I Was There 1960s - Big Event - The Wahine
60s - Big Event – The Wahine: There was no single event that would remain imprinted on our collective consciousness from this decade like the sinking of the Wahine. The loss of life from a single event (53) was unparalleled in New Zealand during the 60s, and the image of the listing ferry off the coast of Wellington is a powerful symbol.
Join legendary TV presenters Dougal Stevenson, Jennie Goodwin, Judy Bailey and Tom Bradley in a brand new local series, I Was There showing every weeknight in June. Each episode is presented by one of our iconic Kiwi newsreaders and covers a new decade. From the 60s through to the 90s, as viewers are taken through the biggest moments in New Zealand history over four momentous periods of change. I Was There unearths footage from rare archives, and fresh interviews offer new perspectives on the moments that changed our nation, from national tragedies to sporting triumphs and cultural milestones - all from the people who lived them.
Primary Title
- I Was There
Episode Title
- 1960s - Big Event - The Wahine
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 6 June 2013
Start Time
- 07 : 00
Finish Time
- 07 : 29
Duration
- 29:00
Series
- The 1960s
Episode
- 3
Channel
- TVNZ Heartland
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Join legendary TV presenters Dougal Stevenson, Jennie Goodwin, Judy Bailey and Tom Bradley in a brand new local series, I Was There showing every weeknight in June. Each episode is presented by one of our iconic Kiwi newsreaders and covers a new decade. From the 60s through to the 90s, as viewers are taken through the biggest moments in New Zealand history over four momentous periods of change. I Was There unearths footage from rare archives, and fresh interviews offer new perspectives on the moments that changed our nation, from national tragedies to sporting triumphs and cultural milestones - all from the people who lived them.
Episode Description
- 60s - Big Event – The Wahine: There was no single event that would remain imprinted on our collective consciousness from this decade like the sinking of the Wahine. The loss of life from a single event (53) was unparalleled in New Zealand during the 60s, and the image of the listing ferry off the coast of Wellington is a powerful symbol.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Wahine (Ship)
- New Zealand--History--1984-
- New Zealand--Social life and customs
- Shipwrecks--New Zealand--Wellington Harbour
Hosts
- Dougal Stevenson (Presenter)
Contributors
- TVNZ (Production Unit)
- Damian Christie (Producer)
Subjects
- Wahine (Ship)
- New Zealand--History--1984-
- New Zealand--Social life and customs
- Shipwrecks--New Zealand--Wellington Harbour