New Zealand: Quest for Kiatiaktanga

Touring New Zealand

1990

More than charming cities and towns, New Zealand is sun- drenched beaches, Alps, glaciers, geysers, rain forests, lakes, meadows, mountains and waterfalls. A land of awesome beauty with 3 million people, New Zealand is fast becoming the most visited island country in the South Pacific. Slightly larger than Great Britain, New Zealand is 1200 miles east of Australia and 6500 miles southwest of America. This fascinating video tour covers over 100 historic, scenic and cultural sites on both the North and South Islands.

Champions Factory: New Zealand's Black Blood

2015

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Melody of the Spring - New Zealand

2009 · ★ 6

Spring in New Zealand is one of the most beautiful seasons in this country. A country with a pleasant climate and green and eye-catching areas hosts millions of tourists from all over the world every year in spring. New Zealand is a country in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean, which consists of two large islands and two small islands. New Zealand is far from the dry region, so the country of Australia is the closest country to this region, 2 thousand kilometers away from this country. The majority of the population of this country is made up of English and Irish immigrants. NB - This movie has no voice overs, and includes a second "natural surround sounds" soundtrack without the music.

Wellington Speedcubing

2025 · ★ 10

On June 21st, 2025, a film crew was sent to a competition in Wellington to document the niche sport and community of speedcubing. James Macdiarmid attempts to solve over 40 Rubik's cubes in a row blindfolded.

Once in a Lifetime

2017 · ★ 10

This documentary delves into the history behind the Wellington New Zealand based private LOTR Fan museum, run by Kathy. It plays on request at the museum.

Max Gimblett: Original Mind

2017

Max Gimblett: Original Mind documents the life and process of eccentric, creative genius Max Gimblett. One of New Zealand’s most successful and internationally prominent living painters, Gimblett has been working in America since 1962. The filmmakers spent a week in Gimblett’s Soho loft where he and his devoted studio assistants generously revealed the techniques and philosophy behind his beautiful art.

Niue: This Is Your Land

2003 · ★ 5.5

A third generation NZ born Niuean Female surfer, visits her Island of heritage for the first time only to discover there is no surf on Niue. But Mella's visit opens her eyes to the island's other beautiful qualities, the magical water, warm people, and clean unpolluted land. However she also discovers the low population has left the countries future hanging by a thread. This documentary is a record of Mella's journey to regaining her identity and first steps at becoming part of the solution in Niue's restoration of itself.

Not Just Another Mountain

This short documentary explores the significance One Tree Hill/Maungakiekie holds to Aucklanders – and the nation of New Zealand as a whole.

Orca Vs. Great White

2021 · ★ 6.1

Researchers investigate whether orcas have begun hunting great white sharks off the coast of New Zealand.

No Māori Allowed

2022 · ★ 8

When an academic unearths a forgotten history, residents of the small township of Pukekohe, including kaumātua who have never told their personal stories before, confront its deep and dark racist past.

Beak & Brain - Genius Birds from Down Under

2013 · ★ 7.9

Whoever came up with the term 'bird brain' never met these feathered thinkers, who use their claws and beaks to solve puzzles, make tools and more.

Operation 8

2011

Operation 8 examines the so-called 'anti-terror' raids that took place around New Zealand on October 15, 2007 - asking how and why they took place and at what cost to those targeted.