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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Ginette McDonald, Jim Mora, Pio Terei, Sam Neill, Judy Bailey
Crew: John Milligan (Director), Patrick Monaghan (Editor), Irene Gardiner (Executive Producer)
Country: New Zealand
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Studio: Bright Spark Television, NZ on Air
Runtime: 45 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 25, 2005
IMDb: 10
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