Wind, grass and the future of farming on New Zealand's windiest coast

Twenty years ago, the first turbines on this stretch of coast were met with protests. Today, the farmers who opposed them are among their strongest advocates.

Lease payments from wind developers now provide a stable income that has kept many family farms afloat through volatile commodity markets.

Not everyone is convinced. Some residents miss the open horizon. But for a younger generation, the turbines are simply part of the landscape — and their future.