July 14, 1984, marked the start of a revolution here too, although no-one at the time knew how it would unfold. That July day in 1789 was momentous for European history, as was July 14, 1984, for New Zealand. READ MORE:* Back in the Day: When Labour defeated National in the 1984 election* Feisty, protectionist populism? In the 1984 election Muldoon stomped the country telling audiences every night how we could borrow money at the most competitive interest rates in the Western World. Muldoon’s star crashed and burned spectacularly on election night, July 14, 1984.

Source: Stuff July 15, 2021 16:52 UTC