1970s Key Eevents
Government
Polynesian Panthers
Dawn Raids
100

Who were the first fast-food chain in New Zealand?

A. McDonalds

B. Burger King

C. Kentucky Fried Chicken

C. Kentucky Fried Chicken

100

What were the Dawn Raids?

Immigration crackdown

100

The group focused on addressing issues of?

A. Racial injustice

B. Poverty and inequality

C. All of the above

C. All of the above

100

What decade were the Dawn Raids?

1970s

200

In 1976 what country was the anti-nuclear movement protesting against?

The United States of America

200

What were Pacific Islanders often referred to by the government?

A. Clockwatchers

B. Overstayers

C. Kiwi Battlers

B. Overstayers

200

What year did the Polynesian Panthers form?

1971

200

What year did the Dawn Raids begin?

1974

300

What country did the All Blacks tour despite a United Nations embargo?

South Africa

300

Name the two Prime Ministers in charge of the government during the Dawn Raids period.

Norman Kirk and Robert Muldoon.

300

Their efforts are credited with raising awareness of Pacific and Māori rights and influencing later ----- ------ ----- in the country.

A. Social media influencers

B. Social justice movements

C. Social weekend warriors

B. Social justice movements. 

300

Samoan and Tongan overstayers were singled out, with people stopped in the street and asked for proof of --------?

Samoan and Tongan overstayers were singled out, with people stopped in the street and asked for proof of RESIDENCY.

400

The Police Minister hailed it as a ‘most significant crime-fighting weapon’. What was it?

A. The first centralized electronic database

B. The most advanced bullet-proof vest in the world

C. Speed cameras

A. The first centralized electronic database

400

Despite the Pacific Islanders being the primary target, overstayers from countries like ----- and ----- were not subject to the same treatment.

Despite the Pacific Islanders being the primary target, overstayers from countries like GREAT BRITAIN and AUSTRALIA were not subject to the same treatment.

400

The group set up "----- -----" to help Pacific Islander children with their education.

A. Fight Clubs

B. Weapon exchange

C. Homework centres

C. Homework centres

400

These policies were influenced by an ----- ----- and a belief that immigrants were taking ----- from New Zealanders.

These policies were influenced by an ECONOMIC DOWNTURN and a belief that immigrants were taking JOBS from New Zealanders.

500

In 1973, what did New Zealand's major trading partner, the United Kingdom, join?

The European Economic Community (EEC)

500

In what year did the New Zealand government formally acknowledge the raids as unjust?

2006

500

Name all three founding members of the Polynesian Panthers.

Will 'Ilolahia, Fred Schmidt, and Etuate (Eddie) Williams.

500

In what year and by whom did the New Zealand government apologise?

On August 1, 2021, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern formally apologized for the Dawn Raids.