Border Patrol

The series tracks New Zealand Customs officers as they patrol the nation’s frontiers, employing inspections, intelligence and rapid response. Their mission is to intercept and stop prohibited goods from entering the country, protecting the border from illegal trafficking and ensuring compliance with the law.

This television programme presents a single episode that centres on the daily duties of New Zealand Customs officers. It’s billed as a factual series, giving viewers a front‑row seat to the work of the country’s border‑control personnel. The format is straightforward – an observational piece that follows the agents as they go about their responsibilities. The core of the episode tracks the customs team as they strive to stop illegal goods from slipping through New Zealand’s borders. Viewers watch the agents in action, seeing how they identify, intercept and prevent contraband from entering the nation. Their mission is clear: to protect the country by ensuring that prohibited items don’t make it past the front line of entry. Beyond the immediate focus on interceptions, the episode also highlights the broader context of border security. It shows how the agents’ efforts fit into the national aim of keeping the import and export system safe and lawful. By documenting their routine and the challenges they face, the programme offers an insight into the essential role customs officers play in safeguarding New Zealand’s borders.