New Zealand in 1981
You were born in 1981 in New Zealand, during the economic reforms of 'Rogernomics'. Crowded House and Kiwi rock dominated.
💰 How much things cost in 1981
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 0.44 $/L | estimate |
| Cinema ticket | 4.4 $ | estimate |
| Coffee | 1.15 $ | estimate |
| Ice cream | 0.87 $ | estimate |
🎵 The music of 1981
The song of the year: The Swingers – Counting the Beat (New Zealand pop/rock)
Other songs people listened to in 1981:
- The Swingers – Counting the Beat
- Joe Dolce Music Theatre – Shaddap You Face
- Howard Morrison – How Great Thou Art
- Stars on 45 – Stars on 45
- John Lennon – Woman
- Renée Geyer – Say I Love You
- Smokey Robinson – Being with You
📰 What happened in 1981
Event of the year: The Springbok rugby tour divides the country over apartheid
Sport: Chatham Cup winners: Dunedin City
💻 Technology and everyday life
Tech news: IBM Personal Computer · STS-1
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