New Zealand's Anti-Nuclear Stance Flashcards
(24 cards)
When did France move it’s nuclear testing from the Sahara Desert to where?
In 1966 to Mururoa Atoll
Why was the National government under Keith Holyoake reluctant to antagonize France about their nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll?
Because of concerns that France may obstruct any EEC deal giving New Zealand trade preferences.
What did New Zealand support in 1972?
A United Nations resolution opposing all nuclear testing.
What did the ANZUS treaty require?
An integration of military forces amongst the three signatories.
What were the problems with New Zealand’s anti-nuclear policies?
They had the potential to weaken our military security as well as weaken our economic prosperity.
What did PM Kirk of NZ ask world governments to do soon after being elected?
To condemn French nuclear testing.
Who was the Attorney General of NZ?
Martyn Findlay
What did the Attorney General of NZ do?
He went to the International Court of Justice (with Australia) to argue against the French nuclear testing.
What happened when New Zealand won it’s case about French nuclear testing?
France ignored the courts decision.
What did France do as a result of New Zealand’s pressure?
They began testing underground.
What did Muldoon notably say?
“Our foreign policy is trade.”
How did Muldoon’s government of 1975-1984 (National Party) view the anti-nuclear policy?
They thought that it might endanger New Zealand’s trading position so they did not do much about it.
When was David Lange elected under which party?
In 1984 under the Labour government.
When was the Rainbow Warrior sunk?
In the July of 1985.
Which two French secret agents were captured after the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior?
Marfat and Prieur
Why did New Zealand release the two French agents in 1986?
Because France threatened to jeopardise our trade with them and their Pacific colonies.
When did French underground nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll stop and why?
In 1995 amid strong protests from the New Zealand government under Bolger (National Party).
What was cancelled due to New Zealand’s anti-nuclear policies?
A proposed navigation station for American naval vessels.
What was the condition that American nuclear vessels could only enter New Zealand by?
If they agreed to pay for any clean up costs should there be a nuclear accident.
What did Muldoon’s government support and what did they allow?
They were a strong supporter of the ANZUS treaty alliance and tried to strengthen it by allowing and inviting US naval ships to New Zealand.
What did Muldoon’s government get rid of?
The nuclear-free zone proposal.
What ships visited New Zealand from what years under which NZ government?
The Truxton, Texas, Pinatado, and Haddo from 1976-1983 under Muldoon’s government. Each visit received protest from many people.
What policy was Laboue elected on in 1984?
The policy of nuclear disarmament.
Which ship was refused passage to NZ when?
The USS Buchannan in January 1985.
