Corporate reorganizations

Date: 1981-1989

By: Kirkland, Andrew, 1935-1997; Valentine, John, active 1988

Reference: OHColl-0709

Description: Part interviews with John Valentine and Andrew Kirkland on the history of state forest management in New Zealand. Records the changes experienced by a government department as it became a State Owned Enterprise and then prepared for privatisation. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 C100 cassette(s). 2 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available for Andrew Kirkland and John Valentine. Search dates: 1970 - 1980

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-587-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Shows a redneck's nightmare, ownership of the Whanganui River is given to Maori who loaded it onto the back of a truck and took it away. Comment on executive golden handshakes and reduntant workers having to sign up for the dole. Shows violent offenders at Paremoremo Prison selecting soft movies like 'The Sound of Music'. In the middle of a power blackout the family try and read the latest power bill, it's gone up. The effect on the opposition of Jonah Lomu being left on the reserve bench. Statue of Liberty calls for the poor and huddled masses but says 'no' to New Zealand lamb. Comment on New Zealand's response to America's tariffs on New Zealand lamb. The common man comments on Bill English upstaging Jenny Shipley at the National Party Conference. Maori MP calls for quotas in the public sector that will ensure employment for ethnic minorities. Hospital hygeine is called into doubt. A politician trys to sell the idea of deregulating the Dairy Industry. A woman comments to her husband that it's a good thing young men eventually grow out of wanting more sex. He wistfully agrees. Obituary for JFK Jr. 1960-1999 Comment on youth alcohol consumption. Auckland Hospital try to reassure the public all babies are born equally there but not necessarily treated equally after that. Comment on Christine rankin's over the top refurbishment of the dept of work and income. Celebration of three New Zealand triumphs. Mike Moore gets top job at WTO, the All Blacks beat the Australians and the Black Caps cricket team beat the English at Lords. Paul Holmes promotes his autobiography. F-16 fighter planes are promoted by an Air Force Officer. The lowering of the drinking age is debated in Parliament. Boys try to come to terms with the news that girls are better pupils than boys. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2001 - 2002

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

Reference: H-674-001/026

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Shows a destroyed bus (peace process) destroyed first by the Palestinian suicide bombers and them by Israeli war planes. Health spending priorities promote huge salaries for the CEO and a pittence for everyone else. Cartoon obituary to Sir Peter Blake. A dolphin weeps. Shows a flag at hslf-mast over the sea and a poem for Sir peter Blake. Peter Jackson, Director of Lord of the Rings dresses up for the New Zealand premiere. Debate in the Parliamentary Chamber on proposed changes referred to as the 'wipe the slate clean' Bill. Helen Clark hides from the anger of the grounded NZ Air Force capability. Children's perception of the difference in pay rises between MP's and teachers. Shows a tour guide explaining the virtues and down-side of New Zealand to a group of travel writers. Shows Bin Laden jumping the cue at the plastic surgery clinic. Shows MP's defending themselves at a press conference against charges of triple-dipping from public funds. Shows the men calling the tune on America's anti-terrorism campaign. Shows the leader of the National Party, Bill English asking Santa Claus for a Christmas present. Santa and his reindeer narrowly avoid being hit by airborne missiles. Shows an All Black selector recruiting new talent from a war zone. Shows Helen Clark and Jim Anderton clucking over their new baby (Air New Zealand), while Michael Cullen advises them not to get too attached as it'll be up for adoption as soon as it can stand on it's own feet. Winston Peters climbs up to his attic to dust off his 'super scare monger' suit. Slobadon Milosevich stands in the War Crimes Tribunal dock with his hands dripping in blood, he defys the authority of the court. A tribute to New zealand Criketerl, Chris Cairns as 'King of the Oval.' Shows Tranzrail passengers being shown a pick-axe they are to use in case of a derailment. Shows detainees at Guantanamo Bay being asked by their detainers if they have any complaints. They wear something like a gas mask so their answer is impossible to understand. Refers to anti-terrorism war and those captured by American-led forces. Shows politicicians as children engaged in petty squabbles as the election draws near. Comment on asylum seekers in Australia seeking help from the rest of the world. Shows Israeli troops in a armoured tank trying to force Yasser Arafat to end Palestinian violence. Shows an Australian teacher explaining to his students that only those arriving in Australia between 1840 and 2000 are 'fair dinkum Aussies'. National Party leader, Bill English dons a judges cloak, a hangman's noose and an executioners hood as he campaigns on a law and order platform. ACT leader, Richard Prebble outlines his stand on immigration policy. Quantity: 27 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-448-083/102

Description: Political cartoons. President Clinton goes on television to clear his name of sex scandal allegations. Lockwood Smith pledges drought relief to the farmers of Marlborough. Taxpayers get hit for $270 million payouts to Equiticorp statutory managers. A Texas justice representative justifies their views on capital punishment. 158 years after the birth of New Zealand, historians work out why the country still suffers from labour pains - fish hooks in Article II of the Treaty. Titewhai Harawira makes Leader of the Opposition, Helen Clark weep at Waitangi. Shows an alternate way Titewhai Harawira could have protested over Helen Clark speaking on the marae. Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark outline their positions on military action against Iraq. Comment on the proposed military bombing solution for dealing with Iraq's chemical weapons. New Zealand cricket fans get excited over the Black Caps beating the Australian Cricket team. Te Papa gets the thumps up. Jenny Shipley dons her armour and helmet to do battle. The Press Gallery at Parliament struggle to describe the Prime Minister's, Jenny Shipley's, State of the Nation speech. Comment on National's Code of Social Responsibility. Helen Clark, who has been critical of the parenting skills of other MP's is reminded of Frank Sinatra's advise to the Pope on the issue of birth control, 'He no play da game, he no make the rules...' The newly streamlined Mercury Energy is responsible for plunging Auckland into ongoing power cuts. An Iraqi child survivor of American bombing reads, a letter from the President, Bill Clinton. Members of the Board of Mercury Energy are wired to the main power grid - they will be the first to know when the energy to Auckland returns. A Mercury Energy executive defends their performance. Winston Peters unveils his preferred immigration application form. Quantity: 20 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 5 April 1997 - 05 Apr 1997

From: NZ Nursing Education and Research Foundation : the transfer of nursing education from hospitals to polytechnics

By: Neame, Janice Anne, 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0520/29

Description: Janice A Neame backgrounds her nursing experience and educational qualifications gained through S A N S (School of Advanced Nursing Studies) and a B.A as extra-mural student with a double major in nursing and psychology from Massey University, before becoming Chief Nurse at Marlborough Hospital. Recalls involvement in the transfer of nursing education from hospitals to polytechnics, initially affecting the Marlborough Hospital and the Nelson Polytechnic and being well prepared for the Otago transfer. Took up position as Chief Nurse in 1983 and explains the two programmes operating at Otago, the R G O N and the Psychiatric Nursing Programme. Explains how the transition differed from the Nelson experience. Mentions Leonie Clent. Argues for different types of induction and inservice programmes in order to integrate comprehensive nurses into the work force and cites mental health managers' concerns about newly graduated staff being able to practice. After ten years as Chief Nurse left in 1993 - following one of the reforms, position was disestablished. Discusses position as Director of Programmes and Planning, Otago Area Health Board and involvement with psychiatric services which lasted four years. Talks about position at Waipukarau, Pukerora, as head of a long term rehabilitation plan for severe head trauma victims, and development of a project enabling people with physical disabilities to go home. Mentions husband (David Bolitho) getting a job in Timaru which meant another move and discusses current position in Community Health Services which includes mental health services. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Langridge Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006551 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1967.

Date: 29 03 2000 - 29 Mar 2000

From: Translation Service oral history project

By: Hauk-Willis, Angela Irmgard, active 2000

Reference: OHInt-0598-1

Description: Angela Hauk-Willis was born in a village in Bavaria, Germany, in 1955. Talks about parents, education, languages studies, attributes of a good translator, aspects of translating work and defines interpreting. Explains appointment to the Translation Service in 1983, describes process of work, the work environment at the Service, and social relations at work. Mentions work priorities and deadlines. Talks about main languages translated, languages with non-Roman scripts, increase in Spanish translations, difficulties in getting Maori translators, and the effects of immigrant patterns on work for the service. Describes the effect of 'user pays' on the Service and the effect of the loss of Crown funding, mentions the establishment of New Zealand Translation Centre. Talks about appointment processes and introduction of computers to the service, and the changes in role of the Chief Translator at the end of the 1980s. Talks about the service's new business at the end of the 1980s, recalls senior staff leaving the service, computerisation, pricing sructures, restructuring and its effects. Describes work allocation and flow, and the use of translator notes. Mentions the New Zealand Society for Translators and Interpreters, the importance of dictionaries, and translating for unrecognised languages. Talks about consultation with technical experts, clients, and relationships with producer boards and the Code of Ethics Society. Talks about work subsequent to leaving the Service. Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.36 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3033. Search dates: 1983 - 1990

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: 25 Nov 1987

By: Rogers, Thomas Ellis, 1937-2013

Reference: OHColl-0165/01

Description: Pilot project involving a life history interview with employee Mr Tom Rogers who, at the time of recording, was District Manager for Bay of Plenty Timberlands. Tom Rogers was born at Kaeo in 1937. Gives details of his family background including his father's emigration in 1927 and settling in North Auckland where he married and farmed. Describes his job as Maori Land Development Supervisor. Talks about his mother's affiliation with Nga Puhi through her father. Comments on the lack of emphasis on Maori culture in his upbringing. Describes leaving high school and joining the Forest Service. Talks about his traineeship from 1955 to 1958 and the importance of training in the Forest Service. Comments on career structure in the Forest Service. Talks about indigenous production in the Service in the 1950s, the trend towards exotic plantations in the 1960s and his concentration on exotic forest management. Comments on politics in the Forest Service and management and union clashes at Kaingaroa Forest. Mentions Lew Skudder, Bernie Hornfeck and Tom Maunder. Discusses the emphasis on multiple use forestry in training in the Forest Service and the debate within Forestry Corporation about training and safety standards. Mentions two fatalities. Comments on the combination of commercial, environmental and social roles of the Forest Service. Notes that problems being dealt with by corporatisation had been recognised by the Service and comments on its paternalism. Describes events leading up to the disestablishment of the state department, attitudes of employees to the establishment of the new Corporation, personal experiences during the changeover period and implementation of the new policies. Comments on the difficulty of change, problems of reappointment and the effects on people of stress. Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Accompanying material - Transcript of an interview with Gerry Morris 3 September 1987; copy of a proposed Forestry Corporation structure for Kaingaroa Forest. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHA-011112 to OHA-011115 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1750. Photocopies of photos of Tom Roberts in 1987, at Forest Service Rangers' School about 1958, at Forestry Training Centre in 1955 and in a group of foresters.

Date: 19 Nov 1999

From: NZ CCS Otago Inc oral history project

By: Palmer, Shirley Lorraine, 1934-2017

Reference: OHInt-0468/11

Description: Lorraine Palmer was born in Cromwell in 1934 and raised in the small rural Central Otago community of Bannockburn where her parents farmed. Recalls family life, a love of the environment and art. Mentions her father was a CCS foundation member joining the organisation in 1934. Describes primary school at Bannockburn and the shock of moving to Dunedin to attend secondary school at Columba College. Describes Occupational Therapy training at the Avondale Mental Hospital in Auckland in 1952. Comments on the craft work and its role in assisting people in their rehabilitation. Recalls her final six months of training at Seacliff Hospital and working at the Occupational Therapy department of Dunedin Public Hospital. Talks about marriage, raising a family and voluntary work for the Play Centre Association. Recalls her return to the paid work force as Occupational Therapist at CCS in 1972 where her job was organising activities for the clients. Describes becoming Director of the Adult Centre, developing a client centred programme amd providing opportunities for clients to increase their independence. Mentions that the prevailing protective attitude to clients was a barrier. Comments on the inappropriateness of the `Crippled children' name when most of the clients were adults. Describes supporting higher education, recreation camps and increased living skills. Mentions volunteers, the work of Elizabeth Hamilton and Vera Hayward and the impact of 1981 as the International Year of Disabled People. Comments that most of the CCS Executive were male Rotarians not informed about current practice. Discusses her involvement in other groups, such as the Independent Living Group, designed to further opportunities of people with disabilities. Describes training as a social worker, becoming the CCS social worker and then Client Services Manager. Comments on communication problems within CCS, growing financial difficulties and personnel problems. Discusses a management review, being appointed interim General Manager and her decision to retire from CCS. Comments on the increased vibrancy and focus in the organisation since 1972. Interviewer(s) - Helen Frizzell Accompanying material - Copies of photos of CCS gatherings with Lorraine Palmer involved; copies of newspaper cuttings of CCS events with Lorraine Palmer involved; paper by Lorraine Palmer `The Crippled children society - is it meeting the needs of the disabled?' Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2577.

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Tremain, Garrick, 1941-

Reference: H-673-047/067

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. The All Blacks and Wallabies rugby teams put aside their differences to farewell John Eales. Australian Prime Minister's stance on Afghani refugees coming into Australia. Jim Bolger promotes the People's Bank as Jim's Bank. A red neck Australian suggests Helen Clark take the rest of their non-white population as well as the Afghan refugees. Air Force cadets sit an exam, one question asks what the greatest threat to NZ's combat Air Force is. The options include Helen Clark. Jim Bolger walks the tight-rope between credibility and scepticism with Jim Anderton on his shoulders. Refers to their working relationship within the People's Bank. A pilot looks alarmed as the left wing (Ansett Australia) is cut off the plane (Air New Zealand). Winston Peters gives his position on people seeking refugee status in New Zealand. The Statue of Liberty weeps as the twin towers in New York smoulder. Osama bin Laden reminds the world of the dignity and nobility of their cause. A paralell is drawn between breaking the cycle of welfare dependency and the government bail-out of the Air New Zealand Board. On board an Air New Zealand flight sit members of the Air New Zealand Board. They wear Mickey Mouse hats. The world mourns the loss of their citizens in terrorist attacks on New York's twin towers. Flags fly at half mast. Trans-Tasman rivally continues over rugby, airlines and CER. NZ First leader, Winston Peters finds his 'super scare monger' suit in time for the next election. Uncle Sam tries to find a way of fighting terrorism while occupying the high moral ground. Osam bin Laden refuses to leave Afghanistan by plane. Shows Michael Cullen and the Labour Cabinet divided on whether or not to rescue Air New Zealand or to place it in statutory management. President George W Bush presents his complex response to fighting the terrorist network, divide the world into 'them' and 'us.' Shows the twin towers in New York under attack with a written reminder on the nature of fanaticism. Shows the air and sea crammed with every type of combat vessel heading toward Afghanistan and asks the question, 'ok, now what?' A proposal for dealing with released, violent psychiatric patients. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1996 - 1998

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-124/141

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. No mad cow disease in New Zealand, hospital waiting lists, do-it-yourself operations, selling body parts, coalition negotiations, skills required to be a politician, police officers leave the force in record numbers, proposals to raise the school leaving age and lower the drinking age, decision making on the home front, government asset sales, Black Caps perform poorly, sea pollution, anti-baldness pills may decrease men's libido, barflys discuss the government's poor performance, cost of living and restructuring. Quantity: 14 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 1986 - 1988

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[Cartoons on topics of defence, politics, social issues, whimsy, medical issues, pollution, conservationists, trade unions, space exploration, animals, police & crime, Television, farming, sport, war, and transport. 1970-1990s].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: B-144-506/541

Description: Includes cartoons about: Concealed speed traps on private property; world oil prices plummet; robbers hold people up to get their rail tickets; Railways likened to snails; "We're taking the train" involves picking up the train and carrying it; Aratika storm in a teacup; warrant of fitness stickers indecipherable on some cars; defendant claims a road barrier crashed into him; gang members ask for a supplementary benefit for petrol; taxi firms fear gang takeover if delicensing goes ahead; road safety blitz wanted; road transport trucks threatening Railways' survival; lamb tallow fuel for diesels; scrapping of the North Island main trunk electrification system; rail service guards may be called on to clean and serve meals; traffic accidents in Ngauranga Gorge; Richard Prebble suggests that the Tory Channel overhead cable be lowered; ferry strikes cause desperate suggestions for remedies about digging tunnels under Cook Strait; Ann Hercus' chauffeur told to drive across airport runway; railways painted their carriages; motorist suffering from car insurance prices, tax increases, depreciation, service charges, vehicle registration, etc; private cars preferred to trains, because of frequent strikes by rail workers; the public blase about the Christmas road toll; Kupe oil well spouts up; Boeing 737's likened to a flying bathtub; rumour of ferry sales; Nissan may use plane cockpits in cars; Governor General Sir Paul Reeves pleads with Richard Prebble not to sell Railways despite the completion of the electrification scheme being half an hour late; redundancies in Railways will get it out of the red; plan to ban all cars from city centre; cable car repair stoppage is too long; children drive their drunken parents home; Wellington to put in a strong bid for lucrative Soviet maintenance contract; Searail revamp cuts 64 jobs. Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those for which no date could be found are arranged at around the estimated date. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Quantity: 36 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 420 x 500 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

Date: 1980 - 1989

By: Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Awatere-Huata, Donna Lynn, 1949-; New Zealand mail (Newspaper); Crimp, Daryl, 1958-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: H-708-001/063

Description: The link in some Doctor's minds between obstetrics and psychiatric services for women, the American war machine and equal rights, woman stands strongly holding Equal Rights Ammendment Act banner, wet t-shirt days, a man lays down his conditions for supporting women, Donna Awatere jogging, woman adjusts bra strap - Napolean stance, sexual harassment, the right-wing back-lash, equal rights ammendment, valuing women's work, god created man in his image - shows a less than handsome speciman, Master Builders cancel their Annual Dinner rather than have women builders attending as directed by the Human Rights Commission, Monopoly game shows discrimination in the work place, dealing with sexist comments, middle-class feminists discuss feminism in relation to working-class women, are woman the stronger sex?, pay equity, various reactions to women 'coming out' as lesbians, sexually transmitted diseases can affect anybody, assertiveness, tampons seen as rip-offs, political issues sweapt under the carpet by the police riot sqauds and politicians, how an artist feels about being categorized, sexual abuse, rape, 1982 Miss Auckland Beauty Contest, Rob Muldoon chokes on wine specially made for Women's Suffrage Day celebrations, Women's Suffrage 1883 cartoon, Doctor's reactions to their clients being lesbian, don't get mad - get even, female knight slays the 'sweating' monster, where housework fits into your life, the revictimisation of the rape-victim by the legal fraternity, a mans view on his wife joining a feminist group, holding men by the short and curlies - do they like it?, the joy and pain of feminist collectives, the pathway for women in management, reaction to fundamentalist right-wing preaching, women demand child-care facilities, mainstream news coverage is not representative of majority female views, anti-gay petition low on credibility, stop sexual harassment movement, RSI (repetitive strain injury) in the work place, Men define women through the scent industry, 'Sylvia' challenges the television to surprise her, men try to understand the reality of being a woman, fictitious characters perpetrate roles of unfaithful men and long suffering women, women discuss cosmetic efforts to reduce wrinkles, current politicians seem a poor selection to vote for, positive discrimination for women in the workplace, life for women in turn of the century America, domesticity, nationalism and dope smoking, women force the door open on the medical skeltons cupboard, restructuring, a man tries to understand what women want, programming for women in broadcasting almost non-existent, the homeless pray for the Minister of Housing (Helen Clark) just in case (she becomes Prime Minister?), on Trotter says the free market will provide more opportunities for the disadvantaged, Treasury considers Pay Equity, Abortion law reform moves at a snails pace, child asks her mother's butch lesbian partner what a 'diesal dyke' is in the supermarket que, the increased risk of breast cancer after prolonged use of the Pill, front page news - All Black blows his own nose Quantity: 63 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies of various sizes

Date: 4 May 1989 - 04 May 1989

From: Housing Corporation of New Zealand oral history project

By: Fulcher, Kenneth John, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0185/16

Description: Kenneth Fulcher was born in Pahiatua in 1929. Describes how his grandfather was a railway construction worker in the Wairarapa and his father was a rural labourer. Notes that his mother was born east of Woodville. Discusses how the family moved often as a result of his father's work and the Depression. Talks about living in basic farm cottages. Describes roaming the country freely as a child and being a keen rugby player. Talks about strong family ties. Describes the difficulty of being a Labour supporter in `Holyoake country'. Talks about attending a number of schools and Pahiatua District High School. Describes leaving school in 1945 with his public service exam and beginning work as a cadet with the Department of Agriculture. Recalls living in the Public Service Hostel in Oriental Bay. Describes working at Flock House near Bulls and Christchurch. Discusses transferring to State Advances Corporation and working in the Accounts Section. Comments on the loyalty and social life in the Corporation. Recalls picnic day at Eastbourne and sports exchanges between the Wellington and Christchurch offices. Notes that top sportsmen Wilson Whineray, Ivan Houghton and Jim Blair worked for State Advances Corporation. Discusses the end of much of the menial accounts work as a result of computerisation. Comments on the importance of the Corporation to farmers. Describes how legislation under Sid Holland enabling the capitalisation of family benefit enabled tenants to buy their state house. Recalls being Section Clerk at the Nelson branch and three periods spent at the Invercargill branch including being manager there from 1977 to 1980. Discusses working throughout the country as Inspector alongside Chief Inspectors I.R. (Scotty) Watson, W.N. (Bill) McKay and C.A. (Corrie) Lake. Notes that the work involved checking standards and morale. Summarises job positions held. Describes restructuring in 1974 into the Housing Corporation and the Rural Bank. Talks about the Corporation's relationships with the Post Office, Valuation Department, Lands and Survey Department and Treasury. Recalls becoming Manager (Lending) at Porirua. Comments on the partial success of Porirua housing. Talks about Ministers of Housing John Rae, John Marshall and Helen Clark and staff members Ken Caverhill, J.D.C. Wood, William Hay, G.W. Hopkinson, Jack Ashton, Ron Millard, Ted Babe, Hec King, Colin Reid, Albert Fear and R.F. Kelly. Venue - Wellington : 1989 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Housing Corporation Offices, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002260; OHC-002262; OHC-002262 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 419. Photographs of Kenneth Fulcher about 1947 and 1987

Date: 10 Aug 1988

From: Housing Corporation of New Zealand oral history project

By: Row, Basil Stewart Amos, 1921-2005

Reference: OHInt-0185/09

Description: Basil Row was born in Sumner in 1921 and grew up there. Describes how his father remained in the Army after World War I. Talks about the importance of music and religion in his family. Describes moving to Wellington and attending Rongotai College. Recalls joining State Advances Corporation as a cadet in 1938 and becoming involved in lending for housing. Describes State Advances as close knit and social particularly after World War II. Talks about training intakes for Home Defence Units after the war. Describes becoming a clerk in the Nelson branch from 1943-1947 and processing housing loans applications. Comments on work pressure as a result of staff shortages and rehabilitation work. Talks about marrying Cynthia Ellis in 1949. Describes working in Invercargill, Wanganui, Blenheim, Wellington, Hamilton, New Plymouth and Dunedin. Notes that he was Manager in Dunedin. Discusses dealing with disappointed prospective tenants. Recalls Pat Allardyce, Fred Mitchell, Kan Caverhill, Johnny Wood, George Hopkinson, Jack Ashton, Ron Millard, Bill Aubrey and Ted Babe. Talks about Ministers of Housing John (Jack) Marshall, John Rae, Bill Fraser, Bill Fox, Tom Shand, Derek Quigley and Prime Minister Norman Kirk. Discusses working on the Commission of Inquiry into Housing chaired by Robin Cooke. Notes that his role was to provide contact with State Advances Corporation and the Public Service. Describes how the Housing Corporation arose partly from their report. Talks about the Construction Division of the Ministry of Works. Discusses the formation of the Rural Bank as a result of a recommendation by the Public Inquiry into Rural Finance. Notes how the Rural Bank and Housing Corporation ran side by side for a time. Comments on restructuring by the Corporation. Discusses being Manager of the Auckland branch and how housing was a lively topic in Auckland. Refers to Bastion Point. Venue - Auckland : 1988 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Mr Row's home at Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002231; OHC-002232; OHC-002233 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 410.

Date: 1988-1989

Reference: OHColl-0159

Description: A series of interviews aiming to give a human insight into the history of state forestry management in New Zealand and to create a record of the changes experienced by a government department as it became a State Owned Enterprise and then prepared for privatisation. New Zealand Forestry Corporation was one of the first departments affected by the Government's devolutionary policy. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Quantity: 28 C60 cassette(s). 9 printed abstract(s). 9 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 11 Jul 2001

By: Hutching, Megan Alannah, 1957-; Auckland City Libraries; Birkbeck, Barbara May, 1945-2003

Reference: OHColl-0567/1

Description: Barbara Birkbeck had recently retired as Auckland City Librarian. This interview covers her career from 1961 to 2001 in university and public libraries, focussing on her time as City Librarian. Barbara Birkbeck was born in Methven in 1945. Explains why her grandparents and mother moved to Methven. Mentions father was in the Home Guard during the war and gives reason why he did not go to war. Recalls her various schools in Methven and why she transferred to Ashburton. Mentions her participation in A&P shows and athletics along with her interest in reading. Describes local libraries and writing her own stories. Considered being a librarian, describes attitudes to careers for women which introduced feminism into her life. Became a librarian in Ashburton, details leaving home and the influence of Thelma McArtney. Describes the library and its services. Gained NZLA Certificate, 1966, travelled overseas age 21. Recalls Library School in Wellington and moving home before travel to England by boat. Recalls factory work and attitudes of women there. Returned after a year to work at Canterbury University Library and studied for an arts degree. Moved to Palmerston North, worked at Massey University Library where she met Bill Blackwood. Describes her involvement with NZLA and attendance at a Women's Convention. Met her husband, Adrian, mentions his attendance at Library School, Wellington. Describes her job at the National Library and various venues. Moved to Whangarei, then appointed to Canterbury Public Library without interview. Recalls seeing those arrested during the Springbok Tour protests in 1981. Explains the attitude of Canterbury Public Library towards herself and her husband working in the same building. Describes job sharing with another staff member. Moved to Auckland. Recalls first job at Auckland Public Library. Explains changes in library focus due to local government and restructuring. Became head of the Central Library in 1993. Recalls attitudes of city councillors regarding the public good of the library system. Appointed acting City Librarian then City Librarian on the death of Jan Thompson. Talks about the Hero Trust, and censorship of their publication by the city council. Describes the new technology and the council's attitude, also the different types of politicians and councillors. Recalls refurbishment and staff reaction to the 'Gating' policy, bi-culturalism in library circles. Details the first Maori Services Team and effect of Treaty claims research. Discusses change in role of City Librarian and non-librarians managing libraries. Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2579.

Date: 25 Oct 1999

From: New Zealand Netherlands Foundation oral history project, stage two

By: de Bres, Joris, 1947-

Reference: OHInt-0484-04

Description: Joris de Bres was born in the Netherlands in 1947. Explains his family migrated to Lower Hutt in 1954 so his father could be Presbyterian chaplain to the new migrant Dutch community. Describes his father's involvement with liberation theology, the Reformed Church and the Indonesian independence movement. Talks about religious practice at home. Recalls coming out on the ship `Waterman'. Describes monthly Dutch services at St Andrew's on the Terrace, his father's appointment to the Upper Hutt parish and their move to Auckland for his father to minister to new urban Maori. Comments that both his father's father and grandfather and his mother's father were ministers and his parents met at a church conference. Describes his father's involvement in the Dutch resistance movement in World War II. Discusses his father's view that the family should integrate in New Zealand. Talks about his siblings John, Hanna, Margreet, Guido, Tjitske (Lyn), Tatini and Barta and how many of them changed their names. Discusses difficulties learning the English language. Recalls the family being naturalised and feelings towards it. Describes his schooling, his anti-authoritarian streak, studying languages at Auckland University, involvement in Student Christian Movement (SCM), editing the student newspaper `Craccum' and being active in the anti-Vietnam and anti-racist movements. Mentions a Marxist phase. Describes going to Oxford and student conferences in Prague, Paris and Versailles. Recalls working for CARE and Corso and supporting Pacific Island migrants over the dawn raids. Mentions conflict with Immigration Ministers Fraser Colman and Air Commodore Frank Gill. Talks about meeting his partner Angela Crisp, a nurse, in England. Describes being sacked twice by Corso. Refers to `sticking-plaster aid' and the tea trade with Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Recalls the assistance of Syd Jackson in his personal grievance case and becoming involved in unions. Describes working as a PSA organiser for nine years, being secretary of the Combined Trade Unions and assistant general secretary of the PSA. Comments on being in the media as a result of involvement in industrial disputes and CARE. Recalls state sector restructuring from 1986, negotiations, redundancies, bargaining and its effects on his politics. Describes leaving the PSA in 1993 and becoming a senior public servant with the Department of Conservation (DOC). Describes sorting out issues over a Maori occupation on the Whanganui River. Comments on the Cave Creek tragedy. Discusses his essay published in `Landfall' on the the Dutch migrant community, migration policies of the 1950s and New Zealand's move from a monocultural to multicultural society. Comments on his feelings about cultural assimilation, loss of his Dutch culture, feelings about being Dutch and desire for a greater recognition of the Dutch migration. Mentions the movement by Dutch towards reclaiming their culture and his intention to write to help reassert Dutch history. Interviewer(s) - Hank Schouten Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2706.

Date: 9 Feb 2000 - 09 Feb 2000

From: `Back to the drawing board' - Hamilton architects oral history project

By: Attwood, Athol, active 1999; Penfold, Shirley Anne, 1934-; Kellaway, Laura Liane, 1965-

Reference: OHInt-0483-17

Description: Laura Kellaway was born in Frankton, Hamilton in 1965. Describes how her father was an Education Board architect. Describes attending the School of Architecture in Auckland in 1985 and being the only female of her year to graduate. Describes working in the Ministry of Works in the Auckland and Hamilton offices. Discusses the redundancies that were taking place at the time. Comments on the disappearance of long-term staff members at short notice and without farewells. Talks about the poor morale. Discusses being bonded to the MOW, not being able to get out and not having finished her architectural registration. Discusses hierarchical behaviour and sexism. Mentions that women architects were expected to do the plan printing and kitchen and interior design work. Both interviewees describe redundancy in 1991. Laura Kellaway discusses the financial hardship involved and being without full-time work for two years. Recalls doing demolition work for a builder. Describes how she was the first female staff member at the Mechanical Electrical Construction Department at the Waikato Polytechnic. Comments on the atmosphere in an academic environment as compared with a professional environment in terms of sexism. Discusses the misconception that there are no longer issues of inequality in the work force. Comments on tradespeople wishing to `consult her husband' on building issues despite their awareness of her own knowledge in the area. Describes doing work on her home and selling it. Mentions rescuing the old railway hall. Comments on being a Polytechnic tutor and the attitude of some students. Shirley Penfold recalls returning to work at the Ministry of Works having worked at the Housing Corporation. Describes having to prove herself in the male environment. Comments on racism. Describes rescuing heritage drawings and historic files created by Mac Campin, an architect who died during the process of restructuring. Comments on the number of archives destroyed as a result of restructuring. Discusses contract work and the casualisation of the work force. Mentions training as a casualty of these changes. Interviewer(s) - Athol Attwood Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3825.

Date: 8 Dec 1999 - 08 Dec 1999

From: `Back to the drawing board' - Hamilton architects oral history project

By: Mardon, Geoffrey Ian, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0483-18

Description: Geoff Mardon was born in Essex in 1938. Recalls life in England during World War II including evacuation. Describes attending Architecture School which was affiliated with Oxford University. Discusses the new social order and socialist philosophies of the time. Recalls working for Essex County Council and later in London on projects including schools, local authority housing and old peoples' homes. Mentions marrying Carole Ann Lee in 1965. Describes emigrating to New Zealand with his family in 1973 and working for the Architecture Division of the Ministry of Works (MOW) in Hamilton. Describes major changes in the MOW over the years through downsizing, restructuring and privatising. Talks about some of his architectural projects including the Hamilton District Courthouse, the Rotorua Courthouse and the Engineering and Development Centre at Ruakura, for which he received an award. Discusses materials, technology and the relationship between architecture and the environment. Compares British and New Zealand design. Interviewer(s) - Heidi Mardon Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3824.