Frontline
TVNZ’s flagship,primetime current affairs show which ran from March 1988 to December 1994. It replaced current affairs show "Closeup', which ran from 1980 to the end of 1987.
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1The Japanese Way Unionists and company executives are meeting in Auckland to try to end a strike which has ended output at the Nissan factory for a month. At issue is the introduction of Japanese work practices, especially the right to use workers in different jobs. The Japanese way is meant to bring cooperation between workers and bosses, but at Nissan it has brought one of the most bitter industrial disputes this year. More New Zealand companies are going to Japan to learn about the Japanese Way. Studio interview with Ken Douglas from the Council of Trade Unions (CTU) and Steve Marshall of the Employers Federation.
- Start 0 : 00 : 19
- Finish 0 : 42 : 35
- Duration 42 : 16
Reporters
- Martyn Bates (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Alec Morgan (Union Delegate, Store Workers' Union)
- Bruce Fowler (Spokesman, Distribution Union)
- Bruce Owen (Spokesman, Nissan New Zealand)
- Peter Denny (Spokesman, Engineers' Union)
- Randall Leung Wai (Union Delegate, Engineers' Union)
- Ben Watanabe (Japanese Unionist)
- Mary Kelly (Foreperson, Nissan New Zealand)
- Stan Rodger (Minister of Labour, Labour Party)
- Keith Lydiate (Quality Improvement Manager, Nissan New Zealand)
- Martyn Wright (Consultant)
- Mazaaki Imai (Consultant)
- Stuart Young (Spokesman, Interlock Industries)
- Ken Douglas (President, Council of Trade Unions [CTU])
- Steve Marshall (Spokesman, Employers' Federation)
Locations
- Japan
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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2Unionists and company executives are meeting in Auckland to try and end a strike which has ended output at the Nissan factory for a month. At issue is the introduction of Japanese work practices, especially the right to use workers in different jobs. An interview with Ken Douglas of the Council of Trade Unions, and Steve Marshall of the Employers Federation.
- Start 0 : 28 : 14
- Finish 0 : 42 : 35
- Duration 14 : 21
Speakers
- Ken Douglas (President, Council of Trade Unions)
- Steve Marshall (Spokesman, Employers Federation)
Contributors
- Lindsay Perigo (Interviewer)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- Frontline
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 27 March 1988
Start Time
- 19 : 00
Finish Time
- 19 : 45
Duration
- 45:00
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
- Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
- TVNZ’s flagship,primetime current affairs show which ran from March 1988 to December 1994. It replaced current affairs show "Closeup', which ran from 1980 to the end of 1987.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Current affairs
Hosts
- Lindsay Perigo (Presenter)
Reporters
- Martyn Bates (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Alec Morgan (Union Delegate, Store Workers' Union)
- Ben Watanabe (Japanese Unionist)
- Bruce Fowler (Spokesman, Distribution Union)
- Bruce Owen (Spokesman, Nissan New Zealand)
- Keith Lydiate (Quality Improvement Manager, Nissan New Zealand)
- Ken Douglas (President, Council of Trade Unions [CTU])
- Martyn Wright (Consultant)
- Mary Kelly (Foreperson, Nissan New Zealand)
- Mazaaki Imai (Consultant)
- Peter Denny (Spokesman, Engineers' Union)
- Randall Leung Wai (Union Delegate, Engineers' Union)
- Stan Rodger (Minister of Labour, Labour Party)
- Steve Marshall (Spokesman, Employers' Federation)
- Stuart Young (Spokesman, Interlock Industries)
Locations
- Japan
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Contributors
- Lindsay Perigo (Interviewer)