Ethel Arek explains that Paulus Arek was not a member of the Pangu Party but an independent. She discusses the membership of the Select Committee on the constitution.
Stephen Pokawin reflects on the dismantling of the National Alliance Party in 2011 and its rebuilding as part of a long process since the days of the Pangu Party.
Stephen Pokawin discusses the National Alliance Party and political groupings in independent PNG. He discusses his election in 1997, and the move before the 2002 elections to form the National Alliance and to establish it in government after the election. He relates his involvement in the growth of the party for it to win the 2007 elections.
Stephen Pokawin reflects on the regional politics between self government and independence, especially in relation to New Britain and Bougainville. He discusses the splits in the country by party and region.
Stephen Pokawin describes how he got involved with independence, the association of the Pangu Pati with the independence, and his switch at university from studying English and Anthropology to studying politics due to the excitement of the period after the 1972 elections. He recalled a visit to the university by Michael Somare to a packed lecture theatre and the freedom of the academics to engage in politics.
Henry Chow describes the negotiations after the 1972 election to form government and his rejection of the United Party due to the fear of anarchy. He briefly discusses his relationship with other political figures.
Biga Lebasi discusses his decision not to renew his membership of the Pangu Party when he became a journalist. He recalls feeling violent about some issues and how his work on the newspaper mellowed his feelings.
Michael Somare discusses the first election after Independence in 1977, and points to the grass roots organisation of the Pangu Party. He discusses the dismantling of the Pangu Party and the challenge to get rid of him.
