FULL SHOW: Country Life for 2 May 2025

This week Country Life is at a pumpkin farm in Whanganui, finding out about seed growing and meets a photographer from South Auckland who's spending time at one of New Zealand's iconic hill country stations. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:40 - On the farm8:32 - Farming 101: Grapevine pruning11:48 - South Auckland artist absorbs farm life on high country station in Southern Alps27:31 - Life is gourd for pumpkin seed growers at Summer Hill SeedsWith thanks to guests:Jake Dromgool, 144 IslandsRaymond SagapouteleClare and Grant Adkins, Summer Hill SeedsMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the RNZ Podcasts Facebook group and join the convo.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details