Famed British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes has been spending the last few months in New Zealand to prepare for her latest film role - but she took the time to explore the nation as well.

To learn more about the Kiwi way of life, she embarked on a road trip across New Zealand's North and South Islands, with a camera crew following her along the way.

Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand is set to be available for Kiwi fans on Neon and Sky Open this week - but she felt the need to talk about the highlights from the trip ahead of February 9. 

"If I'd come to New Zealand first, I would have definitely settled here - definitely. I've gone off Australia, and that's the truth." 

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Famed British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes has been spending the last few months in New Zealand to prepare for her latest film role - but she took the time to explore the nation as well.
To learn more about the Kiwi way of life, she embarked on a road trip across New Zealand's North and South Islands, with a camera crew following her along the way.
Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand is set to be available for Kiwi fans on Neon and Sky Open this week - but she felt the need to talk about the highlights from the trip ahead of February 9.&nbsp;
"If I'd come to New Zealand first, I would have definitely settled here - definitely. I've gone off Australia, and that's the truth."&nbsp;
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Miriam Margolyes: actress opens up about her travels through New Zealand and what she learned

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