Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Date: 1989-1993 - 01 Jan 1989 - 29 Jun 1993

By: Māori Women's Welfare League; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001; Delamere, Anne Anituatua, 1921-2006; Koopu, Areta, 1941-

Reference: OHColl-0602

Description: Interviews to record the history of this organisation founded in 1951, to help improve the health, economic status and education of Maori women. Interviewees from Te Taitokerau are Dame Mira Szaszy, Dame Whina Cooper, Paraehe Te Pana Raharuhi, Nina Subritzky, Mate Toia, Harriet Te Paa, Maata Te Maru, Amy Tatana, Maude Smith, Tottie Robson, Violet Pou, Meremere Petricevich, Katie Phillips, Hazel Paul, Tata Norman, Meri Netana, Taukiri Neho, Maree Millar, Erana Lazarus, Rangi Karena, Alma Herbert and Nettie Harrison. Interviewees from Tamaki Makaurau are Eve Taimana and Agnes Theodore. Interviewees from Tainui are Mona Wikaira, Rangimarie Hetet, Diggeress Te Kanawa, Raiha Sargeant, Rora Pakititi, Emily Paki and Kahu Jones. Interviewees from Waiariki are Katerina (Kaa) Maxwell, Anne Delamere and Te Rina Waenga. Interviewees from Tairawhiti are Hekeiterangi Te Maipi, Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, Mana Rangi, Fanny Morice, Jean Maxwell, Puti Keelan, Maude Isaac and Tuahine Hauraki. Interviewees from Aotea are Daisy Waitere, Maraea Tippins, Rangitaamo Takarangi, Hiria Rennie, Kath Rangi, Lucy Puohotaua, Te Arahori Potaka and Ivy Papakura. Interviewees from Ikaroa are Harata Solomon, Taumata Renata, Rita Ranginui, Tahiti Rangiihu, Eileen Ngahere, Mere Hutchinson, Louise Carkeek, Kuini Te Tau, Rutua Heremia, Roimata Hawea, Mairatea Tahiwi, Te Maari Joe, Ada Brown and Witarina Harris. Interviewees from Te Wai Pounamu are Magda Wallscott and Ruku Arahanga. Sir Charles Bennett and Sir Ralph Love are also interviewed. The interviews formed the basis of the book 'Early stories from founding members of the Maori Women's Welfare League, Te Timitanga tatau tatau' as told to Dame Mira Szaszy (Wellington, The League and Bridget Williams Books, 1993) Abstracted by - Kataraina Were and Arama Pirika Recorded by - Beverley McCombs Quantity: 30 C60 cassette(s). 33 C90 cassette(s). 2 videocassette(s). 67 transcript(s). 70 interview(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available for most interviews. Transfers: MS-Papers-1396 (A93-289).

Date: 1952-1968

From: Maori Women's Welfare League : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1396-070

Description: Contains administrative and memebrship records of various branches of the Maori Women's Welfare League, and related correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1977

From: Richards, Trevor, 1946- : Papers

Reference: 99-278-27/11

Description: Correspondence, newsletters, press releases and other papers relating to race issues in New Zealand, particularly Bastion Point Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 13 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Rangiihu, Myrtle Tahiti, 1918-2003; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-03

Description: Tahiti Rangiihu nee Chadwick, born 1918 at home in Kohupatiki in Hastings. Father, Te Hore Ngarangi Chadwick of Ngati Mananui of Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngati Maniapoto; mother, Erana Rapana (Robin) of Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Kahungunu-ki-Heretaunga. Talks about schooling, leaving at a young age to work in the family home and farm. Recalls marriage to a minister, Hamiora Rangiihu in 1938 and gives details of their 4 adopted children. Mentions contact with Apirana Ngata and talks about the role of Bishop Bennett in establishing the Te Awapuni Institute. Describes setting up a Chadwick family trust and comments on the effects of 99-year land leases on Maori. Discusses the importance of church, community and marae in her life. Describes establishing an orchard on family land, picking apples for export and creating employment for the local people. Talks about joining the Huramua branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League in Wairoa and mentions Rangi Royal, Turi Carroll and early members of the branch. Mentions role as a branch president in the Hastings area. Describes ways in which the League has benefitted the lives of Maori women. Quantity: 1 transcript(s). Search dates: 1991 Processing information: No recording received. Transcript only

Date: 20 Jun 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Isaac, Maud Makuini, 1927-2010; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-04

Description: Maude Isaac nee Riddell born 1927 in Gisborne. Ngati Porou iwi, Ruataupare and Iri-te-kura hapu. Refers to parents Bill Riddell and Hinekino Pewhairangi Riddell. Describes being given as a baby to Maude Tamihana, returning to her family 6 months later - mentions a gift of greenstone given to the Tamihanas. Talks about attending primary school at Te Puia Springs, secondary school at Gisborne High School and St Josephs. Mentions boarding with Kiri Te Kanawa's mother. Describes mother's fight for daughters to study professional or commercial courses at school, and not the 'home course' thought best for Maori girls. Talks about teaching career: beginning as a junior assistant at Waipara Bay, later attending pressure cooker course to become a trained teacher, 18 years spent in Maori schools. Recalls meeting husband Whare Isaac, also a teacher, and describes father's attitude to their wedding. Discusses own philosophy on life, childhood, and importance of children knowing their Maori side. Talks about joining the Te Whaiti branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League in 1951 or 1952 - mentions Merimeri Penfold, Anne Delamere, President Muriel Taylor and other branch members. Describes moving for work and attending different branches of the League throughout the North Island. Mentions forming Nahareta branch, becoming secretary for Waiariki Regional Council then Tairawhiti Regional Council. Discusses positive impact of the League. Comments on declining membership, and talks about encouraging participation by young Maori women. Describes establishment of Te Rau Aroha Cottage at Te Puia Springs Hospital. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 19 Apr 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Waenga, Te Rina Te-mai-awhitia, 1929-1996; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-07

Description: Te Rina Waenga nee Pene born 1930 at Ratana Pa. Father Henare Pene, Ngati Kuri iwi, Pohotiare hapu, Kurahaupo and Tinana waka; mother Pipi Huntley, Ngati Moe, Ngai Tahu. Mentions being the eldest of nine children and attending school at Waikawa Pa, near Picton. Describes early life and recalls working with harakeke as part of a fundraising project. Talks about enjoyment of dancing, mother making new ballgowns, going to balls and parties, singing and going to the pictures. Talks about leaving school and working as a cook in various places - mentions Anikiwa Boys Home and Whakarewa Boys Home. Talks about meeting Te Kiato Riwai in Motueka, working together caring for runaways from 1952 until 1956. Mentions moving to Mangakino with husband Harman Waenga. Discusses their two children and many whangai children. Describes joining the Waikawa branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League in 1951, encouraged by Runa Keepa. Talks about the work of the branch, own role as branch president and comments on the positive work of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 55 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 15 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Ngahere, Eileen Te Rangitepaia Maui, 1912-1999; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-12

Description: A short interview with Eileen Ngahere nee Murphy, born 1912 in Parewanui near Bulls. Refers to mother Te Rangimaria Te Aweawe from Rangiotu, Rangitane iwi; father Maui Anaru also known as Maui Murphy, Kahungunu iwi. Mentions attending school in Parewanui, leaving after standard six, going to stay in Otaki with granny Piko Phillip. Mentions working in shearing sheds, later working for Johnny Reweti and Bishop Hapai. Talks about marriage to Whatarangi Ngahere and their three adopted children. Recalls that husband worked in the airforce then the Ministry of Works. Describes current involvement in local bowling club, Criterion Social Club and contact with family. Discusses joining the Maori Women's League in 1951, belonging to the Parewahawaha branch, mentions Roimata Hawea and Kahu Durie. Recalls branch activities - learning to weave, baking and tukutuku work Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 30 July 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Potaka, Te Arahori, 1903-1993; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-20

Description: Te Arahori Potaka nee Manunui born 1903 in Tokaanu. Refers to mother Maria Parekarangi, Ngati Turangi, and father, Ngati Manunui - both parents Ngati Tuwharetoa. Mentions other family connections to Ngati Tutemahuta and Ngati Turangitukua, Matata, Maketu, Kawerau, Taneatua and Whakatane. Talks about attending a Maori school in Tokaanu, and working at the Post Office after leaving primary school. Mentions pay. Mentions visit of the Prince of Wales, seeing soldiers returning home after World War I. Talks about 'common law' marriage to Matthew Potaka Osborne, Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi, Ngati Pamoana hapu. Describes move to Atene, building a house and setting up a farm. Talks about children and discusses illness of son. Recalls introduction of the Family Benefit and needing a marriage certificate in order to qualify for payments. Discusses contemporary Maori life and gives opinion of Winston Peters. Talks about experiences as a foundation member of the Maori Women's Welfare League: attending her first meeting encouraged by Maraea Bailey; surprise nomination for President of the League's District Council in New Plymouth; role as Area Rep and Vice President on the Executive. Mentions Miria Logan, Maata Hirini, Ruiha Sage, Maraea Te Kawa. Recalls the role of Whina Cooper in an Auckland housing survey. Discusses the voluntary status of the League and refers to the importance of the League for Maori women. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 15 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Renata, Taumata Myra Christina, 1914-1998; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-21

Description: Taumata Renata nee Kereama, born 1913 in Shannon. Refers to mother Te Waitauhi Emere, Ngati Pikiao and Ngati Maniapoto; father Kereama Te Ngako, Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Tuwharetoa; whangai mother Taumata Te Ono, related to the Herangi whanau; whangai father Teia Te Tuahu Reweti, Ngati Porou. Describes childhood with whangai mother: living in Pirongia, Purikiriki, Te Reu Reu; attending school in Kakariki and Kopua; speaking only Maori until the age of nine. Mentions Karena Tamaki. Talks in detail about traditional food including poaka kunekune, poha kereru using pigeons gathered from Pirongia Mountain, kamokamo, inanga, kakahi, hue, riwai, eels known as tuna. Describes mother baking in camp ovens. Recalls adjusting to Pakeha cooking. Talks about contact with Te Puea and her family, and refers to local man Pouhera. Recalls picking potatoes in Rata, farm work, later running a farm with her husband. Describes setting up the Pikiahu-Waewae branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League with sister Kararaina. Mentions involvement in the Parewahawaha branch and the Raukawa District Council of the League. Describes branch activities including millinery demonstrations, crochet, baking and weaving. Mentions Lucy Jacobs, Maora Tamihana, Polly Royal. Recalls marriage in 1933, children and grandchildren. Refers to traditional methods of disciplining children. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 22 Aug 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Jones, Kahuwaero Hetet, 1900-1994; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-06

Description: Kahu Jones nee Hetet born 1900 in Te Kuiti. Mother was Te Ruwai Otimi, father was Henare Matengaro Hetet, Ngati Rora sub-tribe of Maniapoto. Briefly describes early life: attending school in Te Kuiti, then Hukarere, leaving school and getting a job in Dick Ormsby's office, meeting husband Mick Jones at work. Relates story of knitting socks for soldiers during World War I - future husband received a pair with her name and a message inside. Mentions marriage in 1920 and talks about 7 children. Reflects on a long and happy marriage. Talks about living in Wellington and briefly describes husband's job as secretary to the Maori ministers and to the Prime Minister Peter Fraser. Describes parties in Wellington with Ngati Poneke. Talks about differences between Maori and Pakeha parties and mentions music and singing. Recalls beginnings of the Maori Women's Welfare League and mentions Rangi Royal and the first League conference in 1951. Recalls 1947 trip to the islands with Te Puea and mentions that Te Ata was on the trip as Princess Piki. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 35 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 16 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Puohotaua, Lucy Ruihi Potaka, 1915-1996; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-18

Description: Lucy Puohotaua nee Osborne born 1915 at the Ahurewa Hotel in Whanganui. Refers to mother Te Kuraiawarua Ratana and father Te Awe Potaka Osborne, both Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi, mother also Ngati Raukawa. Mentions the family living in Korotini, Atene and Parakino. Talks about the importance of corn to the Parakino community - kanga wai, kanga pungarehu, kanga kopiro. Recalls taking food to town on the boat to sell. Refers to primary schooling at Parakino then on to Turakina. Talks about playing cricket and jumping canoes over hurdles. Mentions teaching in Whangara on the East Coast with Mr Tawhiri. Talks about meeting and eloping with future husband Kelly Puouhotaua, and discusses their four children. Talks about problems with Maori youth at the time of the interview - mentions gangs and the importance of discipline. Talks about belonging to the Hinengakau Branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Mentions other members including Aunty Sis Potaka and Rangitaamo Takarangi. Describes activities of the branch: teaching children at Whareiti to make piu piu, bodices and kete; fundraising for school trips; helping kaumatua in their gardens; cooking for the sick and needy - mentions the League also helped the sisters at Ranana and Jerusalem with this work. Talks about the positive impact of the League, particularly for Maori women Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 3 Nov 1989

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Toia, Te Arani a Mate, 1913-1998; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-19

Description: Mate Toia born 1913 in Te Taheke, Hokianga. Refers to father, Taia Toia and mother Hariata Ngani Werekake, from Waima, Ngati Mahurehure hapu. Mentions grandmother Ripeka Timoko, Ngai Tawake. Recalls living with grandparents in Te Kauri, Waimate North. Talks about attending St Josephs College in Napier on a scholarship. Mentions getting tuberculosis. Refers to death of mother in 1936, father working as a sharemilker, helping father to raise the family. Describes fun activities of her youth, particularly dancing. Talks about becoming a Welfare Officer in 1951. Describes the change from the Health League to the Maori Women's Welfare League. Mentions Mrs Maihi. Refers to the formation of League branches in the Bay of Islands and Hokianga, and sending delegates Ruiha Heperi and Vivian Barnes to the first League conference. Talks in detail about the achievements of the League in her district: supporting education, raising funds, setting up and financing playcentres in many Maori communities. Refers to health camps, the Education Foundation, building a rest home in the Hokianga for pregnant women. Gives thoughts about the issues facing Maori at the time of the interview - mentions education, young offenders, issues for families, the need for a sound economic base. Describes own philosophy of life. Talks about the influence of the church and missionaries on her parents and grandparents, and mentions the role of missionaries during the flu epidemic. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1989

Date: 8 Nov 1989

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Tahiwi, Mairatea, 1908-1997; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-08

Description: Mairatea Tahiwi nee Pitt Porutu born 1908 in Lower Hutt. Gives family background: mother was Mary Emmeline Smith, father was Arthur Pitt Porutu, Ngati Awa iwi. Grandfather Henry Pitt Porutu was one of the first Maori Police and an assessor to Sir George Grey; grandmother Anne Smith arrived from England in 1850; great-grandfather Rira Porutu moved from Taranaki to Pipitea in the 1830s-1840s and married Te Whiti's sister, Awa. Mentions that family owned and farmed land in Naenae, leasing land to Chinese for market gardening. Briefly desribes education, involvement in music teaching after leaving school. Descibes getting TB and being unable to complete nursing training - mentions Miss Lambie. Talks about working as a liaison officer to Colonel Hemphill as part of the Maori War Effort during World War II, surveying Maori women who had flocked to the cities. Briefly describes working with Lady Pomare on the Hospital Committee during the war and involvement on the tribal committee in Wellington under Kingi Tahiwi. Talks about the beginnings of the Maori Women's Welfare League - the involvement of Rangi Royal, role of Welfare Officers Kuini Te Tau and Maude Tamihana, position as president of the first Poneke Maori Women's Welfare League Branch - mentions Hilda Reeves and other branch members. Recalls meeting and marriage to Pirimi Tahiwi, known as Prim. Describes visiting Chunuk Bair to attend the 50th jubilee of Gallipoli, husband representing the Maori Battalion at the ceremony. Also mentions meeting Helen Keller, attending Te Puea's tangi, involvement with the Alexandra Girls Home for unmarried mothers and Arohata Borstal. Describes own personal philosophy of life. The interviewer, Mira Szaszy, comments on the brothers Prim and Kingi Tahiwi and recalls an incident involving Peter Fraser and Ngati Poneke kaumatua Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1989

Date: 21 Oct 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Paki, Emily Pehipa Matiu, 1907-2006; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-15

Description: Emily Paki nee Ngakuru born on St Nicholas Day 1907 in Thames. Talks about mother, Pehipa Matiu - Ngati Maru, Ngati Hape. Mentions Ngati Koroki, Tainui waka and tupuna Marutuahu. Refers to father, an Irish soldier and mentions stepfather. Talks about schooling in Te Aroha, leaving after one year of secondary school. Mentions illness. Describes husband proposing over the phone, marriage in 1961. Talks about having no brothers or sisters and the experience of nursing her mother. Discusses the importance of Christianity, a visit in 1914 to the Marae from Anglican missionary Mr Barnard, involvement in the church, being made the first woman lay canon in 1976, assisting with services. Mentions the Association of Anglican Women, Mother's Union and being a Justice of the Peace. Recalls time spent as a Welfare Officer and describes several cases. Talks about Rumatiki Wright setting up the Te Aroha branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League, branch activities including baking, housekeeping, sewing and gardening competitions judged by members of the Women's Institute. Describes benefits of belonging to the League and the involvement of men in League conferences. Mentions Kukutahi Ngapaka, Rangi Royal, Mr Corbett. Husband Wetere Paki is present for part of the interview and relates some of his whakapapa - mentions Tainui, Hoturoa, Tapaue, Kingitanga, Te Ata, parents Rakura and Hori Paki. The interview ends with a karakia. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 55 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 30 Jul 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Rennie, Hinerangi, 1916-2000; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-13

Description: Hiria Rennie born Hinerangi Tangiariki in about 1916. Refers to father, Tamati from Taranaki; mother from Whanganui, Ngati Apa iwi, Kurahaupo waka. Talks about being raised by aunt Ema Otene and mentions early schooling. Talks about involvement in Sunday school, staying with Sister Gittos and Methodist minister Father Seamer in Ratana. Talks about early interest in speaking Maori and doing first karanga on the marae at age 11. Mentions teaching Maori at Whanganui High School. Recalls marriage at 17 to Raniera Rewiri known as Daniel Davis from Nga Puhi, death of husband after 4 months of marriage. Talks about marriage of 44 years to Hapeta Whitimau Rennie from Turakina, Ngati Apa iwi, Kurahaupo waka. Refers to three whangai children and comments that one child is the grandson of Wiremu Ratana. Discusses joining the Karamu branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League encouraged by Aunty Ema, role as president in Turangi, starting a branch in Ratana, being an area rep. Mentions Kuini Te Tau and Rumatiki Wright. Describes work of the League, particularly raising funds for needy people, health promotion, supporting Maoritanga. Talks about visiting prisons, working with prisoners, teaching weaving. Recalls prisoners from Rangipo performing in Maori Women's Welfare League concerts - raising money for a house for families to stay when visiting inmates Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 12 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Hutchinson, Mere, 1913-; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-09

Description: Mere Hutcheson nee Te Kuru born 1913 in Wairarapa. Describes being adopted by uncle and auntie Hoani and Makere Te Kura. Refers to birth parents Wi Hanita and Whateri, who was a Tutaki. Mentions that birth parents were both Kahungunu. Recalls being brought up in Porangahau, attending the local primary school, leaving after standard one. Describes learning kete-making and taniko from foster mother, speaking Maori at home and being strapped at school for speaking Maori. Mentions working as a rouseabout after leaving school. Talks in detail about local families living off the land and sea: different kinds of seafood collected, preparation of tahu meat, swapping kai moana for other food at Wairoa. Discusses betrothal to first husband, meeting and marriage to second husband, four children. Talks about being taken by Kuini Te Tau to Wellington for work. Describes involvement in Maori Women's Welfare League: joining the Porangahau branch; actvities of the branch including running competitions, sewing, cooking and weaving; other branch members including Tina Tipene, Irene Tutaki and Ema Otene; formation of Mangamaere branch of the League. Mentions involvement of daughter in the League. Discusses support of husband and desire to see him given an honourary League badge. Other topics discussed include dancing, health, loneliness, faith, church and the importance of family. At the end of the interview Mere and the interviewer recite the Lord's Prayer in english Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 3 Mar 1990

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Wallscott, Louise Magdalene Teowaina, 1898-1999; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-10

Description: Magda Wallscott born 1898 on the Otago Peninsula. Refers to mother Ema Karetai, Ngati Mamoe and Kai Tahu. Talks about grandfather John Karetai, known as Chief Karetai signing the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Refers to education in Canterbury and Otago regions, attending Christchurch Teachers College, teaching in Southland. Talks about father's early life in Germany and Poland, sailing to New Zealand, stopping at Port Chalmers to play in a local orchestra, parents meeting, becoming farmers after marriage. Refers to move to Sheffield near the Southern Alps. Describes the Takitimu mountains and talks about the Takitimu canoe and the captain, Tamatea. Talks about the discovery of a burial cave and cloak on an island in Lake Hauroko - mentions the Maori Women's Welfare League making a copy of the cloak for the local museum. Discusses involvement in the Maori Women's Welfare League: joining the Otepoti branch; branch members including Victoria Potiki, Taka Moss, Rumatiki Wright and Jean Robinson; involvement of the League in health and housing; benefits of belonging and achievements of the League. Mentions Huirapa branch and participation in other organisations - National Council of Women, YWCA and Federated Farmers. Other topics discussed include women speaking on the marae, the influence of Te Rauparaha, own personal philosophy on life Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 35 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1990

Date: 17 Oct 1990

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Karena, Rangitaupua Wiki, 1906-1995; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-26

Description: Rangi Karena, born 1906. Talks about her life, including experiences as a member of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Recalls living in Te Kao. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 35 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1990

Date: 13 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Joe, Marjorie Te Maari, 1930?-; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-46

Description: 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.

Date: 1 Mar 1990

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-11

Description: Recording of Dame Mira Szaszy speaking to the Otepoti Regional Hui of the Maori Women's Welfare League Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 20 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1990