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April 18, 2025
<p>This week on Country Life we check out an artificially constructed lake on Braemore Farm that's built for water storage and fun we’re out with Anna and Mitch Munro are out on the farm every day with 18-month-old Charlie in tow. </p><p>You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/countrylife">here</a>.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>0:35 - A garden to munch on</li><li>6:23 - Rural News Wrap</li><li>14:15 - Wairarapa farmer 'proud' of DIY lake</li><li>27:26 - Farming with a toddler in tow</li></ul><p>With thanks to guests:</p><ul><li>Cath Goodrick, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/556492/country-life-innovation-meets-tradition-at-rotorua-kumara-harvest">Kai Rotorua</a></li><li>Len French, <a href="http://lakebraemore.co.nz/">Lake Braemore</a></li><li>Anna and Mitch Munro, <a href="https://www.musterannamunro.co.nz/about/">Muster Photography</a></li></ul><p>Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.</p><p>Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RNZpodcasts">RNZ Podcasts Facebook group</a> and join the convo.</p><p>Send us your feedback or get in touch at <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=a1071126-097a-4170-880d-5fee8c68fa4b">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
April 18, 2025
<p>20-month-old Charlie Munro already knows some dog calls and how to open gates. His mum, Anna, also grew up at Cravendale, a hill country farm near Mount Somers. She and husband Mitch, a builder who's quickly learnt the art of farming, lease her parents' 450-hectare farm. </p><p>You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/countrylife">here</a>.</p><p>You can also find some of Anna's other photos <a href="https://www.musterannamunro.co.nz/">here</a>.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>0:12 - Shifting stock at Cravendale</li><li>4:00 - Working with toddler in tow</li><li>8:30 - Learning the ropes</li><li>13:50 - A homecoming on the family farm</li><li>16:00 - Behind the lens, capturing rural life with a camera</li><li>18:15 - Songbird</li></ul><p>With thanks to guests:</p><ul><li>Mitch and Anna Munro, and Charlie Munro</li></ul><p>Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.</p><p>Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RNZpodcasts">RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group</a> where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.</p><p>Send us your feedback or get in touch at <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=936b624b-093f-4252-8f33-30497993b89d">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
April 18, 2025
<p>Len French wanted a lake to help with water security on his eastern Wairarapa farm. What he's built, Lake Braemore, is now a community asset that can be enjoyed by all.</p><p>You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/countrylife">here</a>.</p><p>You can learn more about Lake Braemore, <a href="http://lakebraemore.co.nz/about/">here</a>.</p><p>With thanks to:</p><ul><li>Len French</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=fc58c0eb-d3b7-4369-a15a-e3a2bf38b84b">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
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