Kaleidoscope - Town Planning

In this 1985 Kaleidoscope edition, reporter Terry Carter meets many of those behind Auckland's 80s construction boom, and examines a cityscape where old landmarks are rapidly being demolished and replaced by mirror glass high-rises. Interviewees include property developers of the day like Mainzeal and Chase Corporation’s Seph Glew; a councillor who argues that commercial interests are dominating; and architect Ivan Mercep and interior designer Peter Bromhead, who critique the buildings’ architectural and civic qualities and their “Dallas TV set” aesthetics.

Will it be a case of mirror, mirror on every wall?

– Heath Lees in his introduction

Key Cast & Crew

Phil Wilbraham

Studio Director

Julienne Stretton

Director

Terry Carter

Reporter

Jillian Ewart

Producer

Heath Lees

Presenter

Bryce Torrens

Technical Producer