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 woman siting on a two person sized couch, she has her arms spread to the sides. She's looking at the camera. Text reads, "I Got You".
In India, a group of people walk down a path in front of a historic building. Above the building in orange reads: "1984"
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 transparent figure of the back of a man, overlayed with another transparent image of the same figure but just his shoulders and back of his head. Text reads, "Duality". it's written in transparent white block letters and yellow cursive overlapped.
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".
Two men face the camera with serious but open expressions. Text reads "Context, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner"
An animated graphic of green trees and leaves in a forest, along with a red flower. The text in front reads "What Will I Be Today?"
Charlotte Cook leaning on a bench and smiling. Beside her is a stack of cookbooks and a bowl of tomatoes. Text reads, "Grilled, with Charlotte Cook".
A large mountain capped with snow. Text reads, "Land of the Long White Cloud".
A group of people performing a haka outside amongst the trees. The person at the front is in focus and doing a pukana. Text reads, "NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka".
An older woman with grey hair is holding a ceramic bowl up and looking at it intently as she sits at a dining table. In front of her are plates, and a bowl of green apples. Text reads "Crown Lynn: A Māori Story". Above the text is a white line illustration of a tiki with an illustration of a star on either side of it.
Guyon Espiner on a black background, looking at camera with logo behind him
In a graphic made up of differently coloured brown tiles, the two main hosts of Whakamāori season three pose. Behind them is text reading: "WHAKAMĀORI."
A black-and-white image of Joy Cowley on a swing. The text in front of her reads: "JOY, FULL & FEARLESS."
Dark purple background with text, "Art Stories in Aotearoa".
A man standing in front of a mural of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag (Māori flag). Text reads, "Hori on a Hīkoi".
A sepia toned photograph laying on a table. The photograph is of a man looking over his shoulder at the camera, he is wearing headphones and sitting in from of a switch board. Text reads, "Coast Watchers Operation Pacific".
Lynia Morseu-Tol sits on a seat for an interview. The text in front of her reads: "MATA REPORTS. NOT HER DESTINY."
Against a black background, a group of opera singers sing. The green text reads: "Toiere."
The back of a woman walking down a path, she's wearing white pants and a silver shiny top with silver tassels coming off the back and arms. Her arms are outstretched. Text reads, "Inside Splore".
Two people holding microphones and singing into them, another person stands behind playing a keyboard piano. The scene is lit with a purple hued light. Text reads, "The Barber Shop Sessions".
A hillside is draped with a large Māori flag, on the ridge line stands a single figure and another Māori flag. Text in a painted font reads "Ake Ake Ake"
A sepia toned image of a family photograph depicting a woman holding the hands of two young children. The photo is deteriorating and the child on the left is almost obscured by the damage. The text reads, "Farewell Guangdong" there are also four Chinese characters, or 'Hanzi', above the text.