Passengers

Passengers

2023
DocumentaryReality

Journey back through the hardships and triumphs of some of Aotearoa's earliest Anglo Indian, Cook Island, Chinese & Bohemian settlers through the lens of their modern day descendants.

Production

NZ on Air, Warner Bros. International Television Production New Zealand

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

February 14, 2023

Last Aired

March 7, 2023

Networks

TVNZ 1

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2023-02-14
In the 19th century, 12-year-old passenger Benedict Remiger arrived in New Zealand without his family. What followed was a tale of unimaginable hardship as settlers fought to survive.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2023-02-21
During the early 1940s, women from the Cook Islands came to New Zealand as part of a scheme to correct a local labour shortage. How did they cope, and were they treated fairly by their employers?
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2023-02-28
In 1912 Edward Snelleksz arrived in New Zealand from India, along with 12 other youngsters aged between 14 and 19. Why did Edward come halfway around the world to New Zealand?
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2023-03-07
In 1920 Moon Bin arrived from Canton, and the reception he received in New Zealand was anything but welcoming. As Japan's invasion of China spread, would he be reunited with his family?

Cast

Sonia Gray

Sonia Gray

Presenter

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