Thinking outside the box prompted Cheviot farmer Tim Loughnan to start a jetboating business to diversify his family farm operation.

Nautilus Braids owner Ian McFarlane with the raw nylon material he uses to create rope which is in demand across the globe.

Sales of Roger Donaldson’s letterboxes are boosted by digital connectivity.

Magnificent views of Aoraki Mount Cook attract visitors to Glentanner Station.

Sidekick’s Ric Thorpe catches up with business partner and Sidekick Rangiora director Jason Stapley at a Rangiora café.

Ann and Gary Dennison at Point Bush Ecosanctuary, which is funded through online sales from their business, Point Bush Wines.