A remote island in New Zealand is a draw for those seeking a sustainable lifestyle

Going Off Grid: The coronavirus pandemic has driven many to rethink their lives and the climate crisis is pushing some towards more sustainable ways of living. But what happens when everyone wants a piece of utopia?
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On Great Barrier Island self-sufficiency is key, everyone lives off the grid. This small community has seen a 30% increase in new arrivals, such as Kat: 'We went into lockdown and we'd heard about this place, so we thought we'd check it out - and then one year on, we're still here'. Many newcomers aren't used to living as frugally, according to landfill manager Brett: 'They create more waste than the people that have been here for a long time and are used to making the most of everything they have'. Long-time island resident Sven believes the issue is inevitable: 'As soon as you put human beings somewhere, in considerable numbers, it changes the whole dimension of everything'.
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