Great Southern Television (GSTV) is a television production company primarily based in
Auckland
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, New Zealand. The company produces television for the domestic and international markets - including factual, light entertainment, drama and documentary.
It was founded on June 1, 2002 and owned by
Philip Smith and Sir David Levene. It is now wholly owned by founder Philip Smith.
The company has worked with a host of broadcasters locally and internationally, including
TVNZ
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, industry = Broadcast television
, num_locations = New Zealand
, location = Auckland, New Zealand
, area_served = Nationally (New Zealand) and some Pacific Island nations such as the Cook Islands, Fiji, and the So ...
,
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, Prime New Zealand, Maori Television Service (MTS), The History Channel, Channel 7 Australia, Channel 9 Australia; ABC Australia,
Discovery Channel
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, National Geographic Channel and
BSkyB (UK).
In 2016, the company announced that it is producing a Maori current affairs show for TV3.
The company also has offices in
Sydney
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, Australia.
Productions
Drama
*The Kick (2014) Telefeature
*
Agent Anna
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(2013-2014) Series 1-2
*The Cult (2009) Series 1
*Bogan Brothers (2009) Series 1
*The Pretender (2007-2008) Series 1-2
*Why Does Love? The Exponents Story. (2017)
*Hillary. (2016)
*NZ Wars - Ruapekapeka
*Jonah (2019) Mini series
Comedy
*''
The Unauthorised History of New Zealand'' (2006-2009) Series 1-4
*The Millen Baird Show (2010) Series 1
*Feedback (2010) Series 1
*1000 Apologies (2008) Series 1
*''
Eating Media Lunch
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Notable episodes
In 2005 it shocked some viewers when it depi ...
'' (2003-2008) Series 1-8
*''
Back of the Y'' (2001-2008) Series 1-3
*The Spinoff 2018
Film
*Honk If You’re Horny (2012)
*Show of Hands (2008)
*Apron Strings (2008)
*Babylon (2012)
Documentary and current affairs
*The Hui, 2016, 2017, 2018
Factual and reality series
*Shearing Gang (2011-Current) Series 1-3
*Coast New Zealand (2015) Series 1
*Crayfishers (2015) Series 1
*Coast Australia (2013-2014) Series 1-2
*Drug Bust (2012-2013) Series 1-2
*Rescue 1 (2009-2012) Series 1-4
*The Claim Game (2011) Series 1
*Danger Beach (2010-2011) Series 1-2
*
The Lion Man
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(2004-2007) Series 1-3
*Loggers
*Casketeers
*Remarkable Vets
*Truth Files
*Real Escapes
References
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External links
Great Southern Film and Television
Television production companies of New Zealand
Mass media in Auckland
New Zealand companies established in 2002
Mass media companies established in 2002
Film production companies of New Zealand