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This documentary explores the stories of the people who live at Waiorua Bay on bird sanctuary Kapiti Island. John Barrett talks about his Kapiti tipuna, from bloody iwi battles, whaling and farming, to his whānau's consciousness of their kaitiakitanga (guardianship) role. It looks at DIY island life (exercycle-powered water pumps) and its development as an unique eco-tourism destination where kākā parrots and kererū flock, and kiwi and dodo-like takahē wander freely. Amo Barrett: "we've got a treasure here that we should share with others".
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Short Film, 1950 (Full Length)
A 1950 NFU newsreel featuring a visit to Kapiti
Television, 1977 (Full Length Episode)
Featuring Ngati Toa chief and former Kapiti resident Te Rauparaha
Film, 1988 (Full Length)
Features stories of whaling and Te Rauparaha
Television, 1984 (Full Length)
Another famous NZ nature reserve
Short Film, 1950 (Full Length)
A doco on the rediscovery of the takahē
Television, 1977 (Full Length Episode)
Featuring Ngati Toa chief and former Kapiti resident Te Rauparaha
Television, 1987 (Full Length)
Features another island wildlife reserve: Little Barrier Island
Film, 2009 (Excerpts)
The story of another unique wildlife sanctuary
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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The synopsis and credits are included
JoAnna Braithwaite
Posted at 11.33PM - 17.06.2010
Thankyou for making this very special documentary about Kapiti Island & it's people.My family & I are local Paraparaumu Beach residents on the mainland opposite.We were privileged to stay overnight in March 2010 (a triple birthday celebration) & to experience what we had previously only seen & dreamt of from a distance.The history, present & future of this small but incredible part of New Zealand is something to watch, ponder on&support.It has a place in all of our hearts because it encapsulates the magic of our country & the need of shared vision to look after it.