Sleeping Dogs
( Dramatic music playing on TV)
'The Prime Minister, Mr. Volkner, has had
to cut short his crucial Middle East talks
'seeking a continuation of
our oil supplies and return home to face
'the most serious crisis
in labor relations since 1951.
'The country today ground
to a halt in the major cities
'as the threat of a general strike loomed.
'Rioting broke out
as pro- and anti-strike factions
'collided outside the Auckland waterfront
this afternoon.
'Police were called in
and 11 men were admitted to hospital.
'One man is in a critical condition
with severe head injuries.
'The introduction of petrol rationing
and curtailing of public transport
'has given the union cause
a large measure of public sympathy.
'Only success at the conference tables
will give the Volkner government
'the public support it will need
'It was hoped the Prime Minister's arrival
would break the air of mystery
'so far surrounded the Mideast oil talks,
but he refused to give any indications
'when met at the airport
by a TV1 film crew this afternoon.
(Reporter) 'Have you been able to
negotiate for continued supplies of oil?
' Unfortunately I'm not in a position
to discuss the matter.
'Are you aware of deteriorating
union-government relationships?
'- I am.
- What are you going to do about it?
'All I can say is the government
will not be held to ransom.
'If strikes continue, we'll be prepared
to meet force with force.
(Newsreader) 'This tough line with unions
has been backed up by new legislation...'
Dad? Dad?
Dad, where are you going?
I don't know.
'...and carry penalties of heavy fines
and imprisonment.
'The Army will be called in to replace
workers withholding their labor
'and police will be granted
wider powers of arrest.
'The most controversial clause
of the new legislation...'
I made you a present, Dad.
'...to detain without charge.
'It's believed even some government
members may vote against this clause.
'The Prime Minister will make
a major statement on all channels
'as soon as the vote has been taken.
'He will then disclose the outcome
of his talks with Arab leaders.
'In official figures released today...'
I'll see you.
'...the previous quarter, while gas and
electricity charges have increased 400%,
'and clothing prices 280%
over the same period.'
Bye-bye, Dad!
I haven't bloody left yet,
so shift that heap!
Hang on. I just want to talk.
Smith, please, for God's sake...
What do you think you're doing,
you bloody idiot!
For Christ's sake!
(Tires squeal)
( MURRAY GRINDLAY:
"Don't look back")
Drop me a line
If you find you've the time
And let me know how you're doing now
And maybe some day
We might just meet up again
Though I don't think so somehow
Time will take care
of this whole damn affair
Lord, I'm so down in the mumps
That you've gone your way
So I guess I'll go mine
Like a free bird heading south
Don't look back
Why don't you turn around?
And don't look back
It will only bring you down
Though your hea-a-art
May be broke in two
Don't look back
It will only depress you
Keep on moving, baby
Don't look back
If you had your way
Maybe I would have stayed
For a short time...
(Dog barks)
(Feeble bell rings)
( Country music)
Fifty, fifty, fifty
Fifty-five dollars a week
Diggin' holes for trees
on the Auckland Council
I dropped that spade...
(Coughing)
Yeah?
Actually, I'm not after a feed.
I was after a bit of information.
I was wondering if you could tell me
who owns the island in the next bay.
- Gut Island, I think it's called.
- It's Mori land.
Where would I find someone
who's responsible for it? For renting it.
Ben Taupiri up the p.
Yeah, Ben knows all about it.
Well, thanks very much.
Take a bottle of Scotch with you.
For the old bloke.
I will. Thanks very much.
Back to my daddy's farm
Back to the cows
that I have learned to love
And I'll never, never, never...
(Dog barks)
Excuse me. Would you be Mr. Taupiri?
Hmm.
A bloke back in town said you might know
something about renting Gut Island.
- Gut Island?
- Yeah. I'd like to, uh...
live out there, if it's at all possible.
- What do you want to live out there for?
- I don't know. Just a change, I suppose.
I could fix the place up a bit, you know.
I thought I'd plant a bit of a garden,
catch a few fish.
I don't mind paying rent
and I could paint it up, fix it up.
(Speaks in Mori)
(Continues in Mori)
The, uh, old man said it's OK.
Oh, that's great. Thanks very much.
Look, um... would the old man like
a bottle of whisky, do you think?
- Would you like a bottle of whisky?
- (Replies in Mori)
- I'll just get it out of the car, OK?
- (Speaks in Mori)
Hey.
(In Mori)
You, uh, like the dog?
- Oh, yeah, it's a beauty.
- You can have it. It's yours.
- Er... what's her name?
- I don't know. It's your dog.
Look...
How are you going to get over there?
Er...
I've... erm.. got a great boat here.
Just needs a bit of paint, that's all.
Now listen, I... I'll do you a favor.
I'll swap my good boat for your car.
Eh? Look, that cost me
3,000 bucks, that did.
Hey, you kids! Get off my car!
(Dog barks)
(Seagull squawks)
( Gentle music)
Come on.
'This is an illegal demonstration!'
(Crowd yelling)
'Those persons not dispersing
will be arrested!'
Let's go.
'Keep back over there!
Get down off the truck!
'Stand back!'
(Firing begins)
Ah! Aargh!
( Dramatic music)
Over here!
'Fire!'
(Sirens wail)
(Sirens wail)
( Dramatic music resumes)
(Chirping)
(Whistles, clattering)
(Radio distortion)
'We tried talking...
We tried compromise.
'They all failed.
'That is why I ordered the Army
to break the waterfront strike.
'You do not need me to tell you
of the gravity of today's tragic events.
'It seems beyond belief
'that such a barbaric
and senseless act of violence
'could happen here in New Zealand.
'What are we to do?
'What I know is
that no longer will we be intimidated
'by the thugs wishing to plunge
this country into anarchy.
'No more will we pander
to the communists,
'subversives and other radicals
'wishing to destroy
established law and order.
'This organized campaign of terror
will not be allowed to go unchecked.
'Parliament will go into a temporary
recess for the time of the emergency
'and a curfew will be imposed
between 8pm and 6am.
'To lead this country
out of economic and political chaos,
'I must have your mandate.
'If I am to accept the challenge,
'you, the people, must demonstrate
your total and unequivocal support
'for the measures I am forced to take.
'A date will be announced in the near
future for a national referendum
'at which you will decide if I am to
continue to have that power and authority.
in New Zealand's history.
'It is with a heavy heart
that I address you tonight.
'But I know that together,
if we work together,
'towards a common goal,
'we will have a standard of living
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