Gangs

Date: Dec 1999-Apr 2000

By: Desmond, Phillipa Mary, 1955-

Reference: OHColl-0479

Description: Interviews with women involved in the Aroha Trust, a co-operative of women associated with Wellington gangs in the late 1970s. Describes the Trust's aim as providing work, housing and support for members who were mostly Maori, young, unskilled, unemployed and homeless. Interviewees talk about: their childhood, experience as a member of Aroha Trust and their adult lives. Interviews with Amelia Taniwha, Charmaine Anaru, Dorothy Daley, Phillipa Desmond, Gini Shepheard, Jane Stevens, Nayda Te Rangi, Tasi Osborne, Annie Coughlan, Della Tahau, Evelyn Reid, Horiana Nuku Tarawhiti, Mahinarangi Houpapa and Nicki Torbett Interviewer(s) - Pip Desmond Accompanying material - Includes project report Arrangement: Interviews have brief records Tape numbers - OHC-009821 - OHC-009871 Quantity: 51 C60 cassette(s). 14 printed abstract(s). 14 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-558-042/063

Description: Political cartoons. Nato forces are briefed on their bombing target which is surrounded by civilian services like hospitals and schools. The Police encourage IBM to take their INCIS computer and jump off a bridge. IBM spent millions of taxpayer dollars on creating a new Police computer system that never worked. Mt Eden prison guards try to work out how prisoners are getting out and drugs getting in. Admidst the ruins of Belgrade Milosevic stands victorious. The Police consider getting rid of the INCIS computer to a crime consortium believing it will stop them dead in their tracks like it has done to the Police. Milosevic uses peace talks to buy time to destroy war crimes evidence. Police operations are stoped in their tracks by the weight of the INCIS computer disaster. Comment on retailers selling liquor to underagedrinkers The Serbs pull out of Kosovo as Nato forces enter the area. Comment on the New Zealand cricket team making hard work out of limited over cricket. The Soviets welcome the Nato forces to Yugoslavia. Shows a ship load of Chinese boat people on a collision course with New Zealand as the National coalition Government passes emergency legislation allowing mass, indefinite detention of asylum seekers. Inland Revenue Department assures the public that all small and powerless taxpayers are bullied equally. Serbia puts the blame for large scale death and destruction in Kosovo on the Nato bombing campaign. Shows newspaper ad for a crown entity boss, all perks and no responsibility. Minister of Immigration, Tuariki Delamere sets one standard for migrants and another for himself and his family. Jenny Shipley shoots TV news presenter, John Hawkesby in the head with a rubber arrow. He received a substantial pay-out when his contract was terminated. The Mongrel Mob supports Tony Ryall's plans to introduce tougher penalties for home invasion, if it relates to their homes being invaded but not their neighbours. Comment on breach of privilege by the Prime Minister Jenny Shipley and TVNZ over the John Hawkesby pay-out. Rugby supporters froze to their seats during a recent rugby match. Poor school results restrict career options for students. Jenny Shipley has put both her feet in her mouth over the John Hawkesby TVNZ pay-out affair. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 21 October 1988

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

By: Hunter, Martin, active 1980s

Reference: EP/1988/4045-F

Description: Members of the Mongrel Mob arriving for the group's annual hui, held over Labour Weekend in two railways goods sheds on Waterloo Quay, Wellington. Photographs taken 21 October 1988 by Evening Post staff photographer Martin Hunter. Also shown are police officers on duty at the venue. Quantity: 6 b&w original negative(s) negative strips with 18 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 2000

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

Reference: H-610-001/041

Description: 41 cartoons on political and social issues. The topics include Jim Anderton and employment schemes, the Americas Cup, children and guns in USA, Pinochet's return to Chile, Nandor Tanczos and cannabis, the Americas Cup victory parade, oil prices, the superannuation fund, the police review, new industrial law and the Employers' Federation, cloned pigs as organ donors, gangs and cannabis supply, China/Taiwan anniversary, air force purchases, Labour's popularity, petrol prices, dairy industry merger, Helen Clark and the Oscars, red cards and the Hurricanes rugby team, Queenstown tourist accidents, children not getting enough sleep, road rules and cannabis law, state agencies and medical records, property rights in non-marital relationships, Microsoft monopoly, genetic engineering, TVNZ 'star' system, A K Grant dies, the National Party, the new honours list, biosecurity, Elian Gonzales and starvation, US bear market and the NZ stock market, President Mugabe, Marian Hobbs, ANZAC day, Australias wins against NZ in sport, Zimbabwe under Mugabe, Helen Clark and the media. Quantity: 41 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromides, approximately 220 x 160mm.

Date: 2002

Reference: H-668-001/020

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Whanau benefits in Maori TV funding and jobs, Helen Clark advises Australia to stay out of New Zealand politics, the stranding of the tanker Jody F Millennium off the Coast of Gisborne, air-sprayed 'painted apple moth' toxin seen as a possibility for dealing with Palmerston North gangs, Government spending prioroties questioned, Judges private use of lap-top computers called into question after pornography accessing case, Helen Clark and Peter Davis come to terms with royal protocol, the Queen arrives in NZ and is greeted by the Deputy Prime Minister, comparrisons of Royal and Vice Regal visits including the beleaguered Australian Govenor General, 2002 Rich List and the increasing poverty of the ordinary man, the Government considers new road tax on motorists, ex-MP's and their spouses travel perks, The Queen and Duke meet Australian PM Howard and Govenor General, Governments spending priorities questioned, large amount of new road tax to fund Auckland roading development, Alliance Party in self destruction mode, the unlikely prospect of Bill English becoming Prime Minister, Helen Clark wonders whether the Governments policies have given the unions too much strength, ease of securing money for social activities if you call them a 'hui', NZ Rugby Football Union loses co-host status for World Cup and it's associated revenue. Quantity: 20 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

Date: [ca 5 Dec 1995]

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

By: Simcox, Craig, active 1983

Reference: EP/1995/4687-F

Description: Police court matron Gail Jacobson seated in a police car, with flowers given to her by the Black Power gang. Photographs taken circa 5 December 1995 by Evening Post staff photographer Craig Simcox. Ms Jacobson suffered a bruised leg in November 1995 when the van she was in was shot at, as it moved Mongrel Mob members to Wellington District Court. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm

Date: 11 Sep 1981

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

Reference: EP/1981/3091-F

Description: Race relations conciliator Mr Hiwi Tauroa (left), and the Mayor of Auckland Mr Colin Kaye leading an anti-apartheid march through central Auckland, 11 September 1981. A banner in the background reads: "The gang problem". Photographs taken by an unidentified Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 30 October 1987

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

By: Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978

Reference: EP/1987/6104

Description: Mourners at Weston Williams' tangi, Tapu Te Ranga Marae, Island Bay, Wellington. Photographs taken 30 October 1987 by Evening Post staff photographer Merv Griffiths. Quantity: 2 b&w original negative(s) strips with 6 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives, 35mm

Date: 2002

Reference: H-668-021/037

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Democracy Zimbabwe style, reactions to the news that Tau Henare is returning to politics, WINZ gives new hope to struggling artists, aftermath of the twin towers attack in New York, ACC reinstate lump sum payments for sexual abuse victims, Labour Government buy Maori votes through Moari TV funding, modern day Robin Hood and Little John - robbing the poor to give to the rich, levels of public concern over the leadership battle within the Alliance party, Helen Clark prepares for her meeting with George W Bush, Police ineffective at curbing Gang involvement in drugs, Alliance Party alikened to a Palestinian suicide bomber, the rich meet to discuss the plight of the poor, ex-MP's travel perks, Jim Anderton about to jump out of the Alliance waka, Helen Clark trys to convince Peter, her husband, to learn golf so he can play with George Bush, Marian Hobbs as an avenging angel tells commercial radio what to play, the uneven stand-off between Israel and Palestine. Quantity: 17 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

Date: 1997

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

Reference: H-448-022/044

Description: The Fire Service reduce their services to the public as a consequence of being restructured. North Health argue their case for not giving Rau Williams life-saving kidney dialysis treatment. Jim Bolger holds onto the National Party leadership against growing calls for renewal of the Party, starting at the top. Labour enjoys record lead in the polls. Bill English, Minister of Health, despairs over the state of the public health system. Winston Peters is increasingly alarmed by Neil Kirton's unexpected statements. The splitting of ECNZ into two competing groups has resulted in higher power prices. The TVNZ Board discuss a strategy to get the public behind selling off TVNZ. Public discussion over the death of Rau Williams who had kidney dialysis treatment withheld from him. Winston Peters and Jim Bolger disagree over the question of more frigates in the NZ fleet. Tuku Morgan argues against the TVNZ sell-off. Obituary to Rau Williams and Jim Bolger's 'kinder and gentler society'. Jim Bolger attempts to deal with Jenny Shipley's leadership bid. Comment on the current justice system where violent offenders are let free on bail and their elderly victims lock themselves up alone in their homes. Jim Anderton's Alliance Party deals with demands from the Green Party. Jim Bolger heads for Chogm as his National Government plunges to record unpopularity. Wide-spread health cuts are introduced to the public health sector. Comment on the apparent collusion between defence attorneys and their gang clients. Jim Bolger seems pleased to be on a first-name basis with many of the world's leaders. Panic spreads as stockmarkets tumble everywhere. Shows the inter-dependant relationship between the American Wall St. stock market and the New Zealand stock market. Minister of Health, Bill English doesn't comprehend the seriousness of doctors' dissatisfaction with their conditions. 'This is your life' TV programme returns. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides. Processing information: Subject headings updated in 2022 as part of inclusive metadata work.

Date: 15 Mar 1994

From: Merivale-Tauranga Oral History Project

By: Downie, Lance, active 1961-1994; Downie, Phillipa, active 1961-1994

Reference: OHInt-0329-04

Description: Discuss purchase of home in Merivale through family benefit and Maori Affairs Assisted Housing schemes in 1961. Talk about their children, growing up and playing in Yatton Park. Mention development and early shopping facilities. Detail people's perception of Merivale. Recall long term residents of the area. Mention 'Mansel's' farm house. Depict their street and recount past gang confrontation there. Discuss petition for the beautification of Henderson Crescent. Interviewer(s) - Merewahia Rogers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012815 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) transcript and map. 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4425.

Date: 26 Nov 1994

From: Merivale-Tauranga Oral History Project

By: Sowerby, Betty, active 1994

Reference: OHInt-0329-12

Description: Backgrounds settlement and life in Merivale. Mentions land agent Mr Martin. Discusses development of Henderson Crescent. Talks about husband who worked for St. Armard and his ill health. Outlines dealing with the Housing Corporation and regional MP Mr Walsh. Details homelife, budgeting and Merivale urban development. Discusses youth behaviour in Merivale's Hobson Crescent area including juvenile delinquency. Recalls past and present mob activities and incident involving riot squad. Depicts racial stereotypes in area. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012823 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) transcript and map. 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4433.

Date: 22 September 1999 - 22 Sep 1999

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Sharples, Pita Russell (Hon Dr Sir), 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0751-06

Description: Executive Officer of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator from 1972 to 1980. Born in Waipawa, 1941. Discusses being the first appointed Executive Officer in 1972 and the reasons for establishing the Office in Auckland. Talks about his appoinment and the importance of the position of Race Relations Conciliator. Discusses what he learnt from Sir Guy Powles - talks about how Sir Guy handled policy submission from insurance companies. Mentions how Ken Mason took over as Race Relations Conciliator and the arrival of Harry Dansey. Discusses the work done by the Office during Harry Dansey's time as Conciliator. Also mentions Belinda Godfrey and Kay Gaylor. Describes the Office's system for investigating complaints and enquiries, and the nature of early cases. Discusses his contact with Samoan, Tongan, Nuie and Tokelau leaders. Talks about what was happening racially and ethically throughout New Zealand during his time at the Office - talks about the anti-English sentiment in New Zealand society during the 1970s - mentions Tim Bickerstaff. Mentions racist behaviour directed at him by some complainants. Discusses the media's portrayal of race relations in New Zealand - discusses how the press occassionally fuelled racial tension through what they chose to report. Discusses the work done with gangs by the Office in the late 1970s - talks about going to prisions to meet gang leaders, organising council programmes, and his observations of gang and police culture. Talks about how Maori society was stereotyped by the gang situation. Mentions the haka party incident of 1979 at the University of Auckland - discusses the event's importance in helping develop greater Maori cultural awareness within New Zealand and the Office's involvement in this. Recalls travelling around New Zealand to investigate complaints recieved by the Office - talks about a trip to Fox Glacier as being one of the highlights. Discusses international race relations in the early 1980s - talks about observing affirmative action programmes in the United States and describes how it supported what the Office was doing in New Zealand. Discusses travelling to Samoa during his time with the Office - mentions being a guest of Tupuola Efi while he was Prime Minister of Samoa. Describes how the demographic of complainants became more ethically diverse over the years - comments on the nature of racial complaints. Discusses the need for more education in the community on racial issues - talks about biculturalism and multiculturalism. Talks about current race relations in New Zealand - discusses New Zealand's national identity, Maori nationhood, and the national anthem. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copies of published articles from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012718 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5446 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopied articles include copies of photographs of Pita Sharples Search dates: 1972 - 1989

Date: 14 September 1999 - 14 Sep 1999

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Tauroa, Hiwi, 1927-2018

Reference: OHInt-0751-07

Description: New Zealand Race Relations Conciliator from 1980 to 1986. Born in Okaiawa, Taranaki, in 1927. Talks about his family background - gives reasons for being called Hiwi rather than his given name Edward. Mentions that his father spoke Maori - talks about the Latin-speaking Kaumatua at Kawhia and his father's important friends. Recalls attending primary school in Waima, Okaiawa and Kawhia - mentions the teachers, other students and travelling to school. Talks about learning Latin at Wesley College and his reasons for continuing his studies at Hawera Technical College - mentions working on a Jersey stud farm at Oeo during the school holidays. Discusses why he did choral work when he became a teacher - mentions singing at Runanga O Whaingaroa in Kaeo. Mentions Pakeha attitudes towards the establishment of Runanga and the reasons for his involvement in Whangaroa College. Recalls how he met his wife Pat. Discusses attending Auckland Teachers Training College and the reasons he agreed to teach at Wellington College. Tallks about accepting a position at Okato District High School in Taranaki. Mentions the students. Mentions principal Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School. Recalls how he coached All Black Grant Fox's father. Also mentions the school's rugby team winning the Moascar Cup. Talks about accepting the position of principal at Tuakau College - mentions some of the parents' reaction to his appointment, his involvement with the Education Department, and the Maori students at Tuakau College. Discusses his later appointment as principal of Whangaroa College. Mentions how he was approached to become Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Sir James Henare, Piripi Mokena, Harry Dansey and Jim McLay. Talks about Human Rights Commissioner Pat Downey's reaction to the appointment. Talks about the staff of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Pita Sharples. Describes the changing nature of cases brought to the Office during his time as Conciliator. Discusses gangs and how the Office remedied the lack of outreach programmes - recalls playing rugby at Mt Eden prison and Office's contact with gangs. Defines race relations - describes race relation networks and how they were set up. Discusses the lack of understanding about race relations. Talks about New Zealand's record of race relations - discusses the Treaty of Waitangi negotiations and a possible land dispute in Kaeo. Discusses the future of race relations in New Zealand and the importance of the media in reporting race relations. Talks about local schools and the importance of having local input into local issues - recalls the reason for establishing youth forums. Discusses the importance of the education initiatives undertaken by the Office. Discusses his appointment to the Committee of Youth and Law in Our Municipal Society in 1981 - mentions Tau Henare. Talks about the establishment of the Ethical Affairs councils. Discusses biculturalism and multiculturalism. Mentions a trip to China with the China Friendship Society and the establishment of the China New Zealand Maori (CHINZMA) - mentions Rewi Alley. Discusses the concept of whanaungatanga and family - gives comparisons between Tikanga Maori and Pakeha customs. Talks about the 1981 Springbok Tour to New Zealand - recalls a visit to South Africa around the same time. Talks about Pacific Island rugby players and the All Blacks. Discusses the use of the haka by the All Blacks. Discusses overseas trips while Race Relations Conciliator - recalls trip to the United Nations in Geneva and a trip to Wales and Ireland. Mentions Draft Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and relations with American Indian groups at the United Nations. Recalls the building of the Whare Tipuna room in the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing in 1986 - elaborates on how the room was given the name 'He Pakeaka' (Pakiaka). Mentions the Totara wood panels that were carved by different iwi and the role of the carver Paki Harrison. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copy of 'He Pakiaka' by Patricia Tauroa, a booklet on the Whare Tipuna room at the New Zealand Embassy, Beijing, China; copies of published articles from magazines and newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012719, OHC-012720, OHC-012721, OHC-012722 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5447 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopied articles include copies of photographs of Hiwi Tauroa Search dates: 1927 - 1999 Processing information: Record updated 28 October 2022 to clarify posiiton of Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School.

Date: 26 January 2007

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-111

Description: Shows a Hamilton gang member sitting by his mail box waiting for his mail. Beside him lies his dog. He says that during this time he can appreciate how Jenny Gibbs feels. Refers to multimillionaire Jenny Gibbs being unable to get broadband from Telecom. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - MONDAY CARTOON 29 CARTOON 186mm x 133 Pls scan, correct + send to Pix-on-hand [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 300 x 420mm

Date: 20 June 1995

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

By: Nicholson, John, active 1997

Reference: EP/1995/1850-F

Description: View of the headquarters of Satan's Slaves, Luxford Street, Berhampore, Wellington, showing the metal swastika welded above the entrance gate. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson on the 20th of June 1995. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler film negative, 35mm

Date: 1997

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

Reference: H-448-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Obituary for Diana, Princess of Wales 1961-1997 The ethics of the press are questioned following the death of Princess Diana. Judge Beattie refuses to eave the bar gracefully following an investigation into improper claiming for work related expenses. Farmers spread the RCD virus in an attempt to control the rabbit population. The National/NZ First coalition government are in danger of self destructing due to internal fighting. The oppostion is left to watch from the sideline. Diana's funeral is seen by millions around the world. Obituary to Mother Teresa 1910-1997. Rabbits warn their children about eating RCD infected carrots. Comment on the perceived leniency of the courts toward violent offenders. Christine Fletcher leaves Parliament and takes up the position of Auckland Mayor. Men discuss Otago's persistent off-side play in a rugby game against Wellington. Otago won as the referee didn't pick up most of the off-side play. Jim Bolger dreams of being an Egyptian sun king while weilding draconian powers over his slaves. The scales of justice are weighed in favour of Judge Beattie as he refuses to accept any fault in fraud allegations, Judge Hesketh however repays monies in dispute.. Nationals Minister of Health, Bill English, explains how market-driven health reforms will work. Conjugal rights given to male prisoners. Jim Bolger joins the call for new leadership in Nationals ranks and thinks he's the right person for the job. Doctors callously discuss the pros and cons of not giving a patient kidney dialysis. The National/NZ First coalition government unravels itself. Rau Williams is left to the mercy of the NZ medical system as to whether or not he'll receive life-saving procedures. Winston Peters refuses to believe his party has lost its support. Jim Bolger takes charge of his troubled coalition government. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 18 November 1978

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

By: Mackley, Ian Chappell, 1928-2016

Reference: EP/1978/3728-F

Description: Police at a property in Waione Street, Petone, take control of an early morning fracas. The grounds are strewn with empty beer bottles, and molotov cocktails, their wicks protruding from the bottle necks, are ranged along the tops of the letter boxes. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Ian Mackley on the 18th of November 1978 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 30 March 1991

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

By: Giblin, Ross, active 1980s-2000s

Reference: EP/1991/0881-F

Description: Original Evening Post caption reads: "Auckland Black power members (from left) Jason, Bart, and Jumbo relax before a day's rugby league at Macalister Park today...An estimated 800 Black Power members have gathered at the old Woolworths warehouse in Lyall Bay for the gang's convention, marking their 21st anniversary..." Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin on the 30th of March 1991. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 15 December 1987

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

Reference: EP/1987/6862-F

Description: Tuta Ngarimu and supporters on the steps of Parliament, Wellington, New Zealand. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Greg King 15 December 1987. At the time that this photograph was taken, Ngarimu had been on a hunger strike for 63 days. This was a protest in support of Irwin Baldwin in Paremoremo Prison, and against prison conditions. He had been released from Paremoremo three weeks previously. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm