New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English 19 years old

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.

Credits

New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English Cast

Name Character
Sam Neill He was 57, now 77 years old as Self
Pio Terei He was 47, now 66 years old as Subject
Judy Bailey She was 52, now 71 years old as Self

New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English Crew

Name Department
Patrick Monaghan as Editor. Editing
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New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English (19 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, May 25, 2005
  • Runtime: 45 minutes