Hers not His: Nicola Johns

Where are you based? 

North Canterbury, South of Cheviot in a prime spot right on the Hurunui river.  

What is your current job?

 I work for North Canterbury Vets as Animal Health Sales Rep Team Leader. I'm very privileged to have such a great bunch of S&B farming clients within our region. At the end of the day, you can't really call it a job when you are so passionate about what you do and get to deal with such a great community at the end of the day. 

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

Well I’m very fortunate to have two of these to drive around in, One being my work ute which I use during the week - 2023 Mazda BT-50.

 However during my own time driving the country side with my dogs I drive a 2014 Black Toyota Hilux. 

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

During the summer months def the AC & in winter the fact it cranks up to HOT in seconds after from being in the sheep yards on a cold frosty morning. 

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

Bit of R.E.M., Big Jet Plane, or mostly just good ol country!!

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

Love a good bliss ball to keep me going when trying to smash through a good days work. 

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

 Work Ute - A heap of FEC (Faecal Egg Count Packs), Personal Ute - Hmm well if it ain’t for the odd empty shot gun shell or .22 bullet it'd be a bag of dog treats & a bottle of bubbles as most weekends are worth celebrating!