In this seven half hour series Richard Till tours New Zealand looking at iconic New Zealand food which has stood the test of time but possibly not fashion. He finds local characters who cook food we remember so fondly, takes a look at the origin of the dish and explores why it has become a part of our cultural identity.

From muttonbird on Stewart Island, to a Central Otago high country roast, to bomb Alaska created by a TV Chef from days gone by, Richard seeks out both the expert and the amateur and discovers dishes which have refused to die with their decade.

From his own kitchen Richard recreates versions of the food we have seen, using his own style and flair to provide a three course meal which caters to our contemporary lifestyles. In an irreverent manner he entertains, talking about where this food has come from and why we remember it so fondly.

Culture Shock is a documentary following the lives of four young New Zealanders as they take part in a year long AFS Intercultural Exchange Programme and spend a year living in different countries around the world.

Produced by Graham Ritchie, directed by Kate Fraser, this documentary charts the struggles and success of four very different young New Zealanders over a period of 18 months as they fundraise, prepare to leave and then adjust to living in a foreign country, with a new family, going to a new school and, in three cases, grappling with a new language.

Shot in Spain, Austria, Quebec and the U.S.A. the students chart their year with brutal honesty sharing their homesickness, frustrations and utter despair. They also reveal the ultimate rewards of having the courage to leave everything familiar behind and embark upon the adventure of spending a year living in another country.