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Interview with Sir Robert Muldoon

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Date

3 Mar 1992-7 May 1992 - 03 Mar 1992 - 07 May 1992

By

Muldoon, Robert David (Sir), 1921-1992

Reference

OHInt-0224/1

Description

Sir Robert Muldoon was born in Auckland in 1921. Gives details of family background, childhood, education, early employment and wartime service. Mentions marriage in 1951 and comments on fatherhood as a politician. Discusses initial political involvement in the Junior National Party and later attempts at party selection before winning the Tamaki seat in 1960. Talks about appointment as Minister of Finance in 1964 and the government's economic policy, including: the introduction of decimal currency, overseas loans, falling commodity prices and the EEC. Discusses National's terms in office before its defeat in 1972 by the Kirk led Labour Opposition. Mentions French nuclear testing; Kirk's cancellation of the 1973 Springbok Tour; his replacing Jack Marshall as National's leader in 1974. Mentions NZ's involvement in Vietnam War and the first oil shocks.

Discusses 1975 re-election when became PM while retainining Finance Portfolio. Comments on the nickname Piggy. Mentions issues of 1975-78 term: superannuation; abortion debates; SIS Bill; Gleneagles Meeting on contact with South Africa; the mavericks in caucus.

Talks about 1978-81 term including the Colonels Revolt; the Springbok Tour, 1981; 'Think Big' energy projects; Closer Economic Relations with Australia.

Describes 1984 events leading to a snap election. Talks about National's defeat and his replacement as leader by Jim McLay. Discusses late political career in the Opposition and as a backbencher in the Bolger led National Government. Mentions some prominent public servants and National Party officials. Talks about his knighthood and retirement.

Interviewer(s) - Jim Sullivan

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005612-005638

Quantity: 27 C60 cassette(s).

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3949.

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Public use requires permission of the Chief Librarian and Dame Thea Muldoon.

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Sir Robert Muldoon oral history project

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27 C60 cassette(s), Oral histories

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