Border Patrol

The programme follows New Zealand customs agents as they strive to stop illegal items from crossing the nation’s borders. It captures their day‑to‑day operations at airports, seaports and other entry points, highlighting the methods and challenges involved in protecting the country and ensuring compliance with legislation.

This programme is a documentary that shines a light on the day‑to‑day work of New Zealand customs officers. It presents the service as a focused, factual series that follows the agents who guard the nation’s front door, giving viewers a clear picture of what their job entails. The core of the series tracks these customs agents as they move through their routine, aiming to stop illegal items from slipping across the country’s borders. Each episode follows their investigations, the checks they carry out at ports and airports, and the steps they take when they spot something that shouldn’t be there. The narrative stays centred on their mission to keep prohibited goods out of New Zealand. Beyond the immediate action, the documentary also highlights the broader challenges the officers face while protecting the border. It shows how their vigilance contributes to national security and the maintenance of legal trade, underscoring the importance of their role in safeguarding the country’s entry points. The series therefore offers an inside look at the systematic effort required to uphold New Zealand’s customs regulations.