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By George! Out of Masterchef, into real kitchen
Drury girl Ella Krauts’ kitchen dreams to be New Zealand’s next Masterchef may have turned to custard but her career as a real chef has just begun. »
The strong survive - team breed out facial eczema

Friday, 17 May 2013
The ugly face of farming, facial eczema (FE) is problematic for commercial sheep farmers, particularly in the upper North Island. However, the disease’s devastating effects often hit close to home for lifestylers too. »
From Puke to the Naki in noteable style

Friday, 17 May 2013
Their music may have crossed international borders, but the roots of country music duo Helen and Ian Braithwaite can be traced back to Pukekohe more than 40 years ago. »
Innovative enterprise bears much FROOB
Friday, 17 May 2013
The organic experience – when it comes to fruit, vegetables and home-care products – is now a little easier to achieve in the Franklin district, thanks to an innovative, newly established enterprise. »
• Herd the answer to this nagging question? »
• In brief... »
• Connemaras at home in Karaka »
• Enticing busy bees into the garden »
• Young chef in the run for Masterchef »
• News in brief - April 2013 »
Lisa doesn't live here anymore!
Friday, 17 May 2013
Where in the world is Lisa W? We don’t know; but unless she’s worthy of induction into the hide and seek hall of fame, she’s not at our house, that’s for sure! »
Saddled with the horse? Yeehaa!
Monday, 21 January 2013
So, who gave in to the unstoppable stream of pleading cajoling, demanding and when all else failed, blackmail, and bought the offspring a horse for Christmas? »
Changing harbour an eye opener
Friday, 17 June 2011
How often do we realise that a minor change can produce a completely different perspective? »
Country living can be risky!
Friday, 17 May 2013
What a difference a month makes. In early April we were still suffering from the worst drought in 40 or 50 years. Now, according to Weather Watch, we have had 230mm of rain since April 15. »
Outstanding in their Fieldays yet again
Friday, 17 May 2013
It’s no mystery that Fieldays is one of Australasia’s most definitive agri-business expos. But this year there seems to be a little more to look forward to. »
Who's 'the man' in Franklin?
Friday, 19 April 2013
If it’s a hard row finding the perfect woman, mate, finding Mr Right has to be a near impossible field to sow! »
Kikuyu grass - love it, hate it!
Monday, 18 March 2013
Kikuyu is a grass species which prompts strong positive and negative reactions, with many people happy to ‘kik-yu’ out the door for suggesting it has its merits. »
Facing up to facial eczema prevention
Monday, 21 January 2013
Lifestylers beware – the moist, humid conditions experienced across the country these past weeks may pose a potential threat to livestock. »
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