Pumicelands (1954)
This film shows how the Central Plateau of the North Island was transformed into fertile pastureland by the men of the Land Settlement Board and the Lands and Survey Department. Cobalt was imported from Canada and sulphur from Louisiana. Hillsides were burnt off and the soil ploughed, fertilised and sown with seed and phosphate.
Director: John Feeney
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1954
Screenplay
Editing: John Feeney
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pumicelands about?
- This film shows how the Central Plateau of the North Island was transformed into fertile pastureland by the men of the Land Settlement Board and the Lands and Survey Department. Cobalt was imported from Canada and sulphur from Louisiana. Hillsides were burnt off and the soil ploughed, fertilised and sown with seed and phosphate.
- Who directed Pumicelands?
- Pumicelands was directed by John Feeney.
- How long is Pumicelands?
- Pumicelands has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Pumicelands?
- Pumicelands is a Documentary film.
- Where was Pumicelands produced?
- Pumicelands was produced in New Zealand.