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Making New Zealand - Shipping
Television (Full Length Episode) – 2014
This episode of the Making New Zealand history show explores the nation's shipping industry — from its early days through to future predictions. Beginning with waka utilised by Māori settlers, the episode covers the major milestones of maritime history, including the highly successful Union Steam Company, the 1951 waterfront dispute, the Wahine disaster and the boom of the frozen meat trade. The technological advancements celebrated in this series are also put into their cultural and political context. The show mixes extensive archival footage with interviews.
...in the 1870s, Dunedin was the biggest city, well ahead of Auckland, and it had a lot of money. And they had links with Scotland which brought the world's best shipping technology and investment...– Historian Gavin McLean
Key Cast & Crew
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Produced by
Top Shelf Productions
Source
Top Shelf Productions
Acknowledgements
Funded by NZ On Air's Platinum Fund
Music
Music by Jed Town and the Audio Network
Categories
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