TOEHOLD ON A HARBOUR

A colourful impression of Wellington city, hills, winding streets, busy people and strong winds. A rope can be seen on the edge of the [Lambton Quay] footpath for pedestrian safety in strong winds. Actors addressing the camera portray Wellingtonians.

Film commences with aerial shots from plane coming into Wellington from the north.
Plane prepares to land on Wellington Airport's runway.
Title: “TOEHOLD ON A HARBOUR.”
MS Various shots of people giving comments about Wellington.
LS 'NORTHERN STAR' anchored in Wellington Harbour.
LS 'COROMEL AUCKLAND' boat moored at wharf.
HIGH LS Various shots of ships anchored around harbour.
HIGH LS Ship PANS RIGHT to Aotea Quay.
HIGH LS Big Red buses in busy city street. NZ STATE FIRE building left of screen.
LOW LS Clock Tower with flag flying PANS DOWN to Big Red pulling into stop.
LOW LS Various buildings.
WS Parliament and various angled shots.
WS Government Buildings Lambton Quay.
HIGH MLS Dingy upturned and beside sea.
WS Sea spray blowing over onto vehicles driving along Cobham Drive.
Yachties out sailing on a blustery but fine day.
Various shots of people coping with Wellington's windy weather conditions.
LOW LS of the buildings and houses around Wellington's hills.
LOW MLS Young lady climbing circular stairway
MWS to lower floor of hillside house.
Various shots of hillside houses, some still under construction.
HIGH WS PAN of Wellington Harbour and surrounding suburbs.
WS Aerial shots of Wellington Harbour and surrounding suburbs.
LS Of man mowing his steep lawn by a rope attached to his mower.
Various shots of people who use steps and walkways up and down hillsides for quick access.
WS Of Wellington and cable car commuters.
LS Various shots of public transport, commuters and private vehicles around the Wellington region.
Pigeons and people around Pigeon Park.
MS Couple in cream convertible take a drive around Oriental Parade and Evans Bay.
LS Various shots of people on beach and around Oriental Parade.
Pan over Wellington and harbour from top of Mt Victoria?
Aerial shots of Wellington, Aotea Quay, harbour and wharf.
Over harbour, with SCROLLING END CREDITS.
End Title:“TOEHOLD ON A HARBOUR' THE END NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL FILM UNIT.”