The Enduring Land

This Gibson Group documentary series studies New Zealand's agricultural industry from pre-colonisation through to twentieth century innovations and technologies. Using a mix of narration and dramatic reenactments, the four-part series introduces key New Zealand farming personalities like 19th century estate holder William 'Ready Money' Robinson, and champion shearer Godley Bowen. Written by author Fiona Kidman, The Enduring Land marked Ruud Kleinpaste's TV debut; he later found fame as the 'bug man' in a run of television shows, including What Now? and Buggin' with Ruud.