At Connells Bay at the far end of Waiheke Island, John and Jo Gow are transforming bare paddocks into what they hope will be a feast for the senses.

New Zealander Christopher Bruerton is the new baritone on the block with King's Singers.

Prestigious choreographer Larry Keigwin heads Downunder to create a ballet.

Performing on stage or screen takes passion and an inner strength. Three of New Zealand's best-known performers and their daughters tell Rebecca Barry Hill how these qualities appear to run in the family.