New Zealand - Rural Life

Only a small proportion of the New Zealand population lives in the country. Rural life shapes the nation's character however. Rural New Zealanders have developed a unique lifestyle, which is rare in today's hectic industrial nations. They live in an environmentally-aware, healthy way, in tune with nature and animals. Most farming work is very strenuous, but a carefree life in the open air, free from noise, dirt and stress, evens things up. People work in dairying, sheep farming, fruit and vegetable growing - mainly kiwi fruit and apples for export - viticulture, oyster farming and recently even ostrich and emu farming.

The authors worked in agriculture in New Zealand for three years and enjoyed rural living in their campervan during this time. Their impressions are reflected in the 500 colour photographs (some full-page) in this book.