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Season 1

  • S01E01 Atiamuri

    • September 2, 2005
    • TVNZ

    Join Howie Morrison Jr, hunting the untamed wilderness of Aotearoa tracking wild game alongside hard-core kiwi hunters. In this first-ever episode of Hunting Aotearoa, Howie ventures to Atiamuri in the Central Plateau Pine forests to explore a feral pig hunting competition.

  • S01E02 Motu River

    • September 9, 2005
    • TVNZ

    Howie joins Milton Kiri, Neville Walker and Warrick Morehu on the Motu River Flats in Aotearoa, New Zealand as we go Red deer hunting in the extreme terrain.

  • S01E03 Wallaby & Hunting

    • September 16, 2005
    • TVNZ

    In this episode, we join Howie Morrison Jnr & John Edward in Rotoiti, New Zealand, hunting illegal immigrants..... the Wallaby. Before moving to Paengaroa farmland for pest control hunting of Rabbit with Wi Tibble.

  • S01E04 Bull Ring

    • September 23, 2005
    • TVNZ

    In this episode, Howie Morrison Jnr joins Jason Kiel and his whānau (family) as they grab the mountain bikes to go wild pig hunting in the Tokora forests. Then we head to the Kaingaroa Pine forest for some bonnetting style hunting.

  • S01E05 Kaingaroa

    • September 30, 2005
    • TVNZ

    Howie Morrison Jnr joins his cousin Terry Tapsell hunting wild pig in Waikite and brings along his brother Aquaman, StarWars & Once were Warriors star Temuera Morrison for the hunt.

  • S01E06 Pig Day Training

    • October 7, 2005
    • TVNZ

    In this episode we head to a Torere costal farm on the east coast of New Zealand to meet pig dog trainer Joshua Kauta before we go pig hunting in native thermal bush.

  • S01E07 Raukumara

    • October 14, 2005
    • TVNZ

    In this episode of Hunting Aotearoa, we head into Kopata manuka bush on the east coast of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and then head into Hukanui Rugged high country, bypassing deer and wild cattle for wild pigs.

  • S01E08 Raukumara/Hikurangi

    • October 21, 2005
    • TVNZ

    From the previous episode, we continue our hunt in the Hukanui high country and then move into Toharakuri with Dion Manga and his son, bonett hunting in search of more poaka.

  • S01E09 Parapara

    • October 28, 2005
    • TVNZ

    In this episode, we fly into the Far North of the North Island in New Zealand to visit Boy Yates and his son Cheeky as we go on the hunt for Pig and Rabbit on a native farm block.

  • S01E10 Pig Hunting (1)

    • November 4, 2005
    • TVNZ

    In this episode we hunt in the Gumfields of Ahipara with local guide Grant Davan, then we go visit Horohoro in the Central North Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand in search of Deer, Pigs and Pheasant at Tree Tops Lodge.

  • S01E11 Pig Hunting (2)

    • November 11, 2005
    • TVNZ

    Howie Morrison Jnr goes to Ruatahuna to hunt feral pigs with the locals in the Urewera ranges, then, joins up with Henry Flavell and a few tamariki (children) for some pest eradication in Rotoma.

  • S01E12 Kereu Aura

    • November 18, 2005
    • TVNZ

    In this episode we check out the hunting grounds of Te Kaha and along the kereu river with the three wise hunter men Tom, Bo and Titi.

  • S01E13 Season 1 Highlights

    • November 25, 2005
    • TVNZ

    In this season finale for season one, we take a look back at all the wonderful iwi (tribes) & locals who have shared their hunting grounds, knowledge and lives with us.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Aoraki

    • August 7, 2007
    • TVNZ

    Howie has to safely negotiate the rugged alpine environment in the shadows of Aoraki. It is in this foreign wilderness that Howie discovers how beautiful but potentially dangerous hunting for Thar and Chamois are.

  • S02E02 Motueka

    • August 14, 2007
    • TVNZ

    Howie is taken into the hills of Riwaka to hunt for some Motueka boars. Hunting has been a life long passion for Glen which he is passing on to his sons. Second in the show Howie meets a local legend from Blenheim Bob Page.

  • S02E03 Butcher

    • August 21, 2007
    • TVNZ

    Howie heads back to Tree Tops to cull deer with Ian Hunt as part of the sustainable management of the Tree Tops estate.

  • S02E04 Aotearoa Safaris

    • August 28, 2007
    • TVNZ

    Howie talks with a professional helicopter shooter Jeff Carter and we get to see him in action.

  • S02E05 Fiordland

    • September 4, 2007
    • TVNZ

    On the mountain tops near Te Anau, Howie talks with a professional helicopter shooter Jeff Carter and we get to see him in action.

  • S02E06 Cops/Kokatahi

    • September 11, 2007
    • TVNZ

    Howie tags along as they hunt for deer in the Murchison area. In the second half Howie takes to the sky with a professional helicopter pilot Bruce Dando who has many years experience hunting with his helicopter.

  • S02E07 Glen/Baldy

    • September 18, 2007
    • TVNZ

    There is an incredible amount of wild pigs to be seen tonight. The Show finishes off with local legend Baldy Haitana in which we learn about the Whanganui River and the locals relationship to it.

  • S02E08 Veint Whanau

    • September 25, 2007
    • TVNZ

    There are three generations of Veints starting with 93 year old Lloyd Veint in which we hear about some of his record breaking stags. We also follow Lloyd's mokopuna shooting wild goats on some of the sloping hills of Glenorchy.

  • S02E09 Kim/Chopper/Brendon

    • October 2, 2007
    • TVNZ

    Hunting Aotearoa takes a quick look at a few helicopter companies who specialize in hunting in the south island and then the show finishes with another local legend Brendon Potae.

  • S02E10 James/Rakiura

    • October 9, 2007
    • TVNZ

    James has spent a lifetime hunting professionally as well as recreationally and knows these hills well. Howie then joins helicopter pilot Jason Wright who takes him to Rakiura (Stewart Island) for a deer hunt.

  • S02E11 Mark/Alastair

    • October 16, 2007
    • TVNZ

    Howie joins with hunting character Mark Byres for a pig hunt near Milton. Mark is not short of something to say and loves his pig hunting as much as anyone.

  • S02E12 Orakei Karako

    • October 23, 2007
    • TVNZ

    A night of women hunters. Howie returns to Salt Farm to hunt with Debbie McClean and her young son Jamie. Debbie is no slouch when it comes to hunting wild pigs and certainly leaves the men to follow in her wake.

  • S02E13 Season 2 Highlights

    • October 30, 2007
    • TVNZ

    An action packed evening with many memories and highlights that make for enjoyable viewing.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Great Barrier Island

    • June 2, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie kicks off with keen hunter and Rotorua boxing legend - Mike Sykes. We join Mike and his whanau as they hunt Great Barrier Island. Mike shows off the abundance of hunting variety found on this hunting island paradise.

  • S03E02 Murrurundi (1)

    • June 9, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Join Howie as he takes off hunting overseas to the NSW outback in Australia. Here we meet up with Hori Purukamu and whānau as they take us to the home of longtime friend Robbo. Robbo is as Australian as you can get and lives for hunting on his farm block which is teaming with wildlife to hunt and eat.

  • S03E03 Murrurundi (2)

    • June 16, 2008
    • TVNZ

    We return to Murrurundi to continue the hunt with Robbo, Hori and whānau. There’s still a lot of excitement to be had in the second part of this Australian outback story.

  • S03E04 Waitomo

    • June 23, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie meets up with an old friend John Anderson at Waitomo. John has a large whanau who are all equally passionate about hunting pigs in their neck of the woods as they combine their love of hunting with their love of horses.

  • S03E05 Aorangi

    • June 30, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie meets up with Macca who flies him out to meet up with the Wipaki whanau. Charlie, Damien and Koro Sandi treat Howie to a wonderland hunting block at Aorangi as they hunt for deer.

  • S03E06 Australia: Game Council NSW

    • July 7, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Join Howie back on Great Barrier Island as he hunts with one of the locals, Jamie Sykes. Jamie takes Howie deep into the native bush in search of the Great Barrier Boar.

  • S03E07 Chopper First

    • July 14, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Brothers Alex and Frank Laughlin have hunted from helicopters all their lives and let Howie join them up and around the hills behind Opotiki shooting deer.

  • S03E08 Condobolin

    • July 21, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie is back in Australia again where he joins Dick Maika and whanau who take Howie 13 hours from Sydney to hunt wild pigs. There they are joined by aboriginal hunter Joe who makes a living out of shooting Roo's.

  • S03E09 The Big Three

    • July 28, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Turangi hunting club "The Boars Nest" are holding their annual BIG 3 hunting comp. Howie joins in the day with the locals who are all passionate hunters.

  • S03E10 Ranginui

    • August 4, 2008
    • TVNZ

    This week we meet Dean Ball who is a NZ champion shearer and professional pig hunting guide. Howie joins Dean as he guides American visitor Will Morgan on a pig hunt in Te Rohe Potae.

  • S03E11 Ruatahuna

    • August 11, 2008
    • TVNZ

    This week Howie heads to Ruatahuna to meet up with the owners of Ahurei Adventures Richard and Meri-anne White. Howie rides horseback to a deer shooters paradise.

  • S03E12 Live Capture

    • August 18, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie returns to the Motu River to catch up with local legend Milton Kiri who has organized a live capture. Howie is surprised to learn he will be responsible for the capturing.

  • S03E13 Season 3 Highlights

    • August 25, 2008
    • TVNZ

    A look at the highlights of the last 12 Episodes as well. A must watch if you have missed any of the last 12 episodes.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Haitana Whanau

    • September 10, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie travels to Raetihi to meet up with Jason Haitana and his good friend Charley Halley. Howie is also introduced to Jason's three daughters who show him how they hunt in their neck of the woods.

  • S04E02 Kuaotunu

    • September 17, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie meets up with Victor McLean from Kuaotunu, in the Coromandel Peninsula. Victor is a pig hunter who is passionate about protecting our Kiwi, and traps pests professionally. Victor and his whanau have lots to share with Howie.

  • S04E03 Whataroa: Fiji (1)

    • September 24, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie meets Kereama Armstrong who is a long time family friend and hunting partner of his father Sir Howard Morrison.

  • S04E04 Fiji (2)

    • October 1, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie returns to Aotearoa Safari's hunting block during the roar. Howie teams up with a number of Kiwi hunters as they go in-search for a big stag and gets to put his own roar to the test.

  • S04E05 Taumarunui

    • October 8, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie returns to Aotearoa Safari's hunting block during the roar. Howie teams up with a number of Kiwi hunters as they go in-search for a big stag and gets to put his own roar to the test.

  • S04E06 Tahr

    • October 15, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie meets Gary Ottman who takes him into the Hunter Hills to shoot a wallaby and then onto Fairlie where the Tahr are close by.

  • S04E07 Shoot Up

    • October 22, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie is back in Rotorua and is schooled up in the art of Clay bird shooting.

  • S04E08 Father & Son

    • October 29, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie hunts with Tim Barrow and his son Jonathan to hunt deer.

  • S04E09 Haast: South Island

    • November 5, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie teams up with Phil Wright who is one of NZ most experienced helicopter shooters. Phil tries to teach Howie some of the finer points of shooting from a Helicopter.

  • S04E10 Taihape

    • November 12, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie heads back to Aorangi to meet up with the boys from Taihape. The roar is in full swing and this time Russell takes the lead with his bow and arrow.

  • S04E11 Temo & Thomas

    • November 19, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie meets up with Turangi's self acclaimed legend Temo Dempsey who takes Howie for a deer and pig hunt.

  • S04E12 Opotiki Duck Hunt

    • November 26, 2008
    • TVNZ

    Howie meets up with Ngawai from Opotiki who takes Howie for a duck shoot.

  • S04E13 Season 4 Highlights

    • December 3, 2008
    • TVNZ

    A great way to reacquaint and revisit some of the more memorable moments over series four.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Atawhenua (1)

    • June 15, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie kicks off with a trip down to Te Waipounamu (South Island) to hunt in some of the most rugged terrain found in Aotearoa - Atawhenua (Fiordland).

  • S05E02 Atawhenua (2)

    • June 22, 2009
    • TVNZ

    As the weather closes in on the hunting party only some are able to fly out. Howie was on the first flight leaving Roy, Stu and the camera man stuck in Atawhenua for another couple of nights.

  • S05E03 Waitakere

    • June 29, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie heads to the big Smoke to hunt with some professional pig hunters. Howie is taken into the Waitakere Ranges with John and Andrea Rule who have hunted throughout these ranges quite extensively for the Auckland Regional Council.

  • S05E04 Ruatoki (1)

    • July 6, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie heads into Tuhoe territory and meets up with hunting Legends - Rapaera Black and Maynard Apiata from Ruatoki. Rapaera, Maynard and heads up the picturesque Whakatane River to stay a few nights in their whanau camp and hunt deer.

  • S05E05 Ruatoki (2)

    • July 13, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Maynard takes Howie by helicopter further up the Whakatane River to hunt for more deer in a place call Waikarewhenua. Howie is also shown how to trap possum in the Urewera.

  • S05E06 Kaweka

    • July 20, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie goes hunting with Eddie Te Kahika who is both a passionate hunter and the Field Manager for the Department of Conservation at Puketitiri.

  • S05E07 Kaweka/Ohura

    • July 27, 2009
    • TVNZ

    HA returns to hunt with Eddie, Sam and Spence. There they meet up with another mate Leigh who helps hunt for Sika deer but it is Sam who gets the chance to shoot this time.

  • S05E08 Roxborough

    • August 3, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie meets a professional duck-caller-maker who shows Howie how to speak in duck language.

  • S05E09 Te Anau

    • August 10, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Lockie, Ross and Brent take Howie out on a pig hunt Te Anau style.

  • S05E10 Kuaotunu

    • August 17, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie is treated to some incredible hunting and comes across the largest boar seen on the show to date.

  • S05E11 Basic Instincts

    • August 24, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie heads out with Rotorua based company , Basic Instincts.

  • S05E12 Rekohu (1)

    • August 31, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie heads to the Chatham Islands. Howie learns how the locals hunt and is amazed with the abundance of pigs on the Island.

  • S05E13 Season 5 Highlights (1)

    • September 7, 2009
    • TVNZ

    A look at this action packed series to date as well as take a glimpse behind the scenes during the making of this series.

  • S05E14 Rekohu (2)

    • September 14, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Daryl Fraser takes Howie on a pig hunt, however before they leave, they challenge fisheries owner Pita Thomas to a dual, to see if he can catch enough eels to weigh more than the pig he and Daryl hope to catch.

  • S05E15 Rangiauria

    • September 21, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie heads over to the remote island of Rangiauria (Pitt Island) to meet up with Dorse and Sam Lanauze who treat Howie to some Pitt Island hunting.

  • S05E16 Whakatane

    • September 28, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie is taken on a kai gathering excursion with Canadian born hunter Dave Barrett and mates.

  • S05E17 Big Three

    • October 5, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Opotiki competition to catch snapper, pheasant, boar or stag. Howie tags along with a few hunters who are out searching for a prize game.

  • S05E18 Te Kuiti

    • October 12, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Trevor Addenbrook and mates from the Te Kuiti Pig Hunting club on a search for a prize boar.

  • S05E19 Rathmoy: Blue Duck

    • October 19, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie heads down to Hunterville to participate in a driven shoot at Rathmoy estate.

  • S05E20 Whakahoro

    • October 26, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie is back with Dan Steele at Whakahoro continuing to hunt in this wonderland that boarders the abandoned farms of this region. Howie gets to hunt goats, pigs and deer in the short time we are here.

  • S05E21 Urenui

    • November 2, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie has taken up an invitation by Matt Newton last week to come hunting in the Taranaki region and experience some of their hospitality.

  • S05E22 Te Mangatu

    • November 9, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Ngawai invites Howie back to go hunting with him and his dad at a place called Arowhana.

  • S05E23 Ruatoki (3)

    • November 16, 2009
    • TVNZ

  • S05E24 Ruatoki (4)

    • November 23, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie pig hunts with Quin, Robin and Neihana in this pig hunting paradise called Chatham Island.

  • S05E25 Rathmoy

    • November 30, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Howie is back at Rathmoy to experience a live game Spaniel trial.

  • S05E26 Season 5 Highlights (2)

    • December 7, 2009
    • TVNZ

    Hiighlights from the last 12 episodes, however we also return with Matt Newton at a place called Mangatoi to see some footage not seen before.

Season 6

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Season 8

Season 17

  • S17E01 Episode 1

    • August 6, 2023
    • TVNZ

    Join skilled hunter gatherer, Peter Peeti, as he heads to Kaikoura, South Island in search of wild game.

  • S17E02 Episode 2

    • August 13, 2023
    • TVNZ

    Pete hooks up with Wiremu Grace, pest control operator, in search of wild pigs and deer at Otapawa Station, Manawatu region.

  • S17E03 Episode 3

    • August 20, 2023
    • TVNZ

    Tui Keenan takes Pete along the banks of the Motu river, located north of Matawai, in the hunt for red deer.

  • S17E04 Episode 4

    • September 17, 2023
    • TVNZ

    Mark and Brooke Malloy along with their two children are keen to show Pete what they have on offer the show. It’s a quick jet boat ride up the Paringa River, set up camp, grab the rifles and straight into it as there’s plenty of deer sign as soon as they hit camp location.

  • S17E05 Episode 5

    • September 24, 2023
    • TVNZ

    Pete heads along the East Coast of the Bay of Plenty between Ohiwa and Opotki on the hunt for Red Deer and Wild Pigs!

  • S17E06 Episode 6

    • October 1, 2023
    • TVNZ

    Back in the South Island in the town of Murchison Pete follows a group of young teenagers who take on the challenge of learning how to hunt and provide food for the family.

  • S17E07 Episode 7

    • October 8, 2023
    • TVNZ

    Pete’s is on the hunt for wild pork and wild goat along the banks of Lake Rotoiti and the Kaituna River in the Bay of Plenty.

  • S17E08 Episode 8

    • October 15, 2023
    • TVNZ

    Tucked inland off the East Coast of the Hawkes Bay is a hidden village known as Tutira. With a few red deer and pigs roaming the boundary of the Kaweka Foerst Park it’s the perfect place to make a hunting show.

  • S17E09 Episode 9

    • October 22, 2023
    • TVNZ

    It’s back to the South Island for Pete to the small West Coast town, Ross. This time teaming up with with well known helicopter operators, the Newton family.

  • S17E10 Episode 10

    • October 29, 2023
    • TVNZ

    To end this series of Hunting Aotearoa, Pete heads to the West Coastal town of Hokitika. Teaming up with the Newtons, the group fly into the mountains to hunt the majestic Tahr.

Season 18

  • S18E01 Episode 1

    • September 29, 2024
    • TVNZ

    We are welcomed by Tiki’s family, who fill us in on his his background and his passion for hunting starting with pest control in Rotoiti.

  • S18E02 Episode 2

    • October 6, 2024
    • TVNZ

    Hunting Aotearoa joins up with Dempsey and Paora in Rānana on a hunt for Tia near the Whanganui River town of Whanganui.

  • S18E03 Episode 3

    • October 13, 2024
    • TVNZ

    Hunting Aotearoa joins up with Brandon Ward in South Island’s mountain ranges of Kingston on the hunt for pigs and Ram.

  • S18E04 Episode 4

    • October 20, 2024
    • TVNZ

    Hunting Aotearoa joins up with the fulfilled hospitality of father and son duo Brandon and Blake on the hunt for Tia in beautiful Ākitio hills whilst catching some paua with Eli.

  • S18E05 Episode 5

    • October 27, 2024
    • TVNZ

    Hunting Aotearoa joins up with whānau Carter in the Tongariro region for the beginning of the roar. Early stages in the roar poses some challenges, but technology helps put food in the chiller.

  • S18E06 Episode 6

    • October 27, 2024
    • TVNZ

    Hunting Aotearoa joins up with shepherd Billy and his whānau Collins on the hunt for Tia and Poaka on the open mountain ranges of Wharanui.