Swazi Stories

Alford Forest Fire Brigade Landing

Alford Forest Fire Brigade

   Volunteers.  Where would we all be without them?  Especially those who are directly connected with saving or protecting our lives.  People like our rural volunteer fire brigades, who not only fight the many (it seems the number just keeps...

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Te Araroa Trail - Our Journey Part 2

Te Araroa Trail - Our Journey Part 2

Join us as we head into Part 2 of "Our Journey" with Claire and Kevin Power who have been putting in the hard yards and making their dream come true.

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Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

A huge thank you to MacLean Fraser, Executive Chef Artisan at Bolton Hotel for this yummy recipe. If you’ve been watching Davey’s Boat Journey and got inspired to head out onto the water and catch some kai then here’s a recipe...

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Most important cog in the wheel

The Most Important Cog In The Wheel

Kane Brisco’s into his seventh year 50/50 sharemilking at Ohangai near Hawera, in South Taranaki. He’s one of a growing number of farmers getting behind Farmstrong, a nationwide rural wellbeing initiative designed to help farmers cope with the ups and...

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Spotlight on Sarah Jamieson - From Swazi to Farm

Spotlight on Sarah Jamieson - From Swazi to Farm

In the uncertain times of COVID-19, our farming sector was the backbone of the country. Continuing on through the lockdown and providing the country with one of the few hopes of the economy. Life on the farm during the level 4 lockdown was an interesting mix of emotions for Swazi Garment Technologist, Sarah Jamieson. 

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My Boat Episode 5

My Boat Journey - Episode 5

We’re almost at the end of our six episode My Boat Journey with Davey and he’s narrowing down just what sort of boat he’ll be building. This week he’s at Hawkes Bay Marine, checking out what's possible when it comes...

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Te Araroa Trail Part 1

Te Araroa - Our Journey

Above Claire and Kevin Power walking the Te Araroa Trail How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time The beginning of the end In 2017 we travelled to Cambodia; I was 51 and Kev was 52. At...

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My Boat Episode 4

My Boat Journey - Episode 4

We’re almost at the end of our six episode My Boat Journey with Davey and he’s narrowing down just what sort of boat he’ll be building. This week he’s at Hawkes Bay Marine, checking out what's possible when it comes...

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My Boat Journey Episode 3

My Boat Journey - Episode 3

This week Davey narrows down his choice while on his quest to find the perfect boat. Follow him as he travels to Napier to visit one of New Zealand’s prominent aluminium boat builders.

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