Hers not His: Tiki Garton

Where  and what are you farming?

Oruru Valley, far north 

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

2008 Suzuki jimmy 

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

Everything. Having a jimmy is life changing. She does everything from beach drives, to farm hack, to picking up the kids from daycare and everything in between. When we have long days in the yards we fold the back seats down, pop a tv show on the iPad, fill it with cushions, blankets and snacks and the kids can hang out in there while we are working when they get tired. 

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

Anything by lainey wilson or the Cadillac three

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

Beef jerky or a NZ rose apple 

What’s always rolling around in the back seat or tray? Farmers friend (baling twine) kids hats and boots and an absurd amount of sand and dirt.