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Catalogue Synopsis:

During the summer vacation music students and instructors from all over New Zealand gather on the campus of St Peter's School in the country town of Cambridge. The Cambridge Music School runs for only two to three weeks: this, and its informal nature set it apart from school elsewhere. A wide range of classical classes is coupled with swimming, camping and impromptu music-making on an around-the-clock basis. It is the combination of informality and intensity which "Jeans Fugue" observes.

53 mins.

Scratches on emulsion.

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On 10 April 1968 the inter-island ferry Wahine sank just inside Wellington Harbour with the loss of 51 lives. Set in the framework of a memorial service for the shipwreck victims, the film evokes (with black and white flashbacks) the day of the storm in all its confusion and destruction.

15 mins.

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Each autumn, hundreds of thousands of migratory wading birds leave New Zealand for summer nesting grounds of tundras of the Arctic Circle - up to 10,000 miles away. Left behind are the native wading birds, some of which are content to remain, and migrate within their homeland. These 'Internal Migrants' are the Oystercatchers, and the unique Wrybill Plover - the only bird in the world with a lateral twist to its bill.

28 mins.

Two 16mm reels in a 35mm can.

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Showing in detail the planning, the scientific techniques used, and the tabulation of results for seismic testing of Auckland's Dominion Road bridge, this film is designed to stimulate interest and investment in further tests of the this type to be carried out around the world.

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By command of the Maori Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the men of the Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia, built a “Waka Taua” - a war canoe. Designed and built under the supervision of Elder and master carver Piri Poutapu, MBE, the canoe took 18 months to complete. This film, the only one of its kind, traces the construction of the giant canoe from the felling of the trees in the forest, to the launching. Fascinating to the general public and at the same time of significance to historians and other specialists, the film interweaves the progress on the canoe through the seasons, with the way of life on the marae that made its consttion possible.

(Italian version available).

39 mins.

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A record of the first World Rose Convention ever held - at Hamilton, New Zealand - Roseworld '71 takes a candid look at the roses, the rosarians who showed them, and the public's reactions.

10 mins.

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Sponsored by the New Zealand Blood Transfusion Service.

12 mins.

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This little film full of beautiful visual images, provides great intermission material. A rural glass blower produces wonderful shimmering works alongside a giant natural gas complex which feeds his furnace.

9 mins.

Title listed on film cans as "Tuataras".

Catalogue Synopsis:

The Tuatara is the sole survivor of a reptile species that has been extinct for 135 million years. This nocturnal creature which once lived world-wide, is now confined to a few off-shore islands in New Zealand. Tuataras grow up to 60 cm (two feet) in length, live to 150 years of age and have survived virtually unchanged since primeval times. The film is set on tiny Steven’s Island, a wildlife sanctuary which is a home for 100,000 of these unique reptiles.

10 mins.

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A tourist promotion film showing the attractions of Rotorua: thermal areas, trout fishing, mineral springs, forestry and scenery.

15 mins.

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Six spectacular self contained films for television based on the life and times of Sir George Grey - one time Governor of Australia and South Africa, and the man who became the most powerful force in the making of 19th century New Zealand. At the age of 28, Captain George Grey was handed the Governorship of New Zealand - a beautiful but lawless land, inhabited by natives given to cannibalism. The few Europeans who had dared to settle were struggling to survive. The story of a man of ambition who was given power, which hadn't been known since the days of the Roman Empire.

The 6-part series The Governor won the 1978 Feltex Award for Best Drama.

1h 29 mins.

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The film provides highlights of three Rugby matches in a country where sport is almost a way of life. Three levels of play are depicted - international, national and provincial. In the national match where North Island plays South Island and the game is virtually brother against brother, feelings and standards of play rise to an apex.

Rumanian and French versions available.

25.5 mins.

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The Bay of Islands - latitude 35°. longitude 174°. Here, a warm Pacific current drifts down New Zealand's coastline and gives perfect living conditions for marine life seen in this film's spectacular underwater sequences. In Summer the big fish - Marlin and shark - feed in the Bay of Islands. And this is where they've been hunted by big-game fishermen since the nineteen twenties. In "The Bait" film from 50 years ago and from today shows the disappointments, the triumphs, and the excitement of battling the big ones.

German version available.

17 mins.

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The candid record of a unique 14-day theatre school, held at the village of Manutuke by the New Zealand Maori Theatre Trust. Young Maoris who would form a professional touring company were trained in stagecraft, and re-acquainted with many of the cultural traditions of their race.

21 mins.

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Set in the admission ward of a mental hospital, Part II traces the course of Julie’s psychosis and eventual recovery. At the same time we see the day by day activity of the hospital. We see glimpses of the life stories of the other patients and the methods of treatment. Eventually brought to a point of stability by drug therapy Julie returns home and learns to live with and comprehend the nature of her experience. Based on research carried out at Kingseat Hospital the film gives a reasoned yet dramatic glimpse into mental illness and its present treatment.

69.32 mins.

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By command of the Maori Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the men of the Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia, built a “Waka Taua” - a war canoe. Designed and built under the supervision of Elder and master carver Piri Poutapu, MBE, the canoe took 18 months to complete. This film, the only one of its kind, traces the construction of the giant canoe from the felling of the trees in the forest, to the launching. Fascinating to the general public and at the same time of significance to historians and other specialists, the film interweaves the progress on the canoe through the seasons, with the way of life on the marae that made its consttion possible.

(Italian version available).

39 mins.

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Arnold Wilson and Para Matchitt, two Maori artists, reconcile traditional Maori art and present-day society; using contemporary materials, each has developed his individual freedom of form.

8.5 mins.

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This short tourist promotion film is designed to whet travellers' appetites for the many attractions of the Southern Alps area served by the community of Queenstown. A quick glance at some of the area’s major attractions, including Lake Steamer trips, rafting, skiing, dining and fishing. Emphasis, too, is placed on the natural grandeur of the scenic vistas.

(Japanese version available).

15 mins.

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In recent times, many of the world's 44 species of gulls have had to adapt their natural way of life to benefit from the wasteful habits of man. New Zealand's black backed gull, Karoro, is one example. This film study of Karoro reveals the major problems caused by excessive numbers of gulls; for the problem of gulls is really the problem of people.

30 mins.

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There are 80 year olds who still jog, play golf, paint the roofs of their houses, work their farms as they always did and generally enjoy the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But many of us have misconceptions about the aged and are not so aware of the important role they can play in the community. The film offers a positive look at 'old age', in the golden time of life.

50 mins.

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Sponsored by the New Zealand Blood Transfusion Service.

12 mins.

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Imaginative music and sound effects enhance this commentary-free pictorial evocation of New Zealand and its people. Glorious scenic shots mold into a lyrical look through dairying, shepherding, carpet making, timber working, harvesting, agriculture and industry. From country show to city street, shearing shed to futures market, dancers to steel workers, joggers, cricketers, skiers, sailors and footballers. "Impressions" encapsulates the special quality of life in New Zealand.

15 mins.

Title listed on film cans as "Tuataras".

Catalogue Synopsis:

The Tuatara is the sole survivor of a reptile species that has been extinct for 135 million years. This nocturnal creature which once lived world-wide, is now confined to a few off-shore islands in New Zealand. Tuataras grow up to 60 cm (two feet) in length, live to 150 years of age and have survived virtually unchanged since primeval times. The film is set on tiny Steven’s Island, a wildlife sanctuary which is a home for 100,000 of these unique reptiles.

10 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

There are 80 year olds who still jog, play golf, paint the roofs of their houses, work their farms as they always did and generally enjoy the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But many of us have misconceptions about the aged and are not so aware of the important role they can play in the community. The film offers a positive look at 'old age', in the golden time of life.

50 mins.

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An impressionistic film looking to the future of the environment. Special effects are used and predictions are incorporated. The optimistic conclusion lays emphasis on individual responsibility.

18 mins.

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A tourist promotion film showing the attractions of Rotorua: thermal areas, trout fishing, mineral springs, forestry and scenery.

15 mins.

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Julie, the central character in this drama, thinks back over the events which led to her schizophrenic breakdown. We see moments, scenes, confrontations, which seemed to her important. At the same time she attempts to understand, to scrutinize her origins, her childhood and adolescence in an endeavour to comprehend the reasons for her breakdown. The film ends with her admission to a mental hospital in a catatonic state.

55.52 mins.

c. 80ft.

NFU prod. no. 1805.

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In the short evolutionary span of 200 years since the first European settlement of New Zealand, more than half the natural forest cover has been sacrificed for the creation of farmlands. To combat this upheaval many bird species have been forced to develop their own form of survival strategy. One nature species which is still trying to cope with the increasing demands of man are the Stilts.

30 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

Imaginative music and sound effects enhance this commentary-free pictorial evocation of New Zealand and its people. Glorious scenic shots mold into a lyrical look through dairying, shepherding, carpet making, timber working, harvesting, agriculture and industry. From country show to city street, shearing shed to futures market, dancers to steel workers, joggers, cricketers, skiers, sailors and footballers. "Impressions" encapsulates the special quality of life in New Zealand.

15 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

This short tourist promotion film is designed to whet travellers' appetites for the many attractions of the Southern Alps area served by the community of Queenstown. A quick glance at some of the area’s major attractions, including Lake Steamer trips, rafting, skiing, dining and fishing. Emphasis, too, is placed on the natural grandeur of the scenic vistas.

(Japanese version available).

15 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

By command of the Maori Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the men of the Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia, built a “Waka Taua” - a war canoe. Designed and built under the supervision of Elder and master carver Piri Poutapu, MBE, the canoe took 18 months to complete. This film, the only one of its kind, traces the construction of the giant canoe from the felling of the trees in the forest, to the launching. Fascinating to the general public and at the same time of significance to historians and other specialists, the film interweaves the progress on the canoe through the seasons, with the way of life on the marae that made its consttion possible.

(Italian version available).

39 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

During the summer vacation music students and instructors from all over New Zealand gather on the campus of St Peter's School in the country town of Cambridge. The Cambridge Music School runs for only two to three weeks: this, and its informal nature set it apart from school elsewhere. A wide range of classical classes is coupled with swimming, camping and impromptu music-making on an around-the-clock basis. It is the combination of informality and intensity which "Jeans Fugue" observes.

53 mins.

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1. The Egg Bound Hen. Friends and foes in a farmyard drama, where doom and the cooking pot await a frustrated hen unless she can deliver 'the egg'.

2. Bicycle Tour. The ultimate cycle tour! Strange and wonderful experiences for a cyclist with an imaginary bicycle.

3. The Friendly Balloon. A balloon loses his true love, but with the aid of a befriended boy begins his search which develops into a magical adventure.

5 mins each.

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The progress of a hundred crowded years of exploration, whaling, seal hunting, trading, establishing missionaries, cultivating land, mining and all the other achievements of the golden age from the late 18th century, is told through photographs, drawings, maps, paintings and beautiful photography. Now, almost a century later, after all the achievements of modern science and industry, vast areas of New Zealand look the same as they did when the early explorers trudged, climbed and swore to overcome them.

24 mins.

Printed on CRI stock.

Catalogue Synopsis:

Six spectacular self contained films for television based on the life and times of Sir George Grey - one time Governor of Australia and South Africa, and the man who became the most powerful force in the making of 19th century New Zealand. At the age of 28, Captain George Grey was handed the Governorship of New Zealand - a beautiful but lawless land, inhabited by natives given to cannibalism. The few Europeans who had dared to settle were struggling to survive. The story of a man of ambition who was given power, which hadn't been known since the days of the Roman Empire.

The 6-part series The Governor won the 1978 Feltex Award for Best Drama.

1h 14 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

On 10 April 1968 the inter-island ferry Wahine sank just inside Wellington Harbour with the loss of 51 lives. Set in the framework of a memorial service for the shipwreck victims, the film evokes (with black and white flashbacks) the day of the storm in all its confusion and destruction.

15 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

Each autumn, hundreds of thousands of migratory wading birds leave New Zealand for summer nesting grounds of tundras of the Arctic Circle - up to 10,000 miles away. Left behind are the native wading birds, some of which are content to remain, and migrate within their homeland. These 'Internal Migrants' are the Oystercatchers, and the unique Wrybill Plover - the only bird in the world with a lateral twist to its bill.

28 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

4. The Apple Tree. Two children have a special relationship with a tree, with moments of tenderness and love, storm and sorrow and culminating in a surprise conclusion.

5. High Noon. Tensions run high when a rugged cowboy hits town, but he has yet to meet the diminutive sheriff and his unique ways of keeping the peace.

6. The Phone Booth. Bold body language is needed when crossed wires, scrambled directions and a stubborn door combine to make a tourist wish he had never left home.

7. The Office Clown. An office worker, bored with the clerical routine, dreams of becoming a clown, a dream which has an amazing effect upon his fellow workers.

5 mins each.

Catalogue Synopsis:

By command of the Maori Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the men of the Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia, built a “Waka Taua” - a war canoe. Designed and built under the supervision of Elder and master carver Piri Poutapu, MBE, the canoe took 18 months to complete. This film, the only one of its kind, traces the construction of the giant canoe from the felling of the trees in the forest, to the launching. Fascinating to the general public and at the same time of significance to historians and other specialists, the film interweaves the progress on the canoe through the seasons, with the way of life on the marae that made its consttion possible.

(Italian version available).

39 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

Imaginative music and sound effects enhance this commentary-free pictorial evocation of New Zealand and its people. Glorious scenic shots mold into a lyrical look through dairying, shepherding, carpet making, timber working, harvesting, agriculture and industry. From country show to city street, shearing shed to futures market, dancers to steel workers, joggers, cricketers, skiers, sailors and footballers. "Impressions" encapsulates the special quality of life in New Zealand.

15 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

The film provides highlights of three Rugby matches in a country where sport is almost a way of life. Three levels of play are depicted - international, national and provincial. In the national match where North Island plays South Island and the game is virtually brother against brother, feelings and standards of play rise to an apex.

Rumanian and French versions available.

25.5 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

New Zealand's geographic proximity to Antarctica has led to an active involvement in the scientific exploration of the Ice Continent since Scott Base was constructed near the Ross Ice Shelf :In the mid '50’s. Each year many scientific projects or 'events' are undertaken in the New Zealand Dependency. By comparison with the larger nations the New Zealand effort in Antarctica is unique - over 100 scientists and general personnel are stationed at Scott Base during the summer months and per head of population results of their scientific exploration could be higher than any other country. Antarctica has seen two historical periods. Following the early Age of Exploration came the Age of Scientific Exploration. Now with world pressure on the greater extraction of natural resources the question is - will the next Age be that of Exploitation? If so what will be the result on a continent, hitherto untouched,

which determines much of the Global Eco system? What will be the implications for Mankind?

50 mins.

Title listed on film cans as "Tuataras".

Catalogue Synopsis:

The Tuatara is the sole survivor of a reptile species that has been extinct for 135 million years. This nocturnal creature which once lived world-wide, is now confined to a few off-shore islands in New Zealand. Tuataras grow up to 60 cm (two feet) in length, live to 150 years of age and have survived virtually unchanged since primeval times. The film is set on tiny Steven’s Island, a wildlife sanctuary which is a home for 100,000 of these unique reptiles.

10 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

The candid record of a unique 14-day theatre school, held at the village of Manutuke by the New Zealand Maori Theatre Trust. Young Maoris who would form a professional touring company were trained in stagecraft, and re-acquainted with many of the cultural traditions of their race.

21 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

The Bay of Islands - latitude 35°. longitude 174°. Here, a warm Pacific current drifts down New Zealand's coastline and gives perfect living conditions for marine life seen in this film's spectacular underwater sequences. In Summer the big fish - Marlin and shark - feed in the Bay of Islands. And this is where they've been hunted by big-game fishermen since the nineteen twenties. In "The Bait" film from 50 years ago and from today shows the disappointments, the triumphs, and the excitement of battling the big ones.

German version available.

17 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

A tourist promotion film showing the attractions of Rotorua: thermal areas, trout fishing, mineral springs, forestry and scenery.

15 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

Six spectacular self contained films for television based on the life and times of Sir George Grey - one time Governor of Australia and South Africa, and the man who became the most powerful force in the making of 19th century New Zealand. At the age of 28, Captain George Grey was handed the Governorship of New Zealand - a beautiful but lawless land, inhabited by natives given to cannibalism. The few Europeans who had dared to settle were struggling to survive. The story of a man of ambition who was given power, which hadn't been known since the days of the Roman Empire.

The 6-part series The Governor won the 1978 Feltex Award for Best Drama.

1h 29 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

This short tourist promotion film is designed to whet travellers' appetites for the many attractions of the Southern Alps area served by the community of Queenstown. A quick glance at some of the area’s major attractions, including Lake Steamer trips, rafting, skiing, dining and fishing. Emphasis, too, is placed on the natural grandeur of the scenic vistas.

(Japanese version available).

15 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

The candid record of a unique 14-day theatre school, held at the village of Manutuke by the New Zealand Maori Theatre Trust. Young Maoris who would form a professional touring company were trained in stagecraft, and re-acquainted with many of the cultural traditions of their race.

21 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

By command of the Maori Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the men of the Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia, built a “Waka Taua” - a war canoe. Designed and built under the supervision of Elder and master carver Piri Poutapu, MBE, the canoe took 18 months to complete. This film, the only one of its kind, traces the construction of the giant canoe from the felling of the trees in the forest, to the launching. Fascinating to the general public and at the same time of significance to historians and other specialists, the film interweaves the progress on the canoe through the seasons, with the way of life on the marae that made its consttion possible.

(Italian version available).

39 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

A tourist promotion film showing the attractions of Rotorua: thermal areas, trout fishing, mineral springs, forestry and scenery.

15 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

New Zealand's foreign aid programme is channelled both through agencies like the United Nations and also bilaterally between New Zealand and recipient countries. It ranges from the provision of planes for spreading insecticide in Bangladesh, to a Corso scheme in Suva where young women from outlying Fijian islands are taught effective uses of their people's limited resources. Appearing in the film are Sir Edmund Hillary, economist Professor Rowe and other New Zealanders, and also representatives from under-developed countries. The film examines New Zealand's aid - what do we give and why?

44 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

This short tourist promotion film is designed to whet travellers' appetites for the many attractions of the Southern Alps area served by the community of Queenstown. A quick glance at some of the area’s major attractions, including Lake Steamer trips, rafting, skiing, dining and fishing. Emphasis, too, is placed on the natural grandeur of the scenic vistas.

(Japanese version available).

15 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

In the short evolutionary span of 200 years since the first European settlement of New Zealand, more than half the natural forest cover has been sacrificed for the creation of farmlands. To combat this upheaval many bird species have been forced to develop their own form of survival strategy. One nature species which is still trying to cope with the increasing demands of man are the Stilts.

30 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

The story of power transmission from the generating stations to our homes and industries, with emphasis on the high voltage lines that form the national grid. The film demonstrates the dangers of electricity and stresses the extreme caution with which it is treated, particularly by maintenance men on the high voltage transmission lines. The implicit theme of safety is underlined by mention of the hazards of electricity in the home.

19 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

Situated in the Southern Ocean between New Zealand and Antarctica, these five groups of tiny islands are among the most remote and wild on Earth. "Beyond The Roaring Forties" tells the story of this unique nature reserve, a history of sealing and whaling, of shipwreck and marooned castaways and of man's doomed efforts to settle and farm. The Antipodes, Bounty, Snares, Campbell and Auckland Islands are some of the world's last few natural environments unmodified by man, an isolated haven for many unique species of birds, marine mammals and plants.

58 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

During the summer vacation music students and instructors from all over New Zealand gather on the campus of St Peter's School in the country town of Cambridge. The Cambridge Music School runs for only two to three weeks: this, and its informal nature set it apart from school elsewhere. A wide range of classical classes is coupled with swimming, camping and impromptu music-making on an around-the-clock basis. It is the combination of informality and intensity which "Jeans Fugue" observes.

53 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

Dedicated enthusiasts have painstakingly restored several steam locomotives from New Zealand's railway past and during the twelve months of New Zealand's Centennial of rail transport three engines re-live the journeys of their youth. Sequences of the 1985 Centennial Special run down the North Island's Main Trunk Railway employing Paekakariki's Ka 945 and Ja 1250 from Auckland's Glenbrook Vintage Railway, together with footage of the 1986 Ka 945 Manawatu Excursion, are combined with two earlier NFU classic railway films, Kb Country and The Ride of 480. Kb Country features the spectacular Midland line from Christchurch to the West Coast. For many years the Kb's, the most powerful steam locos in the country, slogged through the mountains and over viaducts on this line bringing coal and timber from the West Coast. Kb Country is a unique record of the journey, the machines and the men who drove and fired them. The Ride of 480 tells of the epic 1000 kilometre delivery trip of the tiny tank engine, WW 480, from Greymouth to Auckland for restoration.

50 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

The candid record of a unique 14-day theatre school, held at the village of Manutuke by the New Zealand Maori Theatre Trust. Young Maoris who would form a professional touring company were trained in stagecraft, and re-acquainted with many of the cultural traditions of their race.

21 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

Six spectacular self contained films for television based on the life and times of Sir George Grey - one time Governor of Australia and South Africa, and the man who became the most powerful force in the making of 19th century New Zealand. At the age of 28, Captain George Grey was handed the Governorship of New Zealand - a beautiful but lawless land, inhabited by natives given to cannibalism. The few Europeans who had dared to settle were struggling to survive. The story of a man of ambition who was given power, which hadn't been known since the days of the Roman Empire.

The 6-part series The Governor won the 1978 Feltex Award for Best Drama.

1h 14 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

There are 80 year olds who still jog, play golf, paint the roofs of their houses, work their farms as they always did and generally enjoy the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But many of us have misconceptions about the aged and are not so aware of the important role they can play in the community. The film offers a positive look at 'old age', in the golden time of life.

50 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

An impressionistic film looking to the future of the environment. Special effects are used and predictions are incorporated. The optimistic conclusion lays emphasis on individual responsibility.

18 mins.

Title listed on film cans as "Tuataras".

Catalogue Synopsis:

The Tuatara is the sole survivor of a reptile species that has been extinct for 135 million years. This nocturnal creature which once lived world-wide, is now confined to a few off-shore islands in New Zealand. Tuataras grow up to 60 cm (two feet) in length, live to 150 years of age and have survived virtually unchanged since primeval times. The film is set on tiny Steven’s Island, a wildlife sanctuary which is a home for 100,000 of these unique reptiles.

10 mins.

Catalogue Synopsis:

The progress of a hundred crowded years of exploration, whaling, seal hunting, trading, establishing missionaries, cultivating land, mining and all the other achievements of the golden age from the late 18th century, is told through photographs, drawings, maps, paintings and beautiful photography. Now, almost a century later, after all the achievements of modern science and industry, vast areas of New Zealand look the same as they did when the early explorers trudged, climbed and swore to overcome them.

24 mins.

Title listed on film cans as "Gold".

Catalogue Synopsis:

The modern day gold rush has not made the same impact as the gold rush of last century. There is some major resistance to the larger mining companies extracting the considerable deposits of gold left from the old days gold that can only be extracted with the aid of machinery and chemicals that could lead to despoiling the bush and polluting water supplies. The film looks at the old days, recalls old stories and the individual techniques used to extract the gold.

50 mins.