Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country.
Kem began her newspaper career in 1991 at the CHB Mail in Waipukurau, Central Hawke’s Bay. This has seen her in various roles from advertising, production, special publications and now feature writing for the NZME stable of communities as well as The Country. She is particularly enthusiastic about the rural sector having lived rurally most of her life. She enjoys writing about the larger-than-life rural characters that she comes across in her travels. Lifestyle, sustainability, vegetable gardening, rural history, and animals, especially The New Zealand War Horses, all interest her. She feels lucky to combine her passion for rural life with her passion for writing and being able to share it with readers. You can contact Kem at kem.ormond@nzme.co.nz.
Taranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blankets
Alison Ross is weaving blankets using Taranaki-grown wool in Hāwera.
Tractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in time
Kem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.
The Country Fast Five: Riding the China wave with Marcus Musson
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
Review: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.
Pizza disaster: Why you must read flat-pack instructions
Step 1: Make sure it'll fit through the door.
The style that shook up Napier's look
How the 1931 earthquake influenced Napier's Art Deco style.
Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?
Are you thinking about doggy daycare for your little or big pooch?
Want chickens? Here's what you need to know
Raising hens in your backyard? Forget the roosters.
Getting a cat? Why a Burmese might be for you
Burmese cats - why they should be considered as a family pet.
Why container gardening could be for you
OPINION: How to make your small apartment or small garden vibrant and interesting.