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The Homestead Podcast was created by Gillian Swinton and Chanelle O'Sullivan to share the stories of people across Aotearoa New Zealand who are living closer to the land. From backyard growers and urban homesteaders to lifestyle block owners and high-country farmers, each conversation explores the ideas, skills and experiences that help build more resilient, connected lives.

Whether it's self and community sufficiency, regenerative farming, gardening, composting, raising livestock or preserving food, we're uncovering practical knowledge, celebrating diverse approaches and inspiring others to live a little more outside the box.

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Every homestead starts somewhere, and so does every great conversation. We’ve launched The Homestead Podcast to bring together curious minds, dreamers, entrepreneurs, storytellers and practical people from across the country.

If these conversations spark an idea, teach you a new skill or simply remind you that you're not doing it alone, then we're doing exactly what we hoped. Come and grow alongside us as we share our trials and tribulations alongside our guests.

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