Christian Heritage and United New Zealand. Renewal of French nuclear tests results in New Zealand protest flotilla and navy ship "Tui" sailing for Moruroa Atoll. Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Auckland, Nelson Mandela visits. New Zealand contingent returns from Bosnia. 1996 Imported pests Mediterranean fruit flies and white-spotted tussock moths cause disruption to export trade and to Aucklanders. Kahurangi National Park, the 13th National Park, is opened in north-west Nelson. Waitangi Tribunal recommends generous settlement of Taranaki land claims. First legal sports betting at TAB. The commercial radio stations and networks owned by Radio New Zealand are sold to Clear Channel creating The Radio Network. $170 million Ngāi Tahu settlement proposed, $40 million Whakatohea settlement announced. 12 October: First MMP election brings National/New Zealand First coalition government. 1997 America's Cup damaged in an attack by a Māori activist. TV4 begins daily broadcasts. Customs Service cracks down on imported Japanese used cars following claims of odometer fraud. Auckland's Sky Tower is opened. Compulsory superannuation is rejected by a margin of more than nine to one in New Zealand's first postal referendum. Jim Bolger resigns as prime minister after losing the support of the National Party caucus and is replaced by New Zealand's first woman prime minister, Jenny Shipley. 1998 Auckland city businesses hit by a power cut lasting several weeks. The crisis of over a month results in an inquiry into Mercury Energy. The women's rugby team, the Black Ferns, become the world champions. The National – New Zealand First coalition Government is dissolved leaving the Jenny Shipley led National Party as a minority government. Several cases of tuberculosis discovered in South Auckland in the worst outbreak for a decade. The Hikoi of Hope marches to Parliament, calling for more support for the poor. The government announces plans to lease 28 new fighter aircraft but says no to a new naval frigate. Prime TV launched 1999 APEC is held in Auckland Alcohol purchase age for off-licenses reduced from 20 to 18 years of age 27 November: 1999 New Zealand general election. Helen Clark's Fifth Labour Government is sworn in. 2000s 2000 January: The name suppression of American billionaire Peter Lewis, who was arrested and convicted of drug possession charges, causes controversy. Knighthoods are Abolished 2001 Interest accrual is removed from student loans while studying. Students who accrued interest prior to 2001 are still required to pay. Air New Zealand bailout,