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Date: 4, 8, 15 July and 1 and 30 August 2011 - 04 Jul 2011 - 30 Aug 2011

By: Ngan Kwok Guy, 1926-2017; Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-

Reference: OHColl-1053-01

Description: Interview with New Zealand artist and former director of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Guy Ngan, conducted from July - August 2011. 'Guy Ngan was born in Wellington in 1926, the son of a Chinese New Zealand businessman and his second wife who herself became a successful businesswoman and family matriarch. Guy was taken back to China as a 2 year old and would likely have stayed in the Guangzhou area there had it not been for the Japanese invasion in 1938. When Guangzhou was bombed Guy's father made hasty arrangements for Guy and his elder brother Albert to leave. The two boys travelled unaccompanied to New Zealand by ship. They lived initially in Newtown but Guy, unhappy at Newtown School, quickly struck out on his own arranging to stay with relatives in Miramar. This was the beginning of an independent way of life and thinking that Guy has continued to pursue.' (information provided by interviewer). The interview discusses his early life, education, experiences abroad, and his art career in New Zealand. Abstracted by - Pip Oldham Interviewer(s) - Pip Oldham Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7665. 1 interview(s). 13.31 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Liz Ngan, Wellington, May 2012 Search dates: 1872 - 2011

Date: 29 Apr - 30 Jun 1998 - 29 Apr 1998 - 30 Jun 1998

By: White, Bruce, 1933-2004

Reference: OHColl-0420/1

Description: Talks about his childhood, schooling, university education, army service, courtship, marriage and fatherhood. Focuses on his long service at Western Heights High School in Rotorua. Notes that this school was Rotorua West High School until 1961. Describes his teaching of mathematics, different principals while at the school and his own position as Deputy Principal. Interviewer(s) - Kay Edwards Accompanying material - Western Heights High School silver jubilee magazine 1985 and Western Heights High School 1996 magazine Quantity: 7 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 10 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1938.

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: 26 Apr 2001 - 30 Jul 2001

By: Abigail, Jill, 1939?-

Reference: OHColl-0579

Description: Volunteers of the Otaki Citizens Advice Bureau talk about its role in the community and its management. Includes recollections of their training, colleagues and experiences. Includes some history of Otaki area. Other - Copies also held by the Otaki Citizens Advice Bureau and the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux Arrangement: Files arranged as OHDL-000990 - OHDL-000997 Quantity: 15 C60 cassette(s). 8 Electronic document(s) - digital abstracts. 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 May 2005

By: Young, David Christopher, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0768-1

Description: A recording made at the Wellington Memorial Service for Owen Wilkes, a prominent international peace activist and peace movement supporter who died 12 May 2005. The service was held at the Taraua Tramping Club Hall, Moncrief Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 27 May 2005. Speakers on side one of the tapes are George Boraman and Nicky Hager. Speakers on side two of the tapes are Nicky Hager, May Baas, David Young, Bob Rigg, Desmonde Cooper, David Kapper, Carrick Lewis, Ian Prior, Ann Evans, Sylvia Bagnall and Chris King. Speakers on side 3 are Keith Locke, Katherine ?, Kevin Hackwell, Stephanie Mills, Steve Dixon, Lynn Holland, Mark Roach, Chris Manson, Fay Tudor? and Wayne Hennessey. Venue - Tararua Tramping Club Hall, Mt Victoria, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010487; OHC-010488 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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: 15 Jan 2001 to 6 Sep 2001 - 15 Jan 2001 - 06 Sep 2001

By: Pihema, Joseph, active 2001

Reference: OHColl-0879

Description: Interviews in Maori and English to investigate the early development and changes over time in kapa haka in the Gisborne and East coast districts. The interviewees are John Coleman, Temple and Olive Isaacs, Wiremu Kerekere, Bob and Katarina Paenga, Eru Smith, Henare Swann, Turuhira Tatare, Hone Taumaunu, Rawinie Te Kani, Bishop Brown Turei, Paora Whaanga and Barney and Parekowhai Whaitiri. Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Joseph Pihema Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015782 to OHC-015796 Quantity: 15 C60 cassette(s). 12 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available biographical information forms only OHA-5660 to OHA-5671.

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: 2003-2010

By: Mosen, Brian, 1939-; Porirua Historical Association; Eaton, Graeme Lamonte, active 1943

Reference: OHColl-0735

Description: Short life history interviews with long-term residents of the Porirua district: Roger Beauchamp, Molly and Arthur Dawson, John Blackman, Colleen Robinson, Ngaire Metcalf, Molly Daniels, Jack Waddilove, Bert D'Ath, Elizabeth (Betty) Scott, Ernest (Jim) Gyton, Graeme Eaton and Chester Moreton. Abstracted by - Brian Mosen Source of title - Supplied by donor Interviewer(s) - Brian Mosen Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-4381 - 4387, OHA-5728 - 5729 Original recordings: OHC-012668 - 012675, OHC-015930 - 015932, OHC-029930 - 029931, OHC-031120 - OHC-031121 Tape numbers - OHC-012668 to OHC-012675, OHC-015930 to OHC-015932, OHC-029930 to 029931 Quantity: 12 interview(s). 11 C60 cassette(s). 9 printed abstract(s). 4 colour original photographic print(s). 3 C90 cassette(s). 2 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 2003 - 2010 Number of interviews/events: 12 Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: 10 Oct 2002

From: Oral history of cycling in New Zealand

By: Simpson, Clare Suzanne, 1958-

Reference: OHInt-0783-13

Description: Interview with Clare Simpson born 1958 in Dunedin. Describes her interest in cycling and her PhD research on the history of women in sports (1985). Explains how her interest in cycling was rekindled in a cycle tour of the West Coast in 1983. Discusses her PhD research which she started at Victoria University of Wellington. Recalls interviewing Lousie Sutherland, a New Zealand woman who rode around the world on her bicycle, and meeting the granddaughter of cyclist Blanche Lough. Refers to depositing the papers of Louise Sutherland at the Hocken Library in Dunedin. Talks about studying in Birmingham and researching at various libraries and museums in England. Describes how she limited her research to a specific time frame (1900-1910) and found most of the information she wanted in New Zealand. Recalls researching at various libraries in New Zealand. Mentions that her research took 10 years to complete. Talks about the conclusions of her PhD, and the rationalisation of women's clothing in the late 19th century in relationship to women cycling in New Zealand. Describes the history of women cycling in New Zealand, England and the United States. Refers to the differences in cycling over the years, the future of cycling and the challenges in researching cycling history. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4161. Colour photograph of Clare Simpson Search dates: 2002 Processing information: Description updated 13 November 2023 following information from interviewee.

Date: 02 May 2004 to 19 Jan 2006 - 02 May 2004 - 19 Jan 2006

By: Thorpe, Agnes Anne, 1939-; Bisdee, Margaret, active 2007; Otaki District Commercial Gardeners Society

Reference: OHColl-0819

Description: Interviews with committee members of the Otaki District Commercial Gardeners Society to preserve the memory and history of this historic yet declining society which was formed in 1942 with a bi-cultural constitution between the Chinese and European market gardeners of the Otaki district. Interviewees are Dow Kwan Chung, Bruce Corlett, David Foster, Jim Gow, John Griffin, Charman Moy, Peter Thorpe, Kee Sun Young, Andrew Yew Dick Yung and Jack Mun Yung and Jack Koon Yung. Abstracted by - Anne Thorpe Interviewer(s) - Anne Thorpe Interviewer(s) - Margaret Bisdee Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015207 to OHC-015224 Quantity: 18 C60 cassette(s). 10 interview(s) (1 is a joint interview). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.

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.

Date: 13 Aug 2004 - 20 Oct 2006 - 13 Aug 2004 - 20 Oct 2006

By: Brehaut, Loreen, active 2006-2014; Seahorse World Science Heritage and Education Trust

Reference: OHColl-0856

Description: Interviews with eighteen former whalers who were based in Tory Channel, Cook Strait. Recorded are their experiences, attitudes and lifestyles when involved in whaling and their experiences and attitudes, including whale watching after the whaling industry ceased being active. Interviewees are Tim Barnes, John Bunt, Noel Davis, Geoff Godsiff, Bob Hansen, Joseph Heberley, Neil Henderson, Stuart Howden, Mana Huntley, Waru Huntley, Basil Jones, Noel Mears, John Norton, Tom Norton, Adrian Perano, Ted Perano, Peter Perano and Ron Perano. Interviewer(s) - Loreen Brehaut Relationship complexity - Tory Strait Whalers' Families & Whekenui School oral history project (OHColl-0860) Arrangement: Digital files arranged as OHDL-001387 to OHDL-001422 Tape numbers - OHC-015994 to OHC-016032 Quantity: 39 C60 cassette(s). 18 printed abstract(s). 36 Electronic document(s) - abstracts. 18 digital photograph(s). 18 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Abstracts contain a photograph of each interviewee

Date: 08 July 1999 to 02 June 2001 - 08 Jul 1990 - 02 Jun 2001

Reference: OHColl-0841

Description: Interviews from residents of Governors Bay, Banks Peninsular, talking about their lives and events and history of the area. Includes a recording of excerpts from the 75th Annual General Meeting of the Cholmondeley Children's Home Board 18 March 2000. Interviewees are John Allan, Lachlan Griffen, Hillary Hawes and Coyla Radcliffe-Olliver. Interviewer(s) - Michael White, Lyn Wright Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-5683 - OHA-5687 Original recordings: OHC-015828 - OHC-015833 Quantity: 6 C90 cassette(s). 4 printed abstract(s). 5 interview(s) (Two interviews 1999 and 2001 with Lachie Griffen). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: 23 June 2007 to 22 Jan 2008 - 23 Jun 2007 - 22 Jan 2008

By: Brooke-White, Julia Stace, 1942-; New Zealand. Department of Conservation. South Marlborough Area Office

Reference: OHColl-0868

Description: Interviews with people who have lived or worked on Molesworth, the largest high country cattle station in New Zealand, which, since 1938, is owned by the Crown. The recollections of station life include activites such as stock mustering using horses, rabbiting, deer culling, descriptions of various livestock and vegetation, types of visitors to the station and involvement of DOC and LANDCORP government departments. The interviewees are Brett Billingsley, Rachel Chisholm, Ann Reid, Don Reid and Sam Taylor. Contents: Accompanied by a summary document: Molesworth Oral History Project (1 p), which is also available as an electronic document (OHDL-000097) Interviewer(s) - Julia Brook-White Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-016033 to OHC-016041. OHC-016212 to OHC-016217 Quantity: 15 C60 cassette(s). 5 printed abstract(s). 6 Electronic document(s). 5 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 2011-2013

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DC-Group-0050

Description: Cartoons about political and social issues in New Zealand and overseas. Malcolm Walker cartooned for the Dominion Post in 2011 while Tom Scott was on leave.