The Kings lost many hives in Cyclone Gabrielle. These ones have been salvaged and will be cleaned and repaired ready for the coming honey production season. Photo: RNZ/Sally Round
This week Country Life meets a couple who are still inspired by the rugged beauty of Tairāwhiti to produce honey and art from their bees despite having lost many of their hives to Cyclone Gabrielle, and they also chat to a pair of Karamea dairy farmers who are putting their remote and beautiful farm up for sale lock, stock and barrel.
