Evaluate the policies and achievements of the Muldoon government.

Candidates will make an appraisal of the policies and achievements of the Muldoon government by weighing up their strengths and limitations. They may adopt a chronological approach that outlines the sequence of the policies implemented and which notes the achievements. Alternatively, candidates may choose a thematic approach and refer to the domestic policies and achievements in areas such as unemployment, inflation, the welfare state, agriculture, industrial projects, indigenous affairs and immigration. Foreign policies and achievements such the 1981 Springbok tour and trade agreements may also be considered. Both strengths and limitations must be clearly indicated but there does not need to be an equal focus on each. While relevant external factors such as the decline in wool prices, Britain joining the EU and the oil crisis may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question.