1The Better Way? In the sixteen months Roger Douglas has been Minister of Finance, he has succeeded in turning half a century of Labour Party economic thinking on its head. The author of a book entitled There's Got to be a Better Way, Douglas has encapsulated his ideas of a free market economy. However, for many New Zealanders, his way seems to be the road to ruin. A profile of Roger Douglas, the man behind Rogernomics.
- Start 00 : 01 : 13
- Finish 00 : 19 : 35
- Duration 18 : 22
Reporters
- Brett Dumbleton (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Jim Anderton (Sydenham MP, Labour Party)
- Rob Campbell (Economist, Federation of Labour [FOL])
- Jenny Douglas (Roger Douglas' Mother)
- Roger Douglas (Minister of Finance, Labour Party)
- Megan Douglas (Roger Douglas' Wife)
Contributors
- Chris Anderson (Director)
2Deadly Ewe Boats After a ten year ban, the live meat trade has bee n given Government approval to resume. The first shipment of live sheep to Mexico is expected to leave New Zealand before Christmas. However, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is concerned about plans to ship 18,000 live sheep to Mexico before the Government has established clear guidelines for the welfare of exported live sheep.
- Start 00 : 23 : 11
- Finish 00 : 38 : 50
- Duration 15 : 39
Reporters
- Carole de Colville (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Neil Wells (National Director, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA])
- Don Tate (Spokesman, Animal Enterprises Limited)
- Dave Howden (Farmer)
- Alan Grant (Spokesman, Farmers Action Group)
- Keith Cambie (Livestock Manager, Auckland Farmers Freezing Company [AFFCO])
Contributors
- Mike Valintine (Director)
3Political Thorns The National Party is currently in unprecedented turmoil. Now, some claim that the Sunday Club, a group established to try to unite the party, is itself falling apart. Disaffected members say The Sunday Club has no rules, no official subscription, no membership lists and no public meetings. They say the Club has become the sole preserve of a former Cabinet MInister on an ego trip.
- Start 00 : 42 : 45
- Finish 00 : 55 : 51
- Duration 13 : 06
Reporters
- Martyn Bates (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Bert Walker (Chairman, The Sunday Club)
- Alex Hoggan (Former Glenmore-Opawa Branch Chairman, The Sunday Club)
- Bill Vertogen (Former Redwood Branch Chairman, The Sunday Club)
- Garth Gray (Spokesman, Citizens For Change)
- Ian Cunningham (Former Selwyn Branch Chairman, The Sunday Club)
Contributors
- Dairne Shanahan (Director)