Katikati, The Ulster Settlement Down Under

What persuaded a community of Ulster Scots pioneers to leave their own familiar surroundings, in the 1870’s and travel half way round the world to begin a new life in New Zealand? Mark Thompson tells the remarkable story of Katikati, the Ulster Settlement Down Under.

30-minute documentary for BBC Radio Ulster and Radio NZ

Broadcast February 2014

Presenter: Mark Thompson

Research: Debbie McCauley and Ellen McCormack

Audio Engineer: John Simpson

Producer: John Deering