We're Here to Help

Christchurch property developer Dave Henderson has faced bankruptcy, accusations of fraud, and 25+ tax audits. This comedy-drama from Jonothon Cullinane (Trifecta) is inspired by Henderson's bestselling account of battling the tax department over a $924,000 bill. Qantas-nominated Erik Thomson (800 Words) plays Henderson, while a near-unrecognisable Michael Hurst cameos as MP Rodney Hide. In this excerpt, Dave's partner (Miriama Smith) unexpectedly gets the third degree when she drops into the IRD. Lumière writer Simon Sweetman praised the "superb" cast, and Thomson’s playful performance. 

So now you're more his...sleeping partner?

– Inland revenue Department staff member Steve Arnett (Jason Hoyte) questions Dave's partner Kath (Miriama Smith)

Key Cast & Crew

Michael Hurst

As: Rodney Hide

Erik Thomson

As: Dave Henderson

Jason Hoyte

As: Steve Arnett

David Coulson

Editor

Miriama Smith

As: Kath Harper

Jonothan Cullinane

Director, Writer