Tarawera (2000)
In June 1886 Mt Tarawera spectacularly erupted, and this documentary tells the story of the people who were caught in the catastrophic events. Around 120 people lost their lives, and the internationally famous Pink and White Terraces were destroyed. The documentary features an animated re-creation of the eruption, archival images, interviews with descendants of those involved, and readings from written eyewitness accounts. The author of the book Tarawera, Ron Keam, is also interviewed.
Primary Title
- Tarawera
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 26 March 2013
Release Year
- 2000
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 28
Duration
- 58:00
Channel
- TVNZ Heartland
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- In June 1886 Mt Tarawera spectacularly erupted, and this documentary tells the story of the people who were caught in the catastrophic events. Around 120 people lost their lives, and the internationally famous Pink and White Terraces were destroyed. The documentary features an animated re-creation of the eruption, archival images, interviews with descendants of those involved, and readings from written eyewitness accounts. The author of the book Tarawera, Ron Keam, is also interviewed.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- New Zealand--History--1876-1918
- Tarawera, Mount (N.Z.)--Eruption
Genres
- Documentary
- History
Hosts
- Jennifer Ward-Lealand (Narrator)
- Ian Mune (Narrator)
Contributors
- Richard Riddiford (Director)
- Richard Riddiford (Producer)
- Messenger Films (Production Unit)
Subjects
- New Zealand--History--1876-1918
- Tarawera, Mount (N.Z.)--Eruption