Shows problems of floods, and soil erosion in one catchment area. Explains how public authorities brought the rivers under control, and took measures for soil conservation.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322774
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Floods
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Regulation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Watershed management
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Public administration
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)