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Norman Kirk after winning the 1972 election

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In this television news clip prime minister elect Norman Kirk is shown talking about why Labour won the 1972 election. After describing it as a victory for the 'little man' and a rejection of 'wanton materialism', he goes on to discuss the National party's likely response.

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Jennifer Curtin rāua ko Raymond Miller, Political parties – Two party dominance, 1935 to 1978, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/video/34304/norman-kirk-after-winning-the-1972-election (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Jennifer Curtin rāua ko Raymond Miller, i tāngia i te 30 May 2012.