The Aotearoa History Show Decades of Change
The 60s, 70s and 80s were rowdy decades. Kiwis were getting out in the streets and raising their voices about the rights of Māori, women and LGBT people, nuclear energy, the environment. Plus the most… Through the 60s and 70s generations clashed and minority groups fought for their rights. Social issues such as women's rights and nuclear power gained traction, as the economy stayed strong in Fortress New Zealand. The dominant politician was Robert Muldoon, but those social and economic issues were coming to a head. Topics covered: Women’s rights movements focusing on debates over equal pay, abortion, contraceptives, sex education and sexism LGBT rights with particular focus on law reforms about same sex relationships and controvesy around lesbians in the women’s movement. Controversy surrounding apartheid and the Springbok rugby team in the 1970s The election of Robert Muldoon. 1970s economic problems including discussion of protectionism, Muldoon’s “Think Big” policies, price and wage freezes. The environmental movement, including the Lake Manapōuri and the Mairuia Declaration. The 1981 Springbok Tour. Nuclear-Free Movement and the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.
The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop and Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren. [Radio New Zealand, 2019-2022]
Primary Title
- The Aotearoa History Show
Episode Title
- Decades of Change
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 6 November 2019
Duration
- 21:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 13
Channel
- Radio New Zealand
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop and Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren. [Radio New Zealand, 2019-2022]
Episode Description
- The 60s, 70s and 80s were rowdy decades. Kiwis were getting out in the streets and raising their voices about the rights of Māori, women and LGBT people, nuclear energy, the environment. Plus the most… Through the 60s and 70s generations clashed and minority groups fought for their rights. Social issues such as women's rights and nuclear power gained traction, as the economy stayed strong in Fortress New Zealand. The dominant politician was Robert Muldoon, but those social and economic issues were coming to a head. Topics covered: Women’s rights movements focusing on debates over equal pay, abortion, contraceptives, sex education and sexism LGBT rights with particular focus on law reforms about same sex relationships and controvesy around lesbians in the women’s movement. Controversy surrounding apartheid and the Springbok rugby team in the 1970s The election of Robert Muldoon. 1970s economic problems including discussion of protectionism, Muldoon’s “Think Big” policies, price and wage freezes. The environmental movement, including the Lake Manapōuri and the Mairuia Declaration. The 1981 Springbok Tour. Nuclear-Free Movement and the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
- Educational
- History
Hosts
- Leigh-Marama McLachlan (Presenter)
- William Ray (Presenter)