Ourselves in Primetime: A History of Television Drama in New Zealand

The genesis and development of homegrown television drama in New Zealand are the subjects of this in-depth analysis. Spanning from the 1960s, when television itself was in its infancy, to modern times—an era of fragmented audiences, hundreds of channels, and declining public service ideals and funding—the study illustrates how television drama has reflected changes in ideas about cultural identity and New Zealand society.