Morning Report coverage of the surprise announcement by Sir Robert Muldoon of a snap election on July 14, 1984.
Includes reactions from David Lange, Catherine Tizard, Bruce Beetham and Bob Jones.
Tk 1) Geoff Robinson and Lindsay Perigo background the election - includes Muldoon saying "You can't govern unless you're certain.." 2'00"
Tk 2) PM Muldoon at surprise late night press announcement explaining why an early election has been triggered by the actions of MP Marilyn Waring. 1'25"
Tk 3) Interview with RNZ political editor Dick Griffin. Audio of PM Muldoon at late night press conference, saying the snap election "Doesn't give my opponents much time..." and calling Mr Lange a 'buffoon.' Opposition leader David Lange says the Prime Minister has made a fatal error. 7'35"
Tk 4) Cath Tizard, Mayor of Auckland, supporting Marilyn Waring. Also Dick Griffin & Anna Kenna 6'30"
Tk 5) PM Muldoon & David Lange 6'00"
Tk 6) Bruce Beetham-reaction to snap election 1'15"
Tk 7) Robert (Bob) Jones - reaction 1'20"
Tk 8) Bill Waring - re daughter, Marilyn 1'45"