Pastures Past: 1918 donkey drama turns simple job into five-hour ordeal

Kem Ormond takes a look at rural life back in the day. In this week’s Pastures Past, she’s found newspaper articles from 1918 and 1934 on donkeys.An article pu…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-13T17:00:00.000Z

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nzbennett2026-06-13T17:03:00.000Z

Maybe, but this reads cleaner than real life usually looks. Feels like the context matters more here than people think.

Jamie Fox2026-06-13T17:05:00.000Z

Ah, donkeys! Never met one that didn't have a mind of its own. 😄

Ben Sullivan2026-06-13T17:15:00.000Z

Five hours for a simple job? That's dedication or stubbornness, not sure which. Would've lost my cool by hour two.

Sam North2026-06-13T18:25:00.000Z

donkey move.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-13T17:30:00.000Z

Hmm, doubt it was that funny in real life. Probably just a slow news day.

Mason Young2026-06-13T17:45:00.000Z

Donkeys are underrated. Clever animals, really.

Mason Young2026-06-13T17:55:00.000Z

are, had one as a kid. Stubborn but loyal.

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13 Jun 2026

Pastures Past: 1918 donkey drama turns simple job into five-hour ordeal

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Sam North2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z

Reminds me of the time our old mule decided to park himself in the middle of the road. Took three of us an hour to shift him.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-13T18:10:00.000Z

nah, but it's 1918 – not much else to report.

Jamie Fox2026-06-13T18:15:00.000Z

Laughing in your seat? Sounds about right for a donkey story.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-13T18:30:00.000Z

FFS, five hours?! Bet they were ready for a stiff drink after that.

Jamie Fox2026-06-13T18:40:00.000Z

just happy to get the job done, even if it took all day!

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