New Zealand: Quest For Kaitiakitanga

From the original Maori settlers to present-day tourists, all who travel to New Zealand are awed by its natural beauty. The Maori concept of “Kaitiakitanga” sees humans as earthly guardians, assisting the Gods and ancestral spirits in protecting the environment and preserving cultural traditions. In this documentary, featuring Richard Bangs, viewers learn about Maori settlers to present-day tourists and the natural beauty of New Zealand. The journey takes you the length of the country, from the rugged Southern Alps to the remote tip of the North Island.


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UK Traveller Draws NZ During Lockdown

UK Traveller Draws NZ During Lockdown

After completing the 3000km Tour Aotearoa bike tour in late February 2020, England-born artist and graphic designer Tom Napper decided to wait out what he thought would be a quick…