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Land of the Long White Cloud

6m

A documentary series that tells the stories of white New Zealanders who are confronting our colonial past and present, 250 years after Cook’s arrival.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

7 episodes

Cook's Legacy

The government has poured millions of dollars into commemorating Captain Cook's arrival, but why? Many Pākehā are unhappy with this celebration of colonisation, and demand we start taking responsibility.
Episode 1
6m

Inheriting Privilege

Jen grew up in Doyleston, which bears her ancestor's name. She liked to think of her family as progressive -- until she learned their land was stolen from Māori, won by her great-great-grandfather in a running race.
Episode 2
6m

Recognising Racism

Until he became Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd had never been on a marae. Recognising his racism set him on a course of campaigning for Māori representation. Even our laws and policies are built on racist ideas.
Episode 3
7m

Pākehā Paralysis

Alex, a Pākehā, spends most of his time in Māori spaces. He is often faced with Pākehā paralysis: the fear of getting it wrong and causing offence. How can non-Māori push through this to have cultural exchanges?
Episode 4
7m

Confronting Colonisation

Zeb and Ensai are among a wave of young Pākehā questioning their privilege and advocating for Māori rights. "We need to be having a productive conversation about this instead of just talking about your feelings."
Episode 5
7m

Connecting to Aotearoa

Author Juliet Batten believes a lack of identity can cause Pākehā to exhibit racist behaviours. "When we're grounded in who we are, that's when we're better able to relate to those who are different from us."
Episode 6
7m

Cook Thinks Again

Award-winning theatre makers Jo Randerson and Tom Clarke have re-animated Captain Cook in modern Aotearoa, where he can finally reflect on the painful effects of his colonial actions.
Episode 7
9m

Trailers & bonus video

Episode 1 Promo

Government has poured millions of dollars into commemorating Captain Cook's arrival, but why? Many Pākeha are unhappy with this celebration of colonisation, and demand we start taking responsibility.
1m

Episode 2 Promo

Jen grew up in Doyleston, which bears her ancestor's name. She thought of her family as progressive -- until she learned their land was stolen from Māori, won by her great-great-grandfather in a running race.
0m

Episode 3 Promo

Until he became Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd hadn't been on a marae. Recognising his racism set him on a course of campaigning for Māori representation. But even our laws & policies are built on racist ideas.
0m

Episode 4 Promo

Alex, a Pākehā, spends most of his time in Māori spaces. He is often faced with 'Pākehā paralysis,' that fear of getting it wrong. How can non-Māori push through that paralysis to have true cultural exchanges?
0m

Episode 5 Promo

Zeb & Ensai are among young Pākehā questioning their privilege and becoming activists for Māori rights. "We need to be having a productive conversation about this instead of just talking about your feelings."
1m

Episode 6 Promo

Author Juliet Batten believes a lack of identity can cause Pākehā to exhibit racist behaviours: "When we're grounded in who we are, that's when we're better able to relate to those who are different from us."
1m

Episode 7 Promo

Award-winning theatre makers Jo Randerson & Tom Clarke have re-animated Captain Cook in modern Aotearoa, where he can finally reflect on the painful effects of his colonial actions.
0m

Produced by

Mint Suite

Made with the support of

Partner Logo for NZ on Air for use on dark background

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Video section home

Illustration of two women looking defiantly at the viewer. The background is yellow with illustrated yellow simple flowers. The text reads, "Conversations with my Immigrant Parents".
Text reads, "House Talk" on a white brick wall background.
A brightly colours grid of squares where some of the squares include the faces of the five hosts of Whakamāori
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."
People standing in a forest clearing, backlit by the sun. They are all wearing traditional Māori dress. Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui".
The back of someone looking up at a big red firework exploding in the night sky. Text reads, "Giants Giants Giants". The last "Giants" fades into the background.
A two dimensional Illustration of a screen showing DNA shapes in front a conveyor belt with kākāpō on it. Text reads, "What if...? Genomics in Aotearoa".
An archival picture of a group of Pacific Islanders posing for a group picture. The text reads "Untold Pacific History"
A close up of a video game controller, the lighting makes it look slightly pink and blue. Text reads, "Game Change".
A man standing in front of a mural of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag (Māori flag). Text reads, "Hori on a Hīkoi".
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".
The silhouette of a man against a sun either rising or setting, the sky is mostly green with a thin bank of orange light along the horizon. Text reads, "Meng".
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.
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"
A background image made up of red orange and blue shapes. Text reads, "Shine One Katherine Mansfield" in the 'O' is a black and white photograph of Katherine Mansfield's face.
A man operating a cannon, theres smoke coming out of it and a man next to it holding his hands over his ears. Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara".
A man looking into the camera with his mouth slightly open. His left eye is bugged out in a comically over the top way. Text reads, "A Place Called Te Awamutu".
A large group of people protesting, they're all holding signs. Text reads, "Hīkoi, Speaking Our Truth".
An animated graphic of green trees and leaves in a forest, along with a red flower. The text in front reads "What Will I Be Today?"
Young man with soot on his face looking into the camera, in his left hand he's holding a Patu (weapon). Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana".
A coastal scene of a land mass with cliffs leading down to a beach and the ocean. Text reads, "My Cyclone Gabrielle, Four Filmmakers Four Views".
Black text on a beige background, text reads "Fight for the Wild". Behind the text are three illustrations, one is of New Zealand the other is a disembodied head of a Tūī and the third is a fantail.
Charlotte Cook leaning on a bench and smiling. Beside her is a stack of cookbooks and a bowl of tomatoes. Text reads, "Grilled, with Charlotte Cook".
An adult person is holding a young child in their arms and hugging them. Text reads, "Blind Bitter Happiness".