The ever poetic Shirley Maddock visits Hauraki Gulf's Little Barrier Island/Te Hauturu-o-Toi. She is hosted by the affable and down-to-earth Rodger Blanshard and his family, who are caretakers for the sanctuary. In her customary serene style, the trailblazing broadcaster explains the geographical, cultural and indigenous history of Little Barrier. Four home-schooled children enthusiastically show Maddock around the island, She follows the family as they feed native birds, report on the temperature, grow bananas and prepare for the 150-odd visitors a year they host. Read more here about the show — and Shirley Maddock.