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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 20 MIN

Poultry 'pioneers': Three generations of Bennik's behind an egg empire

from Country Life · host RNZ

From moving to cage-free farming in the 90's, becoming SPCA animal welfare accredited and launching a liquid egg processing plant - the Bennik family has never been afraid to try something new and ruffle a few feathers. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can learn more about Bennik's Eggs, here, or the NZ Egg Group, here.With thanks to:Nick, Harry, Rhonda and Courtney BennikMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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