New Zealand's Anti-Nuclear Stance Flashcards
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
