New Zealand humour

New Zealand's remote and agricultural nature is a regular comedy catalyst as seen in the character, the stereotypical farmer, Fred Dagg,[1] and also in the work of writer Barry Crump.

Notable comedy shows with politics as a central theme have included Gliding On by Roger Hall, Public Eye, Spin Doctors, and Facelift.

This included John Clarke, known to New Zealanders for his character Fred Dagg, a stereotypical farmer played with precision and style.

Pamela Stephenson was born in New Zealand, made her name in Australia, went to Britain and starred in the sketch comedy Not the Nine O'Clock News, and currently lives in America with her husband Billy Connolly.

He has also appeared in several movies such as Bad Eggs For several years during the 1970s and 1980s, New Zealand television featured a satirical send-up of current affairs entitled A Week of It.

This series, and particularly its two main stars, David McPhail and Jon Gadsby, became for several years a mainstay of New Zealand comedy.