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Synopsis

Ian Mune is Leo Moynihan, secretary of the carpenters’ union, who — with orange mini and leather jacket — has to navigate the shark-infested waters of 70s industrial relations. In this episode, earthquake regulations, a shifty minister and stand-over tactics from worksite agitators, count amongst Moynihan’s workplace problems. At home he has to introduce lecturer girlfriend Sarah to his young son. The NZ-Australia co-production (with ABC) was the first drama series made by TV One’s drama department. It won Feltex awards for best drama and Mune’s performance.

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 Brian Bell
 Jane Galletly
 Ian Mune

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 Trevor Ayson

Trevor Ayson

Just a wee correction. Moynihan drove a Austin/Morris 1100/1300, not a Mini.

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Quotes

Stan Barton couldn’t lie straight in a bed. 
It’s time you blokes started reading Marx. 
New Zealand television drama hit a gold standard with Moynihan last night. This tautly written, briskly played, and expertly directed play left this critic stunned with admiration and overjoyed to see a piece of indigenous television drama that lost nothing in comparison with like products from overseas.