Edited highlights, culled from 40 seasons of the longest running show on New Zealand television. Farming, forestry and fishing are all on the roster, but this programme is as much about observing people and the land. There is footage of high country musters, floods, tobacco farming and a dog that is said to be radio-controlled. Longtime Country Calendar reporters like John Gordon share their memories, and we catch up again with some of the farming personalities that have featured on the show.
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Duane Wilkins
Posted at 06.48AM - 28.01.2010
I'm watching this from my room in Kabul Afghanistan, I'm extremely grateful that you allow use to watch something from home. Sincere thanks.