This Is New Zealand_
"The film that moved a nation"
The movie that wowed audiences at Expo 70. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' Karelia Suite. Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen. In 2004/2005 Archives New Zealand commissioned a restoration at post production facility, Park Road Post. Hugh Macdonald, the original director, was involved in the restoration and Kit Rollings, the original sound mixer assisted with the updated soundtrack. The remastered film was released for sale on DVD in 2014.
Box Office
$22K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
This Is New Zealand earned $22K against a $150K budget.
Year context
This Is New Zealand was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
The movie that wowed audiences at Expo 70. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' Kar...
This Is New Zealand is a Documentary, History film with a runtime of 0h 22m.
BOX OFFICE
$150K
Budget
$22K
Revenue
-85%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
22 min (0h 22m)
Country
Rating
9.0/10 (2 votes)
Budget
$150,000
Box Office
$22,224
Profit
$-127,776
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is This Is New Zealand about?
The movie that wowed audiences at Expo 70. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' Karelia Suite. Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen. In 2004/2005 Archives New Zealand commissioned a restoration at post production facility, Park Road Post. Hugh Macdonald, the original director, was involved in the restoration and Kit Rollings, the original sound mixer assisted with the updated soundtrack. The remastered film was released for sale on DVD in 2014.
How long is This Is New Zealand?
This Is New Zealand has a runtime of 22 minutes (0h 22m).
How much did This Is New Zealand make at the box office?
This Is New Zealand earned $22,224 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $150,000.
What is the rating of This Is New Zealand?
This Is New Zealand has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
History