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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 21 MIN

Camp ovens, bullockies and other tales from the bush

from Country Life · host RNZ

Old-timer Lew Pickens' passions hark back to his days clearing land in Northland - camp oven cooking and driving bullock teams. He has a woolshed full of early tools and farming machines on the farm now run by son Craig. He is keenly aware that his stories, culture, traditions and old ways will be lost when he, and a few like him, are gone. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Lew, Julie and Craig Pickens, and Julie TannneauGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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