Apr 14, 202631 minS1
<p>When Kate Scott took over the family’s high country station near Glenorchy from her mum, Iris, a few years ago, much of farming life remained familiar. But as the local community changes around them, so too do some...
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Far From Town
Hosted by RNZ · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Arpége Taratoa-Rangikura meets women at the end of gravel roads and up remote valleys across Aotearoa. Over cups of tea, they talk about love, loss and connection to whenua. From Shepherdess magazine.
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Guest openness
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What is Far From Town about?
Arpége Taratoa-Rangikura meets women at the end of gravel roads and up remote valleys across Aotearoa. Over cups of tea, they talk about love, loss and connection to whenua. From Shepherdess magazine.
Who hosts Far From Town?
Far From Town is hosted by RNZ. The show has published 8 episodes to date.
What has Far From Town covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From arts degree to high country station: Kate's story" (14 April 2026, 31 minutes), "When you join that club of losing children: Julie's story" (7 April 2026, 30 minutes), and "A full life on the papakāinga: Elizabeth's story" (31 March 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does Far From Town publish?
Far From Town publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 8 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Far From Town?
Booking probability for Far From Town is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Far From Town requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Far From Town's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Far From Town?
The strongest fits for Far From Town are Sheep & Goat Farming. Far From Town has a society audience.
About the host
RNZ hosts Far From Town, a society podcast with 8 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Far From Town
Introducing: Far From Town
Feb 24, 20262 minS1<p>Arpége Taratoa-Rangikura meets women at the end of gravel roads and up remote valleys across Aotearoa. Over cups of tea, they talk about love, loss and connection to whenua. From Shepherdess magazine.</p><p>See...
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Sophie Green
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Dr Helen Paterson
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Emma-Kate Rabbidge
Tokanui locals
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