An independent film rapidly gaining Kiwi cult status as it sweeps the nation will premiere in Tauranga tomorrow night.

‘Our Green Roadie', a documentary made my Nelson mum Emma Heke and her seven-year-old son Connor featuring two Tauranga families, will premiere at Wesley Methodist Church on Wednesday, August 14.

Emma Heke and her seven-year-old son Connor.

The film involves 50 families from around the country who lead eco-conscious and economically viable businesses and lifestyles.

Emma hopes to showcase the diversity of ‘green enterprises' the families are engaged in.

'We aim to dispel myths about green living and business, revive our entrepreneurial Kiwi ‘can do' attitudes and create a heartening documentary that encourages us all to live our dreams for a better future.”

Papamoa family, the Powells, captured Emma's attention with their habit of leasing lifestyle blocks long-term and living mainly off the food they grow on them.

Jane Powell says renting, rather than purchasing the land, allows the family to kick start their lifestyle each time they move.

'For us, to go out and buy a property and do what we're doing here – it's a huge cost. Here we were able to expand on what was here already and do it right there and then.”

Living in Papamoa for more than four years, the Powells have their own milking cows, which they make butter and cheese from. They also have chickens and their own vegetable gardens.

'We're relatively self-sufficient in food.”

Jane says the sustainable lifestyle isn't time consuming or difficult, but more about adapting to a routine.

'It's just our way of life. Some people get up and do yoga every morning. [My husband] Kevin gets up and hand milks the cows.”

Jane is thrilled with Emma's film and says it beautifully shows off the benefits of ‘green' living.

'It's really great. There is some amazing footage in there.”

Entry to the film's premiere, from 7-9pm, is $10 with door sales only.