From Italy to Wellington's south coast, growing and eating great food is central to the Cuccurullo family maintaining its cultural heritage. For the past 60 years, they've kept the tradition of growing tomatoes from seeds first sourced in Capri in the 1960s.

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You can learn more about Island Bay's Italian community, here.

With thanks to:

• Nina and Teresa Cuccurullo

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