Story: Farm families

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Story: Farm families

Waikato farmer Grant Vercoe and his three-year-old son Grant

Early European settlers in New Zealand often lived in great isolation in the countryside. Men outnumbered women at first but slowly rural families became the norm. People living away from towns had to be strongly self-reliant, and women and children played an important part in the day-to-day running of farms. Improved economic circumstances have changed the way rural families live.

Story by Emma Dewson and Jock Phillips

Main image: Waikato farmer Grant Vercoe and his three-year-old son Grant

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Men’s quarters, 1885

Men’s quarters, 1885

Station hands

Station hands

Kate Squires' diary

Kate Squires' diary

Playing cards

Playing cards

Family outside their hut

Family outside their hut

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