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The Kiwi Has Landed

1987 50m Television
  • NZ History
  • Documentary

Produced during the sweeping economic reforms of the Rogernomics era, The Kiwi Has Landed captures a pivotal moment when New Zealand business went global. Set at a time when the Govt ended the protected local market, this documentary follows four high-profile figures — Bob Jones, Allan Hawkins, Ron Brierley and Sir Ronald Trotter — as they expand into international markets. They share their attitudes toward entrepreneurialism and what offshore success means for the domestic economy. Made just before the 1987 stock market crash, the documentary offers an intriguing snapshot of Rogernomics at its peak.