Kim Hollows reprises his role as Executive Producer for the first time since creating Ata Whenua.
This is a story of men and machines, incredible daring and ingenuity, set against the dangerous and unpredictable New Zealand mountains.
Over 20 years, a group of pioneering helicopter pilots and deer hunters transformed what had been a national ecological disaster into a major export industry — but not without a cost.
More than 80 men lost their lives in the pursuit of deer, with many more seriously injured.
Deer Wars tells the story of a unique period in New Zealand history, when a few hundred Kiwis pushed the limits of what was possible. Through innovation, skill and sheer guts, they turned an impossible challenge into a legend.
Rating: E (some scenes may offend)
Duration: 30 mins
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