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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Howie heads back to Tree Tops to cull deer with Ian Hunt as part of the sustainable management of the Tree Tops estate.
Howie talks with a professional helicopter shooter Jeff Carter and we get to see him in action.
On the mountain tops near Te Anau, Howie talks with a professional helicopter shooter Jeff Carter and we get to see him in action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An action packed evening with many memories and highlights that make for enjoyable viewing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Howie meets Kereama Armstrong who is a long time family friend and hunting partner of his father Sir Howard Morrison.
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.
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.
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.
Howie is back in Rotorua and is schooled up in the art of Clay bird shooting.
Howie hunts with Tim Barrow and his son Jonathan to hunt deer.
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.
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.
Howie meets up with Turangi's self acclaimed legend Temo Dempsey who takes Howie for a deer and pig hunt.
Howie meets up with Ngawai from Opotiki who takes Howie for a duck shoot.
A great way to reacquaint and revisit some of the more memorable moments over series four.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Howie goes hunting with Eddie Te Kahika who is both a passionate hunter and the Field Manager for the Department of Conservation at Puketitiri.
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.
Howie meets a professional duck-caller-maker who shows Howie how to speak in duck language.
Lockie, Ross and Brent take Howie out on a pig hunt Te Anau style.
Howie is treated to some incredible hunting and comes across the largest boar seen on the show to date.
Howie heads out with Rotorua based company , Basic Instincts.
Howie heads to the Chatham Islands. Howie learns how the locals hunt and is amazed with the abundance of pigs on the Island.
A look at this action packed series to date as well as take a glimpse behind the scenes during the making of this series.
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.
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.
Howie is taken on a kai gathering excursion with Canadian born hunter Dave Barrett and mates.
Opotiki competition to catch snapper, pheasant, boar or stag. Howie tags along with a few hunters who are out searching for a prize game.
Trevor Addenbrook and mates from the Te Kuiti Pig Hunting club on a search for a prize boar.
Howie heads down to Hunterville to participate in a driven shoot at Rathmoy estate.
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.
Howie has taken up an invitation by Matt Newton last week to come hunting in the Taranaki region and experience some of their hospitality.
Ngawai invites Howie back to go hunting with him and his dad at a place called Arowhana.
Howie pig hunts with Quin, Robin and Neihana in this pig hunting paradise called Chatham Island.
Howie is back at Rathmoy to experience a live game Spaniel trial.
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.
Join skilled hunter gatherer, Peter Peeti, as he heads to Kaikoura, South Island in search of wild game.
Pete hooks up with Wiremu Grace, pest control operator, in search of wild pigs and deer at Otapawa Station, Manawatu region.
Tui Keenan takes Pete along the banks of the Motu river, located north of Matawai, in the hunt for red deer.
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.
Pete heads along the East Coast of the Bay of Plenty between Ohiwa and Opotki on the hunt for Red Deer and Wild Pigs!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hunting Aotearoa joins up with Dempsey and Paora in Rānana on a hunt for Tia near the Whanganui River town of Whanganui.
Hunting Aotearoa joins up with Brandon Ward in South Island’s mountain ranges of Kingston on the hunt for pigs and Ram.
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.
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.
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.