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No Limits is a documentary series about Māori athletes and their high-adrenaline lifestyle.

Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho

Series details.

Credits

Alex Bradshaw & Tara Durrant
Co-Producers & Co-Directors
Megan Whelan
RNZ Head of Content
Tim Burnell
RNZ Commissioning Team Lead
Nicholas Meuli
RNZ Commissioning Assistant
Evie Orpe & Liam Brown
TAHI

Ngā mihi Jodhi Hoani

No Limits is a documentary series centered around Māori adventure athletes and their journey navigating their high-adrenaline sport. With the aim to inspire rangitahi to understand what is possible, this series delves into the psyche of these athletes and what pushes them towards their extreme lifestyle. Paired alongside poetic narration and cinematic shooting, this series is an ode to the sportsperson, their support network, and the artistry of the sport itself.

Produced by

Fire Fire

Produced for

TAHI

Made with the support of

Partner Logo for NZ on Air for use on dark background

Made with the support of

Partner Logo for Te Mangai Paho for use on dark background

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