Local government - New Zealand - Northland Region

Date: 2000 - 2002

By: Kaitāia Library

Reference: Eph-B-LOCAL-Kaitaia-2000/2002

Description: Includes pamphlets and fliers for fairs, cultural and sporting events in the Kaitaia and Far North area. Includes such events as a competition for the Far North District Council's annual plan, a country fair at Kerikeri, a short story competition, Dances of Universal Peace, Auckland Choral Society and Bay of Islands Singers with the St Mathews Chamber Orchestra, a Health and Nutrition seminar, Te Karae C.W.I. arts & crafts day, Grey Power Far North Kaitaia meetings notice, Mana Wahine Week, Kohukohu Rock'n Roll Dance Workshop and Ball, Kaitaia Business & Professional Women, Kaitaia Dramatic Society, Radiance (Jayavinda), The Real Far North Avocado Festival of Events, Rawene Book Festival. Quantity: 40 pamphlets and fliers. Physical Description: Photolithographs and photocopies, sizes varying

Date: 1972-1975

By: Smith, Murray Robert, 1941-2009

Reference: 75-286

Description: Papers of a back bench Member of Parliament in the Kirk-Rowling Labour government of 1972-1976. Papers are arranged by topic. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 32 box(es) (phase boxes). 10.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.

Date: 8 Jul 1993 - 08 Jul 1993

From: Rawene Public Library oral history project

By: McVeagh, Janine Elizabeth, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0641/09

Description: Janine Elizabeth McVeagh (nee Fuller) born Napier, 1946. Describes education in Napier before attending Victoria University Wellington. Recalls buying a farm in Wekaweka, Hokianga with a group of friends in 1973 and refers to strong organic principles. Describes different money-making ventures, which included: herb-growing, black sheep and spinning, growing and selling potatoes and gathering and selling blackberries. Backgrounds setting up piggery which became a profitable business. Describes interest in writing and refers to Neil Rennie, editor of `New Zealand Farmer'. Discusses local opposition to plans by big forestry companies to plant Hokianga in pine and recalls how news of a plan to clear the Wekaweka of people and of the native forest galvanised her into action. Describes the fight to get rules and guidelines laid down in the District Scheme so that it was the local community that decided what development would take place and not external forces with their own agenda. Refers to Huhana Anaroa also John Klaricich and own election on Community Board. Discusses involvement in setting up an independent publishing house together with a partner in the Hokianga, teaching themselves on the job - Te Reo Publications which supplies schools and some book shops. Talks about time as editor of Wag-Mag and refers to Danna Glendining of the Ministry of Women's Affairs. Mentions other books written - Centennial History of Waimamaku in 1988 and book on building a low-cost quality home. Describes area where she lives in the Wekaweka Valley with Waipoua on one side, and Mataroa on the other. Access Contact - see oral historian Interviewer(s) - Vilia Chisholm Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010757 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3811.

Date: 2005 - 2006

By: Kaitāia Library

Reference: Eph-B-LOCAL-Kaitaia-2005/2006

Description: Includes pamphlets and fliers for fairs, cultural and sporting events in the Kaitaia and Far North area. Includes pamphlets, posters and flyers for art exhibitions, Home Educators workshop, sessions with John de Ruiter, Bay of Islands Arts Festival, book launches, playcentre, Rocket stove workshop with Pavl Tagholm, Ngapuhi Festival, Nora Grieve and Chic Hunter art exhibition, Subtropical plants annual fair, Doubtless Bay Kindergarten Easter dig, Great Hokianga Film festival, Northland Polytechnic Rawene open day, freeform adobe workshop. Quantity: 40 pamphlets and fliers. Physical Description: Photolithographs and photocopies, sizes varying

Date: 1865, Jul-Dec 1873, 1880-1901, 1902

By: Williams, Henry, 1823-1907

Reference: Micro-MS-0817

Description: Daily record of life as a farmer at Pakaraka, as Chairman of the Bay of Islands County Council 1876-1899, and as a member of the Legislative Council 1882-1905. Detailed descriptions of farming activities, road building in the Bay area, local church matters, and local society. Post-1882 diaries contain daily accounts of his work as a Legislative Councillor during the annual parliamentary sessions, records of meetings with politicians and government officials and references to legislation of the time, particularly that dealing with social and native affairs. Sir Patrick Buckley is referred to in the diaries between 1884-1896. Quantity: 7 microfilm reel(s) (25 volumes?). Physical Description: Positve microfilm

Date: 23 Sep 1966

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/134

Description: Trevor Meyer of Paihia takes us behind the scenes to see country democracy at work in `The Council Meeting'. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 11 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 11 Nov 1992

From: Rawene Public Library oral history project

By: Fife, Ian Cochrane, 1936-

Reference: OHInt-0641/06

Description: Ian Cochrane Fife born Rawene 1936. Talks about father's origins in Scotland and his first job in New Zealand working for Compton Noakes on a farm at Opara. Recalls early childhood memories: transport to school; Dr G M Smith's treatment of a green-stick fracture; school achievements; home life during World War II; Rawene during school years, shops, harbour usage, cream trucks en route for Motukaraka factory, entertainment which included swimming in creeks, bird-nesting, horseriding and the beach. Left school in 1953 and recalls learning to shear and starting professionally in 1954, taking on a partner, Ray Dunick. Comments on the effects of daylight-saving on shearing patterns. Talks about marriage in 1963 and wife's activities throughout marriage, child-rearing, school involvement, later return to full time outside employment at Council office after the Far North amalgamation. Talks about the effect this had on own life and the new role as house-husband, learning new skills and discovering new and relaxing interests (gardening). Mentions interest in Scottish country dancing at Kaikohe. Recalls involvement with Freemasons in 1959, being Master for two years and currently Master of Rawene Lodge, also involvement with Federated Farmers. Talks about his Angus cattle stud and his experimental breeding programme concentrating on twin-production. Refers to Dr Chris [Morris] of Ruakura. Access Contact - see oral historian Interviewer(s) - Vilia Chisholm Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010754 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3808. Search dates: 1992

Date: 1927

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010847-G

Description: Sir Charles and Lady Fergusson leaving Mangonui Council Chambers during a visit to Northland. Foreground, from left: Sir Charles Fergusson, council chairman Alfred H Long, Lady Fergusson. In the background, between Mr Long and Lady Fergusson, is council member L Pease. Photograph taken 1927 by Northwood brothers of Kaitaia. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches