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White text reads, "Fight for the Wild".

45m

Documentary film & podcast series exploring the notion of a Predator Free 2050 in Aotearoa.

Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

4 episodes

Dealing with Loss

This episode looks at the devastating effect introduced mammals have had on New Zealand’s unique wildlife.
Episode 1
45m

Remove and Protect

New Zealander’s have drawn a line in the sand, announcing they will rid the nation of rats, stoats and possums by 2050, but what will it take to get there?
Episode 2
45m

PF2050 and Māori

In the series finale, Hope, we get a glimpse of what a predator-free Aotearoa could look like and look at the breakthrough technologies and innovations taking us towards that goal.
Episode 3
45m

What in It for Us?

Community-led projects are leading the charge to halt biodiversity decline, while researchers make break-throughs in their quest to remove predators and protect borders from re-invasion.
Episode 4
45m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

Fight for the Wild takes viewers into the wild heart of Aotearoa and documents the desperate battle to protect it; it explores the notion of a Predator Free 2050 and asks whether this big, bold initiative is achievable, and if so, how?
3m

Awards

2022 NZTV Awards

Best Factual Series

Produced by

Fisheye Films

Made possible by the

RNZ/NZ On Air Joint Innovation Fund

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