Natural history and science

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Natural history and science series and films

A podcast cover for "The Aotearoa History Show" features the title written in colorful, chalk-like letters on a blackboard background. The words "THE" and "AOTEAROA" are in light blue, "HISTORY" is in pink, and "SHOW" is in green with green chalk lines radiating outwards.

The Aotearoa History Show

The story of NZ and its people from its geological origins to modern day.
1 season/14 episodes
19m
Black text on a beige background, text reads "Fight for the Wild". Behind the text are three illustrations, one is of New Zealand the other is a disembodied head of a Tūī and the third is a fantail.

Fight for the Wild

Documentary series exploring the notion of a Predator Free 2050 in Aotearoa.
4 episodes
45m
A portrait of a child looking into the camera. On their head is a collection of blue and green strips of ribbon that intertwine with their long braided hair. They are wearing a blue shirt, a jacket and a bow tie. Text reads, "Loading Docs". Beside the text is a simple graphic circle meant to look like a roll of film.

Loading Docs

Empowers documentarians to unleash bold, creative, & unforgettable NZ stories.
1 season/6 episodes
13m
A coastal scene of a land mass with cliffs leading down to a beach and the ocean. Text reads, "My Cyclone Gabrielle, Four Filmmakers Four Views".

My Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle left a mark on us beyond the physical destruction.
4 episodes
9m
A man wearing sunglasses and a tartan hat is looking out to the left. Text reads, "Our Other Islands".

Our Other Islands

Troy Kingi embarks on a journey to explore the "other" islands of Aotearoa.
6 episodes
26m
A school of fish swim together in the ocean. The text reads "Turning the Tide"

Turning the Tide

Researchers, kaitiaki, and communities improve the health of Aotearoa’s moana.
6 episodes
13m
A white pick-up truck drives up a winding country road, surrounded by dry New Zealand farmland. The text reads "The Turning Point"

The Turning Point

A new generation of kaitiaki protect and restore our natural environment.
6 episodes
13m

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A person on a BMX bike jumping over the camera, silhouetted against a cloudy sky. Text reads, "No Limits".
A man is wearing a suit and tie and smiling at the camera with his head slightly tilted to the left. He has a thick moustache, behind him the room is dark but seems to be an office. Text reads, "The Citizen's Handbook" in light pink.
A man standing with his arms crossed looking at the camera, he has visible tattoos on both forearms. He's highlighted with a blue light. Text reads, "NZ Hip Hop Stand Up" in neon green and pink.
A school of fish swim together in the ocean. The text reads "Turning the Tide"
A man standing in front of a mural of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag (Māori flag). Text reads, "Hori on a Hīkoi".
Two men embracing in a MMA octagon ring. They look sweaty post match. It's dark around them but they are standing in a spotlight. Text reads, "Fighting Chance".
A man looking into the camera with his mouth slightly open. His left eye is bugged out in a comically over the top way. Text reads, "A Place Called Te Awamutu".
On a hockey field, four hockey players and their coach stand side-by-side with their hands crossed in front of them. At the bottom of the image, against a blue background, is the text: "Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey 2"
Side profile of a persons face, silhouetted against a setting sun out of frame. Text reads, "Imposter".
The side profile of a man holding a guitar with a microphone on a stand in front of him. Text reads, "Legacy: Katchafire" and has a boarder around the perimeter of the frame.
A two dimensional Illustration of a screen showing DNA shapes in front a conveyor belt with kākāpō on it. Text reads, "What if...? Genomics in Aotearoa".
A person sitting on a hill looking out onto an inlet. The image is take from behind the person. Text reads, "Inside Outside". There is an overlay of a recording boarder along the perimeter of the image.
The host, Mihingarangi Forbes, smiling at the camera. Text reads, "Mata".
An adult person is holding a young child in their arms and hugging them. Text reads, "Blind Bitter Happiness".
A white pick-up truck drives up a winding country road, surrounded by dry New Zealand farmland. The text reads "The Turning Point"
Black and white faces of Helen Clark, Dame Jenny Shipley, Jim Bolger Geoffrey Palmer and Mike Moore, with the words 'The 9th Floor' underneath them. The background of the image is black.
One young woman sits on another who is in a wheelchair in a zany candid moment. Text reads "This is Wheel Life with Soph and Indy"
Eight seperate images edited into two rows of four, each showing different images of people and art. Text reads, "Marauders".
Dark grey background with yellow text reading, "The Barber Shope". There is a illustration in the same yellow of a Māori design.
In India, a group of people walk down a path in front of a historic building. Above the building in orange reads: "1984"
A Muslim man in a blue shirt stands in a mosque. The text reads "This Is Us"
A coastal scene of a land mass with cliffs leading down to a beach and the ocean. Text reads, "My Cyclone Gabrielle, Four Filmmakers Four Views".
A large group of people protesting, they're all holding signs. Text reads, "Hīkoi, Speaking Our Truth".
Text reads, "Matangireia with Morgan Godfery". Background is beige with an out of focus letter M in fancy script.