Mrs Lamb, who will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday, still lives in her own home.
She lived on the family farm when she married her husband, James, 76 years ago. The couple had four children, Jim, Jeff (deceased), Ava (deceased) and Ian.
Her son Jim, said Mrs Lamb had worked inside, making meals, and outside, helping with farm work.
Mrs Lamb had a keen interest in sport and had played for the Waikaka Tennis Club, Jim said.
"She played netball, tennis and hockey. She played a lot of tennis; she still played for the club when I was at school."
The couple had been heavily involved with the Waikaka Rugby Club and Mrs Lamb was a big fan of the All Blacks, Jim said. She still enjoyed watching rugby, hockey, netball and tennis on television.
After the couple retired, they moved 20 years ago to the 4ha farm block where Mrs Lamb still lives.
She was married for 73 years, Jim said. She met her future husband after moving to Waikaka in the late 1930s.
Mrs Lamb is having a birthday afternoon tea at the Waikaka Sports Complex.
Neighbours and friends are welcome to come and celebrate with the family from 2pm.
