The history of beards and moustaches in NZ

Bearded hipsters are an everyday sight in cities like Wellington. Male facial hair has made a comeback in recent years, including Movember.

But beards and moustaches are nothing new for this nation. 

Chief Justice Prendergast and the ‘big settler beard’

Prime Minister Ward and the early ‘toothbrush’ moustache

Grant Morris of Victoria University's law faculty looks back on the history of beards and moustaches in New Zealand.

He talks to Jesse Mulligan.