Athletes and officials were among those to watch the One Fern. One Hundred Years film at AUT City Campus.

Produced by Sky Sport in partnership with the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), the hour-long film tells the story of the country's Olympic history.

It looks back at some of New Zealand's most significant moments at the Games, which have helped to shape the country's identity.

More than 100 people were on hand to enjoy the premiere.

"From Jack Lovelock winning our first Olympic athletics gold in in 1936, to Dame Yvette Williams becoming our first woman to win Olympic gold, Sir Peter Snell's golden double in Tokyo in 1964 and teenagers Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous winning bronze within hours of each other in Pyeongchang in 2018, this documentary covers countless inspiring moments that have gone down in New Zealand’s history," said NZOC chief executive Kereyn Smith.

"As well as showcasing our sporting success the film also depicts what the Olympic Games have meant to the people of New Zealand and how the athletes' performances have inspired pride and excellence across generations of Kiwis.

"It was a pleasure to watch and I hope everyone at home enjoys it as much as I did."

NZOC had hoped to celebrate the premiere in August but it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The documentary was shown today at 7.30pm local time on Sky Sport 3.

Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney, who won bronze for New Zealand at the Rio 2016 Olympics, was one of the athletes in attendance at the premiere.

"It was really special to hear the stories of the amazing athletes who've paved the way for us today," she said.

"It's been a strange year for everyone working towards the [Tokyo 2020] Olympic Games but it was great to watch the documentary and remember that those who came before us also faced challenges.

"Competing at the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of sport and I'm looking forward to the chance to pull on the fern again next year and add to our proud Olympic history."