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What Lies Beneath

In this eight-part series, Simon Dallow takes viewers on a journey back in time to the earliest stages of Maori and Pakeha occupation of New Zealand. Along the way he'll debunk myths, solve riddles and shed new light on our collective beginnings. Investigating ancient immigrant communities and prehistoric natural disasters, What Lies Beneath will bring a whole new perspective to New Zealand's past.

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StatusEnded
Original NameWhat Lies Beneath
First Air DateJanuary 1, 2011
Last Air DateFebruary 19, 2011
Seasons1
Episodes8
Episode Runtime 30min
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesNew Zealand
Production Companies
NetworksTVNZ 1
S01E08

In Search of the Good Keen Whalers

Simon Dallow joins a team of archaeologists who have converged on one of the best preserved whaling stations from the 1830's whaling boom. Beneath the sand and driftwood they have unearthed several trypot stations where the blubber was rendered down. It provides a remarkable picture of the harsh life endured in one of our first truly integrated communities.

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