Places

Date: 1999 - 2000

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to the millennium, the year 2000, and preparation for it. 1998-2000]

By: Gisborne District (N.Z.). District Council

Reference: Eph-B-MILLENNIUM-2000-01

Description: A programme for the official dawn ceremony at Gisborne to welcome tht new millennium, 1 January 2000. The booklet contains biographical information about the performers Kiri Te Kanawa, information about the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and conductor James Judd, the Waihirere Maori Group, choreographer Mary Jane O'Reilly, composer Jonathan Besser, and waka project co-ordinator Te Aturangi Nepia-Clamp. Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Booklet of 20 photolithographed pages, each 295 x 210 mm.

Date: 2002

Reference: H-668-001/020

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Whanau benefits in Maori TV funding and jobs, Helen Clark advises Australia to stay out of New Zealand politics, the stranding of the tanker Jody F Millennium off the Coast of Gisborne, air-sprayed 'painted apple moth' toxin seen as a possibility for dealing with Palmerston North gangs, Government spending prioroties questioned, Judges private use of lap-top computers called into question after pornography accessing case, Helen Clark and Peter Davis come to terms with royal protocol, the Queen arrives in NZ and is greeted by the Deputy Prime Minister, comparrisons of Royal and Vice Regal visits including the beleaguered Australian Govenor General, 2002 Rich List and the increasing poverty of the ordinary man, the Government considers new road tax on motorists, ex-MP's and their spouses travel perks, The Queen and Duke meet Australian PM Howard and Govenor General, Governments spending priorities questioned, large amount of new road tax to fund Auckland roading development, Alliance Party in self destruction mode, the unlikely prospect of Bill English becoming Prime Minister, Helen Clark wonders whether the Governments policies have given the unions too much strength, ease of securing money for social activities if you call them a 'hui', NZ Rugby Football Union loses co-host status for World Cup and it's associated revenue. Quantity: 20 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

Date: 2009

By: Tairawhiti Polytechnic

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-2009-01

Description: Each opening shows artwork by artists in the Tairawhite area, connected with the Polytech. Artists include Belinda Southern, Aria Whaanga, Sarah Kane, Toni June, Fiona Collis, Te Naiti Tihema, Steve Gibbs, Albert Raureti, Tawera Tahuri, Derek Lardelli, Bernice Williams and Isobel Te Rauna. A photograph and the tribal affiliation of each artist is given on the back cover. Quantity: 1 calendar. Physical Description: Calendar of twelve openings, spiral bound, 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donated by Meg Bailey, Wellington, in 2009.

Date: 2006

By: Tourism Eastland

Reference: Eph-D-TOURISM-Gisborne-2006-01

Description: Map and text showing the tourist attractions of the Gisborne area. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 420 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by Judy Keats, Wellington, in 2007. Transfers: From Cartographic Collection - See Cartographic Accession Register nos. 50020 for other material from the same provenance..

Date: 27 April 2006 - 27 Apr 2006

From: Oral history of Chinese women in New Zealand

By: Meng Yee, Jean, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0804-08

Description: Oral history interview with Jean Meng Yee (nee Louie), born 1938 in Taishan, China. Talks about her early life in Hong Kong and Taishan - mentions the Japanese invasion of China. Details her father's life in New Zealand and China. Discusses life in Taishan during and immediately after World War II. Talks about her arrival in New Zealand in 1949 - discusses adjusting to life in New Zealand. Details the Chinese traditions practiced by her family. Refers to her marriage - mentions the Chinese community in Gisborne. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Accompanying material - 2 colour photographs, 10 x 7.5 cm and 9 x 12 cm, 1 copy of a photograph; an extract from the Gisborne Baptist Church Bulletin, Sunday 11th January, 1959, Vol 4/No 2; biographical information relating to Jean Meng Yee. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014744 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.27 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5338. 2 colour photographs, 10 x 7.5 cm and 9 x 12 cm, of Jean Meng Yee. April 2006; 1 copy of a photograph of Allan and Jean Meng Yee on their wedding day, 3rd January, 1959. Search dates: 1938 - 2006

Date: 17 November 2003

From: Drovers Project

By: Martin, Noel Harold, 1936-

Reference: OHInt-0759-07

Description: Oral history interview with Noel Martin, born December 27th 1936, in Eltham. Recalls his early life in Mangatoke - discusses moving to the family farm in 1944. Details daily life on the farm. Talks about the farm stock - describes the milking sheds and equipment. Details the hay cutting process - describes what a horse-drawn mower looked like. Talks about the beginning of World War II - mentions father being in the Homeguard. Recalls attending Mangatoki School, Pukingahu School, and Ohura District High School. Talks about leaving school at the age of sixteen to go shepherding. Discusses the 'wool boom' of 1951. Mentions working at Duncan's Station, Otairi. Talks about fire-branding cattle. Mentions working at Akitio Station. Discusses moving to Ohakune to help out on brother's block of land. Talks about buying own farm in Woodville. Talks about how he began droving - mentions Linc Campbell. Mentions droving through Gisborne, Motuhoura, Rangiwahia, and the lower Manawatu. Describes a regular drove. Discusses the different roles of the working dogs - details different whistle commands. Explains the terms tonguing and stone buising. Talks about droving with Linc Campbell. Mentions Gisborne drover Frank Lambert. Mentions other drovers Jack Henry, Sonny Baker, and Robert Brison. Details the types of work he picked up between droves. Discusses sole droving. Talks about the decline of droving - mentions public pressure. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Ruth Low Accompanying material - 1 colour photograph, 15 x 10 cm [date unknown]; biographical information relating to Noel Martin. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014339, OHC-014340 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1.33 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual file - Microsoft Word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5015, OHDL-000425. 1 colour photograph, 15 x 10 cm, [date unknown] of Noel Martin and his dogs. Search dates: 17/11/2003

Date: 23 October 2005 - 23 Oct 2005

From: Oral history of Chinese women in New Zealand

By: Cheung, Judith, 1937-

Reference: OHInt-0804-01

Description: Oral history interview with Judith Cheung (nee Lowe), born on the 8th February 1937 in Goon Fu, China. Talks about her parents - details her father's life in New Zealanad prior to his marriage. Discusse coming to New Zealand as a war refugee - mentions Keith and Doreen Lowe, and Bickky Fong. Recalls her father's grocery shop in Gisborne. Talks about beginning school in New Zealand - mentions attending a Chinese School in Gisborne. Recounts how she recieved her English name. Recalls how she learnt to speak English. Discusses the Chinese community in Gisborne - mentions concerts and festivals organised by the community. Discusses race relation between Maori, Pakeha and Chinese in Gisborne while she was growing up. Mentions her father's objection to her wish to persue tertiary training. Talks about running the grocery shop for her parents. Discusses her trip to Hong Kong with her cousin Betty - talks about travelling into China - mentions seeing Chairman Mao. Discusses feelings about returning to China and seeing her extended family. Details her trip home through Japan - mentions Yering Ching Sing and William Kwok. Mentions meeting her husband Alex in Hong Kong - details their engagement and marriage ceremony. Discusses their decision to live in New Zealand rather than Hong Kong. Talks about the toy manufacturing business they started in Auckland - details the division of work between her and her husband and the production process. Discusses their investment in a market near the Auckland railway station. Mentions the sovernir shops they established in Auckland. Talks about her children and their respective careers. Discusses her position as Foundation Secretary and then President of the Tung Jung Association in Auckland - mentions Peter Chan. Talks about being Charter Member of the Rotary International Club - discusses the joint projects undertaken with the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU). Discusses her current work with community groups within New Zealand. Talks about the opportunities for Chinese women in New Zealand - discusses the importance of connecting with their Chinese heritage. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Accompanying material - 1 colour photograph, 27 x 20 cm [date unknown]; biographical information relating to Judith Cheung. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014733 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5331. 1 colour photograph, 27 x 20 cm, of Judy Cheung [date unknown]. Search dates: 1937 - 2005

Date: 6 April 2004

From: Drovers Project

By: Pullen, William Roy, 1940-; Pullen, Gillian Leigh, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0759-05

Description: Oral history interview with William Pullen, born 9th October 1940 in Takopu, and Gill Pullen (nee. Freeman), born 11th October 1950, in Gisborne. Talk about William's early life on remote stations. Recount his early schooling and detail when he got into droving - talk about working at Dalgety's. Discuss the different role for working dogs - mention William having won Dog Trial National Championships in 1973 and 1982. Discuss Gill's early life - mentions her father being pub manager of a pub that William frequented. Mention Gill's schooling at Kapiti College before returning to Gisborne. Talk about mustering on Mount White Station. Recall how William convinced Gill to go droving. Detail the experience of droving with a family - discuss how meals were prepared. Discuss what makes a good drover - talk about the goals of droving. Recounts a typical drove - mention Gisborne, Hastings, Ashhurst, and Hunterville. Discuss the unwritten codes of droving. Talk about the clothing drovers wore. Discuss the general attitude to drovers over the years - give reasons fo the demise of droving. Talk about the growing use of trucks. Discuss other drovers - mentions Neville Marr, Ken Harding, Smokey Thompson, Bob Prophet, Trevor Stewart, Billy Riddell, Captain MacDonald, Artur MacCrae, Linc Campbell, Morris Ellis - mentions the Barefoot Boys. Describe life on the road and their individual daily routines. Talk about bringing up their children on the road - discuss how the family coped with the isolated lifestyle. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Ruth Low Accompanying material - 1 colour photograph, 15 x 10 cm [date unknown]; biographical information relating to William and Gill Pullen; 7 black and white copies of photographs; a copy of Gill Pullen's book 'On the Road Again'. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014332, OHC-014333, OHC-014334, OHC-014335 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 3.09 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual file - Microsoft Word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5013, OHDL-000427. 1 colour photograph, 15 x 10 cm, of William and Gill Pullen [date unknown]; 7 black and white copies of photographs, 15 x 10 cm, of William and Gill's time droving on the road; a copy of Gill Pullen's book 'On the Road Again' contains images of William and Gill Pullen and their family. Search dates: 06/04/2004

Date: 19 Jan 2006

From: Second World War oral history project: Home Front

By: Judge, George Edwin, 1923-2013

Reference: OHInt-0827-07

Description: Interview with George Judge, born Wanganui, 31 July 1923. Talks about his father Edwin Judge who was a linesman for the Post and Telegraph Department, and his mother Christina Wintour who emigrated from Scotland after World War I following the death of her fiance in the War. Comments on his father's experiences as a machine gunner during World War I. Mentions places where the family lived and how they travelled to Gisborne. Discusses joining the Gisborne Home Guard unit after war was declared. Activities included coast watching on Kati Hill, Gisborne. Describes registering with the Territorials, going to Waiouru for three months training when he was 18, and the reason he could not be compulsorily sent overseas then. Talks about basic training under canvas, the shortage of arms and the role of the platoon sergeant. Comments on the Territorials being kept in New Zealand after Japan entered the War. Mentions being posted to the Hawkes Bay Regiment, Woodville racecourse, and transferring to the Air Liaison Section, Palmerston North. Adds on tiring of the Army, he volunteered for the Air Force, which he entered in 1943, and was posted to Rotorua. Explains the tests he underwent, choosing to be a pilot and being posted to Ashburton where pilot training commenced. Talks about flying Tiger Moths and Oxfords and landing during strong winds. Discusses being sent to Alberta, Canada for further training at Penhold. Describes training, accidents, parcels from home, and social life in the nearby town of Red Deer. Relates being shipped to England in late 1944 and being sent to Brighton without a squadron posting. Recalls VE Day in London, helping with the autumn harvest in England and waiting to be shipped home. Recalls the voyage home, returning to Gisborne and to the Maori Affairs Department for a time. Talks about meeting his wife June Mackay, resuming friendships, but finding social life difficult. Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - questionnaire filled in by George Judge; photocopy of section about the Empire Air Training Scheme from the Oxford Companion to New Zealand Military History, Ian McGibbon, ed. (p. 156-157) Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015238, OHC-015239 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1.55 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5524 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. photocopy of photograph of George Judge in flying kit Search dates: 1923 - 1939 - 2006 - 1945

Date: 1990 - 2000

From: Various cartoonists :[Fourteen original cartoons by a range of New Zealand cartoonists, including E F Hiscocks, Klarc, Burton Silver and Peter Bromhead. ca 1900-1996]

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-

Reference: A-461-001

Description: A pneumatic drill labelled 'Labour's demolition squad', with the drill-bit labelled 'Promises', drives into the ear of a simple-looking character, labelled 'Gisborne' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on coated paper, 135 x 227 mm

Date: [2003-2004]

From: Aotearoa Maori Netball Oranga Healthy Lifestyle Trust: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11783-38

Description: Papers relating to the National Tournament for 2003, hosted by Ikaroa ki te Raki and held in Palmerston North. Also includes papers relating to other tournaments including secondary schools events. Also includes papers relating to 2004 tournaments including the National Tournament held in Gisborne, hosted by Tairawhiti. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1 Jan 2005-Apr 2007

From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11148-41

Description: Inward correpondence relating to Mason's memoir and the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Society of Potters (Julie Obren and Aimee McLeod). Also information sheets and programmes relating to NZSP conventions and exhibitions including 'First Light' (Gisborne, 2007) and 'Rrroaring Forties' (Invercargil, 2005) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter

Date: [ca 1900-2008]

From: Ranger, Diana Rosemary, fl 1972-2009: Photographs taken by Murray and Stanley Vincent

Reference: PAColl-10028-3

Description: Photographs chiefly taken by Stanley Raymond Vincent (d 1991) and also his son Murray Francis Vincent (1944-2008). - Photographs by S R Vincent of the construction of the East Coast Railway (1937-1942). These feature the Waikura Tunnel, Tiki Whata Tunnel, Coast Tunnel, Kopuwhara Viaduct, Waipoa Bridge, [and Waratuha Tunnel] and illustrate bracing, lining, ventilation, electric lighting, and other construction techniques. Also shows unidentified workers, an anti-erosion technique, elevated tramway, steam engines, workers' camps (including at the south portal of the Waikura Tunnel) and the opening of the line on 3 Sep 1942 (with steam engines Ab' 710 and 750). Prints of unidentified railway yards [Gisborne?] and steam engine K900 are also included in collection. - Miscellaneous series show: the organ at Wellington Town Hall; Hamilton County Bluegrass Band anniversary concert group portraits; ships in the harbour (Straight Shipping), and trams; various family photos, including holidays (car and caravan), fishing, portraits, and unidentified houses; model steam boats at Pukekura Park (New Plymouth) and Taranaki Daily News steam train excursion (Inglewood to Midhurst). Also contains images showing a Fieldair Freight plane (ZK-BBJ) being loaded with fertilizer in Gisborne, Kihikihi Stores Ltd van and Murray Roberts & Co tyre distributors vehicle, Mount Aorangi and track at Buller Gorge, various [World War II?] images, including boats, fighter plane, and unidentified soldiers), an unidentified house, a sheep mustering scene, bullock train, and an early motorcar. Accompanying material - two sheets of paper with family history information Arrangement: Prints numbered 164 to 234 are in this box Quantity: 52 b&w original photographic print(s). 18 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 2001 - 2002

From: [Ephemera of quarto size, relating to wine and winegrowing in New Zealand, including ephemera issued by wineries and vineyards. 1800s - ]

By: Wrights Wines (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-ALCOHOL-Wine-Wright

Description: Labels for products of Wrights Wines which produces "quality vegan and organic wine". Includes labels for "Entity" methode traditionelle 2001 Gisborne Chardonnay (back and front labels); and for Chardonnay 2002, and Gewurztraminer 2002. Also includes neck labels, and "V" (Vegetarian Society approved) stickers to go on the corner of the front label. Also includes a photocopy of a newscutting from NZ Herald, October 2001 "A philosophy fit to drink", by Eleanor Black, featuring Geoffrey Wright and his vegan wines. Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on labels and card. 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (photocopy). Physical Description: Photolithographs and photocopy, sizes varying.

Date: 2000 - 2009

Reference: Eph-A-SCHOOLS-G-2000/2009

Description: Includes material from the following schools: Garin College. Grand opening, 23 February 2002. Programme Gisborne Girls' High School jubilee 1956-2006. Calendar 2007. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 2003

From: Taki Rua Productions :[Posters. 2000-2009].

Reference: Eph-E-TAKI-RUA-2003-01

Description: Advertises a season of the play "Awhi Tapu". Shows a portrait of Rua Kenana, from the James Cowan Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library. The text says: "Four friends, a prophet and a desire to burn". Set design by Tony de Goldi; lighting design by Lisa Maule; costumes by Colin McLean and sound design by Warren Maxwell. Sponsors were Creative New Zealand, Auahi Kore, Wellington City Council, Circa Theatre, Outwide, Sticky Fingers, and Frontloader. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 840 x 595 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Sticky Fingers in 2003; one by Taki Rua in 2014.

Date: Apr 1979-Apr 1980, Jul 2001-20 Sep 2006

From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11191-28

Description: Correspondence from artists and friends in the Tokomaru Bay and Gisborne area. Chiefly from Baye and Gemaux Riddell and Julia Gould but also Tanya and Gordon [?] and Jill [?]. Also contains message of thanks for support from the family of Ngaire Margaret Dews Dargie following her death in 2001 and the newsletter of the Crafts Council of New Zealand for April 1979. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter

Date: 20 May 2000- 7 Oct 2011

From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11191-43

Description: Chiefly inward correspondence from painter John Hovell. Includes newspaper clippings, correspondence from Solomon Islands mission, and material relating to exhibitions and events (including photocopies of art works). Also includes some inward and outward correspondence with Julia Stuart relating to depositing personal correspondence in archives and the 'The koru and kowhaiwhai' exhibition held at Pataka Gallery in 2002. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter

Date: 2001

Reference: Eph-B-LOCAL-Gisborne-2001-01

Description: Four page pamphlet shows a photograph of Meng Foon and his wife. He was standing for Mayor of the Gisborne Terawhaiti area. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on election pamphlet. Physical Description: Photolithograph on folded pamphlet, 300 x 210 mm.

Date: 2006

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0001441

Description: The chief of civil defence, dressed in a military uniform sits at a desk festooned with telephones and papers and points with a riding whip at a map on the wall. He says that next time there is a tsunami emergency messages will be put into bottles and cast out to sea so that when one floats into your living room you will be in no doubt about the reality of the tsunami. Refers to a tsunami alert for the Gisborne area about which there has been a lot of criticism of central Civil Defence in Wellington because of the inadequacy of the warnings. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).