He thought that South Africa had some good ideas on race relations, and that Joh Bjelke-Petersen was New Zealand’s greatest export. He thought Split Enz was a hairdressing salon!
– Ben (Stephen Whittaker) reminds Frank (Patrick Toomey) that their father Calder was far from perfect
When you went to Australia the old man made excuses for ya. You moved back to Auckland, hardly ever visited — more excuses. Then he dies, leaves you the pub, you can’t even be bothered to come back and help bury him.
– Frank Jackson (Patrick Toomey) calls out Ben Jackson (Stephen Whittaker) for his lack of involvement in the family
Look, Frank, we both know the old man’s will's not fair — you deserve more than that piece of swamp.
– Ben Jackson (Stephen Whittaker) placates brother Frank Jackson (Patrick Toomey)
Don’t let him talk you into anything stupid. It always ends with every other bugger cleaning up Calder’s mess, you know that.
– Mahina Jackson (Nicola Kāwana) advises Ben Jackson (Stephen Whittaker) at his late father Calder Jackson's graveside
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