Places

Date: 1987 - 1990

From: Parnham, J W :Houses and buildings in Petone, Alicetown and Wellington

By: Parnham, John Warrington, 1917-2006

Reference: PAColl-1618-1

Description: Parliament buildings, Petone Fire Station during and after construction, plaque installed at the Patrick Street Historical Precinct by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Hutt River viaduct, and houses in Alicetown Quantity: 16 b&w original photographic print(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies identifying Alicetown houses and Patrick street plaque housed with collection. Provenance: Photographs taken by Mr Parnham

Date: 1998 - 1999

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

Reference: H-539-063/086

Description: General Pinochet complains about not being allowed to travel freely. Comment on the Minister of Defence's policy. Opposition Leader, Helen Clark, tells the public about National's intended defence spending. New Zealand's energy resources are put up for sale. Vultures gather around National's leader, Jenny Shipley. Jenny Shipley celebrates her first year as leader of the National Party. Boris Yeltsin reassures Russians he is still alive and running the country even though he is on an intravenous drip of Vodka. Finance Minister, Bill Birch in a pool after his attempt in the NZ Economic Free Fall Competitions. Jenny Shipley passes his togs, which he forgot to put on. Comment on the commercialisation of professional cricket. The House Judiciary Committee sit in judgement over President Clinton in the Lewinsky scandal. New ACC law allows victims the right to sue. Paul East quits politics to take up a cushy post for Foreign Affairs in London. Leaked conversations of Gilbert Myles. US military are relaxed about Iraqi missiles aimed at US Republicans. Jenny Shipley visits Bill Clinton. The world tryys to understand why Serbian security forces commit such terrible atrocitities. The Serbians say 'Because they can' Rachel Hunter and Jerry Hall discuss why they got rid of their rock star husbands. Pam Corkery quits politics. Bill Clinton tells the nation about the state of his relations with his wife Hillary following the Lewinsky allegations. The International Olympic Committee get 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Corruption, Greed and Arrogance. Monica Lewinsky is called to Washington for a high-level debriefing. The Government's response to people's needs following the storms in Northland. Sweetwaters festival leaves a mountain of unpaid debtors. Jenny Shipley advocates her favoured MMP option. Quantity: 24 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1990

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-363-170/200

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, sizes vary, some with bromides stuck on reverse. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1993

By: Ellison, Anthony, 1966-; Sunday star (Newspaper)

Reference: H-089

Description: See title Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopy

Date: 1994 - 1996

By: Alliance (Political party)

Reference: Eph-B-NZ-ALLIANCE-1994/1996

Description: Includes some issues of the Rongotai electorate newsletter 1996 Includes pamphlets and fliers for the party and for the following politicians and candidates: Phillida Bunkle (Ohariu-Belmont) Jeanette Fitzsimons (Deputy leader, Coromandel) Danna Glendining (Wellington Central) Sandra Lee (Deputy leander, Auckland Central) Keith Locke (Wellington Region) Heather-Ann McConachy (Albany) Vernon Tile (Mana) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers and cards, sizes varying below 330 mm.

Date: 1997

By: Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-

Reference: H-506

Description: The majority of the cartoons in the sketchbook were published in the National business review, though several quick sketches are also included which do not seem intended for publishing. Quantity: 24 photocopy/ies on acid-free paper. Physical Description: A4 size

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-448-103/124

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the lack of consultion with the Ministry of Women's Affairs regarding National's Code of Social responsibility. East Coast Maori use dubious methods to stamp out intimidation during a land protest. The Broadcasting Minister defends his proposal to introduce ads onto National Radio. The Minister of Energy, Max Bradford defends privatisation of the electricity supply in the face of power blackouts throughout Auckland. Jenny Shipley takes a hard-line against assisting Auckland in the midst of their 7 week power crisis. National Party Ministers run for cover as Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley calls for heads to roll over the Auckland power crisis. Jenny Shipley's image as 'ordinary' housewife and mother is questioned on her trip to Japan. Curator Ian Wedde, defends the 'Virgin in a Condom' exhibit at Te Papa. National's Health Minister, Bill English reassures the public that local surgery is at crisis point. NZ Post end free delivery of Talking Books to the blind. Ruth Richardson announces her intention to stand for ACT in the Taranaki by-election. Comment on the last remaining stands of West Coast Rimu forest. More cracks appear in the Health system. New Zealand's economic position is blamed on the Asian crisis with lower paid workers bearing the brunt of restraints on wage increases. Comment on emergency services failing to get to call-outs within a reasonable time. Comment on another Hurricanes rugby team loss. Jenny Shipley regrets she's unable to make grand gestures like Russian leader, Boris Yeltsin, who recently sacked his entire government. Winston Peters is awarded an Oscar for his best supporting role in a comedy or farce in the coalition government. Comment on the Americans insistance on carrying arms even when it's a child carrying an assault rifle. Paralells drawn between rioting at Paremoremo Prision and Winston Peters rioting within the coalition government. Discussion which shows how the National Party cabinet works. Winston Peters trys to knock the New Zealand economy into shape by the use of threats and violence. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1990

From: Parnham, J W :Houses and buildings in Petone, Alicetown and Wellington

By: Parnham, John Warrington, 1917-2006

Reference: 35mm-14321-F

Description: Includes plaque installed at Patrick Street Historical Precinct by New Zealand Historic Places Trust Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) (35mm strip) containing 4 images. Finding Aids: Photocopies identifying Patrick street plaque housed with PAColl-1618-1. Provenance: Photographs taken by Mr Parnham

Date: 1992

From: Clark, Laurence [Klarc] 1949 - :New Zealand Herald cartoons. 1992

Reference: H-097-005

Description: Shows a voice coming from the Beehive on a windy, rainy day, asking whether Auckland, New Zealand is meant. Refers to Aucklanders' belief that the government is out of touch with them and that Wellington's weather is always wet and windy Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1993

From: Ellison, Anthony 1966- :Sunday Star; Cartoons, 28 March - 25 April 1993

Reference: H-034-004

Description: Shows Winston Peters as a boxer. Refers to his election as an independent MP in the Tauranga by-election following his resignation from the National Party Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1997

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

Reference: H-448-065/082

Description: Political cartoons. Jim Anderton, leader of the Alliance Party outlines their strategy to become a coalition partner with Labour in the next Government. Jenny Shipley is wooed by potential deputies. Extreme weather conditions around the world does little to persuade big business there is any link between industrial pollution and global climate change. Farmers win concession in Taranaki land grab. The Maori MP's sing a tribute to the departing Prime Minister, Jim Bolger. Jenny Shpley is invested as New Zealand's first woman Prime Minister. A talk-fest is held on Global warming in kyoto, Japan. Jenny Shipley is loath to share the credit for the first year of coalition government. Recently promoted front benchers Maurice Williamson and John Luxton speak out on the new right politics. Psychiatric patients are not given the care they need.(repeated from 3/11/97) Jenny Shipley outlines the message of her administration. Allan Bollard is primed to take over Treasury. A worker's Christmas wish is that his factory won't shut down. Comment on the paralells between Rogernomics and Jenny Shipley's economic approach. John Luxton outlines the pros and cons of tariff reduction on New Zealand industries. On one hand thousands will be out of work, and on the other the homeless will have a chance of sleeping in new cars. Paul Holmes and his wife separate, she seeks a settlement. The government is unable to come to grips with the dangerous levels of private sector overseas debt. After years of record profits and stupendous capital gain, Bell Ameritech decide to rid themselves of Telecom. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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: 1996

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-:[6 original cartoons by Trace Hodgson, donated by Sunny Tan]

By: Listener (Periodical)

Reference: B-184-069

Description: The cartoon which is in an oval frame shows Prime Minister Jim Bolger grimacing in agony as Winston Peters gets behind him 'I'm right behind you, Jim!' in a rugby scrum and grabs him where it hurts. Context - Probably association with New Zealand's holding its first MMP elections in 1996. New Zealand First, led by Winston Peters, ended up holding the balance of power. In December of 1996 a coalition was formed between National and New Zealand First. The year is uncertain - probably 1996 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and felt-tip on paper, 385 x 565mm Provenance: Donation: Mr Sunny Tan, Wellington, 2011

Date: 1996

Reference: Eph-E-NZ-ALLIANCE-1996-01

Description: Corflute poster shows a head and shoulders photographic portrait of Alliance political candidate Rod Donald, standing in the 1996 general election for the Banks Peninsula electorate. The Alliance logo of 4 stars is shown and the colour scheme involves the red and green Alliance colours. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Print on white corflute sheet, 610 x 885 mm.

Date: 05 Mar 1996

From: Holyoake Biography Project

By: Kinsella, Arthur Ellis, 1918-2004

Reference: OHInt-0343-2

Description: Arthur Ellis Kinsella was born in Waikino, in 1918. Talks about his parents and grandparents who emigrated from Ireland around 1850 to settle in Thames and Waihi. Outlines their ownership of the Waihi Gold Mine before continuing family farming tradition. Discusses Celtic heritage and mentions family names McMauraogh and Kingsligh. Outlines education at university in Wellington and Auckland Training College. Talks about outbreak of World War II, leave to join the army and position as a field engineer in the 2nd Echelon from January 1940. Describes travel to London on the Aquitania, training at Aldershot and Greece, arrival in Piraeus and involvement in the Greek campaign. Recounts serious wounding at Olympus Pass and hospital conditions of the 63rd British and 3rd New Zealand hospitals in Cairo. Outlines return to New Zealand, further medical attention and posting to Trentham Army Camp. Talks about leaving the army in 1942 and resuming teaching career. Touches on first marriage and birth of his children. Outlines further tertiary study to masters level. Discusses membership with the National Party from 1943 and details early political involvement. Recalls winning election as National candidate for the Hauraki district in 1954 and commuting problems between Thames and Wellington. Talks about Sidney Holland and atmosphere in Parliament. Describes in detail Keith Holyoake. Outlines portfolios held in Broadcasting, State Insurance and Rehabilitation from the 1960 election. Discusses overseeing the introduction of television in New Zealand, the need for an autonomous radio network, interaction with Gilbert Stringer and the use of telecommunications by politicians including Holyoake. Details introduction of the first automatic telephone exchange in Paeroa. Talks about further portfolios War Pensions and Education from 1963. Touches on the Columbo Plan. Talks about the New Zealand Education Institute, Post Primary Teachers' Association, new university in Hamilton and the introduction of studentship and bursary examinations. Discusses fellow colleagues Norman Shelton, Ralph Hanan, Tom Shand, Tom Skinner, Duncan McIntyre and Robert Muldoon. Compares Keith Holyoake and Robert Muldoon. Recounts Holyoake's position on the Vietnam War and domino theory. Outlines personal career since retirement from politics including government consultant, principal of various secondary schools, the Technical Correspondence School and involvement with the Wellington Technical Training College. Talks about current education issues. Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012359, OHC-012360, OHC-012361, OHLC-006859, OHLC-006860, OHLC-006861 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4183.

Date: 02 Apr 1996

From: Holyoake Biography Project

By: Lapwood, Henry Robert, 1915-2007

Reference: OHInt-0343-3

Description: Harry Robert Lapwood was born in Auckland, in 1915. Outlines paternal family connections and history emigrating to New Zealand on the boat Ganges in 1865, work in farming and gum digging, grandfather's former position in the Royal Navy and participation in the New Zealand Land Wars. Discusses maternal family, originating in Bohemia and Australia, involved with early gold mining in the Coromandel region and establishing a flax mill at Tuakau. Talks about childhood on the farm, death of his mother in 1919 and of his father in 1924. Tells how siblings were raised by various family members. Outlines education and position as a milker on the Dilworth School farm. Names school principal Noel Gibson and former students Michael Bassett, Mike Moore and David Beattie. Discusses employment as a sharemilker in Edgecumbe, as a policeman working with Bert Knapp and Angus Sharpe and enlisting in the army in 1939. Outlines advancement within 1st Echelon from private to regimental seargent major. Talks about action in Crete, Greece and Maleme. Recounts serious shrapnel wounds from the battle of El Alamain in 1942, hospitalisation, bone grafts, blood poisoning and repatriation to Auckland. Talks about marriage to Catherine Gow in 1944, daughter of a legislative councillor in the Reform Government, and the birth of their children. Discusses employment running a lending library in Dominion Road, grocers business in Rotorua from 1947 to 1966 and active participation and presidentship of his local Returned Servicemen's Association (RSA). Outlines candidacy for the National Party in Rotorua electorate in 1949, election win and displacing Ray Boord. Names neighbouring MPs Bill Sullivan and Percy Allen. Details Keith Holyoake and the growth of the National Party through 1950's. Touches on allegations of wrongdoings in Rotorua. Recounts positions held in Parliament including chief government whip, 1970-1972, opposition whip, 1972-1974, spokesperson for tourism, 1975-1987, and chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Discusses fellow Members of Parliament Henry May, Norm Kirk, Bill Rowling, Esme Tombleson, Sir Leslie Munro, Ralph Hanan, Brian Talboys and Robert Muldoon. Outlines Keith Holyoake's eventual replacement as National Party leader by Jack Marshall in 1972. Recounts circumstances regarding this event. Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012368, OHC-012369, OHC-012370, OHLC-6868, OHLC-6869, OHLC-6870 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4186.

Date: 03 Apr 1996

From: Holyoake Biography Project

By: Sim, Geoffrey Fantham, 1911-2002

Reference: OHInt-0343-6

Description: Geoffrey Fantham Sim was born in Gisborne, in 1911. Provides details of family's arrival to New Zealand on the Duke of Portland in 1852. Outlines family settlement in Waikato, importing and raising shorthorn cattle. Details education at King's College in Auckland, work as a shepherd and stock agent for New Zealand Loan and Mercentile. Remembers driving sheep through south Auckland streets to the Westfield Freezing Works during the Depression. Talks about position in the 7th anti-tank regiment in World War II, training in Egypt and severe injuries from battle. Recalls brief capture by Rommel before medical treatment and repatriation to New Zealand 1942. Remembers reasons for standing for, and winning the Rotorua electorate as National Party candidate in 1943. Describes different style of politics at this time. Outlines electorate area from Mount Ruapehu to Whakatane. Recounts later abolishment of Rotorua electorate to merge with Bay of Plenty region in 1946. States this began a twenty three year political career in Wellington. Discusses overcoming physical disabilities from the war managing his farm, participating in Championship dog trials and playing various sports. Talks about his marriage in 1944 and his children in detail. Recalls help from Peter Fraser and Gerry Skinner to receive rehabilitation loan. Provides his impression of Peter Fraser. Recounts first meeting with Keith Holyoake in 1943 and describes him in depth including his personality, love of sports, media relations, morals, his wife Norma and time as Governor General. Talks about futher political colleagues including Ralph Hanan, Andy Sutherland, Ormond Wilson, Bill Sullivan, Fred Doidge, Bob Semple, Jimmy Marr, Alan McCreedy, Mary Grigg, Ernie Corbett, Don Mackay, Dave Ross and Paikea. Outlines abolition of the Upper House. Describes responsibilities as chairman of the Maori Affairs committee from 1946 and changes in Maori legislation. Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012356, OHC-012357, OHC-012358, OHLC-006856, OHLC-006857, OHLC-006858 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4182.

Date: 1 Jul 1994 - 01 Jul 1994

From: Greater Green Island oral history project

By: Geeves, James Edward, 1914-2002

Reference: OHInt-0616/15

Description: James Edward Geeves born at Seacliff, Otago 1914 - family moved to Kuri Bush while still young. Gives details of family background. Recalls childhood memories; location of Kuri Bush; Kuri Bush cheese factory; home deliveries of groceries etc; wildlife; horse and buggy transport; first cyrstal radio set owned by mother; arrival of electricity to Taieri Mouth and Depression, with reference to swaggers. Refers to improved conditions following the Labour Government coming to power in 1935. Recalls move to Green Island ca 1942 and working at Methven's Foundry. Talks about industrial pollution problems of Kaikorai Stream. Backgrounds getting position as postman at Green Island, a position held for 23 years. Briefly outlines postal runs, hospitality from homes at Christmas time and describes in detail items of uniform. Talks about women in the work force. Mentions: Campbell's store; Mrs McKay's shop; fruit shop owned by Mr Gardiner and Raymond Murphy, proprietor of `Tasty Tucker Takeaways'. Gives a personal account of Abbotsford slip and briefly details fate of some of the homes. Mentions offer of sponsored holiday in Tauranga for slip victims. Refers to Sunshine Club lost in slip. Continues to discuss pollution and changes in birdlife in own garden. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Glenys Whittington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010083-010085 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3365.

Date: 23 Mar 1994

From: Greater Green Island oral history project

By: Milburn, John Orr, 1913-2001

Reference: OHInt-0616/31

Description: John (Jack) Milburn born Burnside, Green Island 1913. Describes childhood home in Short Street, built by John Orr and made of kauri. Recalls: outdoor pursuits and chores on Saturday mornings; birthdays and Christmas; removal of tonsils at Dunedin Public Hospital; Influenza epidemic (1918); playground games at Concord school; Polio epidemic and first job at Station in Lindis Pass at age of 13 years. Describes shearing quarters; deer culling; rabbiting; the Depression and being manpowered to Burnside Freezing Works during World War II. Talks about social change following the Labour Government coming to power in 1935. Discusses pay and working conditions at Burnside Freezing Works as a wool-puller in fellmongery, with reference to chemical burns and first-aid measures available. Mentions using oatmeal and ginger water to quench thirst. Refers to closure of Burnside Freezing Works in 1988. Backgrounds involvement in local politics and being elected to Green Island Borough Council. Recalls building of Southern Motorway and opening of new Civic Hall (1960). Mentions Kaikorai Stream and the industries which discharged waste into it. Recalls the Abbotsford Slip. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Glenys Whittington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010118-010120 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3380. Photocopies of 3 b&w photographs: (i) Burnside Freezing Works January 1945; (ii) John (Jack) Milburn - in fellmongery of Burnside Freezing Works ca 1943 and (iii) Green Island from Burnside 1926.

Date: 14 Sep 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Vink, Peter, active 1981-1993

Reference: OHInt-0662/32

Description: Peter Vink gives reasons for involvement in the unemployed movement. Refers to Young Christian Workers. Mentions formation of Christchurch Unemployed group in 1981. Mentions Johnny Leech, Johnny Bridges and Chris O'Donohue. Talks about election of Labour Government (1984) and Economic Summit and Employment Conference. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Venue - Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010401 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3545.