Neighbourhood - Napier (with John Psathas)

Napier — smack bang in the so-called fruit bowl of New Zealand. Home to a flourishing wine industry and an array of art deco delights. These days, my old hometown attracts an increasingly affluent and diverse mix of people, drawn here by the sun and the lifestyle.

– Presenter John Psathas introduces his hometown of Napier

I have lived in New Zealand 13 years now. Napier: I like the atmosphere and the people. Two or three people [say] 'Hi,' and 'Good Morning.' . . . Nice feeling before I leave to the studio.

– Japanese artist Asaki Kajima, on finding home in Napier

Mainly my artworks are already in my mind. It could be painting, could be arranging, could be sculpture. Very much using natural things.

– Japanese artist Asaki Kajima, on her creative process

Culture to me is like a compass: it lays out a way of being. Being bicultural is really an experience of trying to align two quite differently magnetised compasses. Sometimes the magnets repel each other, other times they create the most powerful connection.

– Presenter John Psathas on straddling two cultural identities

I guess I always wanted to be a midwife. It's about making a difference to other people, empowering women. It's an amazing experience, and I find it an honor to be part of that process.

– South African-born midwife Rizwaana Latiff, on being a midwife

We try to maintain our Chinese culture. Food is probably the easiest aspect, because we've grown up with it.

– Jenny Too on keeping in touch with her Chinese culture

It was supposed to be temporary, but New Zealand was just too good to leave, and they prospered, and stayed. My dad was always committed to going back to Greece, and eventually he did. But not for nearly 30 years.

– Presenter John Psathas, on his family's Greek heritage