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Date: Jul 1993-Apr 1996 - 10 Jul 1993 - 12 Apr 1996

By: Hemi, Murray, active 1996

Reference: OHColl-0584

Description: The project was recorded to provide some of the history behind the Kahungunu settlement of the Pou-a-Kani (Pouakani) area and the development of the Mangakino township. The project aimed to collect the experiences of those from Ngati Moe who were relocated by the government from the Wairarapa to the Pouakani block in the Waikato as compensation for the loss of the Wairarapa lakes. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Murray Hemi Quantity: 12 C90 cassette(s). 3 printed abstract(s). 3 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 23 Sep 1992

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

By: Rauputu, Rauputu James, 1916-2005; Tauariki, Sonny, active 1992

Reference: OHInt-0085-26

Description: Jim Rauputu recounts and discusses the history of the Mokau Kohunui Marae from 1909 including the local school at Piopio, te kau ma whitu, kaitiaki and various local hapu including those of his parents. Discusses Kahuwera mountain, the Mokau River and old pa. Talks about Kingitanga, the King Movement in depth. Remembers his own childhood including local dances, movies, transport by horse, his marriage and birth of his three sons. Discusses World War II, the influenza epidemic and their effects on the local population. Provides mihi whakamutunga. Interviewer(s) - Sonny Tauariki Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0941. Search dates: 1992

Date: 21 Oct 1988

From: World War I Oral History Archive

By: Rayner, Alfred Victor, 1897-1995

Reference: OHInt-0006/67

Description: Describes family background, early employment in Waihi, family shop. Recalls in detail incidents during Waihi Strike (1913), effect of strike on Waihi. Describes Territorials, camps, enlistment, reaction of mother, Trentham Camp, alcohol, transport with 37th Reinforcements on the 'Ionic', training at Sling Camp, was not involved in trench warfare at that stage of the war, morale in 1918, venereal disease precautions, return to Waihi, completion of apprenticeship, government help, foundation member of Thames RSA, views on Anzac Day and RSA. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Venue - Mr Rayner's home at 3 Walter MacDonald Street, Howick, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002741 - OHC-002742 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual file Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 509, OHDL-000347. Black and white photograph of Victor Rayner, 1988

Date: 19 July 2003 - 19 Jul 2003

From: Tung Jung oral history project

By: Leong, Tom Kwok Hing, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-0747-04

Description: Interview with Tom Leong, born in Canton (Guangzhou), China, in 1930. Includes: memories of life in China as a child; his family background. The Sino-Japanese war which was the reason for his coming to New Zealand as a refugee. Journey to and arrival in New Zealand. The New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, and starting school in Wellington. Working with his father and brother in the green grocery trade. Tom's later education was at Victoria University via Wellington Technical College. He took a batchelor of Science, and later, at Canterbury University, a Batchelor of Engineering (Electrical). During his university years in Christchurch, Tom got involved with the local Chinese community and met his future wife, Patsey. They married in 1954. On completing his degree in 1953 Tom worked first in the State Hydro-Electricity Department. By 1959 he was working on hydro projects on the Waikato River - Ohakuri, Atiamuri and Waipapa. He then transferred to head office in the early 1960s and worked on the first stage of the project to build a link across Cook Strait (Cook Strait Cable). In 1962 Tom got the job of supply engineer with the Wairarapa Electric Power Board, and he and his family moved to Masterton. He gives an account of his lie and work in Masterton including the local organisations and projects with which he was involved. When he retired from the Wairarapa Electric Power Board in 1992, he and his wife moved to Auckland. He worked for five years as a tutor for the Electrical Development Association, and in 1997 was appointed secretary to Auckland Utility Operators Group Inc. He was also staff assessor for the Institution of Proffessional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). Tom concludes with a general statement about his experience of life in New Zealand. Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Accompanying material - Photocopy of article and photographs of the New Zealand Centenial Exhibition Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014094 - OHC-014095 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.35 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5051. Colour photograph of Tom Leong taken at the time of the interview and a laser copy Search dates: 1930 - 2003

Date: 1947

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007624

Description: James Harris describes Huntly's mining history, Mrs Holland and Matt Russell discuss early Huntly and Kimihia and there are sound effects from the Kimihia Open Cast Coal Mine. There are items by the Huntly RSA Orchestra, the Rakaumaunga Native School and the Cambridge Festival Combined School Choirs. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).

Date: 1947

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007622

Description: Items by the Thames choristers, Thames High School Girls Choir and the Herb Walkers Dance Band. Mr McCulloch describes the gold mining boom in the area. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).

Date: 1947

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007623

Description: Charlie Hovell continues an account of his life, Riki Kereopa talks about Paerere the tohunga, Maori reaction to the visit of the ship `Coromandel', James Mackay and Maori opposition to miners. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).

Date: 17 Jun 1997

By: Costar, Dorothy Christina, 1942-; Hutching, Megan Alannah, 1957-; New Zealand. Department of Corrections

Reference: OHColl-0549/1

Description: Dorothy Christina Costar born Thames. Outlines family background - father, a miner, later worked for A & G Price, Thames. Mother was dental receptionist for [Mr] Shaw, the dentist, Thames. Describes: Thames which had a population of five and a half thousand people; schools - Thames South and Thames Central, with reference to Miss Baker; school uniforms; Church of Christ Sunday School and picnics in the Kauaeranga Valley. Refers to six o clock closing and recalls a fatal accident when friend was killed and comments on the $50 fine driver received. Mentions different attitude towards drinking and driving in those days. Recalls various jobs - Jamesfield clothing factory and Hutton the jewellers before joining the WRNZAF at Wigram, 1961 ending up as Flight Sergeant in charge of the joint services telephone exchange in Wellington. Recalls amalgamation of services, with reference to Ministry of Defence. Backgrounds circumstances leading to career with Prison Service and refers to Rev Hoddinutt. Commenced at Mt Eden prison October 1966 as assistant matron. Refers to Miss Molloy (Molly), chief matron who wore a veil. Describes process of training, with reference to examination subjects, psychology, penology, criminology and Acts and Regulations. Refers to the old Raven's Matrice test - psychological test. Discusses Arohata, the women's borstal: its daily routine; uniforms; punishment, with reference to deprivation of privacy; recreation; transportation of prisoners between Arohata and Dunedin women's prison. Talks about the integration of Mt Eden Prison and preparation for women prisoners and choosing staff. Discusses changes to the system and notes there is now more emphasis on rehabilitation - people have case management and are assessed to see what their needs are. Mentions the introduction of computers and health and safety courses, with reference to AIT [Auckland Institute of Technology]. Refers to Alternatives to Violence Programme, started by Quakers (Society of Friends) and mentions PARS (Prisoners' Aid & Rehabilitation Society). Other topics discussed include: split of the Justice Department into Corrections and Courts, with reference to Penal Division; numbers of Maori and Pacific Island offenders; glue sniffing; drug addiction; policy for mothers and children; change in hierarchical structure; child abuse, with reference to Women's Refuge; and the rebuilding of Mt Eden which commenced 1986, with reference to the Mason Clinic. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Venue - Mt Eden Prison Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008078-008080 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2235.

Date: 31 Jan 1999

From: Past champions oral history project - The Shear History Trust Golden Shears Open Champions

By: Potae, George William, 1936-; Williams, Des, active 1999

Reference: OHInt-0509/12

Description: Interview begins with greeting in Maori. George Potae refers to New Zealand Broadcasting tapes with his grandfather in 1947. George Potae was born in Kennedy Bay in 1936. Notes his father shore in the area and on Great Mercury Island. Recalls education at St Stephen's College and Coromandel High School before joining his brother Mac Potae shearing in the Wairarapa. Discusses working on stations on the Wairarapa coast including Huiaurau, Whakapirau and Te Awaite. Mentions people he shore with and recalls brothers Eric, Mac, Bill and Colin also shearing. Describes developing a shearing contract in Milton from 1960. Compares the northern and southern shearing season. Mentions dairying in the north between seasons. Discusses operating twenty five gangs in the Milton area. Mentions having Snow Quinn on the staff and the old shearers' quarters he established, `The Ranch'. Recalls entering the Golden Shears in 1961, making the finals in 1965, 1966, 1967 and winning in 1969. Discusses other shearers in the 1969 final including Danny Holland, Kerry Johnstone, Tony O'Reilly, Brian Waterson and Eddy Reidy. Discusses strategies of competition shearing and Maori versus Pakeha competition. Describes winning a trip to England to the Bath and West Show, returning to New Zealand and being a finalist in three more Golden Shears. Mentions Bill Meech, Samson Te Whata and `beating the (Snow) Quinn'. Comments on being responsible for changing the face of shearing in the south. Talks about setting up the New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year competition in Balclutha. Discusses the Balclutha Show and the Young Farmers Club (YFC) movement. Recalls buying Maori land in Coromandel in 1970, developing a kiwi fruit orchard and a mussel farm. Discusses the impact of 1984 government change on this business and returning to the Coromandel from Milton. Discusses the mussel industry and employing local people. Mentions the number of young people he employed in Milton. Recalls the 1997 reunion of previous Golden Shears champions. Interviewer(s) - Des Williams Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2522. Photo of George Potae, Golden Shears champion 1969

Date: 24 May 1998

From: Past champions oral history project - The Shear History Trust Golden Shears Open Champions

By: Foley, Jacqueline, 1951-; Quinn, Brian Patrick, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0509/13

Description: Brian Quinn was born at New Plymouth in 1941. Describes moving to Otorohanga, Rangiatea, South Waikato, King Country and Aria because of his father's work on stations (farming). Talks about the family Pontiac, a Fordson tractor, their home, the importance of music in the home and his sister being in a band. Describes going to Otorohanga school, `wagging' and going to Aria School. Comments on his father's frustration at not being able to go to World War II. Mentions the impact of his parent's getting land though it was `hard country'. Describes driving cows from Otorohanga to Aria. Discusses childhood activities including Christmas. Mentions his mother's relatives. Describes leaving school at the age of fifteen, going shearing, the challenge of shearing, working with Stuart and Hilton Cheeseman, open and contract shearing, the atmosphere in the shed, the second shear, shearing Romneys and Border Leicesters, attitudes to the farmers, the relationship between shearers and shed hands, wages and wet weather. Mentions Tom and John Brough, Murray McSkimming, Bing Macdonald and Malcolm Barclay. Refers to his physique for shearing and conserving energy. Discusses entering local shearing competitions. Comments on the career highlight of winning the 1962 senior Golden Shears then the open championship in 1965. Talks about preparing for the Golden Shears by shearing round Masterton and Pahiatua. Discusses shearing gear. Comments on not being able to go on the overseas trips which were part of the prize. Talks about not entering the Golden Shears in 1969 and helping George Potae. Describes meeting his wife Lyn. Discusses dances and the pictures at Te Kuiti and Piopio. Recalls going for a trip to Gore and Alexandra, staying at Alexandra and getting a job with Murray McSkimming. Comments on the Shearers' Union in the south and how contractors looked after shearers. Talks about the role of the woolclasser. Discusses improvements in shearing technology including safety features the worm drive and spline drive. Talks about his contracting business with wife Lyn Quinn and having 50 to 60 employees. Discusses sorting out staffing difficulties. Mentions shearers' use of alcohol, changes in shearers over the years and having been a shearer for forty one years despite his original intention to shear to make money to buy a farm. Describes his move to Clyde. Details his children and their ages. Mentions the importance of family support at competitions particularly at the 1980 World Championship at Masterton where he won. Describes finding winning the Golden Shears emotional and not liking the limelight. Comments on Maori shearing style and the absence of racial discrimination. Talks about female shearer Michelle Harrex. Comments that he is known as `Snow' Quinn. Interviewer(s) - Jacqueline Foley Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2523. Photos of Brian Quinn, Golden Shears champion in 1965, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971 and 1972 competing in competitions. Photo of Brian Quinn in 1998.

Date: 31 Jul 1997

From: Past champions oral history project - The Shear History Trust Golden Shears Open Champions

By: Waterson, Brian Marcus, 1931-; Keats, Ian Laurie, active 1948-2000

Reference: OHInt-0509/17

Description: Brian Waterson was born in New Plymouth in 1931. Recalls growing up on a farm at Mohakatino near Mokau, moving to Ohauiti near Tauranga and then to Port Waikato. Describes attending schools in New Plymouth and Tauranga. Discusses seeing shearing as the way to earn money to buy a farm. Recalls shearing around Thames for Jack Harrison of Taihape and buying a block of land at Port Waikato. Talks about conditions of woolsheds and shearers' quarters, shearing with Edgar Smith and Snow Pratt and developing his own shearing run from Te Paki to Port Waikato. Discusses family life. Mentions Shirley and Norm Blackwell. Talks about show shearing, open shed shearing and getting fit for shearing. Discusses his family's history in the Wairarapa in the 1840s. Mentions Morrie, George and John Waterson and the Dalefield Dairy Factory. Describes the work of his father Morrie Waterson at the Featherston prisoner of war camp during World War II and road-building at Mohakatino. Discusses sport and social life. Describes working up to the Golden Shears and the elation of winning in 1963. Discusses Bing Macdonald's use of shearing gear. Mentions becoming a Wool Board shearing judge. Talks about shearers Mani Rangiawha, Jack Harrison and Snow Quinn. Describes shearing in Great Britain in 1970 as a highlight of his career. Interviewer(s) - Laurie Keats 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-2527. Photographs of Brain Waterson, 1963 Golden Shears champion

Date: 29 Oct 1999

From: Past champions oral history project - The Shear History Trust Golden Shears Open Champions

By: Ngataki, Martin Matekino, 1943-; O'Shaughnessy, Phil, active 1999

Reference: OHInt-0509/11

Description: Martin Ngataki was born in 1943 and has lived in Tuakau most of his life. Briefly describes his farm next door to the original family farm. Recalls Tekohanga Primary School, being told not to speak Maori and Onewhero District High School. Mentions that the school was 50% Maori. Talks about playing rugby at school and for Counties. Recalls playing against Don Clarke. Describes how his father was a farmer and a plumber. Describes working at Southdown freezing works as a butcher and other casual work before starting shearing and going go shearing school. Mentions Ivan Bowen. Describes marrying Tia Taonga in 1962, shearing around Mercer, Maramarua, Hauraki Plains, Pukekohe and Onewhero. Mentions his wife's adjustment to shearing life. Talks about early shearing competitions, help from Tom Brough and the excitement of getting in the Golden Shears final for the first time. Comments that except for one year he was in every final from 1973 until 1979 when he won. Mentions running, rowing and swimming as training. Recalls the 1979 final and other finalists Samson Te Whata, Tom Brough, Bob Michie, Ivan Rosandich and John Fagan. Describes winning a trip to Australia in the New Zealand team, shearing at Euroa, using narrow gear, shearing merinos and being beaten. Compares his style with that of others and discusses whether there is a Maori shearing style. Tia Ngataki comments about her family, the impact of shearing on family life and her preference for the open shed. Comments on the Golden Shears. Discusses women shearers Barbara Marsh, Michelle Harrex and Jillian Burney. Mentions having eighteen grandchildren. Discusses the family marae (Paimaria), marae involvement and being Tainui. Comments on MMP and some politicians. Discusses judging, golf and rowing. Interviewer(s) - Phil O'Shaughnessy 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-2521. Photos of Martin Ngataki as Golden Shears champion 1979

Date: 30 Jul 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Rennie, Hinerangi, 1916-2000; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-13

Description: Hiria Rennie born Hinerangi Tangiariki in about 1916. Refers to father, Tamati from Taranaki; mother from Whanganui, Ngati Apa iwi, Kurahaupo waka. Talks about being raised by aunt Ema Otene and mentions early schooling. Talks about involvement in Sunday school, staying with Sister Gittos and Methodist minister Father Seamer in Ratana. Talks about early interest in speaking Maori and doing first karanga on the marae at age 11. Mentions teaching Maori at Whanganui High School. Recalls marriage at 17 to Raniera Rewiri known as Daniel Davis from Nga Puhi, death of husband after 4 months of marriage. Talks about marriage of 44 years to Hapeta Whitimau Rennie from Turakina, Ngati Apa iwi, Kurahaupo waka. Refers to three whangai children and comments that one child is the grandson of Wiremu Ratana. Discusses joining the Karamu branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League encouraged by Aunty Ema, role as president in Turangi, starting a branch in Ratana, being an area rep. Mentions Kuini Te Tau and Rumatiki Wright. Describes work of the League, particularly raising funds for needy people, health promotion, supporting Maoritanga. Talks about visiting prisons, working with prisoners, teaching weaving. Recalls prisoners from Rangipo performing in Maori Women's Welfare League concerts - raising money for a house for families to stay when visiting inmates Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 01 Oct 1992

From: Interviews for Romance Writers Book Project

By: Hughes, Rose, 1910-1995

Reference: OHInt-0339-07

Description: Catherine Hay is the pseudonym of Rose Hughes. Talks about preference for historical romance writing and her plots that included the New Zealand gold rush and the Tarewera Eruption. Discusses and critiques some of her early publications in detail and summarises the characters. Talks about romantic fiction heroines in New Zealand settings. Outlines work in modern suspense romance genre. Backgrounds her own childhood with parents and younger sister on Te Kuiti farm. Talks about her father's work as a farmer and her early interest in art. Recounts life on the farm including drain digging, making milk butter, collecting eggs, riding a pony to school and early education. Remembers father's bed time stories. Outlines working career as domestic and clerical worker to supplement her writing career. Discusses physical limiations of typing. Recounts death of her husband, travel and health problems with Parkinson's Disease. Interviewer(s) - Rachel McAlpine Accompanying material - abstract includes list of interviewee published works Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012756, OHC-012757 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4414.

Date: 11 May 1993

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

By: Tauariki, Mīria, active 1993; Tauariki, Sonny, active 1992; Koroheke, Sarah Hera, 1914-2002; Koroheke, Leslie Tiki, 1941-; Koroheke, Robert, active 1993

Reference: OHInt-0085-19

Description: Hera Koroheke provides family genealogy. Talks about Waitomo's timber mill, stores and the Hangatiki Railway Station. Names Maori land owners in the area. Touches on early transport options in the region. Discusses time at Hangatiki and Maunga-Aronga schools. Describes the old Te Kauae marae in the process of being rebuilt. Robert Koroheke remembers the old marae. Outlines sporting activities around the marae and lists hapu families in the area. Hera talks about the local springs and employment options available in tree felling, mill work, fencing and railway work. Outlines daily chores, sewing clothes for the family, gardening, recreational activities including catching eels, local dances and weekly films at the community hall. Stresses the importance of education for her children. Les Koroheke talks about education in his role as headmaster of Oparure School and discusses need for more Maori teachers and teaching of Te Reo Maori. Popular waiata are recited by interview subjects and interviewers throughout the recording. Interviewer(s) - Sonny Tauariki Interviewer(s) - Miria Tauariki Accompanying material - Abstract contains photographs of the Te Kauae marae and Hera Koroheke, a blessing and background to 'He Taonga Huku Iho'. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004888, OHV-0980 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0936.

Date: 06 Dec 1993

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

By: Tauariki, Sonny, active 1992; Munro, John Leslie, 1919-2015

Reference: OHInt-0085-20

Description: John Leslie Munro was born in Gisborne, in 1919. Provides ancestry affiliations. Discusses early life with parents in Gisborne including father's work as a shepherd, chores, schooling, girlfriends, sports, social events and dances. Outlines poor conditions during the Depression. Touches on memories of the Napier earthquake in 1931. Recounts training and admittance to New Zealand Air Force in 1941 and further training in Canada and England. Describes bombing raids over Germany naming the Dam raid. Discusses return to New Zealand, marriage to Betty Joan Hill in 1948 and his children. Outlines community work, chairmanship of Mapiu School and time as Mayor of the Waitomo District. Talks about Maori affairs. Interviewer(s) - Sonny Tauariki Accompanying material - Abstract contains fascimile photographs of John Leslie Munro, his wife Betty Jean Munro, Waitomo District Mayor and Councillors 1991, souvenir programme of 'The Dam Busters' and biographical article on Squadron Leader L.L. (Les) Munro. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013531 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 50 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4758.

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: 29 Mar, 9,14,21,28 Apr, 30 Jun 1999 - 29 Mar 1999 - 30 Jun 1999

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

By: Hill, Arthur Edward, 1920-2007

Reference: OHInt-0483-08

Description: Ted Hill was born in Birmingham, England in 1920. Recalls his mother's death when he was six years old and several housekeepers. Describes being interested in singing and painting as a child and leaving school at the age of fourteen. Describes his father's death from an accident when he was sixteen. Talks about working for an accounting firm and then for his uncle's building business where he learnt about drawing, buildings and surveying. Discusses joining the army in 1940, being accepted for officer training and going to the north west frontier of India. Gives a detailed description of his time in India, becoming a parachutist, and being sent to Imphal where the Japanese were driven out. Recalls rethinking his direction after the war and doing a course in architecture at Art School in Birmingham. Describes the battle between classical and modern architecture at the time. Recalls his first job in Birmingham and a subsequent job in London. Mentions marriage and divorce before coming to New Zealand in 1958. Recalls Ministry of Works architects Frank Stewart, Gordon Wilson, Warwick Keen, Neville Burren, Jock Beere and the `Tomato House' in Wellington. Recalls his first job on an office accommodation block and doing working drawings for the Government Print Office. Discusses the role of Ned Blake Kelly in this project. Recalls the design and requirements for the Vogel building, interaction with Frank Shephard and problems with the building. Discusses architectural training and design. Recalls taking a leading role in problems with working conditions for architects. Describes wanting to move to a smaller town, living and working in Wanganui then moving to Cambridge and working in the Ministry of Works at Hamilton. Discusses opposing the Ministry of Works scheme for a Cambridge bypass. Talks about the design of the Hamilton police station. Comments on architects Michael Graves and Geoff Mardon. Discusses work for the University of Waikato. Mentions site difficulties and gives details of design and schedules. Talks about the construction of four science blocks by Street Construction. Comments on the university lakes, the Lady Goodfellow Chapel and the Library building. Discusses the Ministry of Works goal of creating sound buildings with a minimum of maintenance. Discusses the Huntly power station, the Performing Arts Centre and the courthouse. Discusses the influence of the client on the architectural process. Comments on the local branch of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Lists awards achieved by Hamilton Ministry of Works architects. One tape is a commentary made while walking through the grounds of the University of Waikato. Interviewer(s) - Athol Attwood Quantity: 12 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 12 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3099.