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Key Events in New Zealand Politics and Society (1981-1987)

This overview highlights significant political and social changes in New Zealand between 1981 and 1987, including the tumultuous elections of 1981 and 1984, the shift in foreign relations with the ANZUS treaty, the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, and the involvement of Maori issues in national discourse. The impact of 'Rogernomics' on the economy and notable events in New Zealand rugby, including the 1987 Rugby World Cup, are also discussed, offering a glimpse into this transformative period.

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Key Events in New Zealand Politics and Society (1981-1987)

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  1. 1981 Election

  2. 1981 Election • National – 51 seats to 47 • Labour – 40 seats to 43 • Social Credit – 1 to 2 • National now only had a majority of one seat • Labour actually won more votes in total

  3. Loss of faith in the police

  4. 1984 Election • http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/eyewitness-news-snap-election-setup-1984

  5. Changing direction in foreign relations

  6. 1984 – USS Buchanan denied entry

  7. 1985 – ANZUS deactivated

  8. 1987 – NZ nuclear free

  9. Social Affairs • 1986 – Homosexual Law Reform Act passed

  10. Maori issues • Before – 1978 eviction of Bastion Point protesters

  11. After • 1988 – Bastion Point land returned

  12. 1987 – Maori an official language

  13. Economic Change - Rogernomics • 1985 – GST • 1987 – State-owned enterprises

  14. Rugby sin-binned • 1982 – All Whites make it to World Cup finals

  15. 1986 Cavaliers Tour

  16. 1987 – Rugby World Cup

  17. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10737275http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10737275 Still remarked on 30 years later

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