Some scenes were filmed in Warkworth, New Zealand
Weld and its neighbour Stafford are named after 19th century New Zealand prime ministers Frederick Weld and Edward Stafford.
In Season 3 episode 1 Shay wears a jean jacket with of all things a Philmont Scout patch on the sleeve. New Mexico meets New Zealand.
Main character, George Turner, breaks the 4th wall in every episode.
Michelle Langstone and Bridie Carter worked together on the show Mcleods Daughters (2001). Langstone's role was Fiona Webb. In this series she is Fiona too.