Wildest New Zealand Wild Fortresses
In New Zealand, two wild fortresses protect the vulnerable native animals: One a remote island protected by a moat of saltwater, the other a hilltop citadel surrounded by a predator-proof barrier. This is the story of these delicate sanctuaries and the life that thrives within them.
The islands of New Zealand are home to an entirely unique menagerie of creatures. It is a place where the normal rules don't apply - the birds can't fly, a small, ancient lizard is a top predator, parrots play in snowy mountain meadows and penguins roam the streets. Seals battle on the beaches, albatrosses soar on the air currents and a monster movie plays out in miniature among the dense undergrowth of this lush, vital land.
Primary Title
- Wildest New Zealand
Episode Title
- Wild Fortresses
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 28 February 2019
Original Broadcast Date
- Monday 20 November 2017
Start Time
- 15 : 30
Finish Time
- 16 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 3
Channel
- Choice TV
Broadcaster
- Top TV Limited
Programme Description
- The islands of New Zealand are home to an entirely unique menagerie of creatures. It is a place where the normal rules don't apply - the birds can't fly, a small, ancient lizard is a top predator, parrots play in snowy mountain meadows and penguins roam the streets. Seals battle on the beaches, albatrosses soar on the air currents and a monster movie plays out in miniature among the dense undergrowth of this lush, vital land.
Episode Description
- In New Zealand, two wild fortresses protect the vulnerable native animals: One a remote island protected by a moat of saltwater, the other a hilltop citadel surrounded by a predator-proof barrier. This is the story of these delicate sanctuaries and the life that thrives within them.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
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
- Animal diversity--New Zealand
- Ecology--New Zealand
- Zoology--New Zealand
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Wildlife television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Animals
- Documentary
- Environment
- Nature
Contributors
- Craig Meade (Executive Producer)
- Semisi Hutchison (Narrator)
- Scott Mouat (Director of Photography)
- Max Quinn (Director of Photography)
- Megan Townend (Editor)
- Craig Meade (Director)
- Craig Meade (Writer)
- Siddharth Nambiar (Associate Producer)
- Natural History New Zealand (Production Unit)
- Blue Ant Media (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Animal diversity--New Zealand
- Ecology--New Zealand
- Zoology--New Zealand
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Wildlife television programs--New Zealand