DVD New Zealand: Quest for Kaitiakitanga
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Adventures with Purpose follows
modern explorer Richard Bangs' trip to New Zealand. From the original Maori
settlers to present-day tourists, all who travel to New Zealand are awed by its
natural beauty. The Maori concept of "Kaitiakitanga" sees humans as earthly
guardians, assisting the Gods and ancestral spirits in protecting the
environment and preserving cultural traditions. We'll explore how this ancient
practice of "caretaking" is finding new popularity across modern New Zealand in
the form of ecotourism and sustainable practices.
Our journey takes us
the length of the country, from the rugged Southern Alps to the remote tip of
the North Island. Along the way, we hike through the iconic landscape of
Mt. Aspiring National Park, ice climb on the Franz
Josef Glacier and overnight in an environmentally friendly ecolodge. We
whale watch in the seaside town of Kaikoura, the world's first
community to be benchmarked by Green Globe.
Bicycling through windy
Wellington, we discover a clean, green source of energy, and on
Kapiti Island we find a resurgence of native birdlife, a
testament to decades of careful management. The majesty of giant Kauri trees,
the geothermal wonders of Orakei Korako, and the sand dunes of
Hokianga Harbor drive home the astonishing natural diversity of
this small country and the wisdom Kaitiakitanga. Our New Zealand quest ends on
the sacred site of Cape Reinga, where Maori believe their
spirits rest before making a final journey into the
afterlife.
Extras include
helpful maps
and exclusive
bonus video.
Richard Bangs is often called the father of
modern adventure travel. Leader of 35 first descents of rivers around the globe,
a mountain climber and renowned author, Richard brings a lifetime of experience
to Adventures with Purpose.
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