Tizard, Catherine Anne (Hon Dame), 1931-2021

Date: 1993-1994

From: Carlin, Jocelyn, 1955-2017: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-10796-10

Description: Photographs of Sandra Lee taken by Jocelyn Carlin for the publication 'Mana Wahine: Women who show the way', 1993-1994. Subjects include Sandra Lee's daughter Annabelle Lee, Ruth Dyson, Winston Peters, Tau Henare, Jim Anderton, Lockwood Smith, Jim Bolger, Rod Donald, Catherine Tizard and Michael Laws. Some photographs show the opening of the New Zealand parliament in December 1993. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Negatives and prints were in a plastic bag labelled "Sandra Lee". Quantity: 24 b&w original photographic print(s) 17 contact sheets and 7 photographic prints. Transfers: Negatives separated from prints are at Library reference 35mm-118252 - 35mm-118317. Processing information: Photographic prints and negatives have been removed from plastic bag and separated into archival enclosures.

Date: ca1985-1995

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801-2

Description: Openings relating to six of the exhibitions (Fabulous and Familiar, Musical Images, Kia Kaha - Forever Strong, Empire and Desire - Gallipoli 1915, Encounter with Eden; New Zealand, 1770-1870, Max Dupain - Sydney Nostalgia ) held in the National Library between 1990 and 1995. Two views of the John Drawbridge mural before it was installed in the National Library building. It is seen in a Government store and still coloured as it was for the international exhibition at Osaka, Japan, 1970. There is a group photo of Maori carving students from Porirua community college, and two portraits of Carol O'Biso. Quantity: 31 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1990 - 1999

Reference: Eph-C-TURNBULL-1990s

Description: Includes: Albert E Winzenberg; Photographs of the Wairarapa from the Photograph Archive, Alexander Turnbull Library. A National Library Gallery touring exhibition. Wairarapa Arts Centre, Masterton, 18 April-12 May 1996. Borderlands: Some Early Sources of New Zealand Culture. The 1992 Turnbull Founder Lecture. Lecturer, Anne Salmond. The Friends of the Turnbull Library. National Library Auditorium, Wellington, 26 June 1992. (2 copies). Crown and Anchor; The present role of the Governor General in New Zealand. The Alexander Turnbull Library 1993 Founder Lecture. Lecturer, Her Excellency Dame Catherine Tizard, GCMG, DBE, Governor General of New Zealand. Friends of the Turnbull Library. National Library Auditorium, 26 June 1993. Freedom and Modernity? Early modern studies in the Pacific. An interdisciplinary international conference jointly organised by the Alexander Turnbull Library and Victoria University of Wellington. 5-7 August 1994. Heart of Fiji; Photographs by Arthur Hocart, 1909-1914, from the Photograph Archive, Alexander Turnbull Library. National Library Gallery, 20 March-19 June 1993. (3 copies). Letters Home; Readings from World War 1 letters and diaries, selected from the Manuscripts and Archives Collection of the Alexander Turnbull Library. Presented by Judith Fyfe of the New Zealand Oral History Archive as part of the related events programme running in conjunction with the exhibition, Empire and Desire: Gallipoli 1915. National Library Gallery, 18 May 1990. Margaret Avery Memorial Lecture 1998; Dust bowl diarist, Mary Dyck and the impact of changing technology on Kansas farm women's lives. Pamela Riney-Kehrberg, 1998 Fulbright Fellow, Alexander Turnbull Library. University of Waikato, 27 July 1998. Memories Galore. [Portraits of Turnbull staff in their younger days. Created as a contest to guess who was who. One of the two posters has all the participants identified. 1996. (2 copies). Moko; An exhibition of portrait photographs from the 1860s of Maori with tattoos, from the Alexander Turnbull Library collections. Curator, Elizabeth Ellis. Real Pictures Gallery, Auckland, 14-25 May 1990. Treasures in Trust; An exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Alexander Turnbull Library. National Library Gallery, 17 August-2 November 1995. Quantity: 6 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, sizes varying up to 500 x 350 mm. Provenance: Donated at various times.

Date: 1979-1989

From: Ronnie, Mary Allan 1926- : Chiefly photographs taken during Ronnie's travels overseas and in New Zealand

Reference: PA1-q-1164

Description: Photograph album compiled by Ronnie containing photographs of images related to her work in libraries, 1979-1985. Photographs mainly taken by unidentified event photographers. Album covers library related events Ronnie attended, including: the 1975 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Regional Conference in Canberra; final graduation at the New Zealand Library School, with Education Minister Mervyn Wellington and Laurie Cameron (1979); dinner during Library of Congress Center for the Book Tour in Hawaii with Dorothy Chandler and unidentified Hawaiian woman (1979); farewell from the National Library (Dec 1981) with various staff members (also Alexander Turnbull Library staff); with Prime Minister Robert Muldoon at the launch of the final volume of Graham Bagnall's National Bibliography; Bob Duthie's farewell with Wynne Colgan; the launch of the Kurzweil reading machine for the blind with Mervyn Wellington; and with Catherine Tizard, Bill Clark, and an unidentified donor at the unveiling of a photo of the Ponsonby Boys Drum & Fife Band at the Leys Institute. Auckland Public Library events include: the opening of a bible exhibition with David Lange and C Reed; Saving the Whirinaki Forest Park exhibition with David Bellamy and Tizard (Sep 1984); the blessing of a Maori carving and the opening of a Maori Manuscripts exhibition with Canon Kaa, Tizard, and Rewa Fletcher-Cole (Nov 1984); and a book sale at the Library (March 1985). Photographs also contain unidentified persons. Also contains an image of Ronnie on a Dart River Jet Safari en route to a conference in Queenstown. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Ringbound photograph album with plastic floral covering on carboard cover

Date: 25 Feb 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Walker, Joseph James, 1941-2009

Reference: OHInt-0642/2

Description: Joe Walker was born in Opunake in 1941. Describes being brought up by his mother and grandfather until his mother remarried Hector Walker from Rotoma, Fiji. Mentions his birth father. Talks about his brother, three sisters and a half brother. Describes education at Opunake Primary and High Schools. Recalls enjoying academic work and sport. Talks about becoming Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) in the school cadets. Describes links with Te Atiawa and Ngati Ruahine. Explains an awakening to being Maori while in the Army. Mentions have done Maori language at Victoria University, joining the hikoi and studying the Treaty of Waitangi with Donna Awatere. Mentions he was responsible for programmes including Maori at APEC. Describes joining the Army and explains his progression through the ranks. Discusses becoming professional, becoming a leader and learning to take risks. Discusses fighting in Vietnam and attitudes to Vietnamese veterans. Mentions marrying Patsy McGowan in 1963 and her support of his life in the Army. Mentions he was Brigadier Commander at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Mentions his association with the SAS and describes studying counter terrorism in Great Britain. Discusses resigning from the military in 1990 after thirty years' service. Describes his appointment as Comptroller of Government House in 1990. Mentions organising the changeover from Sir Paul Reeves as Governor General to Dame Catherine Tizard. Discusses the preparation of a five year plan for the Governor General. Discusses changing the culture of the role of Governor General from British to New Zealand and the need for the role to be simple and relevant to New Zealand while maintaining quality. Describes Sir Paul and Lady Reeves and functions held for the Maori community. Comments on the informal tone of Dame Catherine Tizard while maintaining her position as representative of the head of state. Describes how he put New Zealand art on the walls. Describes the position of Comptroller as Operations Manager with the Chief Secretary's position that of the Chief Executive. Mentions Ken Richardson. Discusses the relationship between the military and the Governor-General and the role of the aides de camp. Mentions that Government House had come under the the Department of Internal Affairs but now comes under the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Mentions an organisational review which structured out the office of Comptroller. Discusses the Royal Family and a number of overseas visitors including the Queen of the Netherlands, King of Malaysia, Sultans of Bahrain, Iraq and Brunei, Presidents of Croatia, Chile, Ireland and Germany and President Mandela. Mentions the Queen's visit in 1995 and the CHOGM meeting. Discusses the relationship of the Governor-General and Jim Bolger . Mentions a security review at Government House and redevelopment of the gardens. Talks about the 25th anniversary of Robert Sisson Stretch as butler. Describes seeing Sir Michael Hardie Boys into office as Governor-General before leaving the job. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3409.

Date: 1991

Reference: Eph-A-AVIATION-1991-01

Description: Programme for the air show contains a message from the Governor General Dame Catherine Tizard, a short history of the New Zealand Warbids Assn Inc, photographs of the Harvard, Trojan, Venom, Spitfire, Hawker, Douglas Dakota, Mustanq and Iroquois aircraft featuring in the show, a plan of the grounds and the day's programme. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 212 x 150 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-VICEREGAL-1970/1999

Description: Includes: 1970: Invitation on the occasion of presentation of Gold Awards by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Government House, 13 March 1970. Card 1981: Reception to Hon Sir David Beattie. Wakefield House, 11 June 1981. Flier / reply form 1987: Invitation from Sir Paul and Lady Reeves to Ms Sonja Davies and partner at a garden reception. Government House, 12 February 1987. Card 1989: Summer garden party by kind permission of and in the presence of Her Excellency Lady Reeves. Government House Wellington, 28 January 1989. Invitation card with drawings by Janet Paul 1990: Reception at Government House, 18 June 1990. Invitation cards from Sir Paul and Lady Reeves to Peter Scott [National Librarian], and to Margaret Calder [Chief Librarian Alexander Turnbull Library]. 1990: "Nga Moteatea" launch. Government House, 9 November 1990. Inviation card to Margaret Calder 1990: Order of ceremony for the swearing-in of Dame Catherine Tizard GCMG, DBE as Governor-General. Parliament House, 12 December 1990 (2 copies) 1993: Reception at Government House, 17 August 1993. Invitation card from Governor-General Dame Catherine Tizard to Joan McCracken. 1997: Governor-General and Lady Hardie-Boys invite Margaret Calder to a reception marking the 50th anniversary of the British Council in New Zealand. Government House, 18 April 1997. Invitation card 1997: Governor-General and Lady Hardie-Boys invite Sonja Davies to a reception for former members of Parliament. Government House, 1 May 1997. Invitation card 1997: Governor-General and Lady Hardie-Boys invite Sonja Davies to the offical ceremony to launch the New Zealand Order of Merit. Ballroom Government House Wellington, 6 May 1997. Invitation card 1998: Welcome to Government House; home of the Governor-General of New Zealand. Open days, 14-15 March 1998. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, colour prints, sizes varying

Date: 1952, May 1980-June 1990, March 1994, November 1994, 1999

From: Grace, Shirley, 1949-2000 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-7573-2

Description: Proof sheets made by Shirley Grace during the period 1980-1990, comprising: portraits and photo essays for the New Zealand Listener, Auckland Metro and Broadsheet, and movie stills for the films Pallet on the Floor, Mr Wrong, The Eel, and Gordon Bennett; and photographs taken during production of the movie Utu (1982), photographs of the opening of Te Kiri Marae, Pakiri (1994), and portraits of Shirley Grace as a young child (1952). Quantity: 8 boxes containing:. 394 b&w original photographic print(s) (proof sheets). 6 colour original photographic print(s). 9 photocopy/ies.

From: Scott, Thomas 1947- :Editorial cartoons. 1 July - 30 September 1992

Reference: H-110-009

Description: Shows Paul Theroux, his head covered in vomit, at one end of a dinning table in the tropics. A voice from the other end of the table apologises. Refers to Paul Theroux's unkind remarks about dining with Dame Catherine Tizard in his book "The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling through the Pacific." Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1976 - 1990

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: H-745-001/022

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international social and political issues. 004, 018 and 020 also published in 'Alternative Medicine', 1992. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromides in varying sizes, some stuck on paper Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 18 May 1993

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Tizard, Catherine Anne (Hon Dame), 1931-2021

Reference: OHInt-0046/08

Description: Catherine Tizard talks about family background; childhood; family interest in politics; effect of sex education on life; views on treatment of Maori; Maori language; views on biculturalism; life at University of Auckland; meeting future husband, Bob Tizard; courtship and marriage; child rearing; effect of Bob Tizard losing seat in Tamaki in 1960; the decision to return to university to study zoology; difficulty of combining study and child rearing; growing independence; supporting husband as parliamentarian. Discusses reasons for entering local politics; attitudes of council and staff; work as part of panel of 'Beauty and the beast', reference to Selwyn Toogood; importance of this experience; involvement in 1975 (second) United Women's Convention; importance of being involved with women's movement; views on women's choice in having children; amount of work as Governor-General; pressures as mayor of Auckland; actions and reactions during Queen St riots; hostility over Aotea Centre; feelings on being offered the role of Governor-General; public support and opposition. Describes breakup of marriage to Bob Tizard; views on republicanism; course of life; risk taking; most satisfying aspects of life; the future; involvement with charitable and community organisations. Accompanying material - Copy of curriculum vitae Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Government House, Wellington Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1142. Search dates: 1993

Date: [ca May 1993 to July 1994]

From: The Dames Oral History Project

Reference: 35mm-12348

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer between circa May 1993 and July 1994 of an original print of Catherine Tizard in her wedding dress. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in an envelope labelled "Pat Evison x2, Catherine Tizard x2 + negatives". Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm strip containing one frame.. Transfers: Negative separated from prints at PAColl-10544 for preservation purposes. Corresponding print is number 07.. Processing information: Negative removed from original plastic sleeve within envelope and housed in an archival enclosure. Plastic Sleeve and envelope not retained.

Date: [ca May 1993 to July 1994]

From: The Dames Oral History Project

Reference: 35mm-12347

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer between circa May 1993 and July 1994 of an original print of Catherine Tizard. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in an envelope labelled "Pat Evison x2, Catherine Tizard x2 + negatives". Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) 35mm strip containing one frame.. Transfers: Negative separated from prints at PAColl-10544 for preservation purposes. Corresponding print is number 08.. Processing information: Negative removed from original plastic sleeve within envelope and housed in an archival enclosure. Plastic Sleeve and envelope not retained.

Date: [ca May 1993 to July 1994]

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Freeman, Fred, active 1978; Woolf, Simon John, 1960-

Reference: PAColl-10544

Description: Photographs taken by unidentifed photographer(s) between circa May 1993 and July 1994 of original prints of interviewees from The Dames oral history project as supplementary material for the interviews. Show the interviewees at various times in their lives. Some photographs are annotated on the reverse or have an accompanying label. - PAColl-10544-01 shows Phyllis Guthardt circa 1993. - PAColl-10544-02 shows Jean Herbison in 1992. - PAColl-10544-03 shows Jean Herbison in 1938. - PAColl-10544-04 shows Dawn Lamb in 1993 (mislabelled as Rae Lamb). - PAColl-10544-05 shows Dawn Lamb circa 1990 (mislabelled as Rae Lamb). - PAColl-10544-06 shows Dawn Lamb circa 1993 (mislabelled as Rae Lamb). - PAColl-10544-07 shows Catherine Tizard in her wedding dress. - PAColl-10544-08 shows CatherineTizard. - PAColl-10544-09 shows Patricia Evison photographed by Simon Woolf. The print is mounted on backing card and captioned "Pat Evison, O.B.E.". - PAColl-10544-10 shows Patricia Evison. - PAColl-10544-11 shows Daphne Purves circa 1920. - PAColl-10544-12 shows Daphne Purves circa 1980. - PAColl-10544-13 shows Daphne, Elizabeth and Hilary Purves in 1941. - PAColl-10544-14 shows Norma Restieaux in 1960. - PAColl-10544-15 shows Norma Restieaux circa 1990. - PAColl-10544-16 shows Dorothy Fraser circa 1990. - PAColl-10544-17 shows Dorothy Fraser circa 1944. - PAColl-10544-18 shows Dorothea Horsman in 1940. - PAColl-10544-19 shows Dorothea Horsman, Miriam Dell, and Vivienne Boyd in 1986. - PAColl-10544-20 shows Patricia Bergquist in 1994. - PAColl-10544-21 shows Patricia Bergquist aged about 20. - PAColl-10544-22 shows Malvina Major aged 13 in 1956. - PAColl-10544-23 shows Malvina Major in 1994 photographed by Fred Freeman. - PAColl-10544-24 shows Kathleen Kennedy and Stella Wright (Casey) circa 1994. - PAColl-10544-25 shows Stella and Maurice Casey and their grandson Alec Dawson in 1993. - PAColl-10544-26 shows Miriam Dell. - PAColl-10544-27 shows Miriam Dell in a graduation cap and gown. - PAColl-10544-28 shows Joan Metge. - PAColl-10544-29 shows Joan Metge. - PAColl-10544-30 shows Dorothy Winstone. - PAColl-10544-31 shows Dorothy Winstone in her wedding dress. - PAColl-10544-32 shows Barbara and Harold Goodman. - PAColl-10544-33 shows Barbara Goodman, Kingi Ihaka and Sir Paul Reeves. - PAColl-10544-34 shows Thea Muldoon and family. - PAColl-10544-35 shows Thea Muldoon. - PAColl-10544-36 shows Augusta Wallace. - PAColl-10544-37 shows Augusta Wallace. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: PAColl-10544-01 to 06 were received in an envelope labelled "Negs and photos, J. Herbison x2, R. Lamb x 3, P. Guthardt x1". PAColl-10544-07 to 10 were received in an envelope labelled "Pat Evison x2, Catherine Tizard x2 + negatives". PAColl-10544-11 to 19 were received in an envelope labelled "Dunedin Dames, Purves, Horsman, Fraser, Restieaux". PAColl-10544-20 to 21 were received in an envelope labelled "Patricia Bergquist, 2 photos", dated 12 July 1994. PAColl-10544-22 to 23 were received in an envelope labelled "Malvina Major photos/negs". PAColl-10544-24 to 25 were received in an envelope labelled "Photographs and negatives Dame Stella Casey". PAColl-10544-26 to 27 were received in an envelope labelled "Dame Miriam Dell", dated 16 February 1994. PAColl-10544-28 to 37 were received in an envelope labelled "Dames Photos, Barbara Goodman, Dorothy Winstone, Augusta Wallace, Thea Muldoon, Joan Metge". Quantity: 24 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 12 colour original photographic print(s). Transfers: Negatives at 35mm-12345 to 12363 separated from prints for preservation purposes. Corresponding negatives can be found for prints: 02, 03, 04, and 06 (35mm-12345); 01 and 05 (35mm-12346); 08 (35mm-12347); 07 (35mm-12348); 12, 14, 15, and 17 (35mm-12349); 13, 15, 16, and 19 (35mm-12350); 18 (35mm-12351); 11 (35mm-12352); 20 and 21 (35mm-12353); 22 (35mm-12354); 23 (35mm-12355); 32 (35mm-12356); 29 and 33 (35mm-12357); 31 and 36 (35mm-12358); 28, 30, and 35 (35mm-12359); 34 and 37 (35mm-12360); 25 (35mm-12361); 26 (35mm-12362); and 27 (35mm-12363).. Processing information: Prints removed from envelopes and housed in archival enclosures. Envelopes not retained.

Date: 29 Feb 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Richardson, Kenneth Lionel, 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0642/6

Description: Ken Richardson was born in Liverpool in 1932. Recalls joining the New Zealand Public Service in London in 1958, emigrating to New Zealand and working in Treasury and then the Departments of Immigration and Labour. Describes being an Attache (Immigration) and Vice-consul in the Netherlands from 1968-1973, returning to New Zealand and being given the job of formulating new immigration policy for Norman Kirk as Prime Minister. Comments on the role of Auckland MP Norman Douglas. Mentions the death of Norman Kirk. Describes Bill Rowling. Discusses working for the Minister of Immigration Air Commodore Frank Gill and other Cabinet Ministers Allan Highet and Brian Talboys. Describes working in the New Zealand High Commission in London from 1981 to 1984 as assistant to the High Commissioner Les Gandar. Mentions his role in liaising with Buckingham Palace. Describes returning to New Zealand to work for Robert Muldoon and the fall of the National Government. Describes how he was principal private secreatry for Prime Ministers David Lange, Geoffrey Palmer and Mike Moore from 1984 to 1990. Comments on the lack of consulation with Government before decisions are made at Government House. Mentions the cost of refurbishment of Government House under Sir David Beattie. Recalls the feeling in Government that Government House had to be more accountable. Describes the 1989 review of Government House and changes to its administration including the removal of the position of Comptroller. Comments that the Governor-General is Commander in Chief of the Armed Services and the Comptroller was a link with the defence forces. Comments on Sir David Beattie and the hikoi at Waitangi and differences between him and Sir Paul Reeves including their backgrounds. Describes applying for the job of Official Secreatary in 1990 and getting it. Discusses Dame Catherine Tizard's style as Governor-General and her relationship with Prime Minister Jim Bolger. Discusses daily routines. Comments on the Honours system and the procedure for the presentation of credentials. Discusses the advent of Open Days at Government House and changes in the invitation list. Discusses the need for accessibility of Government House while retaining the mana of the office. Comments on the 1990 Royal tour. Discusses staff changes as a result of the review. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3407.

Date: 18 Mar 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Shroff, Janet Marie Warren, 1944-

Reference: OHInt-0642/7

Description: Marie Shroff was born in Auckland in 1944. Describes Irish, Scots and English ancestry. Mentions agnosticism. Describes how the family coped after the death of her father. Describes attending Epsom Girls' Grammar School and Auckland University. Gives a detailed outline of her career. Mentions originally working as a research assistant with External Affairs before becoming an NZBC journalist with Gallery and Checkpoint. Describes difficulties as a female journalist getting on air time. Mentions going to Western Samoa with her husband Gordon Shroff who worked with External Affairs. Describes teaching English at Samoa College. Comments on the lifestyle of diplomatic wives. Describes working in the New Zealand Consulate General in New York, returning to New Zealand and work with the State Services Commission (SSC). Mentions loss of grading for spouses of Foreign Affairs staff when overseas and her role in changing this. Recalls working in the UK Civil Service Department when her husband was posted to London, returning to New Zealand and becoming director of the Policy Development Unit and then director of the State Enterprises Branch at SSC. Mentions the role of Dr Mervyn Probine. Describes working with Rod Deane, Roger Douglas and Geoffrey Palmer corporatising government departments. Comments on the role of Treasury and her attitude to changes to the government sector. Mentions Graham Scott. Comments on the treatment of staff by Treasury. Describes being asked to apply for the position of Secretary to Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council and succeeding Patrick Millen in the role. Describes the two parts of the job as constitutional and running the secretariat. Gives details of the Executive Council and dual responsibility to the Prime Minister and the Governor-General. Comments on the significance of Sir Paul Reeves as first and working class and Maori Governor-General. Recalls a hui in the ballroom at Government House. Discusses problems in administration at Government House and her role in initiating a review under Joan Gillies. Describes the redefinition of the role of Official Secretary and the replacement of Paul Canham by Ken Richardson in the role. Describes the `upstairs downstairs' mentality created by the roles of Official Secretary and Comptroller and the removal of the role of Comptroller. Discusses issues during the 1980s which had constitutional implications for the Governor-General. Mentions the 1984 snap election, conflict between Roger Douglas and David Lange and the post 1996 election coalition negotiation. Discusses the relationship between Sir Paul Reeves and David Lange and the attitude of the Labour Government to the role of Governor-General. Discusses the re-election to Cabinet of Roger Douglas, the `December 17 package' which was overturned by David Lange and the collapse of the Labour Government. Comments on the constitutional implications of this. Gives her opinion of the attributes required by Prime Ministers. Mentions Jim Bolger and Helen Clark. Discusses Geoffrey Palmer's efforts to get a female Governor-General. Comments on the political understanding of Dame Catherine Tizard. Comments on the perceived importance of the role of Governor-General since proportional representation began. Discusses the repatriation of the role of Governor-General under Sir Paul Reeves and Dame Catherine Tizard. Mentions Jim Bolger's views on knighthoods and New Zealand as a republic. Discusses relations with Buckingham Palace. Comments on her relationship with the role of Official Secretary. Comments on the importance for the Governor-General of understanding constitutional concepts and the appointment of Sir Michael Hardie Boys. Discusses the test to the system of the nine weeks negotiation of a coalition government after the 1996 election. Explains the relationship between the Governor-General and the Prime Minister during this period. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3408.

Date: 1968, 1975, 1995, 1998, 2010

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-207

Description: Contains assorted papers, including correspondence, loose notes and newspaper clippings Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1989, 2002-2011

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-238

Description: Contains correspondence (letters and printed emails) relating to manuscripts, books and other publishing matters. Also Cape Catley promotional material, loose notes, clippings and photograph of author Heather Heberley. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photo and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1960, 1991-1997

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-373

Description: Not all correspondent names have been indexed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1988, 1991-2010

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-188

Description: Contains mainly newspaper clippings relating to different women, together with women's issues. Also some correspondence and other papers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter