FULL SHOW: Country Life for 7 August 2026

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Aug 7, 202600:48:23Society & Culture

This week Country Life delves into the world of rare breeds, meets a farmer foraging seed for her native trees and heads to an olive grove on the Kapiti Coast. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this...

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