New Zealand Studies Collection
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Dive into the rich tapestry of New Zealand culture, history, and society with this diverse collection of films. Discover the country's political landscape through documentaries like "Neoliberalism in New Zealand: Alister Barry Collection" and "The Hollow Men." Experience the beauty of New Zealand's natural world in "Volcano: Creation & Destruction" and "Keas." From award-winning features like "The Dark Horse" to insightful documentaries such as "Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future," this collection provides a multifaceted view of New Zealand's past, present, and future.
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A request from Holland's National Museum of Ethnology to acquire a Māori war canoe (waka taua) as a permanent exhibit resulted in master builder Hector Busby being commissioned to craft one.
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A documentary exploring the battle over public education in New Zealand from the 1980s through the 1990s.
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Questioning the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance and NZ's involvement, The 5th Eye examines contemporary intelligence gathering from NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden, US entrepreneur-in-exile Kim Dotcom to the NZ PM, John Key.
Discover the new power in the faces of the Pacific. Journey through nine island nations to trace a decade of struggle by the peoples of the South Pacific to declare their region nuclear-free.
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This artful documentary turns the camera on photographer Ans Westra, a Dutch Emigree, who has captured New Zealand life in a series of iconic images.
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This feel-good film tells the story of PJ who loses his truck driving job of 30 years due to failing eyesight, but with the help of his partner Ronnie he finds a new place in the world.
Operation 8: Deep in the Forest 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.
What life was like growing up in Auckland during the 1950s and 1960s?
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Unlike any other parrots, the Keas, New Zealand's astonishingly intelligent mountain parrots, just love the snow, the cold and the harsh environment.
New Zealand, 1984. The newly elected Labour government turned unemployment into a tool of economic management with the aim of controlling inflation.
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When Bunny and Aila face the challenges of new motherhood, they develop a precarious friendship leading each to confront her past and come to terms with the paternity of her baby.
An extraordinary story of political corruption in NZ.
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More than 40 bird species walk instead of flying. Why did they abandon this elegant way of ‘travelling’? And what is the consequence of walking?
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When a young man dies in a car accident, blame and bitterness take their toll as love and loyalty are tested within his circle of friends and family.
This feature documentary tells the story of the neoliberal revolution in New Zealand from its origins in the early 1980s to the mid 1990s.
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In 1973 Alister Barry joined the crew of a protest boat (The Fri) to Mururoa Atoll, where the French Government were testing nuclear weapons.
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Post World War II, New Zealand education underwent major changes. This documentary shows the changes and the people who worked tirelessly to establish an arts-centered, bicultural educational system.
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This hard-hitting documentary tells the story of conscientious objectors and anti-war campaigners fined and imprisoned in New Zealand for the duration of World War II.
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This touching documentary follows Wellington City Councillor Stephanie Cook and her quest to adopt two girls aged nine and four, from Siberia.
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Kinleith '80 depicts the successful 12-week strike at NZ Forest Products which gained the 21% wage rise demanded and achieved the repeal of the Renumeration Act.
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An inquiry into the aims, methods and achievements of the Progressive Youth Movement, Kiwi political activists in the turbulent '60s.
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Twenty years of political struggle to reduce NZ's emissions and avert disaster.
Can modern man go back to his caveman days? And would he want to?
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Filmed in over a dozen countries. Rip Current Survival is the world’s first international documentary on rip currents.
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What is the solution to overfishing? Small-scale, ethically conscious fishing is typically seen as no longer financially viable. But Nate Smith’s Aotearoa New Zealand-based Gravity Fishing business is directly tackling the effects of overfishing.
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Growing an urban food forest in a public park to feed the community.
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An ode to the unhurried life, this warm and humorous portrait of Swiss goldsmith Kobi Bosshard, widely regarded as the grandfather of contemporary New Zealand jewellery, explores his philosophy on life, work, growing up and growing old, as captured by his...
The inspiring story of a thriving hub helping to build resilience into its local community by growing, sewing, repairing, sharing.
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This infectious documentary offers a lovely portrait of the resilient power of nature and the inspiring, good-natured manager of the Hinewai Nature Reserve, Hugh Wilson.
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Meet the inspiring couple behind 'The Rubbish Trip'. Hannah and Liam are zero-waste heroes – educators, advocates, activists and experts on the whys and hows of reducing waste, a subject about so much more than waste.
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An affectionate portrait of Wellington art dealer Peter McLeavey, who spent over 40 years running his influential Cuba Street gallery.
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Filmed in over a dozen countries. Rip Current Survival is the world’s first international documentary on rip currents.
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A collection of films directed by Alister Barry showing archival footage of the effects of Neoliberalism transforming New Zealand.
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Join members of the 148-year-old Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club in the lead up to the NZ National Show, as they battle each other in their quest for glory.
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