Here the Wild Things Are (2024)
Once a year, New Zealand joins a global competition where thousands of ecologists and enthusiasts from Wellington and Christchurch race to photograph urban wildlife. From seasoned scientists to passionate amateurs, participants dive into a fast-paced and joyful hunt for the weird and wonderful wild within their cities. But it’s not just a playful quest. The “City Nature Challenge” inspires a monumental shift in how we view and connect with nature all around us – not just in forests and mountains but in our cities. Amid a global biodiversity crisis, with species disappearing at alarming rates, this competition ignites a spirited rivalry around the world and pushes participants to open their eyes to nature like they’ve not done before.
Primary Title
- Here the Wild Things Are
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 29 October 2025
Release Year
- 2024
Start Time
- 21 : 51
Finish Time
- 22 : 00
Duration
- 09:00
Series
- 2024
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- Once a year, New Zealand joins a global competition where thousands of ecologists and enthusiasts from Wellington and Christchurch race to photograph urban wildlife. From seasoned scientists to passionate amateurs, participants dive into a fast-paced and joyful hunt for the weird and wonderful wild within their cities. But it’s not just a playful quest. The “City Nature Challenge” inspires a monumental shift in how we view and connect with nature all around us – not just in forests and mountains but in our cities. Amid a global biodiversity crisis, with species disappearing at alarming rates, this competition ignites a spirited rivalry around the world and pushes participants to open their eyes to nature like they’ve not done before.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
Genres
- Community
- Documentary
- Nature
- Science
Contributors
- Nia Phipps (Producer)
- Julia Parnell (Executive Producer)
- Loading Docs (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- New Zealand Film Commission (Funder)
- Kelly Gilbride (Director)
- Madison Smith (Producer)
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand