Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand

Dianne Downey

Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand

Show Notes

Send us a text Today we speak to Dianne Downey, one half of the duo that makes up the Limery. Dianne is based in Wairoa with her husband Paul, where they create 100% pure New Zealand citrus products and juices.

As the business has grown, Dianne and Paul have helped grow their community too. They developed Te Rau Haumako, an on-site programme which offers industry experience to local rangitahi. The Limery also collaborates and encourages smaller growers, something that is very important to Dianne and Paul.

Dianne chats to us about why the Limery’s Business model works, her advice for those looking to run their own business, and how herself and Paul have built up the Limery to where it is now.

You can check out the Limery here: https://www.thelimery.co.nz/

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