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A recently widowed father leaves his job as a popular 800-word columnist for a top-selling Sydney newspaper. He impulsively buys a house online in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He must then break the news to his two teenage children, who have just lost their mother and now face an even more uncertain future. However, the colorful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.
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Cast & Crew
63 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Erik Thomson
as George Turner
Melina Vidler
as Shay Turner
Benson Jack Anthony
as Arlo Turner
Michelle Langstone
as Fiona
Reon Bell
as Billy (35 Episodes)
Rick Donald
as Woody
Paul Glover
as Bill Jnr (33 Episodes)
Anna Jullienne
as Katie
Alex Tarrant
as Ike (32 Episodes)
Rob Kipa Williams
as Zac (31 Episodes)
Emma Leonard
as Tracey Dennis
Jesse Griffin
as Sean (29 Episodes)
Supporting cast
49Renee Lyons
as Brenda (27 Episodes)
Jonny Brugh
as Monty McNamara
John Leigh
as Constable Tom
Cian Elyse White
as Hannah
Peter Elliott
as Big Mac (22 Episodes)
David Fane
as Smiler (21 Episodes)
Manon Blackman
as Lindsay (20 Episodes)
Olivia Tennet
as Siouxsie (19 Episodes)
Bridie Carter
as Jan (17 Episodes)
Henry Beasley
as Ollie (15 Episodes)
Jackie Van Beek
as Gloria (15 Episodes)
Miriama Smith
as Ngahuia (13 Episodes)
Matt Holden
as Jared (13 Episodes)
Jessica Redmayne
as Poppy (12 Episodes)
Millen Baird
as Robbie (10 Episodes)
Jamaica Vaughan
as Emma (8 Episodes)
Peter Hayden
as Roger (6 Episodes)
Elizabeth Hawthorne
as Trish (6 Episodes)
Tandi Wright
as Laura (6 Episodes)
Lynette Forday
as Nurse Crabbe (6 Episodes)
Phil Brown
as Bevan (5 Episodes)
Rachael Carpani
as Mary (5 Episodes)
Nathalie Boltt
as Rae (5 Episodes)
Stephen Papps
as Doug (4 Episodes)
Ditch Davey
as Terry (4 Episodes)
Matt Walker
as Vince (4 Episodes)
Ascia Maybury
as Penny (3 Episodes)
Rachel Nicholls
as Taylor-Rose (3 Episodes)
Esther Stephens
as Becks (3 Episodes)
Greg Smith
as Dennis (2 Episodes)
Jono Kenyon
as Dwayne (2 Episodes)
James Dyke
as Daniel (2 Episodes)
Cameron Macdonald
as Noah (2 Episodes)
Sophia Johnson
as Chloe (2 Episodes)
Josiah Douglas
as Twins (2 Episodes)
Mark Mitchinson
as Dean (1 Episode)
Taylor O Leary
as Young Dean (1 Episode)
Jude Stephens
as Young George (1 Episode)
Abi Blanchett
as Serena (1 Episode)
Heath Jones
as Dave (1 Episode)
Toni Marsh
as Stop-Go Man (1 Episode)
Taylor Hall
as Ryan (1 Episode)
Darien Takle
as Valerie (1 Episode)
Levi Holley
as Bouncer (1 Episode)
Jessie Lawrence
as Ellie (1 Episode)
Luke Thompson
as Hot Guy (1 Episode)
Harlin Raerino
as Karanga Caller (1 Episode)
Ngamaru Raerino
as Priest (1 Episode)
Matt Testro
as Joe Satino (1 Episode)
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