collaboration with end users can be a game-changer. Efficiency and sustainability are at the core of this conversation as the team discusses the challenges and opportunities within the industry.

For Made In NZ today we're taking a trip to the Rangitikei, specifically Marton, And a company called P. E. C. who have been designing and making petrol pumps since 1939. They claim to be the first to put microprocessors in pumps and they are moving into hydrogen. Jesse learns more about that and a lot more with CEO Richard Coxon.

This week on Taxpayer Talk is another episode in our MPs in Depth podcast series where we get to know Parliament's new MPs. In this episode, we sat down with National Party MP, Suze Redmayne.Suze was elected as the MP for Rangitikei at the 2023 General Election. Suze and her husband run an award winning farm and sell their lamb under their own brands. Suze shares her life story, what drew her to politics and what she hopes to achieve during her time in Parliament. Also discussed is a number of member's bill ideas Suze is considering and what the role of government should be in the economy. Suze's maiden speech can be watched here. Follow Suze on Facebook here.To support Taxpayer Talk, click hereIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, feel free to email team@taxpayers.org.nz Support the show

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Angie Fisher, Senior Agricultural Analyst at Beef+Lamb NZ about its New Season Outlook for sheep and beef farmers, why farm profitability is forecast to drop and whether there are any bright spots on the horizon... He talks with Rangitikei farmer Sophie Henderson about her business, Foster Ideas, her role as an associate director of Ovis Management Ltd and her Kellogg report from 2017... And he talks with Otago farmer John Latta about the outlook for sheep and beef, his corporate forestry neighbour in Owaka and his role on the Otago Country Rugby Board. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Rangitikei MP Suze Redmayne about why she entered politics, her and husband Richard's Coastal Spring Lamb family business and what she cooked for some of Auckland's top chefs... He talks with Farm Focus CEO Auriga Martin about the agri-business software platform, how she found her way to NZ from California and her involvement in the film industry... And he talks with NZ Enduro Champ Kylie Dorr about her new venture training farmers on their motorbike skills, her impending trip to represent NZ at the International Six Day Enduro in Spain and her own agriculture business, Southern Reproductive. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mika and friend-of-the-podcast Justine Lee interview Peter Fraser. Peter (Ngāti Hauiti ki Rangitikei) is an economist, academic, and sandblaster from the Hutt Valley. The conversation delves into the shape of the New Zealand economy, the dairy industry, climate change, Maori economic development, and the future of New Zealand. Peter shares his personal journey from growing up in Wellington, working for the government and different departments, to eventually reinventing himself as the "sand blasting economist". Fraser also discusses his viewpoints on New Zealand's economic policies, the impact of the dairy industry on the environment and economy, and the challenges of making significant changes in these areas due to political and economic constraints. He touches upon his experiences in local politics and his candid thoughts about the future challenges facing New Zealand and the world at large, especially in the context of climate change and sustainable practices. Show notes Growing For Good – Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Morgan William's report on on intensive farming, sustainability and the environment Susan Krumdiek, energy transition engineer Mike Joy, freshwater ecologist Milton Friedman, economist Public choice theory Robert Muldoon, former prime minister and minister of finance Roger Douglas, former minister of finance Milked (“White lies in dairy land”) documentary

The first of three days of celebrations at Rātana is getting underway, with church leaders, iwi leaders and politicians converging at the small Rangitikei village. Coming just days after the Kiingitanga's historic hui, Māori leaders have marked it as a chance to continue the conversations started at Tūrangawaewae. Representative for Rātana Te Taepa Kameta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.  

Motorsport royalty will be sliding around dusty rural roads this weekend during the return of a rallying favourite. SuperCar and Nascar champ Shane van Gisbergen and rally legend Hayden Paddon headline the Daybreaker across 150 kilometres of Manawatu and Rangitikei. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham enters a windy petrolhead heaven.

Jimmy discusses the Rangitikei electorate - it's the third largest electorate in the North Island, stretching from east of Levin in the south, across the central plateau, to above Taumarunui to the north. And it is up for grabs this election, as its four-term National MP Ian McKelvie retires. Also, 250 more staff cuts are on the horizon at Massey University, as the tertiary institution struggles financially.

The Whanganui District Council has a bit of a problem with its wastewater network and Mike says $50 million could be invested over the next 30 years, but the council also faces another problem - residents using illegal stormwater connections into their gully traps. In a sign of the cost of living crisis boxes of puppies have been found dumped at various Whanganui beaches and the pound is full. And Whanganui and Rangitikei's most famous cat, Rodney has died.

Rangitīkei is the third largest electorate in the North Island, stretching from east of Levin in the south to above Taumarunui in the north. And it's up for grabs this election, as its four-term National MP Ian McKelvie retires. Our reporter Jimmy Ellingham took a drive around some of its remote reaches to ask what are the issues concerning local voters.

Fourth-generation Rangitikei sheep and beef farmer who's had a gutsful and let rip on Facebook about the Government's ag emissions policy released on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Andrew Hoggard has been one of the most prominent voices within rural New Zealand in recent years.  He's been farming for almost 30 years and has been actively involved in Federated Farmers since 2005 before becoming in 2020 and leading the organisation through some very challenging years.   He recently made the surprising decision to step down to throw his hat into the political ring, standing for ACT in the Rangitikei seat.   Andrew Hoggard was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Whanganui and Ruapehu public remain up in arms about high petrol prices in their districts, significantly higher than Rangitikei, so why are locals having to pay through the nozzle? Mike also talks to Kathryn about what's happening on the Castlecliff coastline, and why a popular Whanganui swimming sport is now in a sorry state. Also community stalwart Eddie Tofa's latest charity fundraiser. Eddie runs the River City Boxing Gym and is the boss of the Whanganui Boxing Association.

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It's been a wet and wild weekend for the Central North Island as heavy rain led to burst river banks and evacuations around the region.  Slips and flooding closed sections of State Highways 3 and 4, and the Rangitikei District came close to declaring a state of emergency when the Tutaenui Stream overflowed. Rangitikei mayor Andy Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss this morning.

Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard has stepped down from the role.  He's set to embark on a political career, running for the ACT Party in the Rangitikei electorate.  REX Today host Dom George caught up with him to find out what attracted him to ACTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a grab for rural votes, ACT is standing former Federated Farmer president Andrew Hoggard is the normally blue set of Rangitikei. Mr Hoggard, a Manawatu farmer, quit the presidency early to end speculation about his next move. The newly minted ACT candidate talks to Lisa Owen.  

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On today's episode: We profile the Canterbury winemakers taking on the scourge of modern slavery, We catch up with Greens Ag Spokesperson Teanau Tuiono, And we talk with Rangitikei farmer Andrew Stewart about diversifying your farming business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Followers of the Rātana faith - and politicians - are heading to the small Rangitikei village to celebrate the 150th birthday of the movement's founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana. Rātana is as much a political movement as a spiritual one, with particularly close ties to the Labour Party. The three-day religious festival, often regarded as the start of the political year, will be attended by politicians including both Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern. Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Some local councils are complaining they haven't been given enough time to give their views on RMA reforms. The closing date for submissions on new Resource Management legislation is January 30, right after the summer break. The Government promises the law changes will provide a faster, cheaper system. Rangitikei District Mayor Andy Watson says his team will be under incredible pressure to get their submission in on time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rangitikei farmer, mum and Aotearoa Rural Maternity Support line founder Laura Morrison is a one (wo)man band, on the end of the phone and available to listen most nights of the week, particularly for those struggling with pregnancy uncertainty or pregnancy loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rangitikei farmer, mum and Aotearoa Rural Maternity Support line founder Laura Morrison is a one woman band, on the end of the phone and available to listen most nights of the week, particularly for those struggling with pregnancy uncertainty or pregnancy loss.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to Rangitikei Mayor Andy Watson about the impact on his community if the iconic Mangaohane Station were to be sold into trees.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Morrison farms with her husband Rich in the beautiful Rangitikei region, with her two small boys on their sheep and beef farm with a twist.The Morrison's run “The Gullies”, and alongside their ethical livestock genetics, they also invite artists to share their landscape at the Cottage each year.Laura opens up and shares with us her biggest life moments alongside the challenges and opportunities for Aotearoa's primary industries.Today's shout out is to the “Mother's Matter” campaign, whose mission is for better health and wellbeing outcomes for mothers in Aotearoa. Just a trigger warning, in this podcast episode we will be discussing baby loss, as Laura very graciously shares her story. She shares the loss of her baby and her path dealing with that loss.

Ian McKelvie is MP for Rangitikei and he joins us to discuss Soraya Peke-Mason heading to parliament for the labour party (she ran against him in the 2020 elections). We talk about proposed changes to law to protect BYO for race meetings, and talk about Sam Uffendell's victory in the Tauranga by-election. We also discuss general cost of living issues and the best structures for ensuring Maori are heard and enabled to tackle issues that disproportionally effect them.

Ian McKelvie is the MP for Rangitikei, and he joins us via phone from his electorate office to chat about Christopher Luxton's visit to the region, the Tauranga by-election, the history and future of NZ's meat exports, Gangs and guns, and the 4th Wellbeing Budget delivered by Grant Robertson last week.

Mounting frustration over a central North Island bridge sitting idle. Construction has finished on the 11-million-dollar bridge connecting the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts ... with just some final checks still needed.  But Rangitikei District Council agreed with local iwi an opening ceremony would be held in June, so no traffic can pass until then. Manawatu District councillor Andrew Quarrie told Andrew Dickens he isn't happy. “We are not objecting to an opening, what we're objecting to is the bridge being closed, we would like to have an opening, we would like to celebrate the opening, but we want the traffic to go through first.” LISTEN ABOVE 

Ian McKelvie is the MP for Rangitikei, and he joins us to discuss the Easter Break, and the nature of Easter Trading Rules and Public Holidays in general. We also mention the new holiday - the recognition of Matariki later this year. We draw attention to ANZAC day, it's importance, the contributions of Australian and New Zealand troops over many decades, and the sombre relevance in the current Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Right now the movie industry is increasingly nervous, with all the big Hollywood studios saying the only way to make a profit is huge and very expensive blockbusters. But one company is going in the opposite direction - and doing very well at it. A24 specialises in smaller movies aimed mostly at cinema releases - movies like The Green Knight, Lady Bird, Lighthouse - and an upcoming tongue in cheek horror film called X. So why was it filmed mostly around Whanganui? It's an unlikely combination, an unabashed genre picture called X set in Texas - it describes itself as Boogie Nights meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre! - suddenly transferred to New Zealand. And not even mainstream backlot New Zealand - Auckland, say, or Central Otago . X was mostly shot around Whanganui, Bulls and Rangitikei. And the good news it's getting great notices already overseas. Simon Morris talks to producer Jacob Jaffke in Los Angeles about the enduring appeal of horror movies, why they work so much better in a cinema, and why he was drawn to New Zealand. X has been showing in selected cinemas this week, and then will later stream on Google Play and iTunes before heading for BluRay/DVD.

Ian McKelvie is the MP for Rangitikei and Assistant Speaker of the House. He joins us to talk about the opening of Transmission Gully and how all the new infrastructure pointing to the central region will affect us. We also speak about the South African family trying to gain residency, the Primary Sector meeting and Groundswell's refusal to be involved and the proposed Pyrolisis plant in Feilding.

 How do those tasked with implementing environmental policy best engage with farmers to come up with solutions that are best for the land and are fit for purpose? Ministry for the Environment has partnered with Sarah's Country to hit the road across the lower North Island in late 2021 to get out of Wellington and onto the farm to hear & see directly from farmers. In this third and final episode as part of the three-part series, Sarah Perriam takes Director of Policy Implementation & Delivery, Sara Clarke, meets Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective Chair and three-generation farmer, Roger Dalrymple along with dairy farmer, Greg Maughan.  Sara is joined by her colleague, Gin Loughnan, Manager of the Climate & Water Agriculture team at the Ministry for the Environment who is keen to work together with catchment groups to ensure that freshwater farm plans are workable and avoid duplication.   "The first thing we have to do is get farmers to understand why they are putting their environment plans on paper when bankers will tell you we can't get farmers to pull together farm budgets yet. It's a massive leap!" stresses Roger Dalrymple, Waitatapia Farming TOP 10 things in THIS EPISODE Sara Clarke & Gin Loughnan sits down with the Rangitikei farmers to discuss: 1. Over 300 farmers have joined the sub-catchment groups of the Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective "which will tell you that if you give farmers the challenge they will be empowered to create the solutions" 2. Farmers need environmental policy guidance that is apolitical and doesn't change between government terms where the pathway doesn't change on them. 3. The narrative that New Zealand farmers are doing it all wrong and portraying our practices as third-world when dairy farmer, Greg Maughan was working in Indonesia and reading this message looking at polluted waterways. 4. Gin asks how the government can support the community ownership of the solution around freshwater quality. 5. Roger's experience with dealing with a spectrum of farmers to bring them along and to educate them on where the changes need to happen takes time, more collaborative science and improved connectivity.  6. Can freshwater farm plans be justifying what farmers are already doing and change the conversation around proving the good work than it being led as a government, box-ticking exercise?  7. Roger & Greg explain that community catchments only work for 3-6 months of the year for farmers as calving, lambing, shearing, harvesting and weaning takes their focus and therefore the milestones to achieve outcomes need to be set at a time that works with the farming calendar. 8. Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI) under Horizon District Council cost between $12-$14,000/per farm that was funded by Horizon for erosion control and soil mapping are great management tools. 9. Roger advises against the integrated environmental farm plan being digital-only due to internet accessibility and the digital literacy of farmers but may lead to catchment support to help all farmers to get farm environment plans.   10. Gin & Sara want to know what role industry bodies are playing in supporting farmers. Roger points out that the industry groups don't have the time to bring farmers along on the journey because the government's policy consultation timeframes are too tight.    links Learn more about Freshwater Farm Plans   This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Table Swap' out discussing the big issues facing New Zealand's primary sector around farmers' kitchen tables working on ways to move forward collectively.   WIN ONE OF THREE PREMIUM PASSES TO THE FARMAX CONFERENCE (9th & 10th March 2022) complete with a Farmax subscription (valued at $200)! CLICK HERE (Entries Close 7th March 2022)

Rangitikei's district mayor says today's new freedom is a highlight Andy Watson says although the move at midnight to orange traffic light may not change much, he told Tim Dower it makes a difference for event planners. “What it may do is give surety to some people that are planning events, we've had a large number cancelled.” LISTEN ABOVE 

Manawatu and Rangitikei farmers will spend much of summer cleaning up the mess after this week's flooding, and in the south, boysenberry crops have suffered in the wet.

Residents of Te Reureu Valley in the Rangitikei district are describing torrential rain flash flooding as the worst they've seen. The freak deluge resulted in damage to two bridges which has made the valley unreachable - with residents offered helicopter transport out if they need it. Some have suffered serious damage to their houses and have been forced to evacuate, including Julie Rush, who spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Residents of Te Reureu Valley in the Rangitikei district are describing torrential rain flash flooding as the worst they've seen. The freak deluge resulted in damage to two bridges which has made the valley unreachable - with residents offered helicopter transport out if they need it. Some have suffered serious damage to their houses and have been forced to evacuate, including Julie Rush, who spoke to Guyon Espiner.

A farming couple in the Rangitikei want to unite art and agriculture with a new artists' residency. Gullies Art Residency founder Laura Morrison explains their mission.

There are 11 districts in the North Island that will start in the Red setting when the Traffic Light System kicks in on Friday.However, a lot of the districts that are in Red are largely areas that haven't got high enough vaccination rates, despite having little to no Covid cases.The districts that will start in Red are Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu.The remaining North Island districts and all of the South Island will move into Orange.Meanwhile, no deal has been struck on the next National leader.The frontrunners for party leadership are Christopher Luxon and Simon Bridges.The new leader is set to be announced on Tuesday.Prince Charles is revealed to have made the comment about the skin colour of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby.This was revealed in a soon-to-be-released book by American journalist Christopher Andersen. Listen above as Neale Jones and Ben Thomas discuss this and the rest of the day's news with Heather du Plessis-Allan above

11 districts so far will go into the Red setting when the Traffic Light System begins on Friday.Auckland, Northland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu are the districts that will be in Red.Cabinet will review the settings on a fortnightly basis.Christopher Luxon is in contention for National Party leader.The party will decide its leader tomorrow.Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVE

“A full 50% of the population will experience menopause, but confusion about its symptoms – and the options for treating them – remains widespread. Determined to address menopause's debilitating effects, Anna Sophia embarked on an ‘experiential trial' to discover whether hormone therapy could help. “ The Spinoff Anna Sophia is a social activist and counsellor in New Zealand. Her life has been shaped by living and working in the Manawatu and Rangitikei regions, budget backpacking adventures around the world, and raising two children with a 21 year age gap between them. Talking with Anna was like sharing a parallel experience in our attempts to have our menopause symptoms understood by our respective GPs and access HRT - Hormonal Replacement Therapy. I want to dedicate this episode to the wahine of New Zealand and to Sarah Conner from Menopause Over Martini's. Thank you for what you are doing for our women in New Zealand. Thank you to all the women who are brave enough to speak up and just ask questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tracy-minnoch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracy-minnoch/support

Starting new and positive conversations around farming through art is behind what's believed to be a first of its kind artist's residency in Aotearoa. Self styled next generation farmers and art lovers Laura and Richard Morrison have set up The Gullies Art Residency at their sheep and beef farm in the Rangitikei, halfway between Whanganui and Palmerston North. After years of planning, they've just announced the first artist to take up the residency, painter digital artist and printmaker Andrew McLeod. Laura Morrison joins Lynn to discuss why she and Richard felt this residency was necessary.

Seventy five percent of people who pass through Hunterville on State Highway 1 have not turned off into its main street. Those who do are often surprised. Hunterville has fewer than 440 residents and a strong culture of mucking in.

Sam and Sophie Hurley are third generation sheep farmers, at Papanui Estate half an hour out of Hunterville in the Rangitikei. Their wool used to be rolled out for carpets, but with the recent downturn in demand they've spotted an opportunity to create an uptick in the wool industry. Prompted by the plastic bag ban they're producing sell-out fashionable felted woolen bags, trimmed with leather, sold under the label of Honest Wolf.

Sam and Sophie Hurley are third generation sheep farmers, at Papanui Estate half an hour out of Hunterville in the Rangitikei. Their wool used to be rolled out for carpets, but with the recent downturn in demand they've spotted an opportunity to create an uptick in the wool industry. Prompted by the plastic bag ban they're producing sell-out fashionable felted woolen bags, trimmed with leather, sold under the label of Honest Wolf.

A Coast to Coast Adventure for at Risk Youth, growing vegies in Rangitikei, controlling birds on vineyards, foreigner worker shearing and the Regional Wrap.

This week's road trip calls in to Waikato and Rangitikei in the North Island and then down to Mid and South Canterbury.

Country Life this week speaks to a couple who have developed avocado varieties they say NEVER produce a dud, takes a tour of a grand historic home in Rangitikei and talks to an Otago couple making the most out of their wool.

The homestead at Merchiston Station in Rangitikei has fireplaces galore and an exquisite staircase carved by Ngāti Hauiti craftsmen. Little has changed since it was built in the early 1900s. But what is it like to live in and how do its occupants manage to preserve it and run a stud alongside?

Hungry lambs in Rangitikei are starting to put pressure on the amount of grass left for their mums and Nelson and Marlborough are already getting desperately dry. There's been historic low rainfall in Marlborough for the first eight months this year.

NZ has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. We ask the NZ-China Council chairman Sir Don McKinnon how New Zealand can balance its values with its export ambitions. KPMG Agrifood research and insights analyst Jack Keeys shares how we build a clear national interpretation of regenerative agriculture. Kevin Rooke has just finished a 45-year career providing land management and soil conservation advice to farmers in Manawatū, Whanganui, Rangitikei and Tararua. He joins us to talk about the changes in land use management over the past half-century. Scanning numbers are down and metabolic numbers are up across parts of the North Island as a flow-on effect of the drought. We will be joined by Richard Hilson from Vet Services Hawke’s Bay for his advice and what to look out for. Plus breaking news from Chris Allen on the new National Environmental Standard for Freshwater announcment. To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

Kevin Rooke has just finished a 45-year career providing land management and soil conservation advice to farmers in Manawatū, Whanganui, Rangitikei and Tararua. He joins us to talk about the changes in land use management over the past half-century. To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

Rural mayors are joining forces to help boost youth employment.Four Councils are encouraging businesses to take on young workers.South Wairarapa mayor Alex Beijen told Kate Hawkesby smaller councils may be closer to the community."Take a punt on someone who's a bit younger, and we can assist with the training or the PPE or even a small subsidy as well, just to tip them over the balance, and have the a positive outlook to employ someone."The councils involved are Central Hawke's Bay, Rangitikei, South Wairarapa and Opotiki. 

Part of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Farming for Profit Hot Topic series.  Hayden Trotter is Principal Partner at Allan McNeill Chartered Accountants in Feilding. In this podcast, he shares his accounting knowledge and insights in-light of the current drought and Covid-19 pandemic, discussing the Government subsidies, tax considerations, and highlights COVID-19’s impact on the local commercial sector. Raised on a farm, Hayden’s strength is his ability to understand farming, working with many farming families and businesses across the Manawatu and Rangitikei regions.

Sarah is joined tonight by Kylie Stewart of Rangitikei Farmstay, a hotspot for international tourists to learn about Kiwi lifestyles and how an operational farm works. Since the lockdown, Kylie and her husband Andrew have had to innovate and create a new offering for self-isolating tourists from home and abroad. To watch the interviews visit Sarah’s Country on YouTube and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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Seminar presented at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on 3 July 2013 Coast is a novel from David Young after some decades as a writer of non-fiction, particularly in the field of history and environment. Exploring the effects of two world wars on three generations of men from the same family, Coast is also a meditation on the power of landscape. The east coast of Kincardineshire, Scotland and the North Island's Rangitikei coastline where a Scots community endures even today, anchor this story in psychological, as well as physical, reality. Told from the standpoints of the three related key characters, the narrative unfolds a male social history spanning much of the twentieth century. It embraces issues of identity, belonging and connection to place. Kin and romantic love, matters of class, the Depression, active service abroad – first on the Western Front, then through the air war in the Pacific – and of family life, reach out beyond Pakeha concerns to the circularity of history and the tangata whenua. The question of how much the writer brings to his fiction from his previous historical endeavours and from his own life is explored in this talk. The author's history of conservation in New Zealand, Our Islands Our Selves, his Whanganui River book, Woven by Water, and even his first book, Faces of the River, played a part in the genesis of this work. So too did oral and documentary historical research.