Heartland - Hokitika

Presenter Gary McCormick helms another episode of this popular series about Kiwi communities and finds plenty of community spirit in Hokitika. The 1864 gold rush turned Hokitika from a "bleak sandspit" into a bustling town almost overnight. Extracting natural resources is still the district's biggest industry. McCormick goes greenstone hunting in the Arahura and investigates a sustainable forestry programme. It's a town where senior citizens lead busy social lives playing in bands, joining marching teams and playing Irish card games. It's also a town with a deep love of music in its pubs, community halls and school productions.

That's 'leverite' ... "leave it right" where you found it.

– Stone carver Ross Crump on the name of the 'valuable' stone Gary McCormick has found

Key Cast & Crew

Yvette Thomas

Production Manager

Stephen McCurdy

Composer

Swami Hansa

Cinematographer

Gary McCormick

Presenter

Alun Bollinger

Additional Camera Operator

Michael McDonald

Director