Moa's Ark : Stamp of the Giants

A postage stamp of the giant kauri Tāne Mahuta offered English TV presenter David Bellamy his first introduction to New Zealand when he was just eight years old. In this episode of Moa’s Ark, Bellamy attempts to hug the nearly 14 metre diameter of the towering tree, and explores Aotearoa's ancient forests and the fight to save them from destruction — including campaigns to save Whirinaki and Puerora Forests, when protestors chained themselves to enormous tōtara to prevent their milling. The episode also features a unique underwater forest, deep under Milford Sound. See the backgrounder for more on Bellamy’s exploration of Aotearoa's unique natural history.