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Synopsis

This show was possibly the most controversial edition of the Heartland series. After an obligatory historical preamble, explaining the state house roots of this working class dormitory suburb, Gary hits the rugby league club, local homes and Tupperware parties for some seriously extra-terrestrial encounters with Wainui-o-Martians. Chloe Reeves, with her squeaking voice, romantic dreams, and tiger slippers, proved to be unforgettable and became a national figure. In the second clip future-All Black Piri Weepu holds a school road safety lollipop (around 6.40).

Background

A Series Perspective by Costa Botes 20.10.2008

Heartland grew out of the success of a one-off collaboration between presenter Gary McCormick and director ...

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Credits (6)

 Sean Duffy
 William Grieve
 Dermot McNeillage

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Comments (4)

 Nate.D

Nate.D

Yup that's Pow at the School Crossing

 Laura

Laura

I thought it was him too!! piri weepu that is.

 numnuts

numnuts

...wow...tvnz's first documented p-addict....the amazing chloe from wainuiomata....

 kelvin

kelvin

is that piri weepu holdin out the school sign???

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 Anson Grieve Productions

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 Anson Grieve Productions

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Quotes

"It reminds me of a New Zealand version of Coronation Street - it's so friendly eh!"