Episode of news and current affairs programme 'Checkpoint' from 07 June 1988.
Opening theme music, greeting from Philip Whaanga followed by intro to tonight's stories.
Some of the major interested parties who'll be working to influence the passage of liquor legislation to be introduced this month, believe the most radical aspects of the bill won't get very far. The new bill proposes lowering the drinking age to 18, allowing alcohol to be sold in supermarkets, and allowing some Sunday trading.
Report by Jenny Davies
Jim Thomson, Chairman, Liquor Industry Council
Dr Sally Casswell, Centre Director, Alcohol Research, Auckland Medical School
Keith Evans, Director, ALAC
The relationship between this labour government and the Māori people is being sorely tested, with the latest news that the Māori language commission is to move from Wellington to Hamilton.
Report by Philip Whaanga
Hirini Moko Mead, Victoria University
Richard Benton, Linguist
Timoti Karetu, Language Commissioner
Police in Fiji have interrogated more than 50 people in the past 24 hours following the discovery of illegal weapons in several parts of the country. Among those detained is a cabinet minister of the deposed government of Dr Timoci Bavadra.
Report by Janice Aplin
Mesake Koroi, Chief Reporter, Fiji Times
Colonel Jim Sanday, Former Chief of Staff, Fiji Army
Philip Whaanga concludes the program wishing listeners a cheery good night, theme music plays.