
Coast New Zealand
2016–2018 · TVNZ 1 · 60 min · 3 seasons
S03E06 · South Westland
Sun, 27 May, 6:00 pm
About
Coast New Zealand is an epic voyage of discovery along the margins of a country that's a newcomer on the terrestrial stage; islands that were forged in the furnace of earthly forces, mega earthquakes, marauding glaciers and furious volcanoes.
With 16,000kms of dynamic coastal stories to uncover with an expert and enthusiastic team, this series is a fascinating investigation into our past and present, telling the story of the formation and evolution of our nation: our history; our people; and our culture.
Acclaimed Scottish archaeologist and historian Neil Oliver will be joined by four New Zealanders, all experts in their field; Matt Carter, one of the leading diving maritime archaeologists in Australasia, renowned geologist and palaeontologist Dr Hamish Campbell, marine biologist and actress Jacqueline Geurts, and Riria Hotere, an actress and passionate former member of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa staff.
Episodes
- E01
Wellington
Sun, 22 Apr· 60 minCoast New Zealand is back once more, and the third series kicks off in the world's southern-most capital city - Wellington.
- E02
Chatham Islands
Sun, 29 Apr· 60 minNeil Oliver visits living Moriori artefacts and Michael Stevens hears about the day the Germans infiltrated the islands' waters during World War 2.
- E03
Bay of Plenty
Sun, 6 May· 60 minPlenty by name, plenty by nature... this stretch of coast offers more than its fair share of seaside tales. Join Neil Oliver and the team as they explore Bay of Plenty.
- E04
North Otago
Sun, 13 May· 60 minOamaru; the white-stone city is picture perfect and the entire coastline is studded with stories. Neil visits an extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering, and goes in search of the perfect penguin.
- E05
Kaipara Harbour
Sun, 20 May· 60 minKaipara; In this episode Neil Oliver hits Ripiro Beach in a blokart, and is treated to an exclusive sound and light show at Gibbs Farm.
- E06
South Westland
Sun, 27 May· 60 min
Cast

Neil Oliver
Neil Oliver

Jacqueline Geurts
Jacqueline Geurts

Hamish Campbell
Hamish Campbell

Riria Hotere
Riria Hotere

Matt Carter
Matt Carter