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Date: 5 Sep 2008 - 05 Sep 2008

From: MAF Biosecurity New Zealand oral history project

By: O'Neil, Barry Desmond, 1956-

Reference: OHInt-0975-16

Description: Interview with Barry O'Neil, born in Feilding in 1956. Talks about growing up on farms near Feilding and Te Puke, and studying veterinary science at Massey University, graduating in 1978. Mentions working in a veterinary practice in the Bay of Plenty, then travelling through Asia, and working in the United Kingdom for two years, becoming interested in exotic diseases. Comments on working in a practice in Tauranga when he returned until he joined the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) in 1984. Describes his job as MAF veterinarian at the port of Tauranga, inspecting animals before they were loaded onto ships, and having responsibility for disease control. Mentions trips to the United States to accompany horses coming to New Zealand. Refers to going to work in Wellington in 1989, and being appointed as New Zealand Veterinary Counsellor in Brussels in 1991. Talks about this role, his responsibility for Africa and the Middle East as well as the European Union (EU), and the impact of EU directives on New Zealand trade. Recalls his involvement in GATT (General Agreement on Tarrifs and Trade) negotiations and the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement under the World Trade Organisation. Comments on his involvement with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE, International Office of Epizootics), its role in setting international standards for trade in animals and animal products, and New Zealand dependence on trade agreements made through OIE. Talks about returning to New Zealand and being chief veterinary officer in MAF 1994-1999. Comments on concerns with BSE [bovine spongioform encephalopathy], rabbbit calicivirus and fruit fly infestations during this period and how they have affected the way biosecurity is managed. Recalls the introduction of infringement notices and instant fines. Backgrounds the making of the television series Border Patrol. Comments on the introduction of x-ray machines and detector dogs at the border. Refers to working with Customs when non-biosecurity risks are found with x-rays. Discusses the Biosecurity Act 1993 and how it is working. Refers to the appointment of a Minister of Biosecurity in 1999, the establishment of the Biosecurity Council, and the lack of investment in raising public awareness at the time. Comments on the division of MAF's regulatory authority into two groups, biosecurity and food regulatory, in 1999, and being appointed Group Director of the Biosecurity Authority. Comments on the establishment of Biosecurity New Zealand in 2005 and its roles and accountability with regard to pest management being clarified. Explains the thinking behind the merger of MAF Quarantine Service and Biosecurity New Zealand in 2007 to form MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, and becoming deputy director. Mentions the relationship between Biosecurity New Zealand and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, and the assistance provided to Pacific nations for biosecurity and border control. Reflects on why Customs and Biosecurity services should not be merged in New Zealand. Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-001105 Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2 Electronic document(s) - abstract, form. 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Sound files - wave files; Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHDL-001104, OHA-7311. Search dates: 1956 - 2008

Date: 1982

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand, Australia and C.E.R. Published in the Auckland Star between 1982 - 1987.

Reference: A-322-099

Description: The cartoon shows a man, representing New Zealand, dressed in rags, chewing something representing "platitudes". This has come from a hat which represents "E.E.C. long term trade treaty". Refers to New Zealand not being very important to the E.E.C. with only a small part to play. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 190 x 270 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1978

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, August 1977 - December 1979.]

Reference: A-331-064

Description: The cartoon shows a man, representing New Zealand, lying in a hospital bed. Attatched to his arm is a drip, representing EEC life blood, however the supply will soon run out. Surrounding his bed are get well cards from Britain, Holland, Germany, Denmark and France, all countries who are members of the EEC. Refers to the EEC and the resulting effect on New Zealand. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 250 x 185mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1982

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand, Australia and C.E.R. Published in the Auckland Star between 1982 - 1987.

Reference: A-322-100

Description: The cartoon shows two men, one representing New Zealand and the other Australia. They are both looking nervously towards the sky and both are scratching themselves as if they are very itchy. Refers to the CER treaty and what effects it may have. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 200 x 270 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1979 - 1986

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

Reference: A-322-092/098

Description: Cartoon concerning New Zealand, Europe, trade and the E.E.C. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 7 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, various sizes. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1980

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-656

Description: The cartoon shows the All Blacks lined up ready to play the Welsh. Their coach is giving them a pep talk before the game starts. Refers to rugby between New Zealand and Wales and to the E.E.C. and the effect it had on the New Zealand market. Extended Title - "Remember, Wales is in the E.E.C. team! Remember how the E.E.C. hit our butter market! Remember how the E.E.C. knocked our lamb market! Get out there and strike a blow for better market access! And if it comes to trading punches make sure we get the best of the deal!" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 455 x 320 mm.

Date: 28 June 1961

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992

Reference: E-549-q-13-182

Description: Mr Marshall, the New Zealand Minister of Overseas Trade, is leading a group of farmers in a Maori haka, or war dance on the sea shore. A programme leaflet 'Reception to Mr Sandys' is on the ground. Duncan Sandys, the British Secretary of State for Commonwealth relations had led a delegation to New Zealand to soften New Zealand opposition to the British application for entry to the European Economic Community without success. Extended Title - Mr Marshall addresses farmers on implications for N.Z. of E.E.C. - news. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newspaper cutting, 140 x 210 mm. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1983

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[27 cartoons published in the Auckland Star and the Sunday Star (Auckland) between February 1979 and March 1988.]

Reference: A-337-119

Description: The cartoon shows a man, representing New Zealand, standing on a pedistool with a trophy reading, dairy products. A team of road workers, named EEC demolition inc, have arrived and are tearing down the platform the New Zealander is standing on. Refers to the effect of the EEC on New Zealand dairy products. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 255 x 180mm.

Date: 1987

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand, Australia and C.E.R. Published in the Auckland Star between 1982 - 1987.

Reference: A-322-105

Description: The cartoon shows two men walking towards each other on a tightrope but the tightrope is not joined in the middle so it looks as if they are holding themselves up. One man says to the other, `Why don't you drop your end first and we'll see what happens?'. CER (Closer Economic Relations) between New Zealand and Australia has involved a number of disagreements within a generally successful framework. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - "Why don't you drop your end first and we'll see what happens? 22 November 1987. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 180 x 270 mm.

Date: 1982

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :One folder of original cartoons on New Zealand, Europe, trade and the E.E.C. published in the Auckland Star between 1979 and 1986.

Reference: A-322-095

Description: The cartoon shows a sheep, representing the lamb and wool market, all tired out and down to its last ounce of energy. On top of the sheep is a basket called, `New Zealand, the `Ritz' of the world', in this basket is Muldoon and two people asking Muldoon why they are losing altitude. Refers to New Zealand being at the top of the world concerning the lamb and wool market in the early 1980s, the market then dived leaving New Zealand not so well off. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 190 x 260 mm.

Date: 1986

From: Bromhead, Peter, b.1933-:[1 Folder of original cartoons, concearning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 24 February 1986 - 5 December 1988].

Reference: A-322-029

Description: Shows David Lange doing a balancing act on a tight rope with objects representing aspects of New Zealand's relations with other countries. They include: nuclear issues; the US; EEC trade and the French. Refers to the thin line New Zealand was treading with international relations when the Lange Government was in power. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 230 x 260 mm.