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'
New Zealand Disasters: Tangiwai and Wahine (2009)
Contains two programmes: 'The Truth About the Tangiwai Disaster' and 'Wahine - the Untold Story'. In NZ, the main trunk railway line and two state hig... Read more
Trouble is My Business (2008)
6.5/10
Director: Juliette Veber
The inspirational story of Peachy (that's Mr Peach, to you), an unconventional but determined-as-hell teacher in a tough South Auckland school. When... Read more
Huloo (2008)
Director: Robin Greenberg
Starring: Loo-Chi Hu
Robin Greenberg's documentary introduces us to the remarkable life of New Zealand's very own T'ai Chi master, Loo-Chi Hu, affectionately known to all... Read more
Poisoning Paradise (2008)
8/10
In a time when environmental issues are considered paramount, when our clean, green, 100% brand is being promoted internationally, this DVD takes you... Read more
Man Made Marvels: Buildings by Design (2008)
6.1/10
Produced for Discovery Channel, this series takes you on a journey through four revolutionary constructions; the visionary ideas and the people who br... Read more
Wild South: Volume 5 (2008)
7.8/10
Award-winning international filmmakers Natural History New Zealand (NHNZ) have enthralled millions of viewers for more than three decades with their d... Read more
Wild South: Volume 4 (2008)
7.8/10
Award-winning international filmmakers Natural History New Zealand (NHNZ) have enthralled millions of viewers for more than three decades with their u... Read more
Barefoot Cinema: The Life and Art of Cinematographer Alun Bollinger (2008)
Director: Gerard Smyth
Starring: Peter Jackson, Gaylene Preston, Helen Bollinger, Vincent Ward, Geoff Murphy, Alu...
A portrait of Alun Bollinger (AlBol), who lives with his wife Helen (HelBol) and assorted grandchildren near Reefton, on New Zealand's remote West Coa... Read more
Rubbings from a Live Man (2008)
7.7/10
Director: Florian Habicht
Starring: Warwick Broadhead
Filmmaker Florian Habicht ('Kaikohe Demolition', 'Woodenhead') takes veteran performer Warwick Broadhead as his subject matter in this captivating bio... Read more
Hunger for the Wild: Series 3 (2008)
Director: Peter Young
Starring: Al Brown, Steve Logan
The third series from amiable Kiwi characters Steve Logan and Al Brown sees them traverse our nation, from Ninety Mile Beach to Stewart Island, in sea... Read more