‘Kim Hollows reprises his role as Executive Producer for the first time since creating Ata Whenua (Shadowlands). This is a story of men and machines, of incredible daring and unprecedented ingenuity set in the dangerous and unpredictable New Zealand mountains. Over a 20 year period these helicopter pioneers turned a national ecological disaster into a major export industry – but at a cost. Over 80 men died in the pursuit of deer and many more seriously injured. This film celebrates this unique time when through innovation and sheer guts a few hundred Kiwis did the impossible and created the legend that became the deer wars. Please note that some scenes may offend. Rating: E (Exempt from classification) Duration: 30 mins’. Catch this next time you are in Te Anau.
NB Also Watch This Video: Shadowlands is the most stunning film about astonishing Fiordland – if you have sometimes wondered why I return there again and again.
Featured image taken by my son Bryn at Supper Cove, Dusky Sound 2008.
See Also:
https://www.theultralighthiker.com/2015/06/29/hunting-in-fiordland/
https://www.theultralighthiker.com/2018/03/05/the-lure-of-the-moose/
https://www.theultralighthiker.com/2018/03/05/from-dawn-to-dusky/
