Gisborne Farmer Kim Mossman is leading the charge and recharging his own battery after the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle.
He's had a kick in the head at a time when he should be enjoying the fruits of 40 years of toil on the land.
But after 6 months of hard graft rebuilding his 500-hectare sheep and beef property in the Ngatapa region, his attitude and outlook easily qualify him for Hamish Hero status.
He's a true character of the country with a great story to share.
Watch the full chat between Hamish McKay and Kim Mossman above as they discuss the history of his farm, the impact of COVID-19 on farming and everything in between.
Catch a new episode of Hamish's Hero's every Monday at rexonline.co.nz.