Wild Extremes
From hyper-intelligent parrots to sinister snails and magical constellations of glow-worms, this is the story of New Zealand's wildest places and resilient pioneers.
The most extreme and wild parts of New Zealand are in the South Island, which lie towards Antarctica, in the path of the tempestuous 'roaring forties'. This is home to some of the most rapidly rising mountains in the world, the Southern Alps.
From hyper-intelligent parrots to sinister snails with teeth and magical constellations of glow-worms, this is the story of New Zealand's wildest places and its most resilient pioneers, all of whom must embrace radical solutions to survive.
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Could this be the world's best job?
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Brown kiwis forage on a beach in daylight
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Sea lion mother hides her baby in the woods
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sam Neill |
| Executive Producer | James Honeyborne |
| Series Producer | Mark Flowers |
| Director | Robert Morgenstern |
| Participant | Brian Anderson |
| Participant | Peter Young |
| Participant | Corey Mosen |
Broadcasts
Tue 26 Jul 2016 21:00- Mon 1 Aug 2016 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Thu 11 Aug 2016 08:15
- Wed 28 Dec 2016 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Thu 8 Feb 2018 16:15
- Tue 23 Oct 2018 21:00
- Wed 24 Oct 2018 02:30
- Sat 10 Aug 2019 20:00
- Sun 11 Aug 2019 02:20
- Mon 24 Feb 2020 20:00
- Tue 25 Feb 2020 02:35
- Sat 15 May 2021 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Wed 19 Jan 2022 20:00
- Thu 20 Jan 2022 02:00
- Wed 12 Jul 2023 20:00
- Thu 13 Jul 2023 02:30
- Tue 13 Feb 2024 16:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland & Wales
- Sun 1 Sep 2024 19:00
- Mon 2 Sep 2024 02:15
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