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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-one cartoons published in the Evening Post between 2 and 30 J...

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.

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Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[31 cartoons published in the Auckland Star in January-March 1990.]

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.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-two cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and 30 J...

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-558-042/063

Description: Political cartoons. Nato forces are briefed on their bombing target which is surrounded by civilian services like hospitals and schools. The Police encourage IBM to take their INCIS computer and jump off a bridge. IBM spent millions of taxpayer dollars on creating a new Police computer system that never worked. Mt Eden prison guards try to work out how prisoners are getting out and drugs getting in. Admidst the ruins of Belgrade Milosevic stands victorious. The Police consider getting rid of the INCIS computer to a crime consortium believing it will stop them dead in their tracks like it has done to the Police. Milosevic uses peace talks to buy time to destroy war crimes evidence. Police operations are stoped in their tracks by the weight of the INCIS computer disaster. Comment on retailers selling liquor to underagedrinkers The Serbs pull out of Kosovo as Nato forces enter the area. Comment on the New Zealand cricket team making hard work out of limited over cricket. The Soviets welcome the Nato forces to Yugoslavia. Shows a ship load of Chinese boat people on a collision course with New Zealand as the National coalition Government passes emergency legislation allowing mass, indefinite detention of asylum seekers. Inland Revenue Department assures the public that all small and powerless taxpayers are bullied equally. Serbia puts the blame for large scale death and destruction in Kosovo on the Nato bombing campaign. Shows newspaper ad for a crown entity boss, all perks and no responsibility. Minister of Immigration, Tuariki Delamere sets one standard for migrants and another for himself and his family. Jenny Shipley shoots TV news presenter, John Hawkesby in the head with a rubber arrow. He received a substantial pay-out when his contract was terminated. The Mongrel Mob supports Tony Ryall's plans to introduce tougher penalties for home invasion, if it relates to their homes being invaded but not their neighbours. Comment on breach of privilege by the Prime Minister Jenny Shipley and TVNZ over the John Hawkesby pay-out. Rugby supporters froze to their seats during a recent rugby match. Poor school results restrict career options for students. Jenny Shipley has put both her feet in her mouth over the John Hawkesby TVNZ pay-out affair. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Moore, Leonard Albert L, fl 1890-1970 : Papers

Date: 1920-1946

By: Moore, Leonard Albert L, active 1890-1970

Reference: MS-Papers-0599

Description: Primarily concerned with North Auckland Land Development Corporation Ltd and activities as citrus farmer, Kerikeri, after a long business career. Accompanying material - Includes material transferred from Misc MS 1441 Moore was a businessman in Wellington, Sydney and Tientsin, China and as a director of the North Auckland Land Development Corporation Ltd, actively promoted the citrus industry in Kerikeri, where he had an orchard. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript, printed matter and photographs Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 5 November 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile.. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs relating to this collection held at PAColl-1690.

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Album No. 80: International friends of China, and Rewi Alley's New Zealand relatives

Date: 1970s-1980s

From: Alley, Rewi, 1897-1987 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-699

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s).

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Album No. 75: International friends of China and Rewi Alley's New Zealand relatives

Date: 1970s-1980s

From: Alley, Rewi, 1897-1987 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-694

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

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Darroch, Bob, 1940- :[Nineteen cartoons published in the Whangarei Report and the Chris...

Date: 1983 - 1985

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-036/054

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. English royals sell off surplus New Zealand gifted wedding presents. New economy-fare airlines hit the skys. People encouraged to talk to their plants. Vehicle license fees up by 93%. Claims that human water-births would contribute to world peace.. Father's Day now celebrated during school holidays. Public response to grocery price-freeze. Maori rugby tours avoid arguements over racially selected teams. Two men muse over the reason for burning Guy Fawkes. Protesting at Waitangi on Wantangi Day. New Zealand fear of nuclear warships accelerates. Airlines begin serving liquor on board flights. Test-tube baby experiments have been approved in Auckland. People consider the 1984 'end of the world' scenario. Marsden Refinery workers return to work after their strike. Marsden Refinery workers strike. The Muldoon National Government calls a snap election amidst the Marsden Refinery strike. New Zealand resistance against the a USA Navy warship. Patients in the hospital outpatients get their respective wounds dealt to following protests for and against rugby tours and gay rights. Quantity: 19 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

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Album No. 52

Date: 1920s-1980s

From: Alley, Rewi, 1897-1987 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-676

Description: Mostly photos of Alley's New Zealand family, relatives and friends. Interspersed are some images probably from the time that he was farming in the Taranaki back blocks in the 1920s. At the end there is a group of photographs of coastal scenery in China Quantity: 1 album(s).

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Photographs of the Davis family

Date: 1890-1956

From: Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: PAColl-3480

Description: Photographs relating to the Davis family of Barton St. David, Somerset, England. All seven sons emigrated to New Zealand ca 1904. The photographs include views in England and on active service in South Africa, China (1908) and postcards of Belgium and France acquired by the brothers on active service in World War One. Also views of Royal naval vessels associated with Frederick Edward Davis and a British police group associated with Harry Davis Quantity: 12 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy photographic print(s). 34 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

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Album No. 77: International friends of China, and Rewi Alley's New Zealand relatives

Date: 1970s-1980s

From: Alley, Rewi, 1897-1987 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-696

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

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N E Coad - History of the Pacific (typescript draft) (pages 92-215)

Date: 1926-1928

From: New Zealand Council for Educational Research : Various studies

Reference: MS-Papers-7064-17

Description: Corrected typescript draft of Coad's book (1926), `The History of the Pacific' (pages 92-215). Chapters 9-14 cover the establishment of British power in the Pacific, the founding of Australia and New Zealand, the effects of the French revolution, the rise of the United States and Japan and the development of China. Relationship complexity - See Printed collections for copy of Coad's book, 990 COA Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :One folder of original cartoons donated for the New Zealan...

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.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-one cartoons published in the Evening Post between 3 and 31 M...

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-558-021/041

Description: Political cartoons. Treasury advocates currency union with USA. Lockwoock Smith is put in charge of the Tourism portfolio and left to clean up following the Tourism Board fallout. The battle for the head of the World Trade Organisation continues, New Zealander Mike Moore, is one of the 2 contenders. Drivers face problems and delays as new re-licensing system comes into force. Fire Services boss Roger Estall is advied to quit. Helen Clark launches her election pledge card. Fire Services boss, Roger Estell plunders again in the public relations field. Bill English explains the reason behind selling Contact Energy to overseas investors was to retire overseas debt. Comment on who should pay for using the roads. A Nato representative explains the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The National Party cabinet discuss what to do with the budget surpluses. Max Bradford suggests buying back the dams and lowering the price of power. After several coup in Fiji, democracy is starting to grow again. Roger Estall, Fire Service boss, is urged to quit and take a Government pay-out. Bill Birch presents his last budget as National Party finance minister. New Zealand celebrates beating the Australians in cricket. Comment on the closing of mental health institutions and patients being thrown to under resourced commuity health services. New Zealand is like a lamb to the slaughter after opening trade to the world by removing trade barriers, however the rest of the world, particularly the United States is not following our lead. Comment on the All Black coach, John Hart dropping Isitolo Maka from the All Black squad. Max Bradford attempts to justify increased power prices due to electricity reform. Paralells are drawn between the sheep subsidy of the 1980's and the effect of MMP in subsidising new politicians. The Crusaders win the Super 12 tournament. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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China journal with a circuit through New Zealand...

Date: 4 Jan-30 Apr 1983

From: Gajdusek, D Carleton, 1923- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5572

Description: Full title: China journal with a circuit through New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Hawaii and Geneva and two trips to London, 4 January to April 30 1983. Comprises detailed account of Gajdusek's investigations in China, especially into haemorrhagic fever and renal syndrome and neurological disorders, with descriptions of China, its people and history. The New Zealand journal is an account of the XVth Pacific Science Congress in Dunedin (22 Jan-12 Feb) in which he especially describes the NZ doctors he meets and their families; he also spends considerable time in the Turnbull Library. In New Guinea he deswcribes resarch into kuru, gives detailed tribal statistics and general views on the populations he meets. The Hawaiian journal describes a workshop on hemorrhagic fever, the Geneva on the Study Group on developmental Neurobiology, in London at the workshop on the immunology of insulin-dependent diabetes melitius, the Lilly lecture. The appendix gives mileage, tragel times and expenses for South Island travel, lists of people to send kuru books to, lists of books and other material Quantity: 1 folder(s) (291 leaves).

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Interview with Meme Churton

Date: 28 Apr 1998

From: I am a dark river (Bob Lowry Oral History Project)

By: Churton, Meme, active 1955-1998

Reference: OHInt-0589/09

Description: Meme Churton talks of her background in Italy and China and opening the first coffee shop and gallery in Auckland. Recalls settling into New Zealand society and gives her impressions of the lifestyles of intellectuals with whom she met. Talks of the freedoms of the time including parties and drinking. Mentions Bob and Irene Lowry and family, recalling his personality and death. Interviewer(s) - Tessa Mitchell Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHA-009023 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) summary notes. 1.17 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2834. Search dates: 1950 - 1963

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[Posters advertising exhibitions of photographers, photographs and photography. 1993-1995]

Date: 1993 - 1995

Reference: Eph-D-PHOTO-EXHIBITION-1993/1995

Description: Includes: 1993: Don't push me, kana au e puhingia [ie puhinga]; photographs of street adults by Ann Shelton. The Dowse Art Museum, Laings Road Lower Hutt, 22 May - 25 July [1993] 1994: Keith Arnatt. "One foot has not yet reached the next street". Large scale photographs 1989-1992. City Gallery Wellington, 22 February to 24 April 1994. A British Council exhibition. Exhibitour. Werner Bischof 1916-1954; Swiss photojournalist. Dowse Art Museum Lower Hutt, 2 July - 4 September 1994. Toured by New Zealand Centre for Photography (2 copies) 1995: Second nature; Peter Peryer, photographer, New Zealand. Dead steer 1987. [New Zealand tour 1995-1997]. Organised by the City Gallery Wellington. Second nature; Peter Peryer, photographer, New Zealand. Self-portrait with rooster 1977. [New Zealand tour 1995-1997]. Organised by the City Gallery Wellington. Brian Brake, China; the 1950s. Photos of China in the 1950s by Brian Brake at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Buckle Street Wellington. August 29th - November 5th 1995 (2 copies) Brian Brake, China; the 1950s. Toured nationally for the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa by Exhibitour (2 copies) Wanganui seen 1960-1993. Photographs by Ans Westra. Sarjeant Gallery / Te Whare o Rehua / Whanganui; Queen's Park, Wanganui. November 11 1995 to February 11 1996 (2 copies) The volcanic zone; a photographic survey by Helen Mitchell. 2 December 1995 - 7 February 1996, Dowse Art Museum, Laings Road Lower Hutt New Zealand /Aotearoa (2 copies) Quantity: 8 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 595 x 420 mm.

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Interview with Harry Moon

Date: 02 Jan 2004

From: Tung Jung oral history project

By: Moon, Harry, 1931-

Reference: OHInt-0747-05

Description: Interview with Harry Moon, born in Jung Seng district of Guangzhou, China, in 1931. At the start of WWII, Harry, aged 8, was taken on a refugee's permit from Hong Kong to his father in New Zealand. Mother returned to China. Harry taught Confucist morals and philosophy. Father and 3 uncles had market garden in Wairoa. Went to Wairoa school - learned English easily. Later moved to Gisborne and stayed with uncle. Then moved to Nelson and stayed with uncle Mr Ng King Ming who had a fruit shop. Harry went to Nelson College. He expected to return to China after the war but the Labour government granted refugees permanent residency so Harry stayed in NZ. In 1948 (age 17) sent back by father to China for 2 years to experience Chinese culture. Advised to return to NZ when the Communists took control in 1949. Mother also came to NZ at that time. 1949-50 worked in Gisborne for his uncle Mr Ng Norman Yew Luen. Moved to Wellington and worked for Ken and Jessie Wong She in Molesworth Street and then for Jack Young in Cuba Street. Lent money by father to buy a fruit shop in Johnsonville in 1952. Bought another shop in Johnsonville Mall in 1961 and worked there until he retired in 1996. Discusses new business practices and auction system - business 'snowballed.' Freedom to spend time with children and grandchildren. Feels he is a mixture of 50% Chinese and 50% New Zealander - adapts well to both worlds. Reflects on the importance and emphasis on Chinese language and culture in NZ in the early days. Discusses wider horizons for the young ones. Reflects on need to make next generation financially secure after coming from an impoverished country. Harry feels accepted in NZ, has not experienced racial prejudice. Reflects on changes in attitudes towards 'foreigners' over time - today more tolerance and understanding. Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014096 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5052. 2 Photocopies of a photograph of Harry Moon aged about 8, with his father in Wairoa. Colour photograph of Harry Moon at the time of the interview Search dates: 1931 - 2004

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Barton, Shirley, d 1987: Further photographs relating to Shirley Barton and Rewi Alley

Date: 1948-1956, 1972-1973, 1977-1986

By: Alley, Rewi, 1897-1987; Barton, Shirley, -1987

Reference: PAColl-10189

Description: Contains images relating to Rewi Alley's career in China, and Shirley Barton and her Chinese friends. The photographs were taken by Alley, Barton and others unknown, between 1948 and 1986. Many of the prints have annotations on the back giving dates and comments, some in Alley's handwriting; most annotations are in English and a few in Chinese. One group of images relates to Barton's time in China during the 1940s-1950s era, including studio portraits of two Chinese people, a Shanghai street scene (1948), and a group portrait featuring Barton taken in Hong Kong. Another set of six photographs was taken during the Chinese Classical Theatre's visit to New Zealand in 1956. Many images show Rewi Alley in groups or by himself, sight-seeing, at beaches, formal functions and dinners, and with friends including George Hatem. They were taken in a mixture of urban and rural locations, including both exterior and interiors. Several images were taken on Hainan Island, including Alley walking with friends along a beach and visiting an unknown soldier's grave. Another image shows Alley at his 90th birthday celebrations in 1986. Six images show the rock paintings of Hua Mountain (Guangxi Zhuang province). Also photographs of Alley visiting construction sites. Other photographs show children and village scenes in China (and one in Vietnam), some probably taken by Alley. Includes shots of ethnic Miao and Li children. Also two images of painted portraits of Alley, one by Deng Bangzhen and another in socialist realist style. Other images include dinner parties and group portraits, some including Barton. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Relationship complexity - For other photographs relating to Barton and Alley, see PAColl-7812 The contents suggest it was originally created by Shirley Barton. Shirley Barton worked with Rewi Alley in China and they helped establish the New Zealand-China Friendship Association Quantity: 37 b&w original photographic print(s). 32 colour original photographic print(s). 3 colour copy photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm frame. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, dye coupler prints, polaroid print, film negative Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2275: Barton, Shirley, d 1987: Further papers relating to Rewi Alley.

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Interview with Fiametta Jackson-Thomas

Date: 6, 7 July 1995 - 06 Jul 1995 - 07 Jul 1995

By: Owen, Alwyn, 1926-; Jackson-Thomas, Fiametta Cecilia, 1903-2003

Reference: OHColl-0312/1

Description: Fiametta Cecily Jackson-Thomas born Roslyn, Dunedin. Gives parents background and talks about father's life as a Punch and Judy expert, trapeze artist and snake handler until the age of 35 when he became a cabinet maker. Describes own school days, clothing worn, discipline in school, cadet uniform, chanting of tables, pole drill, description of games played, explaining how boys and girls played games differently. Recalls outbreak of World War I, its effects on women, friends receiving telegrams and comforting each other, white feather incident and attitutes to conscientious objectors. Talks about brother's involvement in World War II. Refers to 6 o'clock closing as a war measure. Recalls being only family in street not contacting flu during epidemic. Refers to garlic as used in Corsica. Describes work experience, working in art department of photographic firm and going to School of Art 1/2 day per week. Talks about Ngaio Marsh who was in class. Refers to Ronald McKenzie, also in class. Recalls learning cabinetmaking which was considered radical for the period - 3rd woman in New Zealand to do so. Talks about social hierarchy of Christchurch. Mentions visit of Prince of Wales. Backgrounds meeting and marrying husband, Arthur, and his brief involvement with the Communist Party. Describes helping watersiders during 1951 Waterfront Dispute and at end of dispute Arthur being made honorary Life Member of Seamen's Union. Talks about Walter Nash. Also refers to Bastion Point occupation and reads poem about Maori sweeper. Gives background to poem. Mentions husband's position of manager of Auckland's Progressive Book shop and invitation to publishing house in China to help Chinese writers in English. Describes time in China, cultural revolution and immense relief on leaving China. Describes her poetry writing and refers to poem `Idle time'. Interviewer(s) - Alwyn Owen Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011607-011609 Quantity: 2 C70 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4004.

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Interview with Hiwi Tauroa

Date: 14 September 1999 - 14 Sep 1999

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Tauroa, Hiwi, 1927-2018

Reference: OHInt-0751-07

Description: New Zealand Race Relations Conciliator from 1980 to 1986. Born in Okaiawa, Taranaki, in 1927. Talks about his family background - gives reasons for being called Hiwi rather than his given name Edward. Mentions that his father spoke Maori - talks about the Latin-speaking Kaumatua at Kawhia and his father's important friends. Recalls attending primary school in Waima, Okaiawa and Kawhia - mentions the teachers, other students and travelling to school. Talks about learning Latin at Wesley College and his reasons for continuing his studies at Hawera Technical College - mentions working on a Jersey stud farm at Oeo during the school holidays. Discusses why he did choral work when he became a teacher - mentions singing at Runanga O Whaingaroa in Kaeo. Mentions Pakeha attitudes towards the establishment of Runanga and the reasons for his involvement in Whangaroa College. Recalls how he met his wife Pat. Discusses attending Auckland Teachers Training College and the reasons he agreed to teach at Wellington College. Tallks about accepting a position at Okato District High School in Taranaki. Mentions the students. Mentions principal Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School. Recalls how he coached All Black Grant Fox's father. Also mentions the school's rugby team winning the Moascar Cup. Talks about accepting the position of principal at Tuakau College - mentions some of the parents' reaction to his appointment, his involvement with the Education Department, and the Maori students at Tuakau College. Discusses his later appointment as principal of Whangaroa College. Mentions how he was approached to become Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Sir James Henare, Piripi Mokena, Harry Dansey and Jim McLay. Talks about Human Rights Commissioner Pat Downey's reaction to the appointment. Talks about the staff of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Pita Sharples. Describes the changing nature of cases brought to the Office during his time as Conciliator. Discusses gangs and how the Office remedied the lack of outreach programmes - recalls playing rugby at Mt Eden prison and Office's contact with gangs. Defines race relations - describes race relation networks and how they were set up. Discusses the lack of understanding about race relations. Talks about New Zealand's record of race relations - discusses the Treaty of Waitangi negotiations and a possible land dispute in Kaeo. Discusses the future of race relations in New Zealand and the importance of the media in reporting race relations. Talks about local schools and the importance of having local input into local issues - recalls the reason for establishing youth forums. Discusses the importance of the education initiatives undertaken by the Office. Discusses his appointment to the Committee of Youth and Law in Our Municipal Society in 1981 - mentions Tau Henare. Talks about the establishment of the Ethical Affairs councils. Discusses biculturalism and multiculturalism. Mentions a trip to China with the China Friendship Society and the establishment of the China New Zealand Maori (CHINZMA) - mentions Rewi Alley. Discusses the concept of whanaungatanga and family - gives comparisons between Tikanga Maori and Pakeha customs. Talks about the 1981 Springbok Tour to New Zealand - recalls a visit to South Africa around the same time. Talks about Pacific Island rugby players and the All Blacks. Discusses the use of the haka by the All Blacks. Discusses overseas trips while Race Relations Conciliator - recalls trip to the United Nations in Geneva and a trip to Wales and Ireland. Mentions Draft Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and relations with American Indian groups at the United Nations. Recalls the building of the Whare Tipuna room in the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing in 1986 - elaborates on how the room was given the name 'He Pakeaka' (Pakiaka). Mentions the Totara wood panels that were carved by different iwi and the role of the carver Paki Harrison. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copy of 'He Pakiaka' by Patricia Tauroa, a booklet on the Whare Tipuna room at the New Zealand Embassy, Beijing, China; copies of published articles from magazines and newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012719, OHC-012720, OHC-012721, OHC-012722 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5447 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopied articles include copies of photographs of Hiwi Tauroa Search dates: 1927 - 1999 Processing information: Record updated 28 October 2022 to clarify posiiton of Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School.

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