Samoans - New Zealand

Date: 2004

From: [Ephemera and posters of A3 and A2 size relating to Polynesian culture, festivals, Pasifika peoples in New Zealand. 2000-2019]

Reference: Eph-D-POLYNESIAN-2004-01

Description: Poster advertising a production of text, dance and paintings to tell the stories of an old Samoan couple. Shows a photograph of a young woman wearing a hibiscus behind her ear, looking over the shoulder of a man. The names of the production team are printed along the lower edge: Noel Faifai - set art; Tusiata Avia, Timothy Floey and Fern Peters-Wilson. Programme at Eph-A-POLYNESIA-2004. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: Two copies donated by Ms Susan Bartel, Wellington, in 2004.

Date: 15 October 1981

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978

Reference: EP/1981/3386-F

Description: Children at Strathmore School preparing food for the school's Samoan Day umu. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 15th of October 1981. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 27 February 1980

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Richardson, Brett, active 1978

Reference: EP/1980/0637-F

Description: Samoan-born Jose and Rita McCarthy and their three children outside their house in Newtown, Wellington. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Brett Richardson on the 27th of February 1980. Jose and Rita McCarthy were photographed as "one of many Wellington couples renovating their homes." They planned an addition to the house funded by a loan through the Housing Corporation's Community Housing Improvement Programme (CHIP). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1999

Reference: Eph-H-TAKI-RUA-1999-01

Description: Shows head and shoulders portraits of the three main actors. Two copies held Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, on poster 1420 x 1035 mm. Provenance: Donated by Taki Rua in 2000 and 2014.

Date: 2011, 2013

By: Ifopo, Erolia, active 1999-2017; Hunter, Sarah, active 1990-2000s; Transmit Ltd

Reference: OHColl-1051

Description: Thirteen interviews with the Samoan community in Christchurch, recording their stories and experiences of the Canterbury and Christchurch earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011, and their aftermath. Interviews include digital sound recordings, photographs, abstracts, and other documentation. Interviews conducted by Erolia Ifopo, with photographs by Sarah Hunter. Six interviews conducted in 2011: Colin Lemalu, Caroline Luafutu, Lynmaree Ariki, Maria Godinet-Watts, Christine Sanft, and Loama Avia. An additional seven interviews were conducted in 2013: Sarona Aiono-Iosefa, Tafaoga Carmine, Pauline Luafutu-Simpson, Lemalu Avia, Pulusila Muagututi'a, Teri Siataga, and Sam Siave. Received an Award in Oral History for 2011 from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Quantity: 13 interview(s) digital sound recordings (.wav files). 13 folder(s) printed abstracts and photographs. 78 digital photograph(s). 13 Electronic document(s). Physical Description: Interviews include digital and analogue materials Search dates: 2011 - 2013 Number of interviews/events: 13

Date: 1975

From: [Posters about race relations, apartheid and South Africa. 1970-1975, and undated 1970s]

By: Citizens' Association for Racial Equality. Health Committee

Reference: Eph-C-RACIAL-1975-01

Description: Newsletter outlining the need for good health services for everyone; discusses doctor shortage, communication difficulties for Polynesians in Auckland. The text in the inside spread is in Maori, Nuiean, Samoan, Tongan. The back page includes a form which can be filled in and sent to Minister of Health Mr T M McGuigan. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on newsprint folded to 425 x 290 mm.

Date: 2010 - 2016

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to Samoa]

By: Pacific Ezy (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-SAMOA-2016-01

Description: Flier announces the new requirements for Pacific Ezy and its agents to identify all its customers with a photo ID and proof of address, subsequent on new legislation: the Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing Terrorism (CFT) Act of 2009. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Flier, 210 x 100 mm. Provenance: Donated by Commander Denis Fairfax in 2017.

Date: 2014-2015

By: Taouma, Aaron Talavou, active 1980s-2022

Reference: OHColl-1302

Description: An oral history project documenting the story of the Samoana rugby league team of Dunedin. Comprises four interviews conducted by Aaron Talavou Taouma, with assistance of Elena Losa Lome, with former players and family members of players. Interviewees are: Papali'i Dr Pita Ulitau Taouma, Janice Margaret Taouma, Su'a Falaniko Su'a, and Elena Lose Lome. Abstracts of the interviews were completed by Jason Brown and Elena Lome. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2015. The Samoana rugby league team formed in Dunedin 1963-1964. The team won the Otago Premiership in 1964 and 1966 before being disbanded in 1967. Both Aaron Talavou Taouma and Elena Losa Lome are children of former Samoana team members. Quantity: 4 Interview(s). 4 printed abstract(s). 4 digital sound recording(s). 2 Electronic document(s) digital abstracts. Search dates: 2014 - 2015

Date: 1970-1979

From: Ephemera of quarto size relating to women, women's rights, status

Reference: Eph-B-WOMEN-1970s-01

Description: Yellow poster in the Samoan language addressed to working women; working women in an employment where there are no men; and working women in an employment where only women are employed. It asks "‘How do you go about getting equal pay?", and suggests three options: a) ask your employer b) speak to your union c) come/speak to the Department of Labour (Ofisa o le Matagaluega a le Leipa) Translation advice provided by Diana Sola, National Library, 12 February 2019. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on yellow flier, 335 x 207 mm.

Date: 1994

From: Clark, Laurence [Klarc] 1949- :Editorial cartoons. 1 March - 30 April 1994

Reference: H-114-029

Description: Shows a plane coming in to land on a Pacific island. A voice is heard on the plane reminding Jim Bolger that he will be discussing economic, not electoral challenges. Refers to Bolger's visit to Samoa and to the National Party's challenge to the validity of the result in the Onehunga electorate in the 1993 by-election on the grounds that many of the Pacific Islanders were not eligible to vote Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1982

From: [Ephemera and posters around A3 size relating to human rights, civil rights. 1900s]

Reference: Eph-C-RIGHTS-1982-01

Description: An arrangement of text, with a border of Samoan motifs down the left side. Other Titles - Support the rights of Samoans; uphold their citizenship rights! March to Parliament Tuesday 14th September, 6.00 pm - Civic Square - Wellington. Rally Wednesday 15th September, Parliament Grounds - 12.30 pm. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screenprint on poster 437 x 295 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 1983.

Date: 20 July 1968

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1968/3029-F

Description: Two Samoan children photographed in sub-standard rental housing, Petone, New Zealand. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 20th of July 1968. In 1968 this rental property cost $13 a week (one third of the father's weekly wage). For this the family of five had two rooms. One of these they slept in even though it leaked. The other (pictured here), the sun porch, was not slept in because a window blew in during a storm in April 1968, and though the window was boarded up, it was too cold to sleep in. The tennant had asked the rent collector to tell the landlord of the need for repairs, but so far nothing had been done. Rats were also a problem. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 24 May 1993

From: Women's suffrage centennial year project

By: Robertson, Fiapapalagi, 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0402-11

Description: Fiapapalagi Robertson was born in Samoa and is the eldest daughter in the family. Due to family circumstances she was unable to attend school until she was 12 years of age, being needed to look after the younger children. Describes life growing up in Samoa, size of family plantation and the work done by women. In 1961 Fiapapalagi and her husband to be (a minister in the Assembly of God Church) came to New Zealand and after some time in Wellington, where they were married, settled in Wanganui where she works as a nurse aide in the Jubilee Hospital. Compares housing in New Zealand with that in Samoa. Abstracted by - Karen Kitson Awards/funding - Funded through the Women's Suffrage Centennial Year Trust Other - Additional photographs on file at WRM archives Interviewer(s) - Karen Kitson Venue - 42 Liverpool Street Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006721-23; OHLC-004139-41 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1569. One photograph of Fiapapalagi Robertson

Date: 27 May 1994

From: The Men in Our Lives oral history project

By: Petaia, Ene Rupelake (Rev), 1936-

Reference: OHInt-0406-15

Description: Ene Pataia grew up in the village of Malie in Western Samoa, his father being the Congregational Minister of the town. Describes the Manse (Church house) and its housekeeping amenities. Explains how the church and the matai fit together. Was sent to boarding school in Apia at the age of 9, where he was teased and treated harshly by older boys. Refers to Samoan College in Apia. In 1956, Ena came to Auckland to stay with a brother who had a scholarship at Training College, and after some time at Auckland Boys' Grammar, he got a job with the Auckland City Council where he remained for 27 years. At the time of his mother's death he went into the church ministry, studying at Knox Theological College, Dunedin and was invited by the St Andrew/St David Presbyterian Parish to be assistant minister in Wanganui in 1987. He helped establish the Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church in Wanganui. Describes the establishment of the Pacific Islanders Church in 1943 - founded by Cook Island people in order to have fellowship and communication. Other Islanders (Samoans and Niueans) joined a year later, and it became the Pacific Islanders Congregational Church. Explains how in 1969 the Congregational Church of New Zealand joined with the Presbyterian and gives the feelings of the Islanders on this. Abstracted by - Susan Hawes Interviewer(s) - Susan Hawes Recorded by - Susan Hawes Venue - 284 Somme Parade Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006790-006792; OHLC-008307-008309 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1539. 4 photographs taken at various stages of Ena's life including his wedding.

Date: 17 July 1989 - 17 Jul 1989

From: Winstone Group of Companies Oral History Project

By: Betham, Frederick Kurt, 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0152/03

Description: Frederick Kurt Hufnagel-Betham (ka Jim Betham) born Auckland. Outlines family background - father born in Samoa. Grandfather, Kurt Hufnagel was German, captain of a whaling ship who retired to Samoa and had a Copra plantation. Grandmother, Catherine Ann Hufnagel (nee Betham) came from village of Betham, Carnforth, South Westmoreland, England. Bethams (Beethams) emigrated to Australia, New Zealand, Samoa. Reference to Bruce Beetham (MP, Social Credit, 1978-1984) and Beethams of Wairarapa. Recalls childhood memories of big spaces, servants and hurricanes in Samoa and also of Queen Street, Auckland after the riots in 1930s. Gives history of Samoa. Describes Mau, Samoan Independence Movement. Gives details of Count von Lucknow and his background. Discusses employment, doing a 5 year engineering apprenticeship at A & G Price Ltd, Auckland 1943-1948, with the intention of becoming a ship's engineer. Explains why, on completion of apprenticeship, he decided on change of career and joined Lunn Avenue Quarry, Winstone Ltd, Auckland, as junior draughtsman, and serving at the quarry until 1974, becoming Quarry Superintendent. Describes role of Winstone Ltd during World War II - supplied concrete for military airport, Whenuapai and a large amount of road work. Gives geological background of Basalt Quarry. Mentions Alan Adams, Leo Foster, Angus (Gus) McKay and Bruce Winstone. Talks about the Trade Union and staff relations. Other topics mentioned include; accidents, with reference to Noel Strid who was killed; workers who included Maori, Dalmations, Norwegians and Scots; Winstone Quarry, Plimmerton with reference to Cam Kay, Tom Wilkinson and Eric Gallimore; Mines Department certification, describing explosion training on site and rules for working with explosives. Backgrounds appointment as Group Environmental Officer (1974-1981). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 4 Homai Street, Remuera, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002827-002829 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0529.

Date: 12 Nov 1988

From: The Matriarchs Oral History Project

By: Tuisamoa, Agnes Rosa, 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0048/11

Description: Agnes Tuisamoa was born in Suva, Fiji on 7 December 1932. Discusses her family background and her Samoan, Irish, English and Chinese heritage. Talks of her foster parents, her step-parents, her extended family and her grandmother's death from the flu in 1918. Discusses how she came to be born in Fiji, her sense of cultural identity and living in New Zealand. Recalls her childhood, Catholic upbringing, family chores and her love of reading and dancing. Talks about the career choices she was given as a young woman. Discusses her view of the younger generation, changes in social behaviour and her social work. Describes the importance of the Presbyterian religion to her. Discusses the importance of freedom and education with particular reference to sexual issues. Talks about the birth of her first child in 1954, her family's reaction and her marriage. Discusses her studies at Business College and her job at the Bishop's Office after which she went to Samoa and then to New Zealand. Talks in depth about the Samoan language and teaching her children and grandchildren to maintain their language. Emphasises the importance of multiculturalism in New Zealand. Talks about `radicals' and racial discrimination in relation to her nursing career. Describes her job at the Auckland Hospital Laundry from 1956 and sending her first child back to live with her mother in Fiji until he was six. Discusses marriage and the cultural aspects which cause it to differ from New Zealand Pakeha marriages. Talks about her career in social work and the issues of incest and domestic violence. Venue - Auckland : 1988 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Grey Lynn, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004126-OHC-004128 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Transcript(s) available OHA-1630 and OHDL-000569.

Date: 26, October, 14 December 1998 - 26 Oct 1998 - 14 Dec 1998

From: First Church of Otago 150th anniversary oral history project

By: Henry, Pepe Nooroa, 1937-

Reference: OHInt-0441-04

Description: Pepe Nooroa Henry born Rarotonga. Outlines family background. Recalls: growing up with grand-parents while parents returned to the island of Penrhyn; social life as a teenager and meeting husband; marriage and move to Nikau; move to New Zealand and involvement in church activities, originally with Congregational Church, Moray Place and later with First Church. Refers to Temotu Arioka, first Cook Islander to attend Knox Theological College. Mentions Rev Gammon and Denzil Brown. Recalls husband's involvement in First Church as an elder. Mentions Henry (Enere) Wichman. Gives details of the 3 days of the 150th Celebrations and contribution of Cook Island group. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Joanne Aitken Interviewer(s) - Kopu Rouvi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007714-007715 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2027. Photocopies of 3 b&w photographs: (i) Pepe in Nikau, Rarotonga, ca 1962 (ii) Daugher Lee's wedding to Eric Mari; clockwise from left: Pepe, Tonga Henry, Eric Le and (iii) Kia Orana's 5th birthday celebrations taken at the Regent theatre `The Great Dunedin music show' 14-19/9/95. Search dates: 1937 - 1998

Date: 21 Jun 1998

From: 1998 New Zealand citizenship oral history project

By: Alaelua, Ulata, 1922-

Reference: OHInt-0421/10

Description: Ulata Alaelua born Samoa 1926. Gives some family history - father was an ordained minister which meant family moved around. Mentions feelings about moving; attendence at village schools, school uniforms and employment. Briefly mentions World War II and American servicemen. Gives reasons for coming to New Zealand and recalls journey on the `Tofua', arriving August 1953. Recalls feelings about New Zealand food; sleeping arrangements in Maori Girls' Hostel, Herne Bay; the severe cold weather and homesickness for Samoa. Gives reasons for taking out New Zealand citzenship. Recalls interview with citizenship officers and describes citizenship ceremony. Mentions involvement as president of Methodist Women's Fellowship in Auckland and involvement with Girl Guides. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007662 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (plus copy). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1992.

Date: 24 Mar 1998

From: First Church of Otago 150th anniversary oral history project

By: Lemalu, Ali'itasi Pepe, 1937-

Reference: OHInt-0441-08

Description: Tasi Lemalu outlines family background - father, Nanae Vatau, was a high chief in a Samoan village and a church elder. Describes: childhood and strict cultural values; details of Sunday routine and role of church in everyone's life; London Missionary Society; sports; Bible; effects of World War II on Samoa; educational qualifications; first impressions on coming to New Zealand in 1955, going to Christchurch 1958 and eventually Dunedin 1960. Backgrounds involvement with Congregational Church, Moray Place and meeting husband, Foalima. Mentions Lloyd Gammon, Denzil Brown and Robert Wilson. Describes the merge of Moray Place Congregational Church with First Church and reaction of Pacific Island church community and their leaders to this merge. Refers to Foalima Lemalu and his enduring relationship with all First Church ministers. Mentions: Don Pearce; Gifford and Shirley Brown; Dawn Ibbotson; Alan and Jean Lion; Rev Ian Macintosh; George Johnston and Dorothy Leffly. Describes importance of APW and women in the Church and explains the aim of Association of Presbyterian Women. Refers to the separate Samoan Women's Association and Cook Island Women's Association which now form a combined group with OPAWA, hoping to merge with APW (Association of Presbyterian Women). Describes current involvement of women in First Church and also the continued division between Palagi and Samoan communities. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Joanne Aitken Interviewer(s) - Dorothy Leffly Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007726-007727 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2031. Photocopies of three b&w photographs: (i) Lemalu Foalima, Aliitasi Lemalu, Faafetai Jonathon and Selena Marget; (ii) Lemalu Nani Foalima, Beadle of First Church and (iii) Samoan Elders, Satele La Faatoese, Mika Sefo, Mrs Toga Solofa, Tuuamaalii Nineva Vaitupu, Lemalu Nanai Foalima, Mrs Sina Muliau, Numiamaali Fala Muliau with Rev Dennis Povey and Rev Enere Wichman. Search dates: 1937 - 1998

Date: 2019

By: Mulipola, Michel, 1981-

Reference: DC-Group-0061

Description: Comprises digital cartoon by Michel Mulipola published by Stuff Limited. Title supplied by Library. Michel Mulipola is a Samoan New Zealand comic book artist and professional wrestler who lives in Auckland. He has illustrated work for the BOOM! Studios line of WWE comics, for many New Zealand publications, and for his own comic strip 'Sesame Street Fighter' and his graphic novel series 'Headlocked' (in collaboration with writer Michael Kingston). In 2006 he won the Gibson Award for Best New Zealand Comic Book Artist. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).