Border Patrol

The series follows New Zealand Customs agents as they patrol ports, airports and land borders, intercepting contraband and enforcing regulations. Their mission is to prevent illegal items from entering the country and to safeguard the national border. The programme documents their day‑to‑day operations and challenges.

The programme offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties. It follows the agents who guard the nation’s frontiers, giving viewers a clear picture of the responsibilities that come with protecting a country’s borders. Each episode tracks the officers’ efforts to stop illegal items from slipping through customs. Their work centres on identifying, intercepting and preventing contraband from entering the country, and the series captures the determination that drives them in this ongoing quest. By shadowing the agents, the show illustrates how they strive to keep prohibited goods out of New Zealand. The series also highlights the broader context of border security, showing how the agents’ vigilance contributes to national safety. It presents a continuous narrative of the challenges they face and the strategies they employ to maintain the integrity of the nation’s entry points. Throughout, the focus remains on the agents’ commitment to stopping illegal items from crossing the border, underscoring the importance of their role in safeguarding the country.