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

May 25, 2005 Documentary 0h 45m
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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.

John Milligan
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Ginette McDonald
Ginette McDonald

Lyn of Tawa
Jim Mora
Jim Mora

Presenter
Pio Terei
Pio Terei

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Sam Neill
Sam Neill

Self
Judy Bailey
Judy Bailey

Self

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