Election 1984: The Leaders' Debate
The leaders of the four main political parties answer questions put to them by senior political journalists about the major election issues currently facing New Zealand.
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1The leaders of the four main political parties answer questions put to them by senior political journalists about the major election issues currently facing New Zealand. The questions relate to The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty (ANZUS or ANZUS Treaty); unemployment; sporting contacts with South Africa; education; industrial relations; the cost of living and inflation; the internal and external deficits; as well as leadership.
- Start 0 : 00 : 00
- Finish 1 : 26 : 29
- Duration 86 : 29
Reporters
- Philip Melchoir (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Richard Harman (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Ian Johnstone (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Bob Jones (Leader, New Zealand Party)
- Sir Robert Muldoon (Prime Minister, National Party)
- David Lange (Opposition Leader, Labour Party)
- Bruce Beetham (Leader, Social Credit Party)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- Election 1984: The Leaders' Debate
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 1 July 1984
Start Time
- 19 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 25
Duration
- 85:00
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
- Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
- The leaders of the four main political parties answer questions put to them by senior political journalists about the major election issues currently facing New Zealand.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Elections--New Zealand
Genres
- Debate
- News
Hosts
- Ian Johnstone (Presenter)
Reporters
- Ian Johnstone (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Philip Melchoir (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Richard Harman (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Bob Jones (Leader, New Zealand Party)
- Bruce Beetham (Leader, Social Credit Party)
- David Lange (Opposition Leader, Labour Party)
- Sir Robert Muldoon (Prime Minister, National Party)
Subjects
- Elections--New Zealand