Pay it forward: the New Zealand town where your time is a currency

When the port town of Lyttleton was devastated by a series of earthquakes, time banking helped the community harness the resources to rebuild

The port town of Lyttelton in New Zealand is best known for its beautiful landscapes and as a major trade gateway to the South Island. What visitors to the town might not know is that this is also the home of New Zealand's first time bank, which has helped the local community through some very tough times.