Pretty much the last place you'd think you'd find a rice paddy growing is on a hill in Nelson, but Yuki Fukuda is doing just that.

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Here Now is another of RNZ's podcasts meeting people from all over the world who've made New Zealand home, bringing their music, sport, traditions and food with them

With thanks to:

• Dr Yuki Fukuda

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details