Sep 15, 2022 · 22m
Joe Daymond and Kara Rickard travel around Aotearoa, uncovering the origins of our place names. Delving deep into our history uncovering the good, the bad and the ugly.
Get The Name Right
GET THE NAME RIGHT looks to set the record straight with an unauthorised Māori perspective of our place names told in an entertaining way whilst providing a platform to settle a few debates along the way.
Season 1 Episodes
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Sep 22, 2022 · 22m
This week is all about our largest city - Joe is determined to find out who Auckland is named after, and to see if can could get some landmarks named after him. While Kara looks into the name Taamaki Makaurau.
Sep 29, 2022 · 22m
Joe discovers the origins of his hometown The Hutt and Kara uncovers the origins of Te Awakairangi the river that runs through the area.
Oct 6, 2022 · 22m
Joe heads to Picton to find out who this town is named after. While Kara is with local iwi learning about Waitohi, its ceremonial significance and bringing the name back.
Oct 13, 2022 · 22m
Joe is in The Edinburgh of the South uncovering the Scottish roots of Dunedin. While Kara gets an understanding of the name Ootepoti. Also what are the origins of the name Otago.
Oct 20, 2022 · 22m
Joe is in the Waikato to see what effects a name change could have, while Kara is in Whakataane to learn the story behind the name, and question gender equality in our placenames.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Get The Name Right Season 1 premiere?
Get The Name Right Season 1 premiered on September 15, 2022.
How many episodes are in Get The Name Right Season 1?
Get The Name Right Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Get The Name Right Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on September 15, 2022.
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