David Lange
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David Russell Lange was a New Zealand politician who served as the 32nd prime minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A member of the New Zealand Labour Party, Lange was also the minister of Educat
Lange in the 1980s
David Lange, 1999
Lange in 1980
Lange addresses the Foreign Policy Association in New York City, 1984. His stand against nuclear weapons attracted international attention.
Roger Douglas
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Sir Roger Owen Douglas is a retired New Zealand politician, economist and accountant who served as a minister in two Labour governments. He is most recognised for his key involvement in New Zealand's
David Lange
…Labour leader Bill Rowling appointed Lange Shadow Minister for Social Welfare. On 1 November 1979, Lange, after encouragement from parliamentary friends Roger Douglas and Michael Bassett, challenged Bob Tizard for the deputy leadership. Lange succeeded in the challenge, narrowly defeating Tizard 20 votes to 18. In…
Douglas as a cabinet minister
Labour Prime Minister Norman Kirk (pictured in 1972) appointed Douglas as Postmaster-General in his Cabinet; this was Douglas's first ministerial role.
Douglas at Lincoln University, 2008