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New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English

2005-05-25 en 45m
Documentary
Oft-derided across the dutch for its vowel-mangling pronunciation (sex fush'n'chups anyone?) and too fast-paced for tourists and Elton John to understand, is New Zealand's unique accent. Presented by Jim Mora, New Zild follows the evolution of New Zealand English, from the "colonial twang" to Billy T. Linguist Elizabeth Gordon explains the infamous HRT (High Rising Terminal) ending our sentences, and Mora interprets such phrases as 'air gun' (how are you going?). Features Lyn of Tawa in an accent face-off with Sam Neill and Judy Bailey.

Editor

Patrick Monaghan

Director

John Milligan

Executive Producer

Irene Gardiner

Status

Released

Countries

  • New Zealand

Companies

  • Bright Spark Television
  • NZ on Air