Places

Date: Aug 1998 to Dec 1999

By: Barrie, Ann Maree, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0429

Description: Interviews long-time Owhiro Bay residents Roberta and Stanley Hoy, Gordon James (Jim) Goodwin, Heather Packer, Annette Jones, George (Clarry) Wahren, Maureen Hocking, Vera Konig and Clifford Denham about living in the area. Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Quantity: 18 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 2001

By: Waerea, James, 1940-2019; NZ Truth (Newspaper)

Reference: H-658-001/016

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international issues. Quantity: 16 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: 16 A4 size photocopies of faxed drawings.

Date: 1957 - 1958

By: Haughton, Son & Mair (Firm); Bulleyment Fortune Architects (Firm)

Reference: Plans-97-011-340/343

Description: Shows floor plans, sections and elevations. Quantity: 4 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints, 610 x 725 mm.

Date: 1997

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

Reference: H-418-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. The Auckland Blues win Super-12 game. As Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark soar in the opinion polls Jim Bolger considers a sex-change. Tim Shadbolt becomes deputy leader of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party. Tuku Morgan is accused of seeking a fee for an exclusive interview with the media. Public opinion on Tuku Morgan's behaviour. Maori bashing continues over Tuku Morgan, as Maori hit themselves and ask why he just doesn't resign. Maori occupy land in Waiouru during winter as temperatures hit a low. They are protesting against the wild horse mustering? Winston Peter's accepts Tuku Morgan's apology and assumes the moral high ground. International study shows kiwi kids poor at maths but good at bullying. Bob Jones suggests that the Beehive be dynamited. A look at genetic makeup in terms of race. Comment on teacher inaction over bullying in school play grounds. Jim Bolger comments on a meeting between National Party and New Zealand First MPs held in his home. Buyer beware - used car importers rip people off. Comment on what iwi-based Treaty settlements mean to many Maori. The International Rugby Board (IRB) threatens to clamp down on New Zealand style rugby. The law forbids the rich and the poor from living in shoddy housing that leads to unneccesary fires and death. School leaving age kept at 16. Winston Peters finds himself on a high-wire with pressures all around him like, 'fiscal restraint', 'Maori hopes', 'social spending' and 'NZ First's last chance'. Winston Peters goes off to Hong Kong leaving Jim Bolger and Bill Birch defending the budget. Winston Peters at the handover of Hong Kong to China, continues to warn about the Asian take over. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1940-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-207

Description: Photographs of state houses, mostly in the Wellington region, taken in the 1940s, mostly by National Publicity Studios photographers. No captions supplied. Arrangement: Prints from box labelled `Plates of NZ Industry State Houses, Factories, etc'. Quantity: 37 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1943

By: Crichton McKay & Haughton (Firm); Bulleyment Fortune Architects (Firm)

Reference: Plans-97-011-279/283

Description: Shows site plan, floor plans, sections and elevations. Quantity: 5 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints, 760 x 595 mm.

Date: 1927-1975

By: Wainui-o-mata Development Ltd

Reference: 79-130

Description: The collection includes minute books of directors, shareholders etc (1927-1973); details of sections sales (1944-1970); share details, accounts, ledgers and other financial records, etc and details early development of Wainuiomata as a garden suburb Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - See also Micro-MS-0791 Quantity: 9 box(es). 49 volume(s). 4.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - Two maps, 1928, possibly transferred to Cartographic when the collection came in in 1979; no details attached.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-539-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the growing gap between the rich and poor in New Zealand. Soldiers explain why it is humane to cut people's throats once they've been driven from their homes. Jenny Shipley reacts negatively to Jim Bolger's book. Jenny Shipley does a unicycle act on the high/slack wire. She can't look down for fear of falling, and she can't look up for fear of the coalition government she carries on her shoulders. Jack Elder and Tuku Morgan line-up behind Tau Henare in a new political allegiance. The American Republicans are exposed in their determination to impeach President Clinton over sex allegations no matteer what public opinion is. Jenny Shipley announces under National's new housing policy people in sub-standard housing will be assisted to buy their properties rather than rent them. Tim Shadbolt has been re-elected Mayor of Invercargill. Russia backs the bloody regime of Slobodan Milosivic against the Albanians. Jenny Shipley receives a negative reaction from the Dairy Board members over comments they should dig their own graves and make their wills. Jenny Shipley's intention of ending the Producer Board's statutory monopolies is thinnly veiled to avoid farmer backlash prior to the election. The Labour Party surges in the polls although their visibility is low. A paralell is drawn between roading reforms proposals and the manner Warriors' boss comments on players like Matthew Ridge. Commment on telephone electronic cueing messages. Canadian newspapers report that Wellington has the best views in the world. A Wellintonian watches as storms blow uprooted trees, boats, cars and other debris past his window. General Pinochet in jail being interrogated over his part in crimes of terrorism committed against Chilean critics of his Military Junta. Two contenders for the Auckland Blues Rugby coaching job are given a lesson in sportsmanship. Otago win the NPC (National Provincial Championships). Palestinian and Israeli leaders are booed by their supporters for their efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. The Met. office build an ark as an indication of the weather to come. Tuariki Delamere considers his political future. Tau Henare sums up the essence of his new Mauri Pacific Party. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1960

By: Haughton & Mair (Firm); Bulleyment Fortune Architects (Firm)

Reference: Plans-97-011-348/351

Description: Shows floor plans, sections, elevations and the drawing schedule. Quantity: 4 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints, sizes varying.

Date: 1973 - 1992

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: C-133-010/040

Description: Includes cartoons about: Chinese nuclear weapons testing; Trawlermen blockading Wellington and Auckland harbours; Air New Zealand air fares; Cost cutting at hospitals; Fumigation because of a cockroach problem at Hutt Hospital elderly ward; Pollution in Wellington harbour and nuclear weapons testing at Mururoa; Wharfies knock off because of dead rat found in the hull of a ship; Air New Zealand passengers bypassing customs; Port hold up as 400 used cars are steam cleaned; New Zealand medical council; Railway fares rise by 10%; Industrial disruption from railway workers; Condemned railway carriages being demolished; Wellington airport runway; Gambling to see what will come first, an eruption of Mt. Egmont or a nuclear weapon being used in warfare; Doctor's going on strike; Bikies ruling the roads; Bus and train fares rising; Housing; Do it yourself medical treatment; Railway workers asked to report on their workmates to reduce pillaging; Australia to build four frigates for New Zealand; New Zealanders buy 3 Frances Hodgkins fakes; Defence cost cutting; Public health; Rio 1992. Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, various sizes.

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-655-001/037

Description: 37 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. A panda bear sits and swings the five Olympic rings in its paws with Olympic officials commenting on China's successful bid for the Olympic games. Comment on ASH's view of underage smoking - two children walk past a cinema and a man in an alleyway furtively offers to show them pictures of people smoking. Comment on Jim Anderton's aim for a 'Peoples Bank' - Jenny Shipley is portrayed as a bank teller sitting under a signd your breath'. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Farmers discussing their lack of confidence in ENZA. Cartoonist's reaction to the disparity between the financial levels of sports peoples and other people when being assessed to be published on the 'rich list'. Comment on the publication that 'kiwi kids' are overweight. A male ironing clothing offers comment on Helen Clark Jenny Shipley Silvia Cartwright Sian Elias and Michelle Boag being in positions of power. Comment by a male sitting down to breakfast that deer velvet being a sex aid is 'bunkum'. Michael Cullen is shown standing next to a poker machine called 'Future Super' indication it is the helath and education monines that the poker machine needs to work on. Comment on the outcome of Max Bradford's electricity reforms. Max Bradford is in an electricial repair shop being told that if the article he brought for repair was not broken before Bradford tried to fix it it is broken now. Helen Clark Parekura Horomia and Michael Cullen presenting their individual position on the issue of Maori TV A schoolteacher chastises Max Bradford for blaming others. Michael Cullen and Helen Clark watch two overweight dogs named Super and Maori TV eating while two thin dogs named Education and Health are straining at their leads for food. A nurse opens the expectant fathers waiting room door to tell Mr Anderton to go home and he will be notified if there is any sign of labour getting serious. Early visitors arrive on the shores of New Zealand with the comment that the natives may regret not having an immigration policy. Christine Rankin wears two very large earings one labled 'winzum' the other 'lose some'. Comment on the news that the right-of-way road rule is to be revised. Jim Anderton Helen Clark and Michael Cullen cling to a life raft identified as Beneficiary Voting Block with two boaties in the background commenting that even the knowledge wave did not loosen their grip. Comment on Helen Clark's support for funding going to the arts. Comment on Laila Harre and holiday shopping Finger pointing from Pete Hodgson and Max Bradford as to who is to blame for the electricity reforms not working/ Rugby fans pay their first visit to Dunedin and pass comment on the wearing of tartan trousers. Shows a bloody battle of Gengis Khan's army. Word is being passed around to forget about the plundering and go for the 'bonus point'. Refers to the NZ cricket teams decision to stop their point scoring run glut against Australia and take the bonus point offered by a technicality. Shows two young school boys discussing public educations failure to teach reading, writing and numeracy. Shows Jim Anderton on the steps of Treasury with water flooding under the front doors and down the steps. Comment on Anderton's attempts to stop the 'leaks' coming from Treasury. Comment on the public boredom over multi-millionaire Steve Fossett's attempts to fly around the world non-stop in a hot-air balloon. Shows Marian Hobbs with a large wind instrument wrapped around her playing 'NZ Music' to a man who represents the NZ public. He has a large flat neck collar on representing the new NZ music quota. The collar prevents him from putting his fingers in his ears should not wish to listen to the music. Shows mother explaining to her crying children that their father is now going to play golf rather than take them sailing. The change is due to their father being agitated by NZ Professional Golfer Grant Waite's performance. Comment on prison staff's industrial 'go-slow' and the opportunities it creates for prisoners to escape. Shows a large area of forestry being felled for the sake of sending 'positive signals' to overseas companies. Shows an elderly couple, justifying to a squad of police officers at their front door, that they are doing all they can in the nationwide drive to save electricity. Shows Marian Hobbs introducing a rock band called 'Marian and the quotas'. Shows Sam Neill at the Jurassic Park 3 movie premiere with an old pre-historic friend. Shows a woman in an art gallery asking if a framed display is a piece of art. The gallery worker assures her it is and explains that it is Creative New Zealand's justification for their travel expenditure. Quantity: 37 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies on sheets 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 5 Sep 1989

From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.

By: Keelan, Keita, active 1989; Keelan, Ngawini P, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/59

Description: Comments on sharing of decision-making on the marae. Discusses the meaning of the Treaty of Waitangi to her. Talks about the denial of traditional hunting rights and confirms this as an example of the Treaty not working. Contends that the exercise of legislation in relation to trespass is contrary to the principles of the Treaty. Comments that Maori interests are not adequately served in education. Discusses Maori health and housing including the Waitakaro papakainga housing scheme. Comments on the effort of addressing issues arising from the Treaty and the high cost in time and money given the lack of satisfactory outcomes. Highlights the role of the kaumatua as a support base. Interviewer(s) - Ngawini Keelan Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2238.

Date: 31 Mar-20 Jul 1999 - 13 Aug 1999 - 20 Jul 1999

From: Southland oral history project

By: Donaldson, Emily Stirling, 1917-2007

Reference: OHInt-0464/06

Description: Betty Donaldson was born in Dunedin in 1917. Recalls seeing an aeroplane and hearing the radio for the first time. Describes attending St George School and playing basketball (netball) for the Southland Primary School team and the Kiwi Basketball Club. Recalls activities including kite flying, bird nesting and going to the beach, estuary and frog pond. Discusses transport, including trains and trams, the South Invercargill shopping centre, home deliveries of milk, bread and newspaper, trips to Riverton, Colac Bay, Te Wae Wae Bay and Monkey Island. Describes in detail the township of Orepuki in the 1920s and 1930s. Recalls her grandparents. Summarises her sporting career including being a member of the Southland Basketball (Netball) Team from 1936-1942, being a referee, coach and Southland selector, starting a cricket club and being in the New Zealand Women's Cricket Team. Describes attending the Empire Games in 1938. Gives some details of New Zealand representatives at this event. Describes being in the Womens War Service Auxiliary during the war, applying for the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, being posted to Taieri, nightflying duties and training at Levin. Recalls flying in Tiger Moths and in an Oxford. Talks about meeting Harry Donaldson and marrying him in 1950. Describes the effect of two wars on her mother. Mentions having four sons. Describes her introduction to local body affairs, doing research on South Invercargill, working to upgrade the area in the 1970s, zoning changes and ninety nine year leases. Discusses opposing the use of reclaimed land in the Invercargill Estuary for industry. Talks about public meetings and the people involved. Describes the passing of a resolution changing the Invercargill District Scheme and the effect on housing. Discusses the schemes of the National Housing Improvement Area (NIA), working with Town Planning Officers, endowment funds and urban renewal. Mentions the involvement of Warren Cooper, Eve Poole, Mark Peck and Tim Shadbolt. Discusses the appointment of a Council Committee for the South Invercargill Rejuvenation Project. Talks about the Invercargill District Plan and the Resource Managment Act (RMA). Discusses her submission on the proposed District Plan and a second submission accepted by the Council . Comments on the hearing of submissions. Interviewer(s) - Beth Cairns Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008607 - OHC-008611 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2683.

Date: 22 Jan 1998

From: Bainham Reunion oral history project

By: Hadfield, William Rogers, 1913-2004; Dawber, Carol, 1951-

Reference: OHInt-0417/1

Description: Bill Hadfield was born in Nelson in 1913. Discusses life at Little River, Awaroa throughout the twentieth century. Talks about food including wild and domestic pigs, salting and curing their own meat, catching herring and snapper and eating kiekie flowers and nikau hearts. Mentions selling meat to settlers, growing tobacco and hops and sawmills in the bay. Notes there was a daily boat to Takaka and weekly boats to Wellington. Mentions boats the `Kaspar', `Morning light' and the`Lily'. Describes riding the mail over the hill to Wainui on his motorbike. Talks about work wiring houses for electricity. Notes the house of his grandfather, William Hadfield, was prefabricated in totara and white pine and came from Bretts' Colonists Guide. Talks about his father Fred Hadfield. Mentions Fred Gibbs, Ray Fry, Mr Avery, Jim Perrot, Christiana Winter, Newton Nalder and Mr Spanton. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2674. Search dates: 1998

Date: 26 Aug 2003

From: We call it home; State Housing history project

By: Omer, Fatuma Mohamed Ali, active 1990-2003

Reference: OHInt-0872-14

Description: Interview with Fatuma Omer, born in Port Sudan, east Sudan, of the Bija tribe. Mentions that one grandfather was governor of Sudan when it was under Egyptian rule. Discusses the eastern part of Sudan being disadvantaged and Bija people being exiled by the government. Mentions a school she established and the government stopping it. Talks about being harassed, tortured and imprisoned and a son becoming disabled and brain damaged through a lack of food. Discusses taking a bus to Addis-Ababa, being followed, and what happened to family members. Refers to being accepted for settlement in New Zealand in February 1998, but being kidnapped. Talks about arriving in New Zealand with no luggage, not knowing where the refugee centre was, and giving birth three days later. Refers to leaving children behind. Comments on the Refugee and Migrant Service helping her find a small house and then to move to another state house because of the needs of her disabled child. Talks about her feelings about the house and how it differs from the houses she lived in in Sudan. Comments on having a good relationship with Housing New Zealand. Talks about needing to know how to prepare for winter in New Zealand. Mentions caring for her disabled child as well as doing all the housework. Discusses food that she likes and her sons' preferences. Discusses activities with neighbours in a multi-ethnic community. Mentions having political problems with other Sudanese. Refers to being separated from her husband and life being easier without a husband. Interviewer(s) - Ben Schrader Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015654 - OHC-015655 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1.38 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5621. Search dates: 1990 - 2003

Date: 20 May 2003

From: We call it home; State Housing history project

By: Purvis, Linda Christine, active 1960-2003; Purvis, William John, 1945-

Reference: OHInt-0872-17

Description: Interview with Lindy (Linda) Purvis, born in Wellington, and her husband Bill Purvis, born in Hamilton 1945. Outline their family backgrounds. Linda refers to growing up in Taumaranui, living initially in a transit camp, her parents separating, and her mother applying for a state house. Lindy discusses how the family managed, her mother working three jobs, and growing their own vegetables. Refers to her mother wanting to buy a house in the 1950s but being denied a mortgage because she was a single woman. Bill discusses the state house in Claudelands and the group house in Fairfield that he grew up in, and explains why the kitchen was the hub of the house. Talk about being baby boomers, family special occasions and holidays. Discuss the types of food their families ate and being expected to eat what they were given. Comment on the friendly communities in the streets where they lived and children playing on the street. Linda refers to not being involved the Maori cultural side of her father's family. Interviewer(s) - Ben Schrader Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015660 - OHC-015661 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s) (draft). 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 2.04 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5624 (draft). Search dates: 1945 - 2003

Date: 30 Jan 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: Martin, Jill, active 1980-1998

Reference: OHInt-0443-08

Description: Jill Martin backgrounds her involvement as secretary / treasurer with Citizens Advice Bureau while working for Community Services at the Upper Hutt City Council. Refers to Lyn Wyman who was the Central Region Chairperson and co-ordinator of the Upper Hutt CAB. Describes duties as secretary and having to seek funding for own salary. Refers to Lottery Board and central government. Talks about the problems encountered and the main issues of the time which included consumer issues. Mentions Liz Sewell then Head of Consumer Affairs. Also mentions Biculturalism which was then becoming the issue of the day. Mentions Bruce Webster. Talks about move to the Betty Campbell Centre and refers to Adrienne Delahunty who replaced Jill who was moving back to Community Services at Upper Hutt. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Barbara Phair Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009638 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3128.

Date: 7 May 1998 - 07 May 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: Harwood, Peter Keith, active 1960s

Reference: OHInt-0443-05

Description: Peter Keith Harwood backgrounds his career in social work, starting it in residential care in Stamford House London while overseas in the 1960s and recalls using Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) during that period. On returning to New Zealand completed some academic qualifications at Victoria University. Recalls involvement in the establishment of Otara in the early 1960s. Outlines career in social work, becoming President of the New Zealand Association of Social Workers. Recalls being Assistant Manager to the Owairaka Boys Home. Backgrounds involvement in the setting up of the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Ponsonby ca 1969. Discusses the issues being presented, the main one being housing. Mentions Annie Tia, Fred Ellis and Coral Lavu?. Also refers to [Sir Robert] Muldoon. Recalls that in the early days there was much concentration on getting things in place, eg constitutions, standards, reporting systems, training processes and notes that being a voluntary organisation there was little funding. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ian Dougherty Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009634 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3125.

Date: [ca 27 October 1964]

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

Reference: EP/1964/3794-F

Description: Wainuiomata's main thoroughfare and housing, taken ca 27 October 1964 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: [late 1930s]

By: McNaughton, Henry Leslie, -1969; Woodward, Joan, active 1960s-1990s

Reference: PA1-o-914

Description: Album showing housing conditions in Newton Gully, Ponsonby and Freeman's Bay, compiled by H L McNaughton, headmaster of Grey Lynn School in Surrey Crescent, as part of an investigation undertaken in the late 1930s into the living conditions of children attending his school. The album also contains H L Mc Naughton's report to the Department of Health. The area in which these photographs were taken is bounded by Nelson Street, Union Street, Fanshaw Street and Victoria Park Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Provenance: Joan Woodward's father was headmaster of Grey Lynn School in the 1940s, after H L McNaughton.