Joining us on the Podcast is Nadine Tunley, CEO of Horticulture New Zealand. Nadine has always had a very strong connection with the food and fibre sector, having grown up in rural New Zealand. Prior to Hort NZ, Nadine was primarily in the appl

Kate Scott

Dec 12th, 2023 32m 18s

Today on the Black Heels and Tractor Wheels podcast, we have Kate Scott of Landpro joining us for a chat. Kate is Landpro’s Executive Director, a 2018 Nuffield Scholar and 2023 recipient of the Rabobank Emerging Leader award. Landpro is an envi

Hayley Gourley

Nov 28th, 2023 25m 52s

Hayley Gourley joins us on the Black Heels and Tractor Wheels Podcast this week!Hayley hails from a dairy farm on the West Coast, and has had roles in Skellerup, Pāmu, Rabobank and Environment Canterbury to name a few. Hayley has spent her car

Jen Scoular

Nov 14th, 2023 24m 51s

Next up on the Black Heels and Tractor Wheels Podcast, we have Jen Scoular. Jen is an avocado grower, Board Chair of House of Science NZ, Board Member of International Fresh Produce Association AU & NZ and immediate past CEO NZ Avocado.After 12

Lynley Wyeth

Oct 31st, 2023 24m 23s

Lynley and her husband Matt own Spring Valley farm in Kaituna Valley, in the Wairarapa. The business has won several agricultural awards, including Wairarapa Hill Country Farm Business of the Year, Greater Wellington Balance Farm Environment Aw

Bridgit Hawkins

Oct 17th, 2023 35m 35s

Bridgit Hawkins has an incredible resume behind her. Currently, Bridgit is the Chief Sustainability Officer at CropXTechnologies LTD and Chair for various organisations like Bovonic, Agritech and Cropsy Technologies. Growing up on a farm has le

Dianne Downey

Jul 25th, 2023 32m 10s

Today we speak to Dianne Downey, one half of the duo that makes up the Limery. Dianne is based in Wairoa with her husband Paul, where they create 100% pure New Zealand citrus products and juices.As the business has grown, Dianne and Paul have h

Kate Cullwick

Jul 11th, 2023 33m 38s

Today we talk to Kate Cullwick, one half of the sister duo that makes up Foxtrot Home, which sells ethically made, sustainably produced natural French linen products. Kate is based in Central Hawke’s Bay, on her husband’s family farm. Having gr

Eljay Anderson

Jun 27th, 2023 27m 24s

Today we speak to Eljay Anderson, owner of Rural Health Collective. Rural Health Collective is an online fitness, coaching and mentoring platform. Eljay started her business to share her experience of gaining confidence and strength through phy

Sian Noble-Campbell

Jun 13th, 2023 37m 32s

Today we speak to Sian Noble-Campbell, who hails from the UK but is now based in the Waikato.Sian is a co-founder of the Matahuru Valley Walk, a beautiful walk situated in farmland, with stunning views, several stands of native bush including a

Sarah Connor

May 30th, 2023 37m 52s

Today we speak to Sarah Connor, who hails from Hawke's Bay. She grew up on a farm between Hastings and Taihape on the Ngaruroro River, not far from the Kaweka Ranges. But now she resides in the Capital City, Wellington. Sarah is the Founder of

Amelia Dunbar

May 16th, 2023 38m 36s

Today we talk to Amelia Dunbar, artist extraordinaire. Amelia operates both a rural entertainment business and works as an artist from her home in Windwhistle. Having made a decision very early in life that she wanted to remain living rurally,

Dayna Buchanan

May 2nd, 2023 14m 23s

Sisters Dayna and Nicole Buchanan took over the operation of the Craypot in Jackson Bay, South Westland in 2018. Since then they have transformed the menu which features beautifully presented fresh kaimoana and produce from local suppliers. The

Jody Drysdale

Apr 18th, 2023 34m 56s

Jody Drysdale is Southland born and bred, now living on a farm in Balfour, Southland with her husband Blair and three children. Jody and Blair had been looking for ways to diversify their farming operation, deciding on hemp. In response to one

Jody Drysdale

Apr 18th, 2023 34m 56s

Serena Lyders

Apr 4th, 2023 36m 45s

Today we talk to Serena Lyders, of Whānau Consultancy Services. As a 6th generation member of a shearing family, the industry and the people in it are close to her heart. Serena knew from an early age that she wanted to make a difference in the

Miki Coulston

Mar 21st, 2023 29m 23s

Today we chat to Miki Coulston, who is based in Te Puia Springs, near Gisborne. As a farm manager on the East Coast, she is super passionate about farming, especially women in farming.Miki was also one of our Activator’s, which a programme to h

Kate Ivey

Mar 7th, 2023 35m 18s

Black Heels and Tractor Wheels is back for Season 5! No better day to start off a brand new season than International Women's Day.We chat to one incredible, inspiring, kick-ass woman, Kate Ivey of Kate Ivey Fitness. Kate has recently expanded h

Best Bits S4

Dec 13th, 2022 11m 39s

To celebrate the last episode of Season 4, we have a good ol’ best bits. Thank you to our incredible listeners for tuning in to each episode, we are so very lucky to have you all.And another big thank you to the amazing women we have featured t

Karen Williams

Nov 29th, 2022 36m 15s

Karen is a farmer with her husband Mick and lives in Gladstone, Wairarapa along with her teenage children. Originally a town girl with a resource management degree, her passion for improving the environment (and marrying a farmer) encouraged he

Laura MacDonald

Nov 15th, 2022 24m 9s

Laura MacDonald, also known as Kiwi Country Girl, lives with her family in Te Akau. Laura is a born and raised rural gal, growing up on a 60-acre sheep and beef farm. While her husband Josh works for his family’s business, Laura is very gratefu

Christina Perriam

Nov 1st, 2022 36m 11s

Christina Perriam is a strong rural woman with merino wool in her blood, who is now a pillar of the Central Otago community after an upbringing at Bendigo Station. Christina walks us through her fashion journey from Tarras school, learning from

Nadia Lim

Oct 18th, 2022 29m

Nadia Lim needs no introduction. She’s an all round superwoman, who now lives in the beautiful Central Otago with her husband Carlos and two small sons.After the incredibly successful sale of My Food Bag, Nadia and Carlos purchased “Royalburn S

Pip Cameron

Oct 4th, 2022 53m 47s

Pip Cameron lives in the high country with her two small daughters and husband Joe on Otematata Station in the Waitaki Valley.Along with many other hats, Pip is the incredible station cook, who whips up practical, rustic smokos for the hardwork

Laura Morrison

Sep 20th, 2022 31m 40s

Laura Morrison farms with her husband Rich in the beautiful Rangitikei region, with her two small boys on their sheep and beef farm with a twist.The Morrison’s run “The Gullies”, and alongside their ethical livestock genetics, they also invite