New Zealand Docos
New Zealand has a rich tradition of quality documentary-making. We may not be able to get Merita Mita's 'Patu' but we do have the searing social commentary of 'In A Land of Plenty' or 'Out of Sight'. Look into New Zealand's history with 'The New Zealand Wars' or 'The Toogood Years'. These are New Zealand stories made by New Zealanders and a great treasure for us here.
Pictured: The tragic story of the Wahine ferry disaster is told in 'Shipwreck! Deadly Harbour'
The Last Ocean (2012)
7.9/10
Director: Peter Young
The Ross Sea, Antarctica is the most pristine marine ecosystem on Earth. Scientists describe it as a 'living laboratory', a place that can teach us ab... Read more
The Last Resort (2006)
3/10
Director: Errol Wright, Abi King-Jones
Opposition to the sale of a 60-year-old camp ground at Mahia is the subject of this fascinating documentary as long-time visitors and local residents... Read more
The Last Western Heretic (2007)
Director: Monique Oomen
Starring: Lloyd Geering
A timely and enthralling insight into the ideas and philosophies of a New Zealander described by the BBC as the last living heretic . 89-year-old Llo... Read more
The Living Room: Series 3 (2006)
5.6/10
Director: Simon Baumfield, Mark Albiston, Nathan Morris, James Anderson, Makerita Urale
Starring: Steve Abel, Tusiata Avia, Rod Bridgeman, Ed Davis, Caitlin Devoy, Grenell Family...
From Sticky Pictures comes the award-winning third season of the show that showcases Aotearoa's creative culture. With inspirational and creative 'ho... Read more
The Man in the Hat (2009)
Director: Luit Bieringa
Starring: Narrated by, Sam Neill
Peter McLeavey has run his gallery in Wellington for more than 40 years, becoming a legendary figure of the city and the New Zealand art community. Mc... Read more
The Maori Queen 1931-2006 (2006)
Commemorating the life of the the Maori Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, with an edited-down 3-hour version of her tangi and also including... Read more
The New Oceania (2004)
Director: Shirley Horrocks
Starring: Albert Wendt
Samoan-born Albert Wendt is a leading South Pacific novelist, poet and dramatist. Filmed by one of New Zealand's leading documentary teams, this also... Read more
The New Zealand Wars: Episode 1 (1998)
8/10
Starring: James Belich
"The War That Britain Lost". In 1916 while New Zealand focused on a great war, 12,000 miles away, another war ended in the heart of the North Island.... Read more
The New Zealand Wars: Episode 5 (1998)
8/10
Starring: James Belich
"The East Coast Wars". The East Coast Wars raged from Taupo to East Cape, Hauraki to Hawke's Bay, over seven years from 1865 to 1872, bringing fire an... Read more
The Promise (2005)
6/10
Director: Leanne Pooley
After Lesley Martin took her mother’s life to end her suffering from terminal cancer, she told the world about it in a book, To Die Like A Dog. Martin... Read more