Country Calendar(1966)

Country Calendar is New Zealand's longest-running television series, documenting rural life across the country since its debut in March 1966. Each episode offers an intimate look at farming communities, agricultural practices, and the people who sustain New Zealand's countryside. The show airs 30 weeks annually on Saturday evenings on TV ONE, with classic episodes screening nightly on Sky TV's Heartland channel. For over five decades, Country Calendar has remained essential viewing for those interested in New Zealand's rural heritage, land management, and the evolving challenges facing farming families. The series captures both the beauty and the hard work behind the nation's agricultural landscape.