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ConspiraSeries

9m

ConspiraSeries is a silly, joyful, tongue-in-cheek investigation series into the why, how, & what the ?! of some of NZ's most outrageous conspiracies.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

Series details.

Credits

Jaimee Poipoi
Creator & Director
Matasila Freshwater
Executive Producer
Thomas Coppell & Jaimee Poipoi
Producers
Rosie Howells
Writer
Sieni Leo'o Olo (Bubbah)
Key Talent & Additional Writer
Tim Burnell
Commissioning Manager
Jodhi Hoani
Commissioning Editor
Evie Orpe
TAHI
Amie Mills, Anna Currie, Nicole Rex, & Cornall Aird
NZ On Air
Lisa Taouma
Coconet

Focusing on a different local conspiracy each episode, our host Bubbah takes audiences on a ride through where the theory came from, the evidence to support it, and how much truth it actually holds...

Each episode, Bubbah -- in completely serious journalistic fashion -- will get on the ground, in the places each conspiracy came from. She’ll get first-hand insight from the locals about the conspiracy, while motion graphics and animation visually represent the subject matter, whether it be the Te Anau moose, the flying spaghetti monster chilling over Mt Vic, or the penis-shaped aviation patterns in Canterbury.

Each episode wraps up with Bubbah and our resident specialist Matt Williams unpacking the episode’s conspiracy, and why it took hold. Matt shares some guidance on how to assess misinformation, equipping our audience with the tools to make their own informed decisions on what they read online.

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Dark purple background with text, "Art Stories in Aotearoa".
People standing in a forest clearing, backlit by the sun. They are all wearing traditional Māori dress. Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui".
Black and white image of a portion of an All Blacks rugby team photo. Men standing with arms folded looking at the camera wearing sports uniforms. Text reads, "All Blacks at War".
A man in traditional Māori dress and a full face tā moko is standing in the forest. He is holding a wooden pole object. Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau".
A person sitting on a stool, they're looking down. The image has been edited so that there's a strong orange toned light covering the image, obscuring the figures face. The text reads, "The Outliers".
Troy Kingi wearing a traditional red poncho sits in the rocky Californian desert beneath a light blue sky. The text reads "Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi"
The host, Mihingarangi Forbes, smiling at the camera. Text reads, "Mata".
Two men embracing in a MMA octagon ring. They look sweaty post match. It's dark around them but they are standing in a spotlight. Text reads, "Fighting Chance".
A woman siting on a two person sized couch, she has her arms spread to the sides. She's looking at the camera. Text reads, "I Got You".
A birds'-eye view of some military items sitting scattered on a desk, including a map, a hat, playing cards, and a couple of coins. The text in the middle reads "Back to Timor."
Foggy scene with silhouettes of a part of a person. Text reads, "Stolen Lands: Betrayal of a Chief".
A sepia toned photograph laying on a table. The photograph is of a man looking over his shoulder at the camera, he is wearing headphones and sitting in from of a switch board. Text reads, "Coast Watchers Operation Pacific".
A man is wearing a suit and tie and smiling at the camera with his head slightly tilted to the left. He has a thick moustache, behind him the room is dark but seems to be an office. Text reads, "The Citizen's Handbook" in light pink.
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A portrait of a child looking into the camera. On their head is a collection of blue and green strips of ribbon that intertwine with their long braided hair. They are wearing a blue shirt, a jacket and a bow tie. Text reads, "Loading Docs". Beside the text is a simple graphic circle meant to look like a roll of film.
6 people are seated around a long table, four of them are wearing hi-vis tops. On the table there are little traffic cones and signs. There are two flags hanging on the wall behind them, the flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand and the Maori flag. Orange text reads, "Hi-Vis".
One young woman sits on another who is in a wheelchair in a zany candid moment. Text reads "This is Wheel Life with Soph and Indy"
Woman looking into the camera, standing side on. She has a staunch expression and Is wearing a bright pink blouse. Text reads, "Breaking Silence". Text and woman stand against a dark, almost black background.
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