Daniel Jenkins
Kaikoura cheese in limbo
His cheesemaker walked out this week. Now it looks like the road North from Kaikoura won't re-open completely for a year. It sounds like a really bad country ballad but it's Daniel Jenkins' reality, Audio
Kaikoura cheese shop rolling again
After the Christchurch earthquakes, Daniel and Sarah Jenkins decided to pack up everything they own and move to Kaikoura. They opened Kaikoura Cheese and talked to our reporter Max Towle about getting… Audio
Tourists return to Kaikoura as Inland Rd reopens
Kaikoura businesses say tourists are finally returning to the town five weeks after the 7.8 earthquake, as the Inland Road opens to traffic. Video, Audio
Businesses fear for livelihood
As Kaikoura enters what is meant to be peak season, businesses are worried for their livelihoods. Some of those businesses headed to the local pub to talk to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Kaikoura businesses hold impromptu meeting
Kaikoura business owners are holding an impromptu meeting to discuss their situation. Checkpoint speaks to people attending the meeting at the Whaler Bar and Restaurant. Video, Audio
Kaikoura Cheese faces bankruptcy over earthquake
Short term support offered to Kaikoura businesses may not be enough to stop many from going bankrupt, the owner of Kaikoura Cheese says. Video, Audio
Herds of goats and some cheese- Daniel Jenkins
After traveling through France, and trying a goat's cheese for dessert, Daniel Jenkins was hooked. A few years later the Christchurch quake hit and it gave the family the push to pursue the goat's… Audio