Coast New Zealand

Following on the British series Coast, Neil Oliver and a team comprising a marine biologist, a marine archaeologist, a geologist, and author travel round the coast of New Zealand.

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Neil Oliver , Jacqueline Lee Geurts , Hamish Campbell , Ocean Mercier , Matt Carter , Dave Murray , Michael Stevens

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ West Coast

Mon, Apr 24, 2017

From Greymouth, to Charleston, Westport and Granity to finish at Mokihinui, Neil Oliver and his team take us on a journey of fascination. Neil abseils down a giddy cliff near Charleston, Dr Hamish Campbell takes us to visit a coal mine high in the mountains, and Matt Carter takes on wild waters at Westport. Riria Hotere beach-combs for greenstone near Greymouth and Hamish visits Granity, a town in a constant battle with the sea. The trip finishes with Jacky Geurts visiting Mokihinui during the whitebait season.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Coromandel

Mon, May 1, 2017

Neil Oliver's journey round the Coromandel Peninsula takes in Te Puru, to Long Bay, across to Great Mercury Island, through Pauanui to Whangamata. Neil has his world turned upside down in Pauanui, while marine biologist Jacky Guerts delves into Whangamata's mangrove wars. Hamish Campbell is on the hunt for evidence of when the first Polynesians came to New Zealand, and Matt Carter goes to view a giant Kauri tree.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Stewart Island

Mon, May 8, 2017

The smallest of the three main islands of New Zealand, Stewart Island is 85% National Park and home to 400 human inhabitants and 15,000 kiwis along with other endangered species. The team visit Doughboy Bay, Whenua Hou, Halfmoon Bay, Ulva Island and Price's Inlet. Riria Hotere visits Whenua Hou, the home of the endangered Kakapo, the world's largest parrot. Jacky Geurts finds an underwater wonderland, Matt Carter goes to an old whaling outpost, and Neil is looking for kiwis.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Hawkes Bay

Mon, May 15, 2017

Our journey this time takes in Bay View, Napier, Cape Kidnappers, and Porangahau. Neil Oliver visits Cape Kidnappers to see the largest restoration of nature in New Zealand. Tuatara, Takahe and Giant Weta are among the creatures that Neil has a chance to see. Matt Carter visits Napier, the site of the only enemy shot fired in New Zealand in World War II, a torpedo launched from a German Submarine, while Riria Hotere goes to sea with the local fishermen. Hamish Campbell talks about the Napier earthquake and Neil goes to a polo match played on the beach.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Christchurch

Mon, May 22, 2017

This week Neil Oliver visits Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. He investigates the origin of the New Zealand accent and goes in search of a toxic arachnid with a tortured love life. Hamish Campbell investigates the science behind the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes. Jacky Geurts meets a family determined to save their vulnerable colony of penguins and Riria Hotere goes back to the land.

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S2.E6 ∙ Taranaki

Mon, May 29, 2017

Neil Oliver's final journey on this trip around the New Zealand coast takes him to Taranaki. Starting at Tongaporutu, the team travels to Waitara, New Plymouth, Patea River Mouth, finishing at Waiinui Beach. Marine archaeologist Matt Carter investigates the fate of a ghost from the land wars, an old paddle steamer. Geologist Hamish Campbell strikes oil, while author Riria Hotere gets to see the marriage of art and engineering that is the wind wand at New Plymouth. Neil has the opportunity to cross an award winning bridge and to experience a coast like no other, 'made by the wind'. Marine biologist Jacky Geurts asks if a rare marine sponge has the power to heal, Neil visits the home of Ernest Rutherford, and Riria goes surfing.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Wellington

Sun, Apr 22, 2018

In the season three opening episode hosted again by Neil Oliver, Hamish Campbell reveals how Wellington came from the sea, Jackie Guerts ponders the plight of the long finned eel, David Murray embarks on a boys own adventure, and Ocean Mercier seeks inspiration from a reclusive maritime artist.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Chatham Islands

Sun, Apr 29, 2018

Neil Oliver visits living Moriori artifacts and Michael Stevens hears about the day the Germans infiltrated the islands' waters during World War 2.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Bay Of Plenty

Sun, May 6, 2018

Plenty by name, plenty by nature - this stretch of coast offers more than its fair share of seaside tales. Join Neil Oliver and the team as they explore Bay of Plenty.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ North Otago

Sun, May 13, 2018

Oamaru; the white stone city is picture perfect and the entire coastline is studded with stories. Neil visits an extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering, and goes in search of the perfect penguin.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Kaipara

Sun, May 20, 2018

This time Neil Oliver hits Ripiro Beach in a blokart, and is treated to an exclusive sound and light show at Gibbs Farm.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ South Westland

Sun, May 27, 2018

In a Coast first, adventurer Dave Murray will land his plane on remote Big Bay paving the way for a historic flight of the New Zealand's first ever commercial aircraft.

Coast New Zealand

S1.E1 ∙ Fiordland

S1.E2 ∙ East Cape

S1.E3 ∙ Top of the South

S1.E4 ∙ Auckland

S1.E5 ∙ The Deep South

S1.E6 ∙ Far North