Places

Date: 2007

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-03

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Leonard Willaim Jury, great-great-grandson of the original owner; history of the Jury family. This history was compiled by Len Jury, ca 1985 and includes a history of the farm as well as information about the William Bryan, the Battle of Waireka, reminiscences related to the family and local history. Copy of article by NZ Historic Places Trust entitled `Archaeological investigations: Jury and Autridge farmsteads, Omata' (2007) The original owner was Elizabeth (nee Hoskin) wife of Jesse (Justinian) Jury. She purchased 46 acres of the Omata Block from the Plymouth Company in 1847. The Jury family arrived in New Plymouth on the `William Bryan' in 1841. In 2007 Leonard William Jury and his wife Heather owned the property at Omata and were awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs (photocopies) Transfers: A digital version of some or all of these papers is available at MSDL-0414.

Date: [2008]

By: Carter, William Ernest, 1932-

Reference: PAColl-9223

Description: Photographs of Chatham Islands, taken ca 2008 by Bill Carter. Includes site of observatory constructed by the United States expedition to observe the transit of Venus in 1874. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints 10 x 15 cm Provenance: Donated by Mr Bill Carter, Paraparaumu, in 2008

Date: 2008

From: Walker-Taiapa, Ralph: Recordings and papers relating to Pineāmine (Pine) Taiapa

By: Walker-Taiapa, R Peter, active 2008

Reference: MS-Papers-9104

Description: Comprises typescript of reminiscences of Pine Taiapa of his training in oral tradition on the marae at Tikitiki. Also includes details of the life of Pine Taiapa and of his whakapapa and family, compiled by R Peter Walker-Taiapa. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s) 43 pages. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 2005

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-16

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Roger James Cotton; land documents; history of family and property (including `Cotton family' from printed publication (p524)); photographs The original owner of the land in Waipori District (formerly Tuapeka County) was Thomas Dickson who was granted 15 acres by the Crown in 1872. He died in 1873 and the land passed to his widow Margaret (nee Atkinson) who remarried Robert Cotton in 1875. The land was transferred to Robert Cotton in 1891. At the time of the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award in 2005 the farm was owned jointly by brothers Roger James and Stuart William Cotton (great-grandsons of Robert Cotton). Accompanying material - Email from Roger Cotton to Alexander Turnbull Library, 2006, clarifying details recorded on the award application Quantity: 1 folder(s) 30 pages. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies) 16 photographs - Portrait of Robert Cotton; family graves at Waipori Cemetery; O.P.Q. Canton stamping battery waterwheel at Waipori; plaque to honour the settlement of Waipori and the goldfields (1862-1924); views of the Cotton property (located 11 km from Lawrence)

Date: 2005

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-20

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Walter Dalziel; brief history of the farm and family; marriage certificate for Christopher Dalziel and Mary Anne Wighton, 1866; photographs (see below). The original owner of the land at Tuapeka West (later known as Braewick farm) was Christopher Dalziel who bought 100 acres in 1874. In the 1890s a further 630 acres were acquired. In 2005 the property was owned by Walter Dalziel, with his son Hamish being actively involved in the farm. Awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, photographs Includes 27 photographs - Tuapeka West school pupils (1880s) & group at school picnic (1910); aerial view of farm (1980s); homesteads (1908 & 1974); family members; wedding photos (several generations); Charles & Mary Anne with 10 of their 14 children (1880s); etc.

Date: Nov 2000-Jun 2001

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012

Reference: OHColl-0551

Description: Interviews with a number of people who spent their childhood in this rural district north west of Auckland City during the 1910s and 1920s. The area was long used as a portage by Maori between the Kaipara and Waitemata harbours. Pakeha initially settled during the mid to late 1800s and, after forest and gum clearance, the area was slowly developed into dairy farms. In 1915 nearly 5000 acres of scrubland at Kumeu North (renamed Huapai) were subdivided as orchards, mixed farms and weekend homes. There was an influx of new residents (including weekend only residents) following this. Huapai School opened in 1919. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 27 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1999-2000 - 29 Oct 1999 - 20 May 2002

By: Selby, Rachael Ann, 1949-; Richmond, Joanna Mary, 1946-; Thorpe, Agnes Anne, 1939-

Reference: OHColl-0673

Description: Maori and Pakeha were interviewed for this project, which looks at the history of Otaki and the lives of ten of its community. Language - mainly English but possibly some Maori within interviews by Rachael Selby Interviewer(s) - Anne Thorpe Interviewer(s) - Rachael Selby Interviewer(s) - Jan Richmond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011052 - 011064 Quantity: 8 C60 cassette(s). 5 C90 cassette(s). 10 printed abstract(s) and accompanying photos and material. 10 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Several photocopies of photos accompany documentation Search dates: 1930 - 2000

Date: 27 April 2005 - 27 Apr 2005

By: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010; Rainey, Humphrey Barton, 1926-2015

Reference: OHColl-0763-1

Description: Jock Malcolm McEwen born 17 February 1917 in Feilding. Recalls the formation and development of the Mawai-Hakona Cultural Association in Upper Hutt. Topics talked about include the reason the club was started, its relationship to the Maori Education Foundation, Mawai-Hakona being the Maori name for Trentham, the significance of Ned Nathan of Nga Puhi to the club, moving to new premises from Trentham Army Camp, old members of Ngati Poneke, and other Maori clubs in the Wellington area. Club activites mentioned include composing their own action songs, teaching old Maori chants, oriori (lullabies), winning the Kingi Tahiwi Memorial Cup, discussions about a national competition, performing at the opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1976, teaching the use of the taiaha at Witako Prison now Rimutaka Prison, hosting overseas visitors including North American Native Indians and composers Tua Delamere, Ted Pomare and Mata Warena. Mentions members Humphrey Rainey, Ramona Mercer, Ned Nathan, Harriet Daspers, Dovey Katene Horvath. Interviewer(s) - Humphrey Rainey Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014078 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-5046.

Date: 2002-2011

By: Crimp, Daryl, 1958-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DC-Group-0012

Description: Cartoons by Daryl Crimp on New Zealand and international political and social themes. Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive Quantity: 110 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008-2018

By: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956-; Salient (Newspaper); Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DC-Group-0040

Description: Cartoons by Martin Doyle on New Zealand and international political issues. From 2008-2009, cartoons were published in the Salient weekly magazine (Victoria University). Since April 2009, Doyle's cartoons have been regularly published on the Wellington-based Scoop website, www.scoop.co.nz Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive Martin Doyle (born 1956) is a self-taught artist who lives in Wellington, New Zealand. His visual work has appeared for several years on the Scoop news website, Salient, and Capital Times. As at 2018, his work was appearing sporadically on Scoop.co.nz, as well as on his own Facebook page. He has also worked as a writer for both radio and television and holds a Masters degree in Public Policy.

Date: 2000-2018

By: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Press (Christchurch, N.Z.); Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DC-Group-0006

Description: Cartoons by Al Nisbet on New Zealand political and social affairs. Many cartoons have a Canterbury focus. Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive Alastair (Al) Nisbet, born in Scotland in 1958, is an award-winning cartoonist whose cartoons appear regularly in the Press newspaper in Christchurch, and in other newspapers in New Zealand.

Date: 1996 - 2004

By: Chapman, Lloyd, active 1990-2000s

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Trinity

Description: Mail order catalogues listing roses for sale. The rose nursery is run by Ann and Lloyd Chapman at Otaki. Years held are: 4 (1996), 6 (1998), 12 (2004) Serials and monographs to be passed on to NZ&P and Serials. Quantity: 3 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, each around 215 x 103 mm. Provenance: One catalogue donated by Lloyd Chapman in 2005; one donated by Donal Duthie 2005.

Date: [ca 1882-2003]

By: Scott, Richard George, 1923-2020

Reference: MS-Group-1499

Description: The collection comprises Scott's notes and drafts for `151 Days' and for `The Parihaka story' and `Ask that mountain'. Also included are a large amount of newspaper cuttings, publications from various sources, photographs and other resource material relating to the Waterfront Dispute of 1951 and to the Parihaka affair. Source of title - Supplied by Library Dick (Richard George) Scott is a radical author, known for his histories of the 1951 Waterfront Dispute and the Parihaka affair. Quantity: 100 folder(s). 1 Linear Metres. Transfers: Collection as a whole with Manuscripts and Archives Section. Extensive collection of photographs relating to both the Waterfron Dispute and Parihaka transferred to the Photographic Archive, where they are held as PA-Group-00444. Also, various pamphlets, digest and directories transferred to printed collection. - To Photographic Archive - Photographs - To Book Collections - Various books and leaflets.

Date: 2005

Reference: MSCD-4905

Description: Computer disc of 47 seconds advertising a 2005 prom night at the Establishment Bar in Courtenay Place. Cover shows a photograph of a view of a locker corridor in a high school. CD insert reads "NOTICE TO ALL PUPILS: CANWEST HIGH CLASS OF '05 PROM NIGHT. 1st December, 6 til late, The Establishment Bar and Restaurant Courtenay Place, City" Quantity: 1 optical disk(s). Physical Description: Computer CD, diameter 120 mm. in clear plastic case

Date: 2003

By: Products From New Zealand (Firm)

Reference: EphCom-COMPUTER-2003-01

Description: Screensaver showing New Zealand scenery (according to label). Two copies held. One in a plastic case has the words "100% virus free" on it. The other in a soft plastic sleeve does not have these words. Quantity: 1 optical disk(s) Computer CD, diameter 120 mm. in plastic case..

Date: 05 Apr 2001

From: Women's Studies Association feminist oral history project

By: Ellis, Ellen, 1944-; Women's Studies Association (N.Z.)

Reference: OHInt-0556-02

Description: Ellen Ellis was born in Westport in 1944. Describes family life, her father (a diplomat), and a family posting to Canada in 1949. Recalls returning to Wellington and secondary school. Talks about her mother's health and treatment. Mentions university study. Describes teacher training college, and work at Victoria University Library, Wellington. Discusses sexuality and relationships. Talks about working at Alexander Turnbull Library, New Zealand Library School, working for Alister Taylor, and the challenges of being a sole parent in full time work. Talks about co-ordinating music for Harry Seresin's The Settlement restaurant, Willis St, Wellington. Talks about the development of her feminist consciousness. Comments on her mother's life. Discusses encounter groups, Bert Potter and Centrepoint. Discusses housing and discriminatory attitudes towards women. Mentions the Domestic Purposes Benefit (DPB). Describes Wilderland Commune, Coromandel, New Zealand. Talks about her involvement in the Hecate Women's Health Collective and alternative health groups in Wellington. Describes National Archives work, the feminist librarians' group, teaching on the Women's Studies course, involvement with Women's Studies Association, working as a research consultant, and researching Sandra Coney's book 'Standing in the sunshine'. Talks about TV documentary research on abortion, and various writing projects. Mentions researching Boer War concentration camps. Reflects on feminism in her life, in relationships, housework, emotional equity, and feminist gains. Mentions that child care is still a critical issue. Other - Note: Part of interview was lost. During the recording, a completed tape was reused to record the next part of the interview by mistake. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - CV, photo, biographical information form Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8522 - OHC-8525 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2650, OHDL-000999.

Date: 17 Nov 2005 - 04 June 2006 - 17 Oct 2005 - 04 Apr 2006

By: Hutching, Megan Alannah, 1957-; New Zealand. Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Reference: OHColl-0827

Description: The project concentrates on the interviewees' war and service experiences at home in New Zealand, including that of a conscientious objector. Some interviews also cover post-war years, including reflecting on the effect of war and an emphasis on the everyday life of being a serviceman or woman. The interviewees are Mervyn Brown, George Clark, Heather Crispe, Peter Crispe, Katherine Dyall, Ngaire Gibbons, George Judge, Derek Laver, Jane McIntyre, Maisie Munro, Hazel Rowe, Harry Spencer, Gwen Stevens, Maisie Takle and Betty van Praag. Publication - Last Line of Defence: New Zealanders Remember the War at Home, Megan Hutching (ed). Auckland: HarperCollins NZ, 2007. Abstracted by - Megan Hutching Abstracted by - Megan Hutching Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Abstracts contain questionaire, copies of photographs and some contain additional or photocopied information . Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015225 - OHC-015255 Quantity: 31 C60 cassette(s). 15 printed abstract(s). 15 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete partial transcripts also available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Date: 18 Oct 2006 to 24 Jan 2007 - 18 Oct 2006 - 24 Jan 2007

By: Kennett, Jonathan Peter, 1967-; Otari-Wilton's Bush Trust

Reference: OHColl-0830

Description: The project covers the history of the 100 hectare, publicly owned Orari-Wilton's Bush Reserve which celebrated the centenary of its inception as a botanical reserve as August 2006. The content of the interviews includes information about the history of the area, the development of the reserve, including design, rock gardens, the neglect after the Second World War, collection of plants, plant propagation and conservation, activities designed for public participation and enjoyment and the work by volunteers. The interviewees are, Janet Braggins and Barbara Anderson Jarnell, Robert Brockie, Sandra Clarke, John Dawson, Rewi Elliot, Robert Fantl, Ian Fleming, Barbara Hampton, Margaret Mole, Michael Oates, David Bidgood and Tim O'Leary, Alick Poole, John Riseborough, Helen Waugh, John Waugh. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 24 C60 cassette(s). 15 printed abstract(s). 15 interview(s) 2 are joint interviews. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 29 Sep 2005 to 17 Feb 2006 - 27 Sep 2005 - 17 Feb 2006

By: Matthews, Cynthia, active 2005-2006

Reference: OHColl-0863

Description: Interviews with people involved in various aspects of the arts and crafts in Kerikeri, including potting, spinning, weaving, printmaking, glass making and involvement in theatre and opera. The interviewees are Michael Block, John and Ann Dalton, Lorraine Hayman, Rona Swallow and Geoff and Patricia Wightman. Abstracted by - Cynthia Matthews Interviewer(s) - Cynthia Matthews Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-5706 - 5710 Original recordings: OHC-015881 - 015889 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 5 C90 cassette(s). 5 printed abstract(s). 5 interview(s) two are joint interviews. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Cynthia Matthews Some abstracts contain photographs of the interviewee Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: 22 Jul 2003 - 08 Nov 2006 - 22 Jul 2003 - 08 Nov 2006

By: Bollinger, Helen Margaret, active 2006

Reference: OHColl-0850

Description: Interviews with alluvial gold miners, engineers and geologists who have worked on the Reefton gold mines, West Coast of New Zealand. The interviews include discussion about formation of gold, geographcial and historical aspects of the area, exploration techniques, technology over time, specific mining experiences, environmental considerations, reclaimation and regeneration of forests, and mining companies, claims and regulations. Interviewees are Geoffrey Jacobs, Willian Johnston, Grant McAlpine, Desmond Rock, John Taylor, William Watts and Nichols Whetter and Lachlan Reynolds. Abstracted by - Helen Bollinger Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Helen Bollinger Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015468 - OHC-015477 Quantity: 10 C60 cassette(s). 7 printed abstract(s). 7 interview(s) (one joint interview). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Helen Bollinger Some abstracts contain photographs of the interviewee.