Rnz: Country Life

Country Life heads to Waipara for the Underground Festival, looks at the tradition of whiskey making in Southland and meets a biochar-maker north of Wellington. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:41 - A festival for farmers7:50 - Rural News Wrap14:50 - Moonshine matriarch: Southland's tradition of distilling Scottish whisky28:13 - Turning brewery gunk and forest junk into something good for the soilWith thanks to:Fran Bailey, Underground FestivalJim Geddes, Hokonui Moonshine Museum and DistilleryMatthew Welton and Tania PaioMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details