The history, geography, customs and cities of New Zealand, and the economic and cultural development of its people. Includes houses and battlements of ancient warlike Maori tribes; cities of today; geological wonders including geysers and hot mud pools; agricultural wealth; leading national exports; and life of a typical Maori family.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322031
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - New Zealand
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maori (New Zealand people) - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → New Zealand - Social conditions
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → New Zealand - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)