John King Tribute Page

Funeral at 69 Haven Road, Nelson 7010
2pm

John's ski film (1969) Wild September Snow https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/wild-september-snow-1969

John's co-direction on the 1974 Commonwealth Games fim

Games 74 | Film | NZ On Screen Games 74 - This chronicle of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games marked one of the National Film Unit's most ambitious productions. Though a range of events (including famous runs by John Walker and Dick Tayler), are covered, the film often bypasses the pomp and glory approach; daring to talk to the...

Johns film about Wellington "Promises Promises"

Wellington - Promises, Promises | Short Film | NZ On Screen Wellington - Promises, Promises - Made in an era before “coolest little capital” and Absolutely Positively Wellington, the title of this NFU promotional film — Promises, Promises — nods to the capricious charms of the harbour city. A reflective narration is scored by a saxophone soundtrack a...

Johns film Te Rauparaha

Te Rauparaha | Short Film | NZ On Screen Te Rauparaha - This NFU mini-biopic eulogises the 19th Century Māori leader Te Rauparaha. The Ngāti Toa chief led his people on an exodus from Kāwhia, to a stronghold on Kāpiti Island where he ruled — via musket, flax trade and diplomacy — over a Cook Strait empire extending south to Akaroa....

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