Looking at New Zealand - 'Rugby, Racing and Beer'

This 1968 segment from an early Sunday night magazine show provides light-hearted visuals for a classic Kiwi song. Though written by Rod Derrett as a parody, 'Rugby, Racing and Beer' became an unofficial national anthem of the 60s, where it was an icon of the Kiwi male's recreational trio of choice. The clip takes the perspective of a "little shaver" being educated in his national heritage by various footy-playing, boozing'n'betting paternal role models (aka blokes afflicted with 'Kiwiitis'). The early New Zealand music video finishes with scenes of packed terraces at Athletic Park.

The average male kiwi may enjoy the lonely life for short spells, but by nature he prefers the more gregarious pleasures.

– From the narration

Key Cast & Crew

Conon Fraser

Producer

Rod Derrett

Composer