Motorway Patrol

The series follows members of the New Zealand highway patrol as they patrol the country’s busiest motorway during their shifts. It records both the best and worst behaviour of drivers, from courteous compliance to dangerous offences, that they encounter on the road.

The programme is a documentary that rides along with officers from the New Zealand highway patrol. It gives viewers a front‑row seat to the work of these traffic police as they patrol the country’s most heavily used motorway. By focusing on real‑time moments, the series aims to show what a day on the road looks like for the men and women tasked with keeping traffic flowing safely. Throughout the episodes the camera follows the patrol members as they encounter the full spectrum of driver conduct on that busy stretch of road. One minute they’ll be watching courteous motorists obeying the rules, and the next they’ll be witnessing the most reckless, unsafe behaviour that can occur on a high‑speed thoroughfare. The documentary captures these contrasting scenes, highlighting both the positive and the negative actions that unfold on the nation’s busiest highway. In addition to the on‑the‑ground footage, the series provides a glimpse into the routine challenges faced by the patrol. It shows how the officers respond to the varied situations they come across, balancing the need to enforce regulations with the occasional moments of driver goodwill. By presenting this mix of experiences, the documentary paints a comprehensive picture of life on New Zealand’s main motorway, offering audiences an unfiltered look at the realities of highway policing.