Meet the Gisborne farmer who gave up a new kitchen for her 1974 El Camino ute

Backcountry Gisborne is full of surprises. Here’s an unexpected sight sweeping around a corner right now. Words: Ann Warnock  Photos: Brennan Thomas In the Gisborne hinterland, a 1974 El Camino ute with a rough paint job, a dodgy backstory, an elongated Mercedes-style grille and a pumping V8 350-cubic-inch engine is devouring the bends. That’s surprise … Continue reading Meet the Gisborne farmer who gave up a new kitchen for her 1974 El Camino ute