New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English
Movie| Title | New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English |
| User score | 0 |
| Release date | May 25, 2005 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | John Milligan |
| Production country | New Zealand |
| Production companies | Bright Spark Television, NZ on Air |
| Run time | 45 min. |
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.
