New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 25, 2005

Original language

English

Countries

New Zealand

Production

NZ on Air,Bright Spark Television

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site