Immediately after the invasion of the Islands by Argentine troops , New Zealand severed diplomatic relations with the Argentine government and imposed economic sanctions .
In April 1982 , Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands , triggering what was to be known as the Falklands War .
Immediately after the invasion of the Falklands Islands by Argentina troops , New Zealand severed diplomatic relations with the Argentina government and imposed economic sanctions .
In April 1982 , Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands , triggering what was to be known as the Falklands War .