Interview with Te Maari Joe

Te Maari Joe nee Hill born in about 1930 in Napier. Refers to parents and mentions affiliations to Ngai Tai, Ngati Hikairo of Tuwharetoa and Te Arawa waka. Recalls living at the pa in Moteau near Taradale, being raised communally, role of the Church and the special nature of Sundays. Talks about schooling at Puketapu School and Hukarere. Describes relationship with teachers and whanaunga environment of school. Mentions exams and teacher W W Bird. Briefly describes working as a Junior Assistant at Mohaka School and explains reason for not attending Teachers Training College. Recalls marriage in 1948 to Dennis Henry Joe, and talks about their children. Talks briefly about issues for Maori following the war and urbanisation. Describes involvement in the Maori Women's Welfare League: joining the Rapunga branch in 1951, reasons for joining, roles as secretary and treasurer on the District and Regional Council of the League. Mentions Aunty Ema Otene, Rose Whenuaroa, Rutua Heremia, Moteo, Otatara and Napier branches. Discusses the benefits of belonging to the League and her hope for the future of the organisation. Describes working in the Department of Maori Affairs from 1966 until retirement in 1989. Refers to work for several government departments and other organisations since retirement.

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006120; OHLC-004899

Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration.

Alternative form available: Listening copy OHLC-004934