Southern alps rise above the ocean. Dwindling moa population. Warrior society established. Also a period of war and conflict over land ownership. Refrigerated ships introduced.
Farmers turn to meat and dairy production.
Combined with high oil prices, this was enough to devastate the economy. Robert Muldoon's National Party expands welfare state and government interventionism, running huge budget deficits financed with overseas money. High inflation and unemployment cause massive emigration to Australia. All Rights Reserved. Design by Ulla Zang .