Kiwis

Australia, 1981

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Episode of Series “Big country”.
Ernie Leonard, a Maori who had relinquished his traditions and heritage became chief of his tribe at the age of 55. He had been a television compere, later becoming a television producer and Ernie was able to show how he had learnt language and traditions and helped in fostering this knowledge in the young. He now produces a television program in Maori each week called ‘Koha’.

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co-producer

Janet Bell

John Sparkes

Paul Williams

production company

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Duration

00:30:34:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1981

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Big country

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