In the past pigs were only kept for meat. A few weaners which fed the household and farm workers families.
Today we keep Kune Kune pigs. Originally kept by Maoris in New Zealand, they are friendly hairy pigs born in a variety of colours. It is the smallest domesticated breed of pig in the world, a firm favourite among smallholders, due to its placid friendly nature, its ease of management and ability to thrive on grass. We rear them mainly for meat but we also hire out boars and sell piglets.
