TVNZ Heartland have been screening an archive TV show showcase some of the gems from New Zealand's screen heritage, hosted by former TV presenter Andrew Shaw.
Focussing on a decade each week - across five weeks - the show is a reflection of the mood of the decade and what was popular on the nation's TV screens at the time.
From 60s favourite Town and Around, to a celebration of Shortland Street's 2000th episode, the retrospective has excerpts from classic shows with some programmes screening in their entirety.
Significant news events are also be reviewed and Shaw interviews key television personalities from each decade.
The first few minutes of the first show
Starts half way through
Items that were to be included are as follows:
1960's
Town & Around - End of Year Special (1969)
These New Zealanders - Taupo (1964) - hosted by Selwyn Toogood
News - Sinking of the Wahine
Interview with Ray Columbus
A Girl to Watch Music By - Eliza Keil (1969) - hosted by Ray Columbus
Music performance - Shane 'Saint Paul' from Loxene Golden Disc Awards
1970's
Country Calendar - Fred Dagg Spoof (1974) - excerpt
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Neville Purvis Family Show
Telethon - 1975 - Split Enz performance
1976 - opening song and moments
News - Commonwealth Games (1974)
Brian Edwards interview
Fair Go (1977) - final episode of first series
Music performance - Space Waltz 'Out on the Street' from Studio One New Faces
1980's
University Challenge Final (1983) Auckland and Victoria
Beauty & the Beast - Final episode
Panellists: - Shona McFarlane, Jean McLean, Catherine Saunders (with her mother), Dame Catherine Tizard, Cathy Cameron, Frances Weston, Elizabeth Moody, Josie Jones
News - Springbok Tour (1981)
David McPhail interview
McPhail & Gadsby Series 5 Ep. 2 (1982)
Music performance - DD Smash 'Devil You Know" from Shazam
1990's
Popstars - Final episode (1999)
Palmer's Garden Show (1992)
News - Aramoana Massacre
Peter Elliott interview
Havoc & Newsboy's Sell-Out Tour - Gay Man's Rock (1999)
Music performance - Bic Runga 'Drive' from What Now
2000's
Streetlife: The Shortland Street Story (2000), celebrates the show's 2000th episode
Paul Holmes interview
Holmes - 15th Anniversary Special (2004)
Music performance - Chris Knox 'Not Given Lightly' from National Anthem (2004)
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