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Short Poppies

A journalist explores the quirks of small-town New Zealand, uncovering the extraordinary in everyday people, all portrayed by Rhys Darby.

In this documentary series, a journalist embarks on a journey to find the ordinary Kiwi in a small New Zealand town, only to uncover a cast of intriguing characters that defy the notion of normalcy.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Terry Pole

1. Terry Pole

Aired: Sep 25, 2014

The local sexy legs competition is underway, with lifeguard and leg model Ter...

Episode 2 Steve Whittle

2. Steve Whittle

Aired: Oct 2, 2014

A support service for individuals who have experienced alien abductions provi...

Episode 3 Ron Taylor

3. Ron Taylor

Aired: Oct 9, 2014

A struggling whale watching entrepreneur makes a daring but high-stakes decis...

Episode 4 Mary Ledbetter

4. Mary Ledbetter

Aired: Oct 16, 2014

David Farrier faces a significant challenge as he explores the complex relati...

Episode 5 Bill Napier

5. Bill Napier

Aired: Oct 23, 2014

A journalist teams up with a park ranger who possesses an extraordinary gift ...

Episode 6 Louise Cooper

6. Louise Cooper

Aired: Oct 30, 2016

In the next episode, a charismatic artist with a fascination for masculinity ...

Episode 7 Rhod Gainer

7. Rhod Gainer

Aired: Nov 6, 2014

A charismatic but morally ambiguous lawyer finds himself in a precarious pred...

Episode 8 The Finale

8. The Finale

Aired: Nov 13, 2014

David Farrier faces backlash from the documentary's subjects after a screenin...

Info about Short Poppies

Network: TVNZ 1

Genres:Comedy