From the Archives: A visit to Rainbow Valley
From Country Life by RNZ
June 5, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 1599
About this episode
The episode explores Rainbow Valley, an alternative community in New Zealand celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Rainbow Valley in Golden Bay is one of New Zealand's longest running alternative communities. Country Life paid the community a visit last year as it turned 50 years old. You can find photos and read more about this story here . With thanks to: The Rainbow Valley community Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Topics covered
- alternative communities
- New Zealand
- Rainbow Valley
- society
- culture
Keywords
- Rainbow Valley
- Golden Bay
- alternative community
- New Zealand
- 50 years
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rainbow Valley community
Places: Rainbow Valley, Golden Bay
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