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'
Children of the Sun (1968)
6.6/10
Starring: George Greenough, Wayne Parkes, Russell Hughes, Bob McTavish
This will stir the happiest memories in any surfers life... never to be forgotten fun-filled days. Filmed around the virgin coastline of New Zealand a... Read more
Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill (1995)
7.1/10
Director: Judy Rymer, Sam Neill
Starring: Sam Neill
Sam Neill looks at our national cinema using dozens of film clips to explore the dark undercurrent beneath the seemingly uneventful surface of New Zea... Read more
Classic Fighters: Marlborough 2007 (2007)
This three hour plus DVD contains: Nieuport 11, Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a, de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunks, Percival 'Piston' Provost, Miles Messenger... Read more
Coast New Zealand: Series 1 (2015)
8.6/10
Starring: Neil Oliver
Coast New Zealand is an epic voyage of discovery along the margins of a country that's a newcomer on the terrestrial stage; islands that were forged i... Read more
Coast New Zealand: Series 2 (2017)
8.6/10
Starring: Neil Oliver
Coast NZ returns, continuing its exploration of the panoramic beauty and history of New Zealands coastline. This time the new six-part series ventur... Read more
Coast New Zealand: Series 3 (2018)
8.6/10
Starring: Neil Oliver
The return of the stunningly shot series that takes you on an epic voyage of discovery of people and places through New Zealand. The enthusiastic t... Read more
Colin McCahon: I Am (2004)
9.6/10
Director: Paul Swadel
Starring: Voice Of, Sam Neill
Tracing the life of pioneering artist Colin McCahon, examining the New Zealand cultural context that influenced and inspired his work and his artistic... Read more
Conquest of Everest 1953 (1997)
Starring: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay
This fascinating documentary cuts together actual archival footage of Edmund Hillary's journey and the surrounding circumstances and scenery. Giving i... Read more
Country Calendar Goes Green: Organic Farming in New Zealand (2010)
To some, organics has been labelled as "fringe farming". To others, organics is the farming method of the future. It wasn't until ten years after 'Cou... Read more
Country Calendar: A Celebration of 40 Years (2006)
To celebrate "Country Calendar's" 40th Birthday, TVNZ presents a collection of stories, featuring a special hour-long episode tracing the history of "... Read more