New Zealand Prime Minister. He served as Prime minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. His Government allowed the New Zealand dollar to Float in 1985 and began the sale of state-owned assets. He also instagated the country's nuclear-free policy, which became law in 1987, this made the military alliance with the U.S, void. It prevented even Nuclear powered ships from visiting New Zealand ports. It also caused a rift with Australia, and the A.N.S.U.S treaty was put on hold. David died from complications of kidney failure, after having his leg amputated due to diabetes.
New Zealand Prime Minister. He served as Prime minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. His Government allowed the New Zealand dollar to Float in 1985 and began the sale of state-owned assets. He also instagated the country's nuclear-free policy, which became law in 1987, this made the military alliance with the U.S, void. It prevented even Nuclear powered ships from visiting New Zealand ports. It also caused a rift with Australia, and the A.N.S.U.S treaty was put on hold. David died from complications of kidney failure, after having his leg amputated due to diabetes.
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