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Episodes and Stories 43
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Lecture: Proposed Narcotics Bill Controvesy
Topic is: the controversy over Commodore Frank Gill's proposed Narcotic Bill. based on the Holmes Proposals on illegal drugs, and the question of civil liberties. Speaker is: Dr Martyn Finlay, MP, Henderson, Labour Party. -
Lecture: Farmers Backbone or Wishbone
Episode 2Topic is: Farmers relationship with the Arbitration Act in industrial relations and how the farmers have been left out of it. Farmers contribute the largest piece of the economy and are trying to move on from the past practices. Speakers are; Brian Brooks; Mr Martin, President, Federated Farmers: Selwyn Lloyd, Farmer; E McIntyre, Young Farmer. -
Lecture: The Stabilisation and Remuneration Bill
Topic is: The Stabilisation and Remuneration Bill and the pattern of New Zealand industrial relations and governmental responsibility. The opposition and government's points of view are first with the consumers' POV at the end. Speakers are: George Gair, MP, North Shore, National Party; Jonathan Hunt, MP, New Lynn, Labour Party; Alan Highet, MP, Remuera, National Party; Eddie Isbey, MP, Grey Lynn, Labour Party; Mrs E Ago, Campaign Against Rising Prices (CARP). The start of this recording is the end of "Brown Power and the Pakeha Problem. -
Lecture: Royal Commission on Shipping, M Hirschfield
Topic is: The Royal Commission's findings on shipping, particularly on having a national shipping line. Speaker is: Michael Hirschfield, Labour Party National Executive -
Talk: Dr. Ruth Butterworth on the 1974 British General Election
Dr. Ruth Butterworth from Department of Political Studies at University of Auckland, analyses the 1974 British election and political polling. In 1970 two things stood out: the turnout was down from 1950 onward and also the share of the poll for each major party has dropped. This time the poll was up showing there were a sizeable number of people voting who did not vote last time, maybe new voters. -
Lecture: Farmers Backbone or Wishbone
Episode 1Topic is: Farmers relationship with the Arbitration Act in industrial relations and how the farmers have been left out of it. Farmers contribute the largest piece of the economy and are trying to move on from the past practices. Speakers are; Brian Brooks; Mr Martin, President, Federated Farmers: Selwyn Lloyd, Farmer; E McIntyre, Young Farmer. -
Jonathan Hunt on Vietnam
Jonathan Hunt, Labour Party MP for New Lynn, talks about a trip to Vietnam two years ago and his experiences meeting New Zealanders working there, especially medical personnel and what they are experiencing. This talk is interjected by Clark Titman, a political activist, who during the Vietnam War, opposed the Peace movement and defended the government of the Republic of Vietnam. -
Talk: Geoff Braybrooke, Medical Officer in Vietnam
Geoff Braybrooke, Labour Candidate, Franklin talks about his experiences in Vietnam as a Warrant Officer with the New Zealand army's medical corp in the far north of Vietnam at Bong Son. This talk continues on Jonathan Hunt on Vietnam — TR_ORT_1960_0148_01_02 — --/--/1972 -
Talk: Richard Mayson on Government and New Zealand Politics in 1973
Richard Mayson, Labour Party MP for Hastings talks about the Labour Government and New Zealand politics in 1973 -
Talk: R. J. Tizard on the Health Portfolio
R. J. Tizard (Bob Tizard), Labour Party MP for Pakuranga and Minister of Health talks about the health portfolio. -
Talk: The 1970s
This talk is on what New Zealand might be like in the 1970s. The speakers are: Kerry Burke, Labour Party MP for Rangiora; Vernon Young, National Party MP for Egmont; and Bruce Beetham, Leader of the Social Credit Party. -
Talk: Keith Sinclair on New Zealand Foreign Policy
Speaker is Keith Sinclair of the Department of History, University of Auckland. At this time he was also standing as a Labour Candidate for Eden. He talks about the long running debate on foreign policy in the country including: Vietnam: the Australia, New Zealand and United States treaty (ANZUS); integration of the military with Australia; and nuclear war. -
Talk: Norman Kirk and The Development of Peace
Norman Kirk, Labour Party MP for Sydenham and Leader of the Opposition, talks about the development of the Peace Movement and argues for real equality desired for the majority of the community. -
Talk: Dr. Ruth Butterworth on the 1970 British General Election
Dr. Ruth Butterworth from Department of Political Studies at University of Auckland, analyses the 1970 British General Election. There is mention of UK electoral seats of Kennet and Graves End - which has all the the statistics and attributes of an 'average' electoral area. She also speaks about the changes since 1966. -
A. J. Faulkner on Labour's Policy in Asia
Arthur James Faulkner, Labour Party MP for Roskill, talks about foreign policy, compulsory military training and trying to think about "the kind of country we want to build in the future". -
Talk: Foreign Affairs Forum
This is a discussion on Economic and Foreign policy. Speakers are ; Gerald O'Brien, MP, Labour Party, Island Bay: Roger Douglas, MP, Labour Party, Manukau and Jonathan Hunt, MP , Labour Party, New Lynn. -
Talk: Modern Labour
Dr. Michael Bassett, Senior Lecturer in History, and Professor Keith Sinclair, Department of History (both at The University of Auckland) talk about "Modern Labour" and the notion among students that Labour does not have much to offer in the domestic field and also what the differences each of the political parties actually are. -
Report: The 1970 Labour Party Conference
Episode 1A report on the 1970 Labour Party Conference. This starts late into the recording but the the Party's first priority is the appointment of a full time fundraiser to get local schemes off the ground. The second is the establishment of a press representative and the third is setting up a research bureau. Also an appointment to the Boundaries Commission. The discussions continue on the various remits and their outcomes. -
Report: The 1970 Labour Party Conference
Episode 2A report on the 1970 Labour Party Conference. This starts late into the recording but the the Party's first priority is the appointment of a full time fundraiser to get local schemes off the ground. The second is the establishment of a press representative and the third is setting up a research bureau. Also an appointment to the Boundaries Commission. The discussions continue on the various remits and their outcomes. Barry Gustafason's survey. Professor Robert Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland comments on the conference and the negative effects of some of the rows and the reporting of them. Norman Kirk's performance and the lack of a Shadow Cabinet. -
Lecture: Issues Facing Maori, Matiu Rata Part 1
Matiu (Matt) Rata, MP, Northern Maori, Labour Party, talks about making sure Māori are treated equally to Europeans and that there are times Maori require special measures to retaining their rights, their land and the ability to use it for their own benefit. -
Lecture: Issues Facing Maori, Matiu Rata Part 2
Matiu (Matt) Rata, MP, Northern Maori, Labour Party, talks about making sure Māori are treated equally to Europeans and that there are times Maori require special measures to retaining their rights, their land and the ability to use it for their own benefit. -
Lecture: The Usefullness of Political Science
Professor Robert Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland and a psephologist, lectures on the usefulness of political science analyses the 1969 election results, the parties and their personalities. -
Speech: Policies of Social Credit
Topic is: The policies of the Social Credit Party. Speaker is Mr. J. B. O'Brien, Deputy-Leader, Social Credit Party. -
Talk: Matt Rata on Australia
Matiu Rata (Matt Rata), Labour Party MP for Northern Maori talks firstly about his recent visit to Australia and his observation of political matters there. Secondly, about the alienation of Maori people in New Zealand and the aim of teaching of Te Reo Maori at all levels of education. -
Lecture: John A. Lee - Political History
Topic is: the History of the Labour Party since their coming to office in 1935, the Liberal Party, and the depression and unemployment of the 1930's. Speech starts at 01:40. Speaker is: John A Lee, a New Zealand politician and writer, protester and prominent socialist. Recording is poor quality but usable. -
Talk: Robert Chapman on Politics of Auckland
Professor Chapman talks about the politics of Auckland City with his analysis as a psephologist of the city's voting patterns. He answers the questions: How "Labour" is Auckland actually? Is Remuera a safe National seat? What are the actual voting trends? -
Analysis of 1966 Election
Episode 1Princes Street Labour is a branch of the New Zealand Labour Party in Auckland. Founded on 1 March 1960, the Auckland Central University branch is one of the University's oldest clubs. It ran regular talks, lectures, and debates. This was a live event organised by the Princes Street branch, and recorded by Professor Robert Chapman from the Department of Political Studies. -
Analysis of 1966 Election Part 2
Analysing the 1966 election. Continuing questions and answers. -
Norman Kirk on Referenda
Leader of the Labour Party Norman Kirk, accompanied by Norman Douglas, Labour Party MP for Auckland Central, talk on a number of topics, including: the referenda on liquor licencing and the parliamentary term; parliamentary reform; the state of the economy with some suggestions; the dependence on overseas borrowing. Also includes time for audience questions. -
B. E. Talboys on New Zealand Agriculture
Brian Talboys, National Party MP for Wallace, Minister of Agriculture, and Minister of Science talks about the increase in agricultural exports that will be needed to achieve to maintain growth in New Zealand. -
Talk: Michael Stenson on Kuala Lumpur Riots
The talk an analysis of the Sino-Malay sectarian violence (13 May 1969) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the aftermath of the 1969 Malaysian general election resulting in the suspension of the Parliament by the Malaysian government. Dr. Michael Stenson is a Lecturer in South East Asian history, University of Auckland. -
Talk: R. J. Tizard on Labour's Economic Policy Question Time
Episode 2R. J. Tizard (Bob Tizard), Labour Party MP for Pakuranga talks about Labour's economic policy and where the money is coming from. -
Talk: R. J. Tizard on Labour's Economic Policy Talk
Episode 1R. J. Tizard (Bob Tizard), Labour Party MP for Pakuranga talks about Labour's economic policy and where the money is coming from. -
Talk: Robert Chapman on 1969 Labour Party Conference
Professor Robert Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland and a psephologist analyses the 1969 Labour Party Conference. -
Talk: M H Whincup on UK Liberal Party
M H Whincup, a British Liberal candidate 1964 and 1966 talks about the United Kingdom's Liberal Party and his experiences in British politics. -
Talk: Norman Kirk on Labour in the 1970s
The speaker is Norman Kirk, MP, Labour Party, Leader of the Opposition. He talks about the welfare state now, Labour Party policies and election issues. -
Brian Brookes on the 1969 Security Intellegence Bill
Brian Brooks, Senior Lecturer in Law at The University of Auckland talks about the 1969 Security Intelligence Bill and the resulting debate. There is comment and debate on the Security Service, and on Brian Brooks' talk. W. B. Rudman (President of the University Student's Association) talks about the proposed demonstration. -
Talk: Tom Shand on 'Why National?'
Speaker is Tom Shand, National Party MP for Marlborough. At the time of this speech he was a cabinet minister; Minister of Labour (1960–1969), Minister of Immigration (1960–1969), and Minister of Mines (1960–1969), and Minister of Electricity (1963–1969). Question time starts at 33:09. -
Talk: Sam Green on Rhodesia
Very noisy recording of a lecture on the present situation (1967) in Rhodesia (modern Zimbabwe) and what Ian Smith's government is doing for the African population. This covers the period just after the Universal Declaration of Independence (UDI) on 11 November 1965. Recording clears up around 51:00 during a question session. During this part of the recording Sam Green refers to himself as "the New Zealand President of the Rhodesia Society" which was a pressure group supporting Ian Smith. He is questioned on his time in Rhodesia. -
Talk: Robert Muldoon on the National Economy
Robert Muldoon MP, National Party and Minister of Finance talks about the how, in times of changes it is worthwhile examining the philosophical background of the National Party,. He says he will 'use some comparisons as I go along". Questions start at: 57:30 -
Talk: Phil Amos on Student Entry to University
Phil Amos, Labour MP for Manurewa, talks about Minister of Finance Robert Muldoon's "grey area" of entry into university. -
Debate: Is the National Party too Reactionary?
This is a debate between the Princes St Branch of the Labour Party and the University National Club. Affirmative: Noel Anderson (Law Student), Jim Anderton (Manukau City Councillor) Negative: Peter Wilkinson (Law Student), Richard Rudman (Student). There is no judge so no winner of the debate. -
Labour Party Candidates Talk to a Student Audience
1. Michael Bassett, Senior Lecturer in History at The University of Auckland and Labour Party candidate on why stand for parliament, the welfare state, state benefits, housing, and the National Party's anti-intellectualism. -- 2. Keith Sinclair, Professor of History at The University of Auckland on New Zealand's foreign and defence policies, the brain drain, and Robert Muldoon's statistics. -- 3. Michael Bassett on Financing and the welfare state. -- 4. Comments by Hamish Keith, Art Historian. -- 5. Michael Bassett on indirect taxation and the Ross report.