Matakana

For almost 40 years, horticulturalist Hamish Alexander has been growing capsicums in at Omaha Flats and now employs more than 150 people. His business, Southern Paprika is one of many food producers… Audio, Gallery

Rhys Darby has been doing his bit to keep people smiling during the Covid-19 lockdown period with his comedy web series The Alone Rangers. He joins the show to discuss the show and living and working… Video, Audio

Auckland-based husband and wife team, lawyers Anthony and Sandra Grant, have just opened a hugely ambitious art project near Matakana, north of Auckland, called Sculptureum. For 12 years, the couple… Audio

Shawn Bishop happily admits she's dotty about animals. Her husband Michael Dixon agrees. Shawn and Michael have set up an animal sanctuary for abused, unwanted and neglected farm animals on their… Audio