In the community of Tokanui, we meet a young mother who shears thousands of sheep, a Welshwoman who runs a design store, and a former social worker who's now a traditional healer.

We meet the octogenarian in charge of Ophir's postal service, the entrepreneur serving French classics with a Kiwi twist, and the craftswoman turning old fabric into baby products.

Claire Edwards and her partner are on a mission to change NZ's relationship with kaimoana. Kiri Elworthy runs the three-day Tora Coastal Walk. Fiona Firth endures a long commute to save lives.