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What was NZ like in the 1970s?

What was NZ like in the 1970s?

New Zealand’s population reached three million in late 1973. The population had only reached 3.2 million by the end of the decade. Non-Māori still lived longer than Māori, although the gap was narrowing. Life expectancy was 69 years for non-Māori men and 76 for women, as against 63 and 68 respectively for Māori.

What was the average wage in NZ in 1960?

Income Levels

Changes in Nominal and Effective Wage Rates Base 1955 (=1000)
1959 1098 958
1960 1153 999
1961 1171 997
1962 1200 995

Who was in government in 1977 NZ?

The Third National Government was in power. Speaker of the House – Roy Jack. Deputy Prime Minister – Brian Talboys. Minister of Finance – Robert Muldoon.

What big happened in 1970s?

1970

  • U.S. President Richard Nixon orders an invasion of Cambodia, widening the war in Vietnam.
  • The U.S. Senate repeals the Gulf of Tonkin resolution that had given Presidents Johnson and Nixon sweeping powers in the Vietnam War.
  • The Beatles break up.
  • Egyptian president Gamal Abdel-Nassar dies.

What happened during 1970s?

The 1970s are remembered as an era when the women’s rights, gay rights and environmental movements competed with the Watergate scandal, the energy crisis and the ongoing Vietnam War for the world’s attention.

Who was in power in 1970 NZ?

Government. The 36th Parliament of New Zealand commenced, with the second National government in power. Speaker of the House – Roy Jack. Deputy Prime Minister – Jack Marshall.

What was the population of New Zealand in 1950?

1,908,000
New Zealand Population 1950-2021

New Zealand – Historical Population Data
Year Population Growth Rate
1952 1,992,798 2.30%
1951 1,947,931 2.09%
1950 1,908,000 0.00%

What was minimum wage in 1959?

Data in current dollars and constant 1996 dollars

Value of the minimum wage Value of the minimum wage
Year Current dollars Current dollars
1959 1.00 7.25
1960 1.00 7.25
1961 1.15 7.25

Who was the NZ govt in 1976?

The 38th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the New Zealand Parliament….38th New Zealand Parliament.

38th Parliament of New Zealand
Sovereign
Monarch Elizabeth II
Governor-General Keith Holyoake from 26 October 1977 — Denis Blundell until 5 October 1977

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