Series synopsis
Spiky Gold Hunters is a documentary television series that premiered on TVNZ+ on November 13, 2019. It ended on December 18, 2019.
Six courageous and charismatic characters battle the tempestuous elements of Southern New Zealand, in search of sea urchins for fine diners around the globe.
Premise
Six courageous and charismatic characters battle the tempestuous elements of Southern New Zealand, in search of sea urchins for fine diners around the globe.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 13, 2019 | December 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Skipper Dwane leads his crew into the waters of Fiordland. It's all hands on deck as the divers work relentlessly to collect tonnes of urchin. As the weather deteriorates, one of the crew gets a scare from below the surface. |
November 13, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Dwane's friend and fellow diver, Tim, joins the team as they collect a slimy alternative to urchin. Along for the ride is 16-year-old Storm, who is determined to make his mark as a valued member of the crew. |
November 20, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The crew heads to the southernmost part of Stewart Island, the last stop before Antarctica. Despite the icy waters and cold conditions, the competition between the divers is fierce - although for one member of the team it will be their last trip. |
November 27, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 13, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2019 |
| Status | ended |