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'
Pecking Order (2017)
7.4/10
Director: Slavko Martinov
Pecking Order ventures behind the scenes at the Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club as it enters its 148th season and prepares for the Nation... Read more
Pioneering Aviation in New Zealand (2006)
Four programmes covering the history and innovations of New Zealand's aviation industry. Includes 'Boeing 737 - 25 Years in Kiwi Service'; 'Flying the... Read more
Pirates of the Airwaves (2014)
Director: Charlie Haskell
In 1966, rock 'n' roll had taken over, the sexual revolution was in full swing, and New Zealand was forging its identity as a nation away from its col... Read more
Pleasures and Dangers (1991)
Director: Shirley Horrocks
Profiling six contemporary female artists, internationally successful in their fields of painting, photography, filmmaking and sculpture, this documen... Read more
Poi E (2016)
7/10
As irresistible as the song it celebrates, Tearepa Kahis documentary explores the many tributaries that flowed into the mash-up of pop music, traditi... 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
Putting Our Town On the Map (2000)
Director: Shirley Horrocks
Starring: Miranda Harcourt
Giant fish, fruit and vegetables, novel signs, murals depicting local history, unusual festivals – such creative expressions of local identity are p... Read more
Radar's Patch (2010)
Starring: Te Radar
Looking for paradise? So is Te Radar. 'Radar's Patch' is his attempt to live the 1/4 acre dream. He has one growing season, an overgrown jumble of sub... Read more
Rain of the Children (2008)
6.9/10
Director: Vincent Ward
Starring: Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Taungaroa Emile, Vincent Ward, Miriama Rangi
While still a film student in the late 1970s, Vincent Ward made a documentary called 'In Spring One Plants Alone' about an elderly Tuhoe woman called... Read more
Reluctant Hero (2008)
7/10
Director: Steven O'Meagher
A profile of Willie Apiata that re-enacts the feat for which he received his Victoria Cross, looking at how this reserved Kiwi soldier has coped with... Read more