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Looking at New Zealand - Beauty Queens
Television (Full Length Episode) – 1969
Looking at New Zealand was an early NZBC “pictorial magazine” show which explored “New Zealand’s backyard”. Produced by Conon Fraser, it was a staple of Sunday night 60s TV. In this edition the narrator introduces NZ’s unheralded scenic wonder: “its girls”, as he meets some of Miss New Zealand’s 1969 contestants. The women talk about their interests (“I adore frilly nighties”) and occupations (typist) in a style that is more Stepford Wives than Kate Sheppard. Miss Auckland Carole Robinson (not seen here), would go on to win Miss Photogenic at that year’s Miss Universe pageant.
What particular qualities make up the typical lovely New Zealand girl?– The narrator
Key Cast & Crew
Bute Hewes
Produced by
NZ Broadcasting Corporation
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