The Z-Nail Gang

Greenies meet The Castle in this 2014 film from first-time feature director Anton Steel. The Z-Nail Gang tells the story of locals joining to fight plans to dig an opencast goldmine in nearby bush — using nails in car tyres, Santa suits and a rap song, instead of monkey wrenches. The making of this down-home take on eco-activism was also a grassroots effort, with the film made by harnessing community support in the Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke. At the 2014 NZ Film Awards it was nominated for Best Self-Funded Film, and Best Supporting Actress (Vanessa Rare).

I know: I think I'm going to write them a strongly worded letter!

– Mareeka (Tanya Horo)'s first plan

Key Cast & Crew

Kylie DellaBarca Steel

Producer

Vanessa Rare

As: Aunty

Anton Steel

Director, Writer

Phil Brown

As: Fred

Mike Lowe

As: Tom

Joseph White

As: Jojo