1The Origins of Rogernomics With Rogernomics now increasingly under attack, Frontline looks at alternatives being put forward by Labour Party MP Jim Anderton, and National Party Finance Spokesperson Ruth Richardson. As some economic indicators and employment figures worsen, there is increasing criticism from inside and outside the Labour Party. Some want the policy modified, others want radical changes. The Government says Rogernomics was the only way out of an economic crisis in 1984, some say it was a pre-planned plot by Roger Douglas.

2Perhaps recognising that the pace of change has been too fast, Prime Minister David Lange now says that the work of the last three years has been largely completed, and now it's time to rebuild. Labour MP Jim Anderton says there is an alternative, and the focus should be on full employment. This view is endorsed by Labour Party President Rex Jones. Interview with Anderton.

3Recent opinion polls have the National Party ahead of Labour by as much as 20%. Finance Minister Roger Douglas said this week he had ideas in common with National Party Finance Spokesman Ruth Richardson. Interview with Richardson.