The land and the law have enticed a couple to move to Taihape in search of a better life for them and their family.
Andrew Thomas, Emma Batley and their nine-month-old son Freddie have left Auckland to begin succession on Ms Batley's family beef and sheep farm near Taihape.
In addition to working on the farm, Mr Thomas has joined the Taihape branch of Whanganui law firm Treadwell Gordon and says he is enjoying the variety and challenges of the two jobs.
"For us, having our son grow up on the farm compared to the busy rat race of Auckland was something we could not miss out on," Mr Thomas said.
"This, combined with working at Treadwell Gordon, an excellent firm who is going from strength to strength, was just the perfect fit for our family."