1Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon was given a stormy reception during and after The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Address he delivered at Monash University. Five anti-racism demonstrators were arrested and seventeen others had to be ejected from the hall during his speech.

2Having seen the agricultural policies of Labour, Social Credit and the New Zealand Party, Federated Farmers believes it is time the National Party made a firm statement on its agricultural policy so farmers can make comparisons.

3The President of Federated Farmers Rob Storey has resigned from the position in order to stand as a National Party candidate in next month's general election.

4Compulsory Maori study in schools, abolition of School Certificate and University Entrance examinations, and a six month moratorium on allowing foreign workers into New Zealand were some of the policies announced by Matiu Rata at the opening of the Mana Motuhake Party's election campaign last night.

5Race Relations Conciliator Hiwi Tauroa favours abolishing the Maori electoral seats within ten years.

6The Coalition For Open Government claims that fast-tracked legislation will be used to complete the Luggate Hydro Scheme two years before the electricity is needed. They claim the motive for the scheme's rapid development is to guarantee work for those currently employed on the Clyde Dam.

7The New Zealand Party says it will now proceed with court action against the Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC) over the allocation of free air time for election broadcasting.

8The election campaign has calmed industrial relations in New Zealand, with the Federation of Labour quietly ordering an end to disputes and open confrontations in order to focus on obtaining a Labour Party victory. However in Auckland the dispute between Super Liquor Man employees and their employer which has so far lasted nine weeks, is set to continue.

9Devaluation and leadership have emerged as two key issues this week, as the political leaders wrapped up the first seven days of unofficial campaigning for the general election on July 14th. A review of the week's campaign developments.