Juggernaut: The Story of the Fourth Labour Government
The SpinoffForty years ago a brandy-soaked snap election set in motion a seismic chain of events in New Zealand politics. Across a series of extraordinary scenes, Aotearoa lurches from crisis to crisis, with strongman prime minister Rob Muldoon replaced by a Labour Party led by the charismatic David Lange and a finance minister, Roger Douglas, determined to shift the country from the developed world’s most r... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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Ross Vintiner was right by David Lange's side in opposition and in government as his head of press. If you enjoyed the Juggernaut series on the fourth Labour government, you'll enjoy his insights into the singular figure of Lange and the whirl of the... more
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At the urging of the gay community, Fran Wilde takes the homosexual law reform bill to parliament in 1985. The campaign encounters fierce resistance from MPs on both the National and Labour sides of the house. Is it fair for Labour today to claim it ... more
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- Not to be missed
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.
Apple Podcasts5Hillcrest Saver
New Zealand3 months ago - A compelling story brilliantly told
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.
Apple Podcasts5Stef-CMRCNew Zealand3 months ago - Fabulous
Such an interesting listen - it feels like politics is so cyclical
Apple Podcasts5Nattyg113New Zealand5 months ago - Must listen for all NZers
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.
Apple Podcasts5Thomas_AotearoaNew Zealand7 months ago - Excellent show,
Highly recommended story of political change that continues to reverberate to today.
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This podcast provides an in-depth exploration of New Zealand's political upheaval during the Fourth Labour Government, focusing on the monumental events surrounding the 1984 election and the tenure of Prime Minister David Lange. Key themes include radical economic reforms, social justice movements, and significant legislation, such as the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. The narrative combines engaging storytelling with firsthand accounts and archival audio, offering a compelling examination of an era that dramatically reshaped New Zealand's political landscape. The series features extensive interviews with key political figures and aims to dissect the lasting impacts of decisions made during this tumultuous period, particularly the cultural and... more
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