The Otūwhero Trust are a community group in Marahau at the entrance to the Abel Tasman National Park. This staunch group of people have dedicated countless hours to protect and enhance the Otūwhero area.

In a break from their busy routines of looking after patients, 13 medical staff from Thames Hospital recently spent some time caring for nature.

Daryl, a reclusive ex-convict turns local volunteer hero when his local community of Strathmore Park is overrun by rats.