The episode, titled “Room to Grow”, offers a behind-the-scenes look at our mushroom farm here in Ōhau, in the heart of the Horowhenua. Viewers get to see how our team carefully cultivates a range of gourmet mushrooms — from delicate oyster mushrooms to richly flavoured lion’s mane — and how our passion for sustainable, small-scale food production drives everything we do.
🍄 A Glimpse Into Our World
The Country Calendar crew spent time with us capturing the daily rhythm of life on the farm — from preparing our growing substrate, to harvesting at peak freshness, and delivering to local markets and restaurants.
We also shared our story of how Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms began: a love of food, nature, and the desire to bring something nutritious and truly local to our community.
For those who missed the original broadcast, you can watch the full episode on TVNZ+ here:
💚 Gratitude and Community
Being featured on Hyundai Country Calendar. is a real honour. This programme has been celebrating the people who grow and make Aotearoa’s food for over 50 years, and we’re proud to be part of that story.
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the Country Calendar team for their professionalism, creativity, and genuine interest in what we do. Thanks also to our loyal customers, local chefs, and supporters who make it possible for small growers like us to thrive.
📺 Watch, Share, and Support Local
We invite you to tune in, share the episode with your friends, and help spread the word about local, sustainable food production.
Together, we can grow a more resilient, connected food community — one mushroom at a time.
👉 Watch the Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms episode on TVNZ Country Calendar
