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Ah the 80s! Big hair, bright clothes, and some very risqué advertising.
It was also a time of some big political, social and economic changes in New Zealand: The Springbok Tour, Rainbow Warrior bombing, decriminalisation of homosexuality, anti-nuclear movement, the stockmarket crash...
It saw fledgling industries take off - and the debut of some big events - the Rugby World Cup and a small show in Nelson founded by Suzie Moncrieff that was WoW.
Sports events were brought to you by tobacco companies. There were Telethons...and even a lady reading the news!
For a trip down memory lane Kathryn speaks to Matt Elliot, author of 'Good as Gold'.
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