I Was There 1990s - Social Trends
90s - Social Trends: The National Government stormed to power in the 1990 and made itself known with a number of policies and the prudent stewardship of finance minister Ruth Richardson. The Mother of All Budgets, the Employment Contracts Act, Student Loans and benefit cuts saw protests on the streets, while discontent was focused on an influx of wealthy Asian immigrants making New Zealand their home.
Join legendary TV presenters Dougal Stevenson, Jennie Goodwin, Judy Bailey and Tom Bradley in a brand new local series, I Was There showing every weeknight in June. Each episode is presented by one of our iconic Kiwi newsreaders and covers a new decade. From the 60s through to the 90s, as viewers are taken through the biggest moments in New Zealand history over four momentous periods of change. I Was There unearths footage from rare archives, and fresh interviews offer new perspectives on the moments that changed our nation, from national tragedies to sporting triumphs and cultural milestones - all from the people who lived them.
Primary Title
- I Was There
Episode Title
- 1990s - Social Trends
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 26 June 2013
Start Time
- 07 : 00
Finish Time
- 07 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- The 1990s
Episode
- 2
Channel
- TVNZ Heartland
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Join legendary TV presenters Dougal Stevenson, Jennie Goodwin, Judy Bailey and Tom Bradley in a brand new local series, I Was There showing every weeknight in June. Each episode is presented by one of our iconic Kiwi newsreaders and covers a new decade. From the 60s through to the 90s, as viewers are taken through the biggest moments in New Zealand history over four momentous periods of change. I Was There unearths footage from rare archives, and fresh interviews offer new perspectives on the moments that changed our nation, from national tragedies to sporting triumphs and cultural milestones - all from the people who lived them.
Episode Description
- 90s - Social Trends: The National Government stormed to power in the 1990 and made itself known with a number of policies and the prudent stewardship of finance minister Ruth Richardson. The Mother of All Budgets, the Employment Contracts Act, Student Loans and benefit cuts saw protests on the streets, while discontent was focused on an influx of wealthy Asian immigrants making New Zealand their home.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- New Zealand--History--1984-
- New Zealand--Social life and customs
Hosts
- Judy Bailey (Presenter)
Contributors
- TVNZ (Production Unit)
- Damian Christie (Producer)
Subjects
- New Zealand--History--1984-
- New Zealand--Social life and customs