Directors of corporations

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-024/046

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues, includes: Shows scientists' adhock research into the potential uses of genetic modification at the expense of commonsense. Comment on the intimidation tactics of Qantas Airlines toward Air New Zealand. Singapore Airlines are shown as Air New Zealands big sister ally. Christine Rankin considers taking further action following the release of the Employment Courts findings. Shows the Government (surfer) riding the knowledge wave only to be wiped out and lodged head first in the sand. Discussion between an Israeli soldier and Palestinian child. The soldier is trying to explain to the child how violence and retaliation works. The child just wants to play and go to the movies. Shows Helen Clark dealing with Steve Maharey and his use of obscene language. Shows members of the Electoral Reform Committee as angelic, working for the best interests of the country while having vested interests in the Committees outcome. Helen Clark calls on the All Blacks to crush the Australians while they've down. New Zealand reaction to the loss by the All Blacks to the Australians. Shows All Black Anton Oliver taking the blame for the loss against Australia. Comment on the Qantas involvement in running Ansett into the ground and leaving small creditors in ruins. Comment on the lack of constructive action being taken by the Pacific Forum to deal with global warming and the consequent rising of the ocean level. Shows Helen Clark encouraging all her Ministers to keep pets. Jim Anderton is shown wrapped in the arms of his pet octupus (Peoples' Bank). Shows West Coast MP, Damien O'Connor, addressing an audience about local mining and the poor decision made by Alliance MP Sandra Lee. He is reminded by a miner in the wings that his seat is still marginal. Shows Jim Anderton and Sandra Lee observing the Reefton Alliance office being pelted with food in reaction to Sandra Lee saying 'no' to mine expansion in the area. Shows a new army armoured vehicle running over an air force plane. Comment on the current situation where the armies supplies are being boosted while the air force is having its wings clipped. Shows thugs from the power company breaking into a persons house to extract money for the latest exorbitant power bill. Shows an All Black player finishing a Springbok (South African Rugby Team) and still feeling hungry. He thinks he could polish off the entire Australian Rugby Team (Wallabies) as well. Shows the relationship between government controlled power generators, empty lakes and increased revenue for power for the Reserve Bank. Shows a proposed statue for the entrance of the Sydney Harbour. Comment on Australia's policy to exclude refugees. Shows Michelle Boag's National Party purge of Parliamentary faithful. Comment on the level of ignorant public opinion over the boat people refugees trying to gain entry to Australia, by people ringing talkback radio. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1944-1983

From: Marshall, John Ross (Sir), 1912-1988 : Political papers

Reference: 84-206

Description: Papers relating to Marshall's business interests, his membership and directorship of company boards and charitable trusts, papers re private travel and personal correspondence. Also includes some correspondence re various bills before Parliament 1978-1979. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 6 box(es). 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Partial listing available. Processing information: Requires processing to item level.

Date: 12 Aug 1987

From: NZ News Ltd: Sound recordings

By: Leys, Thomson Hilton, 1922-

Reference: OHInt-0135-08

Description: Thomson Leys details of his family background and the careers of his grandfather Dr Thomson Wilson Leys and father William Cecil Leys, refers to Brett Printing & Publishing Co Ltd, recalls his World War II experiences in the Navy and his early career as a journalist in Australia and Scotland, and position of Assistant Managing Director of NZ News Ltd, problems with supply of newsprint, Newspaper Publishers Association, milestones in the history of NZ News Ltd, Visual Investigation Syndicate, Radio Auckland Ltd, company personnel, editorial policy, sale of the 'Waikato times'. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Venue - Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002470 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 433. Search dates: 1987

Date: 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-558-001/020

Description: Political cartoons. Paralells between the Nazi ethnic cleansing of the Jews in the 1940's and the ethnic cleansing in Europe in the 1990's. Shows Milosevic soaking in a blood bath to take his mind off the Nato bombing raids. A Serbian soldier explains to the West via a reporter the reasons behind their present actions. The electricity reforms continue to cost the consumer more. The military invite refugees from Kosovo to return to their destroyed homes. Milosevic is prepared to destroy Kosovo in order to save it. Shows India testing a long-range nuclear missile off the back of a cow. Shows Nato commander explaining their strategy of punishing Milosevic by bombing Serbia. This resulted in mass destruction of property and life but no direct harm to Milosevic. New Zealand yachties receive large slaries but are not prepared to pay for weather data from Government Agencies. Serbs use human shields to protect their forward tank movement. Following sex scandals, the Scouts tighten up their screening of adult supervisors. Helen Clark and Jenny Shipley fight over their respective attributes. They agree that women bring poise to politics even in an arguement. Max Bradford gets the country into trouble over electricity reforms. Minister of Tourism, Murray McCully, objects but does not intervene in large, secret and tax-free payouts to directors he forced to resign. Comment on Anzac Day commemorations. Shows two men in their respective backyards burning their Hurricanes supporters rugby gear, comment on another year where the Hurricanes have not played well. Comment on Tau Henare's behaviour of holding onto his Cabinet position when his party, NZ First, pulled out of the National coalition government. Minister of Tourism, Murray McCully, is encouraged to resign after a tourism related row adversely affects National's position in the polls. A new flag for America with a hand holding a smoking gun. Hillary Commission recommends 10 minutes of physical activity, three times a day for couch potatoes. Quantity: 20 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1977

By: Mangles, Ross, active 1970s

Reference: MS-Papers-6843

Description: Biographical piece by Mangles on his great-grandfather, Ross Donnelly Mangles, describing his background, family and various appointments in England, India and as a director of the New Zealand Company; includes extracts from his letters to his family in England, from India, Burma and Cape Town Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Mr R Mangles, Tenterden, Kent, England, Jan 1977 Transfers: This item was found in A A St C M Murray-Oliver's 87-080 accession in Jun 2000.

Date: 9 Mar 1988 - 09 Mar 1988

From: NZ News Ltd: Sound recordings

By: Newman, Raymond Arthur, 1919-2013

Reference: OHInt-0135-10

Description: Raymond Newman gives details of his career up to the time he retired as Company Secretary and Executive Director of NZ News Ltd in March 1984. Refers to South Auckland Courier Newspapers Ltd, Times Newspaper Ltd, District Newspapers Ltd, Suburban Newspapers Ltd, 'North Shore times-advertiser', Phillips Brothers, West Auckland Gazette Ltd, Marker Publications Ltd, 'NZ trade alphabet', 'Papakura news advertiser' ('South Auckland news advertiser'), Franklin Printing and Publishing Co Ltd (Franklin Times Ltd), merger of South Auckland News Advertiser and Franklin Times Ltd, 'Manukau courier', 'Papakura ribbon news-pictorial', 'Rodney times', Colorgravure, Bay of Plenty Airways Ltd, '8 O'Clock', 'NZ truth', commercial radio stations and Radio Auckland Ltd, Visual Investigation Syndicate, Vid Com Ltd, Alternative Television Network, Independent Newspapers Ltd (INL), creation of NZ News Ltd, properties owned by the company, computer systems, acquisition of Universal Business Directories, Independent Drive-in Cinemas Ltd, deer farming, video business, Brierley (BIL), 'More magazine', 'NZ home journal', 'NZ woman's weekly', NZ News Ltd staff. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Ross Sayers Venue - Auckland offices of NZ News Ltd Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002472 - OHC-002473 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 432.

Date: 1987 - 01 Jan 1987

From: NZ News Ltd: Sound recordings

By: Williams, Pat, active 1983-1987

Reference: OHInt-0135-12

Description: Pat Williams gives details of his career before joining NZ News Ltd in 1983, positions held with company before becoming managing director in April 1984. Reference made to 'Auckland star' and associated problems, 'Sunday star', the divisions of NZ News and related staff, 'NZ woman's weekly' (Jean Wishart and Wendy Pye), Ian Simpson, Finbarr Lynch, Phillip Rive, 'Farm equipment news', 'Seaspray', 'Dolly', 'Metro', 'More', Suburban Newspapers Ltd, Courier Newspapers, 'Universal business directories', Auckland Community Print, 'The Star' (Christchurch), Alternative Television Network, Broadcasting Tribunal, Vid Com, Video Holdings Ltd, Shortland Publications, New Zealand Press Association, Brierley Investments Ltd, Independent Newspapers Ltd, top management. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Ross Sayers Venue - Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002475 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 431.

From: NZ News Ltd: Sound recordings

Reference: OHInt-0135-07

Description: Readings of minutes of Directors' meetings from 1924 to 1927. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002469 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

From: NZ News Ltd: Sound recordings

Reference: OHInt-0135-06

Description: The readings are of meetings of directors of NZ News Ltd from 2 March 1923 to July 1924; 8 April 1927 to 9 December 1927; 10 February to 19 April 1929. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002468 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1999

From: Fletcher, David :Eighteen original cartoons published in the New Truth & TV Extra, April - August 1999.

Reference: A-341-002

Description: Prime Minister Jenny Shipley asks former Prime Minister Mike Moore where he has been. Moore replies that he has been at a job interview and is waiting for their decision. When Shipley asks him "What is the job?" he replies "I've forgotten". Wider context may refer to Mike Moore's appointment as Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 1999. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - D.Fletcher [in felt tip] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Felt pen on card, 120 x 390 mm

Date: 1987-1995

By: Plummer, Peter Sidney, 1909-1998

Reference: OHColl-1241

Description: Recordings made by Peter Plummer between 1987 and 1994 of himself reminiscing about his life. Also includes a transcript, and a copy of the book 'From drover to director', containing extracts from the recordings which was published in 1995. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 4 audiocassette(s) microcassettes. 3 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1987 - 1995

Date: ca1962

By: Brodie, Marjorie, -2003?; Dobson, David John, 1932-2022

Reference: PAColl-7870

Description: Photographs of farewell function at Cable Price Corporation for retiring managing director Earle Brodie, ca 1962. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by David Dobson, Wellington, in November 2003

Date: 2004

By: Rural Portfolio Investments Securities Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-COMPANY-Wrightson-2004-01

Description: The top part of the poster gives examples of newspaper headlines from 2003 and 2004 indicating a decline in the prosperity of Wrightson's. The text below argues against the Wrightson Board's assertions that the company is doing well. Baird McConnon and Craig Norgate whose photographs appear at lower right, wish to buy majority shares so that they can get the company "back to its roots". Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 840 x 595 mm. Provenance: Acquired by legal deposit in 2004.

Date: 1984 - 1990

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Original cartoons drawn 1980-1990, mainly for periodical publications].

Reference: C-136-010

Description: Shows Ron Brierley, president of Brierley Investments Ltd, holding a globe of the world, with tall buildings marking the places where he has interests. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on sheet 450 x 275 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2003.

Reference: 1/2-023908-F

Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Matthew Holmes taken by Morris photo. From "Cyclopedia of New Zealand" Vol 4, page 77. Inscriptions: Morris photo. The late Hon M Holmes (Printed below original published image) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1977

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-298

Description: This cartoon features the boardroom of a factory. One director is clearing out the liquor cupboard. Two more have their coats and hats and are leaving. One of them is welcoming a group of workers who have been left to take it over Label on recto dated 6/7/77 Extended Title - The establishment of working groups to give workers control over their own working place has been advocated by the Minister of Justice Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 325 x 445 mm

Date: 1984 - 1990

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Original cartoons drawn 1980-1990, mainly for periodical publications].

Reference: C-136-009

Description: Shows Doug Myers and the Dominion Breweries boss [?] clinking glasses, which shatter. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on sheet 385 x 470 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2003.

Date: 2000

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-

Reference: H-648-001/085

Description: 85 cartoons on political and social issues. The topics include cricketers, PM's avoidance of Waitangi Day protests, Treaty of Waitangi signing 1840, Maori sovereignty, Israel's hard line on Palestine, perils of being a child in NZ, Rugby sevens, Fiji's lack of moral fibre, genetic relationship between humans and slugs, corporate savaging of small shareholders, dairy farmers play down record returns, farmer reaction to vet strike, People's Bank documents leaked, Anderton looks for way to get rid of Phillida Bunkle, cricket rules questioned, possible beaurocracy of Kiwi Bank, NZ Post attempts to gag Richard Prebble, Bunkle and Hobbs on political scrap-heap, NZ rich list, possum damage Australian tax payer responsibility, cricket match-fixing, Bunkle unlikely to get back into Cabinet, extended rugby season not cricket, Kiwi Bank customers may bring their debt with them, Super-12 referees, census forms, British border control officials under fire, NZ scenery blocked by pine trees, ACT conservation policy - eat Kiwis, Germans announce NZ sheep have scrapies, Winstone Peters argues against opinion polls, RCD farmers support border control of foot-and-mouth, TVNZ presenters fight amongst themselves, Helen Clark and her husband communicate via e-mail, Clark defends and attacks her husband, CNN broadcasts incorrect information about NZ cases of foot-and-mouth disease, skyhawks put out to pasture, Clark and Shipley fight it out, MIR space station breaks up, Hobbs on the rack, Air Force apologise to Clark, Clark wins 'scariest skirt' award, George W Bush's stance on carbon dioxide emissions, Jonathon Hunt fails to name drunken MP's, Milosovich faces punishment, Clark and Anderton negotiate deal to get rid of Bunkle, Bush's foreign policy stance escalates world tensions, women in leadership roles - men ponder their choices, Bush questions the colour of 'red China', Tiger Woods - king of the golf world, Clark hot and cold on America, Shipley faces political crisis, schizophrenic flatmates, Ansett NZ maintenance, Anderton farmers' favourite, schizophrenic flatmates, cervical screening and justice, Rankin missed by bomb on WINZ building, message from Qantas NZ, airline collapses while owner plays golf, dawn parade 2030, Saturn TV, Bush armwrestles Chinese dragon, King and budget decisions, air ticket competition, US impose tariffs on NZ farmers, white house and star wars, Hurricanes fans pray for victory, Clark axes skyhawks, Hitler and Hirohito and Clark, female, sex and animals, arms race history, TVNZ internal affairs, Clark and Blair campaigns, McVeigh dies in Oklahoma, Clark out of touch, Peters makes a come-back, burning effigies, global warming, Dairy Board merger, Maori Party, taxing home ownership, soya sauce scare, Bob Dylan on Radio NZ, importance of appearance in the public service. 85 H-648-033 misrecorded as a Tom Scott cartoon when it is in fact a Garrick Tremain. Refiled H-645 series. Quantity: 85 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: A4 bromides

Date: 2008

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0007898

Description: A pig wearing a business-suit with a 'Contact Energy' pin on the lapel drools as he announces that now that pig-cell transplantation is approved, they are going to transplant a big price rise on their customers and a big pay-rise on their directors. Refers to a co-incidental timing of the announcement of pig-cell transplantation for diseases like diabetes with a price hike for Contact Energy customers and a big pay-rise for directors. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: [ca 1938]

From: S P Andrew Ltd :Portrait negatives

Reference: 1/1-018690-F

Description: William Fergusson Hogg, wearing a lawyers gown and wig, photographed by S P Andrew Ltd, circa 1938. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - above image - 19395C Hogg W Mr [?] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative