What began as 30 articles has grown into over a thousand, creating an expert resource, helping Kiwis raise animals, grow food, and care for their land.

Over the years, we’ve hosted hundreds of conversations and built up a vast archive of information. As we move to our new platform, we're focusing on clarity, quality, and ease of use. You’ll still find trusted advice from local experts, now more streamlined and better organised to help you get the answers you need.

The forums, which have served our community well for over two decades, are being retired. They’ll remain available as a static archive for those who want to revisit old discussions or find hard-to-source answers. A new, fresh and easy-to-use community is taking it's place.

Lifestyle Block continues to evolve, but our mission hasn’t changed. Whether you're raising a few animals, planning your first garden, or striving for self-sufficiency, we’re here to support you with expert-led courses, tools, and practical information for life on the land.

We're also expanding what we offer. Our online courses, developed in collaboration with well-known Kiwi vet, Sarah Clews (Sez the Vet) give you the confidence to care for livestock and manage your land with practical, NZ-specific advice. Whether you're new to farming or ready to expand your knowledge, there's a course to suit your needs.

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