The first episode of the Taranaki Indoor Sheep Dog Trials airs tomorrow night (August 10) at 8pm on Country TV. This is a sheep dog trial with a difference, as it is held indoors. Having the event indoors means it is a level playing field for all the competitors. Of course, the biggest and most … Read more
We have just finished filming the Taranaki Indoor Sheep Dog Trials in Hawera where the bitterly cold weather was offset by the warmth of the locals. The event was well run and attracted a good audience. It was a very action packed competition. It was amazing to see the speed of the dogs because if … Read more
We are very excited to be filming another sheepdog trial in a week. We both have fond memories of watching the sheepdog trials as kids. It is true Kiwi television that carries so much nostalgia for not only us but the entire country. What could be more entertaining than man and dog verses sheep? There … Read more
Country Vets will screen at 7.30pm tonight on Country TV (Sky channel 081). Purple Sheep Productions made the opening sequence for the program. This new TV series follows a group of country vets at a large rural practice in New Zealand’s North Island. Filmed over the busy farming months.
We’ve been having heaps of fun designing a graphics package and shooting the opener for Country TVs signature rural news and weather bulletin, The Daily Report. The show is hosted by Mark Leishman (from Wonder Dogs) and weather reporter Philip Duncan. The new graphics aired for the first time today. 2016, year of change! … Read more
Episode one of the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trials aired on the 9th of December at 7.30pm on Country TV. The series will air each Wednesday. Now to edit episode five and six!
We have recently returned from Taupo where we were filming the Trans Tasman Sheepdog Trials for Country TV (Channel 081 on Sky TV). It was a lot of fun, despite the terrible weather. The competition was held at Aratiatia Station, with beautiful rural backgrounds. It featured the top 4 competitors and their dogs from New … Read more
What do a sheep and a horse have in common? They are both starring in a comedy sketch we are filming this month. Geordie our borrowed sheep had her shots (not flu shots) last week and was a star on set and she even blessed our camera by sneezing all over it. Falkor’s moment to … Read more
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