Living in a secluded rural location in NZ did have its advantages, quiet and beautiful with no rowdy neighbours or incessant noises of city life, I mean it sounds awesome right? But it was a double-edged sword, we had peace and solitude but often felt isolated and alone …well I did at any rate. We were so far away from everything that it made it difficult to be part of our community, make friends outside of work and feel like we truly belonged. Having both grown up in cadets and served in the Police we had always felt drawn towards the structure, discipline, camaraderie and dare I say it fun…