Thornbury Vintage Tractor Club

19/06/2026

🎙️ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 🌾🚜

This week we’re shining a light on one of our favourite episodes from the Heritage South podcast archives — our kōrero with the team at the Thornbury Rural Heritage Museum.

Back in March last year, Senga sat down with Fraser Pearce to talk about the museum’s new Heritage Centre, why it’s such an important part of Southland’s farming story, and how they celebrated Southland Heritage Month. She also dives into the history of the Thornbury area — including the mystery behind the legendary Green Goddess 👀💚

🎧 Teaser time…
What “mod con” did one lucky Thornbury bride receive on her wedding day 100 years ago — an item you can still see today at the Thornbury Vintage Tractor Club? You’ll find the answer in this episode of Heritage South – the podcast. 👉 Listen here: https://bit.ly/HSThornbury

16/06/2026

Please put this on your calendar. All entries are gratefully received and appreciated by both our organisations

11/05/2026

Hard to believe this was 20years ago. See if you can spot some club members in the parade

07/05/2026

Always blow on your pie

21/04/2026

One of our members Bob worked for Colin back in the day and has a 65 and an 1100 both with the Davidson conversion

18/04/2026

18/02/2026

15/02/2026

Would have taken some courage to do this the first time

26/11/2025

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds said it was significant to have the Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay in our province today. “It’s been a great opportunity for the minister to meet with farmers and rural businesses to understand their needs and hear their concerns. “The rural sector...

21/11/2025