Motorway Patrol

The series is a documentary that follows members of the New Zealand highway patrol as they carry out their duties throughout the day. It records the range of behaviour they witness, from exemplary conduct to serious breaches, on the nation’s busiest motorway.

The series is a documentary that shadows the personnel of New Zealand's highway patrol. It presents a factual look at the work of these officers, concentrating on their activities along the country's most heavily travelled motorway. By following the patrol team, the programme aims to give viewers a clear picture of road policing in New Zealand. In each episode, the camera rides alongside the patrol members as they encounter a wide spectrum of driver conduct. The crew records moments of exemplary behaviour—drivers who obey the rules and show courtesy—as well as incidents that illustrate the worst of road habits. This juxtaposition of good and bad actions forms the core narrative of the series. The focus on the nation's busiest motorway provides a constant flow of traffic, ensuring that the patrol officers are regularly exposed to varied situations. The documentary captures these real‑time interactions, highlighting the challenges faced by the officers as they strive to maintain order on a heavily used road network. Through its observational style, the programme offers an unembellished view of highway‑patrol duties, showing how officers respond to both commendable and problematic behaviour. By staying close to the patrol team, the series presents a straightforward account of the everyday realities of road enforcement on New Zealand's most trafficked highway.