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Get The Name Right

Get The Name Right

2022•PG•Documentary•Comedy
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GET THE NAME RIGHT looks to set the record straight with an unauthorised Māori perspective of our place names told in an entertaining way whilst providing a platform to settle a few debates along the way.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 15, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E122m

Episode 1

Joe Daymond and Kara Rickard travel around Aotearoa, uncovering the origins of our place names. Delving deep into our history uncovering the good, the bad and the ugly.

Sep 15, 2022

Episode 2 - Episode 2E222m

Episode 2

This week is all about our largest city - Joe is determined to find out who Auckland is named after, and to see if can could get some landmarks named after him. While Kara looks into the name Taamaki Makaurau.

Sep 22, 2022

Episode 3 - Episode 3E322m

Episode 3

Joe discovers the origins of his hometown The Hutt and Kara uncovers the origins of Te Awakairangi the river that runs through the area.

Sep 29, 2022

Episode 4 - Episode 4E422m

Episode 4

Joe heads to Picton to find out who this town is named after. While Kara is with local iwi learning about Waitohi, its ceremonial significance and bringing the name back.

Oct 6, 2022

Episode 5 - Episode 5E522m

Episode 5

Joe is in The Edinburgh of the South uncovering the Scottish roots of Dunedin. While Kara gets an understanding of the name Ootepoti. Also what are the origins of the name Otago.

Oct 13, 2022

Episode 6 - Episode 6E622m

Episode 6

Joe is in the Waikato to see what effects a name change could have, while Kara is in Whakataane to learn the story behind the name, and question gender equality in our placenames.

Oct 20, 2022

Actors

Joe Daymond

Joe Daymond

Host

Kara Rickard

Kara Rickard

Host

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