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Insight '84 looks at the snap election, announced by Prime Minister Robert Muldoon last Thursday night for July 14, 1984 (audio of Mr Muldoon announcing the election at a late night press conference.)
Two former Prime Ministers Sir John Marshall and Sir Wallace Rowling are interviewed about the prospects for this election campaign by Richard Griffin, RNZ political editor.
Archival audio of Prime Minister Sidney Holland calling New Zealand's only previous snap election in the wake of the 1951 waterfront dispute.
Actuality of Mr Muldoon casting doubt on the Labour Party's ability to govern, lack of economic experience, sympathy with trade unions etc.
Actuality of David Lange on National government's lack of vision.
Mr Muldoon on his government's achievements: Saturday shopping and FM radio, voluntary union membership
Mr Lange on lack of economic growth and growing overseas debt under the Muldoon administration.
Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham says his party has potential to topple some National candidates.
New Zealand Party leader Bob Jones on his party's prospects.
Mr Muldoon compares this snap election to the recent one in Australia.