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Interview with Debbie Chorley
Date: 15 August 1993 - 15 Aug 1993
From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project
By: Chorley, Deborah, 1959-
Reference: OHInt-0067/032
Description: Deborah Chorley born Wanganui - mother emigrated from England after the war in the early fifties. Recalls growing up in Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay; leaving school at end of fourth form and working with shearing gangs. Talks about the importance of the environment and vision for New Zealand. Describes the area of Waitekauri Valley. Explains the effect of mining on birds - has done a lot of research and covered environmental law. Recalls being part of the formation of Earthwatch Group and elaborates on its achievements. Is a solo mother with four children and describes difficulties and effects of welfare cuts. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005846A; OHV-0280A Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1253.