This weekend, a retired couple took a punt growing truffles on their Te Puke block, and are now busy producing, selling and showcasing their nuggets of black gold! This episode is available to view on TVNZ OnDemand – Hyundai Country Calendar – Season 2022, Episode 30.
Nourish magazine wrote a great article of the truffières in Eastern Bay of Plenty. Read more within this article by opening this article and clicking here
Meet the Eastern Bay of Plenty couple, Annette and Matiu, who are opening up the doors on a secretive industry to share their delicacy with the world. Watch Seven Sharp here
George Wilkinson (former president of NZTA) featured on TVNZ’s Country Calendar show. George harvests world-renowned Tuber melanosporum truffles at his Nelson truffière enjoying his off-grid lifestyle, and sells the sought-after fungi direct to chefs in Wellington and Auckland. The Episode is available to view on TVNZ Now – Hyundai Country Calendar – Season 2021, Episode 32
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