Neil Oliver
Himself - Presenter
Coast New Zealand (2016)
Series 2
Neil Oliver takes a fascination journey around the coast of New Zealand, uncovering stories that make us the island nation that we are today.
Released April 18, 2016
Episode 45 min
10+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.new-zealand, tmdb.nature, tmdb.nature-documentary, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.oceania, tmdb.coast, imdb.travel
Network: TVNZ 1
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English
S2E1 - West Coast
Maritime archaeologist Matt Carter explores the West Coast's treacherous sea-faring history. Meanwhile, Oliver discovers a secret beach and goes out on a limb on coastal cliffs. Geologist Hamish Campbell encounters a school hanging on for dear life on the edge of the Tasman Sea in the tiny town of Granity, near Westport.
April 24, 2017, midnight
S2E2 - Coromandel Peninsula
Oliver has his world turned upside down in Pauanui and marine biologist Jacky Geurts delves into Whangamata's mangrove wars and gets to grips with the treacherous surf rip at Hotwater Beach. Campbell also digs for this country's earliest human history on Great Mercury Island.
May 1, 2017, midnight
S2E3 - Stewart Island
Oliver goes on a wild goose chase and uncovers the hidden history of a remarkable singing star and historian Riria Hotere reveals the plan to breed super kakapo on the remote island of Whenua Hou, off Stewart Island's northwest corner.
May 8, 2017, midnight
S2E4 - Hawkes Bay
Oliver tackles a coastal sport like no other and encounters one of the world's great survivors at an exclusive haven for vulnerable species. Hotere tracks down a former skating star on Napier's Marine Parade and goes to sea to see an innovative fishing method.
May 15, 2017, midnight
S2E5 - Christchurch
In the South Island's biggest city, Oliver flies a kite, investigates the origins of the New Zealand accent and goes in search of a toxic arachnid with a tortured love life. Campbell uncovers groundbreaking research on Christchurch's watery past, which could have major repercussions for the future.
May 22, 2017, midnight
S2E6 - Taranaki
Hotere finds out how a city embraced its coast through art, and drops in on a unique surfing contest in Waitara. Marine biologist Jacky Geurts uncovers an underwater creature that has amazing healing properties and Carter uncovers a rare shipwreck with important historical links. Meanwhile, geologist Campbell investigates the energy-rich region's oil industry and Oliver encounters mysterious objects on the Taranaki coastline.
May 29, 2017, midnight
Network: TVNZ 1
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 45 min.
Released: April 18, 2016
Last Air Date: May 29, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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