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New Arrivals

Told through the experiences of its native species, this is the moving story of the changing fortunes of New Zealand's wildlife since humans first arrived.

New Zealand was one of the last land masses to be found and settled by people. Lush and fertile, almost everything brought here flourishes, often with surprising consequences.

Told through the experiences of its native species - in particular, a charismatic and peculiar giant, flightless parrot - this is the moving story of the changing fortunes of New Zealand's wildlife since humans first arrived.

59 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Sep 2024 02:20

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  • Sarah Class

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    Orchestra: 成人快手 Concert Orchestra.

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Sam Neill
Executive Producer James Honeyborne
Series Producer Mark Flowers
Director Nick Easton
Producer Nick Easton
Interviewed Guest Michael Elkington
Interviewed Guest Daryl Eason
Interviewed Guest Melanie Massaro
Interviewed Guest Gardyne Family
Participant Deidre Vercoe
Participant Mark Flowers
Participant Scott Mouat

Broadcasts

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