A man wearing sunglasses and a tartan hat is looking out to the left. Text reads, "Our Other Islands".

Text reads, "Our Other Islands".

26m

Come along with Troy Kingi, one of NZ's beloved musicians, as he embarks on a journey to explore the fascinating "other" islands of Aotearoa.

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Come along with Troy Kingi, one of NZ's beloved musicians, as he embarks on a journey to explore the fascinating "other" islands of Aotearoa. While delving into their histories and legends, chatting with the locals, and enjoying some delicious kai, Troy also discovers the art of living at a slower pace.

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Alex Bradshaw & Tara Durrant
Co-Directors & Co-Producers
Tony Holden
Network Executive

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