New Zealand small town Kaikohe made world news in 1991 when some of it's children attacked Santa in the local Christmas Parade.

Habicht's documentary focuses on something more positive, Northland's most rock 'n' roll event, the Kaikohe Demolition Derby.

Told by the people involved, Kaikohe Demolition exposes the innocence and artistic beauty of a violent spectator sport.

The documentary features Kaikohe locals Ben Haretuku, John and Carmen Zielinski, and Uncle Bimm.
Photography and editing is by Florian and Christopher Pryor.
Sound recording by Jeffrey Holdaway.
Produced and directed by Florian.
Original music by Marc Chesterman and Ben Maitland.
Additional music by Human Instinct, The Box Car guitars, Lush Burger, Ben Tawhiti and Push Push.


Filmed on location in Kaikohe, Ohaewai and Nga Wha for the last three years.
A Pictures for Anna production.
Funded by the Creative New Zealand Screen Innovation Production Fund,
a partnership between Creative New Zealand and the New Zealand Film Commission.

Special thanks to North Island Forest Investements LTD, Clive at Nga Wha, Ohaewai Panelbeaters
and the Kaikohe Car Club!