Small order of monks living hidden lives in South Canterbury hills

Hidden in the hills of South Canterbury a small order of monks live a life of poverty, obedience and sacrifice. The ultra-traditional order – called the Transalpine Redemptorists - is expanding in numbers, attracting young people to give up the pleasures of the world. Find out how they live off the grid and why they’ve chosen this simple, structured, and often solitary existence. - Check out The Story I’ll Never Forget 👉 Watch more John Campbell in-depth 👉 Watch highlights from the 1News Archives 👉 - This is the official channel of TVNZ’s 1News, where we deliver and explain the news that matters to Aotearoa New Zealand. Featuring news and current affairs reports from 1News, Seven Sharp, Breakfast, Q A, Fair Go and Sunday.