These New Zealanders - Motueka

In this 60s TV series Selwyn Toogood headed to the heartland to explore six Kiwi towns; it was one of the legendary presenter's first TV slots. In this fifth episode Toogood heads to Motueka to check out the hops, orchards and tobacco crops, and the impact of the seasonal workers on pubs and policing in the Tasman district. Toogood muses on machinery, and interviews pickers about their motives. Women pickers exalt the chance to meet some "jokers" and save for an OE. Toogood also asks a couple of Australian blokes “what do you think of New Zealand girls?”

These girls are saving for a trip to Australia. Unlike many men who put in a season here, young women seem more determined to keep their money.

– Selwyn Toogood on seasonal workers

Key Cast & Crew

Selwyn Toogood

Presenter

David H Fowler

Director, Editor, Writer

Oxley Hughan

Producer

Geoffrey Scott

Producer

John Cooper

Assistant Director

Derek Wright

Camera