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 Journey for Three
 The Snowline is Their Boundary
 Tangata Whenua - Waikato
 Great New Zealand River Journeys: The Clutha River
 The New Zealand Wars - The Invasion of the Waikato (Episode Three)
 Te Whiringa Taura O Whanganui

Synopsis

People of the Waikato makes frequent pitstops along the 425 km path of NZ's longest river. Made in an era of post-war electricity shortages, the film balances requisite beautiful scenery with excursions into the Waikato's extensive hydroelectric system: including then-unfinished fourth dam Whakamaru, whose development was slowed by the discovery of clay in the foundation rock. Alongside brief glimpses of those who live and work on the river, there is footage of stunt-filled canoe races, Turangawaewae Marae, and a veteran boatman tugging coal. 

Credits (4)

 Oxley Hughan

Oxley Hughan
Director, Writer

 Bob Kingsbury

Bob Kingsbury
Writer, Editor

 Brian Brake

Brian Brake
Camera

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 Brian Brake at the NFU

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Curated by NZ On Screen Team
Added 21 October 2010

Quotes

When you’re young, you don’t care where all the water comes from, nor where its going. When you’re plump and jolly as well, life is really wonderful. 

– Narrator, over shots of children playing on the edge of the Waikato

When it passes Atiamuri where the pine forests have been planted, the river is smoother. It runs deep here, in places twice as deep as its wide. 

– Narrator