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Country Life for Friday 29 June 2018

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  • Riverside: a community of pastoral peacekeepers
  • Tomatoes a la Romano: a Nelson family's tradition
  • Rain drops have finally fallen on South Africa's Western Cape
  • Regional Wrap
  • Full Episode for Friday June 29, 2018
  • Riverside: a community of pastoral peacekeepers

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    9:38 PM.The Riverside Community near Nelson is the oldest intentional community in New Zealand. Most of its members work on the property and share their earnings and expenses. Read more Audio, Gallery

  • Tomatoes a la Romano: a Nelson family's tradition

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    9:15 PM.The Romano family have been growing tomatoes in Nelson since the 1940s. Bettina Romano's father-in-law Tony taught her the tricks of the trade and she now grows and sells an heirloom variety at the… Read more Audio, Gallery

  • Rain drops have finally fallen on South Africa's Western Cape

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    9:27 PM.The Western Cape region has been experiencing a three year drought. It could be five years until water levels return to a healthy level. Read more Audio

  • Regional Wrap

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    9:07 PM.Waikato has been cold, wet and miserable but there have been three good frosts. Ewe scanning is in full swing in Marlborough and results are up about 10 per cent on last year. Read more Audio

  • Full Episode for Friday June 29, 2018

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    9:03 PM.Pastoral Peacekeepers, Tasty Tomatoes, Rain drops have finally fallen on South Africa's Western Cape and the regional Wrap. Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 22 June 2018
  • Next Episode: Friday, 6 July 2018
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