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Haurongo: Kirk, Norman Eric

Norman Kirk speaking at the official farewell to HMNZS Otago

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Hear Norman Kirk speaking at the official farewell to HMNZS Otago on 28 June 1973. The Otago was being sent to protest against French nuclear testing. Kirk condemns nuclear weapons and calls for international action against the threat of nuclear war. (3 min 26 sec; poor sound quality)

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Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero

Reference: T881

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Michael Bassett. 'Kirk, Norman Eric', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 2000. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/speech/27/norman-kirk-speaking-at-the-official-farewell-to-hms-otago (accessed 4 June 2026).