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Quarantine Nation

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by Te Pūrongo Productions

9 episodes

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A lethal virus. A drastic lockdown. A nation turned upside down. Quarantine Nation is an eight-part narrative series that revisits the Covid-19 pandemic with the benefit of hindsight and powerful interviews. From the corridors of power to hospital wards, managed isolation hotels and kitchen tables, it traces how New Zealand responded when the Sars-CoV-2 virus started spreading. Through in-depth conversations with decision-makers, scientists, frontline health workers and ordinary New Zealanders, the series examines what worked, what failed, and the unintended consequences that followed. Memories of sourdough starters, Netflix binges and daily press conferences may fade, but the scars of the pandemic remain, so Quarantine Nation asks what the pandemic taught us about ourselves, and how it continues to affect us. Plus, don’t miss the theme tune by Jack Buchanan, maker of the global viral Covid hit, Family Lockdown Boogie. Each episode features a different verse. Made with the support of NZ on Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions. See www.stuff.co.nz/QN for extra videos and articles.

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2/17/2026

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February 24, 2026

Episode 8: Legacy

As vaccination rates soar and restrictions fall away, Covid enters a new phase. But the damage is not done. Infections and deaths climb, the virus becomes endemic, and the toll of the pandemic begins to surface. Burnout has claimed many, unity and trust are frayed, and Long Covid continues to debilitate thousands. Even Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern steps aside, exhausted. With the crisis phase over, the question remains: how has this experience changed us? Made with the support of NZ on Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions.

February 24, 2026

Episode 7: Virus on the loose

After months of believing the virus had been beaten, New Zealand is forced to confront a harder truth and accept that Covid isn’t finished. New variants slip through the cracks, cases re-emerge and lockdowns return. Auckland, in particular, is furious. People are agitated and desperate to get on with their lives, bristling at travel restrictions and mandates. But scientists and modellers can see that more infectious variants are on the horizon. Will this ever be over? Made with the support of NZ on Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions.

February 24, 2026

Episode 6: Culture wars

As the pandemic grinds on, the country begins to fracture and a culture war erupts. Just as breakthroughs in the laboratory are finally delivering hope in the form of vaccines, misinformation and disinformation begin to spread and online arguments spill into real life. Meanwhile, New Zealand is drawn into a global feud comparing its approach to Sweden’s. We meet the leader of Sweden’s response to ask him what he makes of it. Made with the support of NZ on Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions.

9 total episodes available

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What is Quarantine Nation?: A lethal virus. A drastic lockdown. A nation turned upside down.

Quarantine Nation is an eight-part narrative series that revisits the Covid-19 pandemic with the benefit of hindsight and powerful interviews. From the corridors of power to hospital wards, managed isolation hotels and kitchen tables, it traces how New Zealand responded when the Sars-CoV-2 virus started spreading.

Through in-depth conversations with decision-makers, scientists, frontline health workers and ordinary New Zealanders, the series examines what worked, what failed, and the unintended consequences that followed.

Memories of sourdough starters, Netflix binges and daily press conferences may fade, but the scars of the pandemic remain, so Quarantine Nation asks what the pandemic taught us about ourselves, and how it continues to affect us.

Plus, don’t miss the theme tune by Jack Buchanan, maker of the global viral Covid hit, Family Lockdown Boogie. Each episode features a different verse.

Made with the support of NZ on Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions.

See www.stuff.co.nz/QN for extra videos and articles.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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