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Yearling sales set to go
It’s that time again – Karaka is set to be buzzing as the 2012 New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales attract the ‘who’s who’ of thoroughbred racing. »
Passion for horses ride of her life

Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Di Bowbyes is a bit of a conundrum. Sportswoman, horsewoman and business woman; retailer, traveller, racehorse owner and breeder not to mention mother of three and grandmother of three - but meet her for the first time and it’s unlikely anyone would guess her to possess most of these qualities let alone them all. In a two part series Rural Living looks at a life which could fill a book. »
Dreams of gold from black sand

Wednesday, 25 January 2012
In the early morning light the black sands of Karioitahi are dotted with horses working out on the deserted beach before the daily influx of fishers, walkers, surfers and vehicles. »
Elton - "the strainer post"
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Every week day at the crack of dawn Elton Knight is down on Karioitahi beach, ready to help out racehorse trainers who bring their charges for a workout. »
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• Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree... »
Pokeno still delivers the bacon
Friday, 15 July 2011
Mention Pokeno and the next word must be bacon! Most long-standing locals are familiar with Pokeno Bacon, which started life in the village but now has several shops throughout the district. »
Woolly jumpers - blast from past
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Arapawa sheep are an interesting reminder of our wild – and woolly – past; of a time when overseas travel was more than just a matter of hopping aboard a plane to wherever you fancy. »
Changing harbour an eye opener
Friday, 17 June 2011
How often do we realise that a minor change can produce a completely different perspective? »
Farm thrives on summer wet
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Where does time go? Here we are in 2012 and I’m thinking 2011 seemed to pass so quickly, which is just as well as it wasn’t really a great year. Here’s hoping for a better 2012. »
Demand for more space at Fieldays
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Booming demand for sites at the 2012 New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays suggest space at this year’s event will be sold out early. »
Water - the garden's lifeline
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Water is a vital part of the successful farmhouse garden; it’s needed to produce vegetables, fruits and to maintain garden beds and lawns. »
Water wise ways save the day
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Water, water everywhere so why are my crops so dry? Although we may be having a wetter than usual summer, water conservation always makes good... cents! »
Shedding farm storage woes
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
We’ve all heard about blokes and their sheds. And we all know that virtually every property from the pint-size urban townhouse to large working farms just can’t do without one and sometimes need several. »
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