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This lively documentary looks at the urgent attempts by New Zealand's small towns to attract attention - such as giant statues of fish, fruit, and soft-drink bottles and festivals devoted to local vegetables or wild food. Miranda Harcourt travels from Paeroa to Alexandra to explore these colourful expressions of small-town identity. Shot by Leon Narbey, this was one of a series of documentaries directed by Shirley Horrocks about kiwi popular culture. A book by Claudia Bell and John Lyall (with the same title) was the film's starting-point.
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Television, 2001 (Excerpts)
Another show about small towns with very special attractions
Television, 1964 (Full Length)
Another look at small town New Zealand
Television, 1977 (Full Length)
A game show in which teams compete for small town bragging rights
Television, 1986 (Full Length)
A game show in which teams compete for small town bragging rights
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Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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