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The first of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

The second of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

The third of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

The first of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

The first of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

The second of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

The second of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

The third of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

The third of three parts of this documentary (for viewers within New Zealand).

Three New Zealanders: Sylvia Ashton-Warner

Television (Full Length) – 1978

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