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'
Equator: Power of the Sun / Challenge of the Cold (2006)
8.1/10
The Equator is not only the line that divides the Earth in two; it is also the climatic and evolutionary powerhouse of the world. Species that live he... Read more
New Zealand Maritime Memories (2006)
In a country surrounded and dominated by the sea, shipping has long been a fundamentally important form of transport in New Zealand. This documents va... Read more
New Zealand Road Memories: 1920s - 1960s (2006)
This wonderful documentary utilizing rare archive footage, looks at cars, buses and trucks that have been used in New Zealand from the 1920s through t... 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
Ans Westra: Private Journeys / Public Signposts (2006)
Director: Luit Bieringa
Starring: Ans Westra
This insightful documentary features the work of acclaimed photographer Ans Westra, whose photographs of New Zealanders constitute a uniquely expressi... Read more
Surfing the Menu - New Zealand (2006)
Director: Rob McLaughlin
Starring: Mark Gardner, Ben O'Donoghue
Surf-mad New Zealand chef Mark Gardner joins Surfing the Menu's regular, Aussie Ben O'Donoghue, on an eight-part food safari of New Zealand. Showcasin... Read more
Ends of the Earth (2006)
Starring: Paul Henry
Presenter and journalist Paul Henry leads us off the beaten track, offering an intelligent insight into kiwis who have chosen to leave the safety of G... Read more
Squeegee Bandit (2006)
Director: Sandor Lau
Starfish is a Maori man who survives by washing car windows at intersections on the mean streets of South Auckland. A born hustler with charisma to sp... 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
Silk Riders (2006)
Kiwi Gareth Morgan, his intrepid wife Jo and three motorcycle companions set off to retrace Marco Polo's legendary journey, overland from his home in... Read more