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A Checkpoint special presented by Neil Billington on 10 December1996 about the announcement of a coalition agreement between New Zealand First and the National Party. Winston Peters makes the announcement.
1'11" Neil is joined by Political Editor Karen Fisher, they discuss that National is tipped to be the partner, Helen Clark (Labour) has not heard. Discuss how Peters has dictated the protracted talks and media coverage.
7'38" Wiston Peters makes his solo appearance.
8'33" Peters begins to announce coalition agreement.
11'04" "Our aim was to achieve the best outcome for New Zealand for today, tomorrow and the next three years."
12'28" Begins to outline process
13'31" Key factors which lead to decision
15'58" ..good government has... "clear head and a compassionate heart".... "We believe that the policies to be outlined tomorrow will reinforce that concept of good government and improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders, young and old alike. Finally I come to the issue of political stability... it's important for the new coalition government to last its full three years and to govern with the certainty that the public expect of their government." ... apologies to other party
18'02" New Zealand First have chosen to form a coalition government with the National Party until the next election in 1999.
18'14" Questions from the press, but not responded to
18'40"- Various commentators have their say
28'08" Derek Fox
39'48" Jim Anderton
46'42" Chris Trotter, political commentator, ..."a strange perversion of the democratic principle"
51'38" Prime Minister Bolger speaks on television about Peters's new position, says markets should be calm. (Interviewed by Holmes)
55'54" ACT leader Richard Prebble comments.
1'07'00 Conclusion of Checkpoint special.