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New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English (2005)

★ 0.0/10 45 min Documentary New Zealand English
Director: John Milligan
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Ginette McDonald
Ginette McDonald Lyn of Tawa
Jim Mora Presenter
Pio Terei
Pio Terei Subject
Sam Neill
Sam Neill Self
Judy Bailey
Judy Bailey Self

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