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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1Introduction Turmoil continues over the relationship between the Labour Party and the trade unions, and Auckland Central MP Richard Prebble has taken his own party to the High Court seeking a declaration on the precise meaning of its constitution.
- Start 0 : 00 : 20
- Finish 0 : 01 : 31
- Duration 01 : 11
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Notes
- All Labour Party MPs and members were barred from speaking to, or being interviewed on Frontline.
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2Background Turmoil continues over the relationship between the Labour Party and the Trade Unions, and Richard Prebble has taken his own party to the High Court seeking a declaration on the precise meaning of its constitution.
- Start 0 : 01 : 31
- Finish 0 : 16 : 41
- Duration 15 : 10
Reporters
- Bill Ralston (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Richard Prebble (Auckland Central MP, Labour Party)
- Don Farr (Secretary, Finance and Information Workers Union [FINSEC])
- Barry Gustafson (Political Analyst, The University of Auckland)
- Jim Anderton (Sydenham MP, Labour Party)
- John Roberts (Political Commentator, Victoria University of Wellington [VUW])
- Brian Rudman (Journalist, The Sun)
- David Lange (Prime Minister, Labour Party)
- Sir Wallace Rowling [BIll Rowling] (Former Prime Minister, Labour Party)
- Rex Jones (President, Labour Party)
- Pat Kelly (Chairman, Trades Affiliates)
Contributors
- Richard Prebble (Subject)
Associated
- Department of Political Studies, The University of Auckland (Organisation)
- The Sun (Auckland) (Newspaper)
- Northern Hotel, Hospital, Restaurant Workers Union (Organisation)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Notes
- Includes coverage of a Labour Party meeting in Freemans Bay in which members (largely from trade union backgrounds) are discussing how to influence the Labour Electorate Committee and undermine the current Auckland Central Labour offices of Richard Prebble.
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3Studio Discussion Turmoil continues over the relationship between the Labour Party and the Trade Unions, and Richard Prebble has taken his own party to the High Court seeking a declaration on the precise meaning of its constitution.
- Start 0 : 16 : 41
- Finish 0 : 42 : 39
- Duration 25 : 58
Reporters
- Lindsay Perigo (Interviewer)
Speakers
- John Roberts (Political Commentator, Victoria University of Wellington [VUW])
- Fran O'Sullivan (Political Editor, The Sun)
- Richard Griffen (Political Editor, Radio New Zealand [RNZ])
- Richard Harman (Political Reporter, Television New Zealand [TVNZ])
Contributors
- Lindsay Perigo (Interviewer)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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4Coming Up Next Week A review of the New Zealand National Party.
- Start 0 : 42 : 39
- Finish 0 : 43 : 28
- Duration 00 : 49
Speakers
- Jim Bolger (Opposition Leader, National Party)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- Frontline
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 5 June 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
- Bill Ralston (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Lindsay Perigo (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Barry Gustafson (Political Analyst, The University of Auckland)
- Brian Rudman (Journalist, The Sun)
- David Lange (Prime Minister, Labour Party)
- Don Farr (Secretary, Finance and Information Workers Union [FINSEC])
- Fran O'Sullivan (Political Editor, The Sun)
- Jim Anderton (Sydenham MP, Labour Party)
- Jim Bolger (Opposition Leader, National Party)
- John Roberts (Political Commentator, Victoria University of Wellington [VUW])
- Pat Kelly (Chairman, Trades Affiliates)
- Rex Jones (President, Labour Party)
- Richard Griffen (Political Editor, Radio New Zealand [RNZ])
- Richard Harman (Political Reporter, Television New Zealand [TVNZ])
- Richard Prebble (Auckland Central MP, Labour Party)
- Sir Wallace Rowling [BIll Rowling] (Former Prime Minister, Labour Party)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Contributors
- Lindsay Perigo (Interviewer)
- Richard Prebble (Subject)