FULL SHOW: Country Life for 6 March 2026

Country Life visits the Duff family's permaculture farm in the Hawke's Bay, a farming festival in North Canterbury, chats to young Kiwi pilot Henry Phelps, who's fighting Australia's bushfires, and Gary Lancaster of the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:1:05 - Weird, wacky wild food8:51 - Conditions Wrap16:48 - Permaculture power in Poukawa30:45 - Young kiwi pilot helps map and fight Victoria's devastating bushfires37:47 - A walk through Aotearoa's farming festivalWith thanks to:Henry PhelpsFran Bailey, Underground FestivalJo Duff, Kahikatea FarmMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details