Clevedon couple Richard and Helen Dorresteyn were the first to farm water buffalo in New Zealand. These giant, burly beasts produce the softest award-winning cheeses.

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In this episode:

• 0:35 - A history of water buffalo stories
• 3:04 - Meet the Clevedon Buffalo herd
• 6:40 - Helen at the Clevedon Village Farmers Market
• 10:0 - Water buffalo 101
• 11:06 - An introduction to New Zealand
• 13:00 - Nearly 20 years on

With thanks to guests:

• Richard and Helen Dorresteyn, Clevedon Buffalo

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