Checkpoint. 1988-06-27.

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Year
1988
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140310
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Audio

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Nonfiction radio programs
Radio news programs
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Duration
00:21:42
Broadcast Date
27 Jun 1988
Credits
RNZ Collection
Bronwen Evans, Reporter
Peter NEILSON, Speaker/Kaikōrero
David Lange, 1942-2005, Speaker/Kaikōrero
Janice Aplin, Reporter
Dr Robin Mann, Interviewee
Emmett HOBBS, Interviewee
Jeanne Walker, Reporter
James McNeish, Journalist
Jenny Davies, Reporter
Rae JULIAN, Interviewee

Episode of news and current affairs programme 'Checkpoint' from 27 June 1988.
Opening theme music, greeting from Jeanne Walker followed by intro to tonight's stories.

As rumours continue to fly about what will be in next month's budget, the Prime Minister has taken the unusual step of inviting himself to the National Press Club to talk about it. Lately the Government's come under a great deal of pressure because of the seeming incompatibility between its social programmes and planned tax cuts.
Report by Bronwen Evans
Peter Neilson, Associate Finance Minister
David Lange, Prime Minister

Commentators on the recent CER talks between cabinet ministers from both sides of the Tasman say transport will be one of the tough nuts to crack in the ensuing negotiations. Trans-Tasman shipping and freight rates are amongst the highest in the world and observers say unless this is remedied, it could largely defeat the purpose of cheaper trade between the two countries.
Report by Janice Aplin
Dr Robin Mann, Manufacturer
Emmett Hobbs, Transport Consultant

There's been a major political breakthrough in Paris between pro-French loyalists and Kanak separatists negotiating the future of New Caledonia. Under the guidance of the Prime Minister, both sides have tacitly agreed to an arrangement which will see a year's direct rule from Paris, followed by limited self-rule until 1998. When a referendum will decide the territory's future.
Report by Jeanne Walker
James McNeish, Writer on New Caledonian Affairs

The Human Rights' Commission has recommended changes to the Human Rights Act, in a paper currently being considered by Justice Minister Geoffrey Palmer. The Commission wants the act broadened so that it can act on cases of discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, and sexual orientation, plus the rights of children.
Report by Jenny Davies
Rae Julian, Commissioner of Human Rights

Jeanne Walker concludes the programme, theme music plays.