The Aotearoa History Show Modern New Zealand
It’s the final episode of the Aotearoa History Show! Rogernomics, Ruthanasia and the referendum on MMP saw the total restructuring of our economy and voting system. Plus a snapshot of the changing… The 1984 election is a tumultuous tipping point; the start of a new New Zealand with a more open, less equal economy; a new style of democracy and a more diverse population. Topics covered in episode 14: Fourth Labour government and Rogernomics Jim Bolger and the “Mother of All Budgets” The impact of “Rogernomics” and “Ruthanasia” on workers. The sharemarket boom and bust of the mid 1980s The 1991 Employment Relations Act and the effect on unions. Introduction of MMP. Changes in rural New Zealand, decline in sheep and rise of dairy. Rise of tourism. The role of the Waitangi Tribunal, foreshore & seabed debate and success of post-settlement iwi. Future challenges faced by NZ, with a particular focus on climate change.
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
- Modern New Zealand
Date Broadcast
- Friday 8 November 2019
Duration
- 21:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 14
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
- It’s the final episode of the Aotearoa History Show! Rogernomics, Ruthanasia and the referendum on MMP saw the total restructuring of our economy and voting system. Plus a snapshot of the changing… The 1984 election is a tumultuous tipping point; the start of a new New Zealand with a more open, less equal economy; a new style of democracy and a more diverse population. Topics covered in episode 14: Fourth Labour government and Rogernomics Jim Bolger and the “Mother of All Budgets” The impact of “Rogernomics” and “Ruthanasia” on workers. The sharemarket boom and bust of the mid 1980s The 1991 Employment Relations Act and the effect on unions. Introduction of MMP. Changes in rural New Zealand, decline in sheep and rise of dairy. Rise of tourism. The role of the Waitangi Tribunal, foreshore & seabed debate and success of post-settlement iwi. Future challenges faced by NZ, with a particular focus on climate change.
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)