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The Kaipara Affair

The Kaipara Affair

2005•2h 16m
Documentary

A documentary about the threat posed to New Zealand's Kaipara Harbour by rapacious commercial fishing and development.

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Production

He Taonga Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Helen Smyth

Emad Jabbar

Mikaera Miru

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