Country-Wide June 2021
On the road again
Rural vet Amy Hoogenboom has been enjoying her travels around New Zealand as well as a return to judging cattle in the ring.
Never too old to learn
Not content to do the same thing, veteran beef farmers Stephen and Jane Hayes are still refining their farming systems after 44 years. Glenys Christian paid them a visit. Photos by Rob Owens.
The Wright stuff
Shepherd Olly Wright has been named the 2021 Wairarapa Shepherd of the Year. Rebecca Greaves spoke with him to find out more about his career and aspirations.
From England with love
Tararua Shepherd of the Year Kit Holmes exchanged life in England for a fresh start in New Zealand. Tony Leggett reports.
Bed head buyer’s remorse
Roger Barton gets shanghaied into helping fellow Country-Wide columnist Paul Burt with an ‘antique’ bed head.
Tidy your room, Fonterra
Mark Chamberlain is pleased Fonterra is tidying up its business after a number of missteps.