[Pacific Island Collection - Tagata Atu Motu - Sir Albert Henry]

An episode of the radio programme Tagata Atu Motu, presented by Henare Te Ua and Sione Jacobsen

A review of 1979 news and events in the Pacific.

Cook Islands political scandal: Charges against Sir Albert Henry and American millionaire Finn Barr-Kenny and Jim Little. All eventually pleaded guilty to charges relating to mis-use of government funds to pay for the scheme to airlift voters. Sione Jacobsen interviews Stafford Guest who covered the case in the Cook Islands High Court

Sir Albert Henry comments on his later successful appeal against a ban preventing him from running for office and was ready to fight the next elections.

Western Samoa elections: interview with Tupuola Efi.

South Pacific Games: Grant Nesbitt interviews chairman of the organising committee Neil Gow who compares the problems for organisers with his experience organising the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch.

Overstayers: The issue of overstayers was a major topic in 1979. Auckland lawyer Christopher Ruthe suggested an amnesty and is interviewed by Peter Wilson.

Housing: Auckland City council social worker Pat Hanley alleged unscrupulous landlords are taking advantage of Pacific island families. Steven Niumata of the Pacific Islands Housing Welfare Association and property developer Oliver Newland comment.

Film: Albert Wendt's novel "Sons for the Return Home" was turned into a motion picture. Henare Te Ua spoke to Albert Wendt at the premiere of the film.