
After the tempestuous 80s, New Zealand wanted that cup of tea and a lie down. Instead, the Juggernaut was reborn for the 1990s with fresh crisis, brutal cuts and a blizzard of reforms, including a historic new chapter in Crown-Māori relations, a Beehive coup and the gravity-defying advent of an entirely new electoral system. Includes new and exclusive interviews with Jim Bolger, Ruth Richardson, J... more
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It took an extraordinary cocktail of events to bring proportional representation to New Zealand – everything from political cock-ups to public screams of resentment. This is the story of a country that decides to tear up its electoral plumbing – and ... more
After some of the most hectic months in the history of New Zealand politics, Jim Bolger faces a white-knuckle byelection in Tamaki. In the seat vacated by the pugnacious Rob Muldoon, even the National candidate seems to be standing against the govern... more
A mood of protest sweeps New Zealand in 1991, sometimes spilling over into violence, as the reform machine powers on. Benefits are slashed, the Employment Contracts Act fundamentally reshapes the labour market, the health system is restructured, and ... more
After the breakneck reforms of the 80s, Jim Bolger’s promise of a calmer, more inclusive New Zealand hits the spot. Emerging from the shadow of Muldoon and shaking off the nuclear baggage, Bolger leads the National Party to a landslide victory under ... more
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Brilliant journalism of such quality that is hard to find in NZ now. Listening over a road trip from Tauranga to Wellington and back again. Cannot fault, other than wanting more episodes, more Toby please.
We’re lucky to still have journalism of this quality to remind us of why and how we came to be where we are today, and what we could ask of the political classes of the future.
Such an interesting listen - it feels like politics is so cyclical
Great work. Thought I knew about the rise of neoliberalism in NZ but this really explains it and all that happened around in. Highly recommend for all in Aotearoa.
Highly recommended story of political change that continues to reverberate to today.
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This podcast explores a pivotal era in New Zealand's political landscape during the 1990s, following the tumultuous events of the 1980s. It focuses on the Fourth National Government and the significant reforms that shaped modern New Zealand, including severe economic adjustments, alterations in Crown-Māori relations, and the introduction of a new electoral system. The show features exclusive interviews with key political figures, offering personal insights and anecdotes that illuminate the intricacies of governance and public sentiment during this transformative period. Listeners can expect in-depth analysis and rich storytelling that connects historical events to their lasting impacts on contemporary society.
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