Get The Name Right
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Play S1 E1GET 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.
Cast: Joe Daymond, Kara Rickard
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Season 1
6 episodes
1. Episode 1Joe 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.PGCC22minSep 15, 2022
2. Episode 2This 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.PGCC22minSep 22, 2022
3. Episode 3Joe discovers the origins of his hometown The Hutt and Kara uncovers the origins of Te Awakairangi the river that runs through the area.PGCC22minSep 29, 2022
4. Episode 4Joe 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.PGCC22minOct 6, 2022
5. Episode 5Joe 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.PGCC22minOct 13, 2022
6. Episode 6Joe 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.PGCC22minOct 20, 2022
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Get The Name Right
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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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Joe Daymond, Kara Rickard
- Studio
- Te Māngai Pāho, NZ on Air, Pango Productions
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English, Maori
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