Hers Not His: Tania Svennson

Where  and what are you farming?

We farm in Hawarden North Canterbury.

We are mainly beef farmers with a few sheep running around.

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

I drive a 2009 Suzuki Jimny. 

She is not quite a ute but she gets me around the farm.

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

With 4wd she can go most places and as light as a feather, so light that when she decides to not start some days, I can push her and quickly jump in and push-start her all on my own. 

Her light brown colour suits the farm as it blends into all the dirt that covers the car, so she doesn't look as dirty.

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

I listen to a bit of Missy Elliot, Doja cat... the cows love that music as I drive into a paddock and have the Rock playing most of the time.

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

Me and my trusty Jimny love stopping for a coffee when we are on the road. 

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

I always have my trusty helper Molly the labrador by my side. 

The front part of the car holds all my girly items such as lip gloss and a hair tye for emergency.

Crystals around my gear stick for good vibes and a Chanel perfume for smelly times. 

I always have some hand moisturizer for when I get a minute to take care of my dry hands.

Then the back has electric fence posts, dog biscuits, gardening tools and wet weather gear.