A public meeting held in the Auckland Town Hall organised by 'The Coalition to Stop the GCSB Bill'.

Trevor Thomas presents a documentary of the five-day uprising in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles during the summer of 1965, which heralded the beginning of a new era of black protest, using excerpts of eyewitness reports, news broadcasts, speeches, and official statements made at the time.

Trevor Thomas presents a documentary of the five-day uprising in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles during the summer of 1965, which heralded the beginning of a new era of black protest, using excerpts of eyewitness reports, news broadcasts, speeches, and official statements made at the time.

A discussion about the Local Body Elections; how the candidates finance themselves; types of candidates; voter turnout; the party system with opinion for and against; interviews with members of the public. George Broad, Auckland President, Labour Representation Committee; Peter Hillier, Member, Constitutional Society; Speakers are: Professor Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland.

Discussion on the Maori Land Bill (Māori Affairs Amendment Acts 1967). It covers the background to the loss of Maori land and Maori aspirations for the future. The Prichard Report has been widely criticised as has the earlier drafting of the bill, which was considered 'clumsy', and communication with Maori has been insufficient. There is a call for a Royal Commission into Maori land. Ralph Hanan, Minister of Justice and Maori Affairs Hugh Kawharu, Academic Arnold Reedy, Kaumatua, Ngati Porou

The second of four talks on public opinion, its constituent parts and how it is formed and functions. Not all public opinions are equal and some are put more forceful than others. The leaders of opinion define the feelings and attitudes of a group and announce them in public. The speaker is Dr. Ruth Butterworth, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of Auckland

The third of four talks on public opinion, its constituent parts and how it is formed and functions. The process of making public opinion involves all people in the community, but some people have more influence than others. This talks concentrates on the active leaders and their part in getting public opinion accepted. The speaker is Dr. Ruth Butterworth, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of Auckland

The first of four talks on public opinion, its constituent parts and how it is formed and functions. Public opinion is central to how our form of government works. We like to believe that elected governments will be responsive to public opinion. The speaker is Dr. Ruth Butterworth, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of Auckland

The second of four talks on public opinion, its constituent parts and how it is formed and functions. Not all public opinions are equal and some are put more forceful than others. The leaders of opinion define the feelings and attitudes of a group and announce them in public. The speaker is Dr. Ruth Butterworth, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of Auckland duplicate copy

The fourth of four talks on public opinion, its constituent parts and how it is formed and functions. The making of public opinion in a modern society such as New Zealand depends on the news media. The media is relied on to judge the progress of public affairs. Without this information we can't make informed decisions and mis-understandings affect society and government. The speaker is Dr. Ruth Butterworth, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of Auckland

1. Austin Mitchell, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Canterbury University, talks about local body elections; the purposes of local bodies, their interests and local politics. -- 2. John Roberts, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Victoria University, interviews Allan Atkinson, Chairman of the State Services Commission, about the work of the public service.

Arnold Nordmeyer, Leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party, is interviewed on the relationship between the Federation of Labour (FOL) and the Labour Party.

The main proposals are: tax allowances for separated and divorced people; exchange control tightened; changes to investment allowances; more interest for savings bank accounts; farm stock allowances. This is followed by comments by Len Bayliss, Economist; E. W. McCallum, President of Federated Farmers; J. R. Madrin, President of the Manufacturer's Association and K. Baxter, Secretary, Federation of Labour.

The headlines of the past week have shown the degree to which New Zealand events are influenced from overseas such as Britain joining the Common Market or the British Seamen's strike. This affectes the Budget here as it attempts to combat the effects of slower growth and an international liquidity crisis. Speaker is: David Exel, News Editor, Dunedin Evening Star.

This episode of Compass covers New Zealand's change to decimal currency due to take place on 10 July 1967. It has comment on the experiences in Australia with dual currencies and the problems of non-exact equivalents without a half cent coin. The original version of this programme was due to go to air three months earlier, in September 1966, but its broadcast was delayed until after the November election as the programme contained comment on possible price rises after the introduction of decimal currency which might have embarrassed the government. The then Minister of Finance, Robert Muldoon, could not appear himself and would not let members of the Decimal Currency Board appear in the show so close to an election. The producer, Gordon Bick, resigned over this programme, citing political interference in broadcasting.

1. Hugh Watt gives reasons for his opposition to New Zealand committing active troops to Vietnam. -- 2.Comments from Rex Mason, MP, saying the Government had responded to a request from the South Vietnamese Government. -- 3. Robert Muldoon challenges both speakers. Speakers: Hugh Watt, MP, Onehunga, Labour Party.; Rex Mason. MP, New Lynn, Labour Party; Robert Muldoon, MP, Tamaki, National Partry

Weekly interview and discussion programme from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC), usually where a panel were posed a question to argue.

Weekly interview and discussion programme from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC), usually where a panel were posed a question to argue.

The Center's Scott Buchanan speaks with Viscount Edwin Samuel, of Hebrew University, about the relevance of the kibbutz experience in Israel to the social and political development of other new nations.

In this talk with the Center's Harvey Wheeler Czech economist, Pavel Eisler, argues that the nature of peasant revolutions must be understood if United States policy on foreign aid is to succeed. . Professor Eisler also discusses the differences between Soviet and Chinese economic developments and explains why the developing nations prefer the Chinese model. With Vukan Kuic, Lord Ritchie-Calder, and Rexford G. Tugwell.

John C. Houlihan, Mayor of Oakland, California and a Center consultant, discusses the difficulties and possibilities involved in urban renewal, using his own city as an example. With John Cogley, Philip Rieff, and Harvey Wheeler.

John C. Houlihan, Mayor of Oakland, California and a Center consultant, discusses the difficulties and possibilities involved in urban renewal, using his own city as an example. With John Cogley, Philip Rieff, and Harvey Wheeler.

A discussion on how the Commonwealth is seen, from Britain's point of view; as a bridge between nations; a link of understanding between the have's and have not's.; a psychological comfort for the British people at a time of great change in international status. Commentators are Mr Holmes, Canada, Mr Dekai, Nigeria and Professor Robert Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland.

The discussion is on local government in New Zealand, which is the largest business in the country. However, is there now confusion over the duties of local and central governemnts? Do local bodies try to do too much? Dove-Meyer Robinson, Mayor of Auckland Arnold Turner, Auckland Regional Authority Professor John Roberts, Kenneth Wood

There has been dissatisfaction with the workings of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council, established in 1963 to promote the arts. The discussion is on the role of the Arts Council and how it is fulfilling this. Anthony Green, Head, Art History, University of Auckland Neil McGough, Secretary , Auckland Branch, Musician's Union Professor Robert Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland.

The debate covers immigration including the consequences of commonwealth immigration and the changes this will bring to communities. The speakers cover the right, left and centre of the debate. Rt. Hon Enoch Powell, Member of Parliament. Clifford Thomas, Senior lecturer, in Social Statistics, Southampton University. Mark Bonham Carter, Chairman, Community relations Commission Professor Albert Hines, Head of Economics, Birkbeck College, London. Jack Peel, General Secretary, Dyers, Bleachers and Textile Workers. Patrick Corbit, Fellow in Philosophy, University of Bradford.

The debate covers immigration including the consequences of commonwealth immigration and the changes this will bring to communities. The speakers cover the right, left and centre of the debate. Rt. Hon Enoch Powell, Member of Parliament. Clifford Thomas, Senior lecturer, in Social Statistics, Southampton University. Mark Bonham Carter, Chairman, Community relations Commission Professor Albert Hines, Head of Economics, Birkbeck College, London. Jack Peel, General Secretary, Dyers, Bleachers and Textile Workers. Patrick Corbit, Fellow in Philosophy, University of Bradford. Duplicate copy see The Sunday Debate: Immigration — TSR_ORT_1960_0174_01_01 — 18/02/1973 for the full version.

The opening speeches, introducing the speakers and theme of the conference which are foreign policy issues and the nature of international politics. the economies of international trade and foreign investment. Speakers are: Kenneth Keith, President; Joseph (Joe) Walding, MP, Palmerston North, Labour Party, Minister of Overseas Trade and Associate Minister of Finance; Dr Roderick Deane, Reserve Bank

Topics are: Australia and resource diplomacy. The role of multinational corporations. continued on TR_ORT_1960_0181_01_01 — --/08/1974 Speakers are: Kenneth Keith, President; Speaker is Dr Coombes, ex Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia; Dr Donald Brash, Broadbank Corporation.

Topics are: Australia and resource diplomacy. The role of multinational corporations. Question time. continued from TR_ORT_1960_0180_02_02 — --/08/1974 Speakers are: Kenneth Keith, President; Dr Donald Brash, General Manager, Broadbank Corporation Ltd; Roderick Deane;

Foreign Investment Includes the start of Question time and panel discussion Speakers: Dr Vital; Dr Donald Brash; Roderick Deane;

Topics is: The role of multinational corporations with background on the speaker Donald Brash. Continued on TR_ORT_1960_0181_01_01 — --/08/1974 Speakers are: Kenneth Keith, President; Dr Donald Brash, General Manager, Broadbank Corporation Ltd.

A continuation or question time with a discussion with Sir Guy Powles and Roderick Deane.

Topic is: How to save the education system - is it worth saving? There are overdue reforms necessary and there needs to be wider debate about its needs. This especially relevant for Maori and Pacific island communities.. Speaker is: Phil Amos, MP, Manurewa, Labour Party.

Topic is: Farmers relationship with the Arbitration Act in industrial relations and how the farmers have been left out of it. Farmers contribute the largest piece of the economy and are trying to move on from the past practices. Speakers are; Brian Brooks; Mr Martin, President, Federated Farmers: Selwyn Lloyd, Farmer; E McIntyre, Young Farmer.

Topic is: Aid, the United Nations and New Zealand's contributions to aid. Speakers are: Leslie Munro, MP, Hamilton, National Party; Colin Moyle, MP, Manukau, Labour Party.

Topic is: Transport problems in Auckland and the proposed rapid rail and how to pay for it. Speaker is: Dove-Myer Robinson, Mayor of Auckland City from 1959 to 1965 and from 1968 to 1980

This talk is on what New Zealand might be like in the 1970s. The speakers are: Kerry Burke, Labour Party MP for Rangiora; Vernon Young, National Party MP for Egmont; and Bruce Beetham, Leader of the Social Credit Party.

A discussion revolving around whether the First Amendment gives broadcasters the right to be unfair, and what the proper relationship between the government and the media should be. Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, Rick J. Carlson, Harry Kalven, Fred Warner Neal, Paul Porter, Lord Ritchie-Calder, Lawrence Rogers ,Richard Salant, Harvey Wheeler, and Thomas H. Wolf. Broadcasting and the First Amendment V. 1 tape. [Transcript 5:4]. [LC 73-762722].

Broadcasting and the First Amendment Conference. In this conference panel called in response to White House proposals for the regulation of broadcasting, participants discuss the question of by what process the government should decide which applicants should be granted broadcast licenses. Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, Rick J. Carlson, Reuven Frank, Harry Kalven, Donald McDonald, Newton Minow, Paul Porter, Lawrence Rogers, Richard Salant, Antonin Scalia, Eric Sevareid, and Harold Willens. Broadcasting and the First Amendment I. 1 tape. [Transcript 4:17]. [LC 73-762710]

In this panel discussion, the participants analyze the possibility of creating a private, independent organization charged with evaluating American media performance in order to assure responsible and accurate television news, an approach that has been tried in other countries. Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, Lloyd Cutler, Eduard Goldstücker, Robert M. Hutchins, Donald McDonald, Paul Porter, Lord Ritchie-Calder, Richard Salant, Eric Sevareid, and Roger Traynor. Broadcasting and the First Amendment IV. 1 tape. [Transcript 5:3]. [LC 74-760631].

Conference participants and Center staffmembers confront TV network representatives with tough questions on whether the networks' status as for-profit private enterprises inhibits their ability to present the news fairly, whether national television outlets offer adequate access for the presentation of minority and dissident opinions, and why network executives are viewed in such an unfavorable light by the public at large. Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, Rick J. Carlson, Reuven Frank, Harry Kalven, James Loper, Donald McDonald, Paul Porter, Lawrence Rogers, Richard Salant, Antonin Scalia, Ronald M. Segal, Eric Sevareid, and Thomas H. Wolf. Broadcasting and the First Amendment II. 1 tape. [Transcript 5:1]. [LC 73-762684].

Proposed changes in the regulations governing broadcasting that were made by Clay T. Whitehead, the director of the White House Office of Telecommunications Policy, provoked widespread concern about increased government control over the news media. In this panel discussion, the view that Whitehead's proposals would effect few real changes in government regulations is countered with the ironic remark that these proposals represent a kind of "emancipation proclamation for the broadcast industry." Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, Blair Clark, Reuven Frank, Eduard Goldstücker, Harry Kalven, James Loper, Donald McDonald, Newton Minow, Paul Porter, Lawrence Rogers, Richard Salant, Antonin Scalia, and Eric Sevareid. Broadcasting and the First Amendment III. 1 tape. [Transcript 5:2]. [LC 73-762711]

A discussion in response to exiled South African journalist Ronald M. Segal's proposal in favor of local control over television program content. Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, Lloyd Cutler, James Loper, Fred Warner Neal, Lawrence Rogers, Antonin Scalia, Eric Sevareid, and Thomas H. Wolf. Broadcasting and the First Amendment VII. 1 tape. [Transcript 5:6]. [LC 74-760432]

John W. Macy, Jr., former president of the Public Broadcasting Corporation, gives a step-by-step account of the process by which public broadcasting was established, flourished, and was finally brought to its present enfeebled state. Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, John Brademas, Thomas E. Cronin, John Hanessian, Jr., Robert M. Hutchins, and Rexford G. Tugwell. Broadcasting and the First Amendment IX. [Jan. 31?] Feb. 16, 1973.

The most important domestic concern is race relations. Auckland has a diverse Polynesian population with all the Maori tribes represented as well as immigrants for around the pacific. How are these cared for and how do they have their values recognised?

An examination of subtler forms of control over the press than overt government censorship, such as intimidation and manipulation through regulatory agencies like the FCC. Featuring Harry S. Ashmore, Rick J. Carlson, John Cogley, Reuven Frank, Norton Ginsburg, Harry Kalven, Newton Minow, Paul Porter, Richard Salant, Antonin Scalia, Eric Sevareid, Rexford G. Tugwell, and Harvey Wheeler. Broadcasting and the First Amendment VI. 1 tape. [Transcript 5:5]. [LC 73-762721]

In this panel discussion, the participants speculate on ways the television system could be made more accessible to the full range of opinions, and therefore more democratic, so that people do not find it necessary to resort to bizarre, violent, or exotic behavior in order to obtain a hearing for their views. Featuring Reuven Frank, Harry Kalven, James Loper, Donald McDonald, Wendell Mordy, Paul Porter, Lawrence Rogers, Richard Salant, Antonin Scalia, Eric Sevareid, John Wilkinson, and Harold Willens. Broadcasting and the First Amendment VIII. 1 tape. [Transcript 5:7]. [LC 74-760431].

A synthesis of a three-week conference held by the Center. Includes opening remarks by Zelman Cowen of the Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne, Australia; a summary by Stanley K. Sheinbaum, economist on the Center staff, of the papers and points of view advanced during the meetings; and excerpts from the final meeting in which the findings of the Conference are evaluated. Among the questions raised: Is the present trend away from democracy in the emerging nations irreversible: Is the emphasis on industrial and technological development the cause of the breakdown in democratic institutions? Original conference dates in the USA, Jan. 8-29th, 1962.

This is excerpts from an international convocation on the Requirements of Peace held in New York city in 1965. Speakers are: Barbara Ward, British Author and Economist, Chief S. O. Adebo, Nigeria's representative to the U.N.; former President of Colombia Alberto Lleras Camargo ; Robert Buron of France.