What would happen if New Zealand were cut off from the rest of the world?

If the ships stopped arriving tomorrow, could we maintain a comfortable lifestyle for our population? 

What resources do we have on these islands—and, perhaps more importantly, what do we lack?

These are the questions explored in the podcast At The End Of The World.

Join host Nic Roland and producer Jamie Thomas as they speak with industry experts and uncover what life might look like if New Zealand were left to fend for itself in the Pacific.

In season one, At The End Of The World examines the foundations of modern life at the edge of the planet: food, shelter, water, energy, minerals, and health. These are the building blocks of a functioning society—but can New Zealand sustain them alone?

Does the country have what it takes to maintain its way of life without global support?