History of Tokoroa
The History of Tokoroa and issues facing the town. The translation of the name is said to be 'a lean and hungry land' but today it is a thriving town of around 14,000 people based on timber and its processing. People talk about what is happening in the town and what needs to improve. Brian Burmister, Editor, South Waikato news. Probably a Town and Around item.
The History of Tokoroa and issues facing the town
Primary Title
- History of Tokoroa
Date Broadcast
- October 1969
Duration
- 08:36
Channel
- NZBC TV - AKTV-2
Broadcaster
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Station
- AKTV-2
Owning Organisation
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
- The History of Tokoroa and issues facing the town
Episode Description
- The History of Tokoroa and issues facing the town. The translation of the name is said to be 'a lean and hungry land' but today it is a thriving town of around 14,000 people based on timber and its processing. People talk about what is happening in the town and what needs to improve. Brian Burmister, Editor, South Waikato news. Probably a Town and Around item.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television (Audio only)
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Current affairs
- History
Hosts
- Keith Bracey (Host)
Contributors
- Brian Burmister (Speaker)
- Vox Pops