Summary The story of the early pioneers of Nelson in the 1840s who laboured to establish both city and church in a new land. It traces the arrival of the first settlers, the hardships they endured and how their faith in God sustained them. It especially focuses on the Anglican Church and its first bishop - Edmund Hobhouse. His extensive travels, love for Maori and generosity toward the fledgling church are all explored - as well as his personal tragedies. View more details
Directed : John Dave Evans Oliver Steding
Written : Rachel Stokes
Stars : Richard Ash Mark Chamberlain Simone Henbry Barbara Lane
Genres : Drama History Biography Documentary
Release date : Jul 31, 2010
Countries of origin : New Zealand
Language : English
Summary The story of the early pioneers of Nelson in the 1840s who laboured to establish both city and church in a new land. It traces the arrival of the first settlers, the hardships they endured and how their faith in God sustained them. It especially focuses on the Anglican Church and its first bishop - Edmund Hobhouse. His extensive travels, love for Maori and generosity toward the fledgling church are all explored - as well as his personal tragedies. View more details
Genres : Drama History Biography Documentary
Release date : Jul 31, 2010
Countries of origin : New Zealand
Language : English
