New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English

Category: Documentary
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.

Status: Released
Release date: 2005-05-25
Run time: 45 minute / 0:45
Director: John Milligan
Website: https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/new-zild-2005/overview
Production Companies : Bright Spark Television, NZ on Air
Production Country: New Zealand