Hers Not His: Colene McBride

Where are and what are you farming?

Run a leased dairy farm in Okato, Coastal Taranaki, milking 165 Ayrshires, Friesians & Dairy Reds (collective name for Normandes, Milking Shorthorns, Fleckviehs & Viking Reds - a herd of licorice allsorts!! )for my parents, who run the home farm right next door. June 1st saw me start my 21st season.

What year, make, and model is your trusty ute?

She is a 2020 Ford Ranger FX4, 2l BiTurbo who goes by the name of Fexxy, from rounding up the cows on a morning that the Honda wont start, to stacking the tray full at the local Farm Source of animal feed to keep the critters happy, to firewood & pine cone duty to road tripping it to check out all the beautiful out of the way spots NZ has to offer, she doesnt miss a beat!

What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute?

Id have to say my favourite feature is the comfort.....doesn't matter if you are driving 15km down a bumpy farm track or 500km along tarmac, gravel & dirt, shes a comfy wagon to drive.....I also like being able to tell people I have a jelly fish launching button 🤣(2020 on wards Ford Ranger drivers will know what I'm talking about haha)

What song is always on your playlist when you’re behind the wheel?

Recently its been Hurt by Dead Poets Society ft The Warning, but generally I just stream The Rock FM if service allows!

What’s your ultimate roadtrip snack when you’re out on the farm or heading to town?

Can't beat a bag of Natural Confectionery Company snakes! Or good ole Werthers Originals!

What’s always rolling around in the back seat or tray?

In the tray - dog leads, in the back seat, hiking boots, just incase you spy a track you want to have a look at whilst on the road!