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NZ On Air 30th Birthday - Outrageous Fortune

NZ On Air 30th Birthday - Outrageous Fortune
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NZ On Air 30th Birthday - Outrageous Fortune
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Politician Paula Bennett proudly proclaims her West Auckland roots in this video celebrating NZ On Air's 30th birthday. Bennett talks about how hit show Outrageous Fortune was important in helping Kiwis reclaim pride in being a bogan — and a Westie. She also praises the show's strong yet vulnerable matriarch Cheryl West. Robyn Malcolm, who played Cheryl, remembers early days in the role, before Outrageous Fortune became "the show where New Zealanders fell in love with themselves". Outside of ...

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2019
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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/nz-on-air-30th-birthday-outrageous-fortune-2019
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new zealand culture / kiwi culture / west auckland / westies / bogan / national identity / kiwi accent / working class / outrageous fortune / nz on air / new zealand on air

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