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Date: 8 Oct 1998 - 08 Oct 1998

From: Tongariro Forest oral history project

By: Green, Paul Montague, 1944-

Reference: OHInt-0425/5

Description: Paul Green was born in Wellington in 1944. Describes education at Te Aro Primary School and Wellington College. Talks about his love of tramping and climbing and climbing in New Zealand and South America. Recalls his first day as a ranger at Ohakune. Describes working for Lands and Survey and becoming senior ranger at Whakapapa. Discusses the turning of wetlands into farmland by the Department of Lands and Survey. Comments on the beginning of involvement in managing Tongariro Forest in 1987 when boundaries were drawn. Recalls the political pressure to have the Department of Conservation (DOC) established in 1987 and the political goals in creating the Department. Talks about controlling pinus contorta and goats. Describes the land administered by DOC from Whakapapa and later from Turangi as the Tongariro Taupo Conservancy. Gives a history of Whakapapa Village. Comments on the importance of pest control, possum control by 1080 poison and trapping and efforts to increase the presence of the brown kiwi in the Tongariro Forest. Gives a history of huts in the Forest and discusses the need to balance the conflict between conservation and tourism. Discusses the cessation of trips to the Ruapehu crater lake. Mentions local iwi. Recalls the beginnings of the Outdoor Pursuit Centre and its growth. Describes involvement with Search and Rescue. Discusses the development of a Conservation Management Strategy and a Treaty of Waitangi claim against it by Ngati Tuwharetoa. Explains DOC involvement in efforts to reduce the amount of water ECNZ diverted from the Whanganui and Whakapapa Rivers. Describes recreation and conservation issues in the campaign. Comments on the relationship between DOC and ECNZ. Comments on changes in the Forest in two decades and mentions highlights including the release of kiwi in the Forest and going through the Mangatepopo Gorge. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-2959. 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Colour photo of Paul Green

Date: 13 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Rangiihu, Myrtle Tahiti, 1918-2003; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-03

Description: Tahiti Rangiihu nee Chadwick, born 1918 at home in Kohupatiki in Hastings. Father, Te Hore Ngarangi Chadwick of Ngati Mananui of Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngati Maniapoto; mother, Erana Rapana (Robin) of Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Kahungunu-ki-Heretaunga. Talks about schooling, leaving at a young age to work in the family home and farm. Recalls marriage to a minister, Hamiora Rangiihu in 1938 and gives details of their 4 adopted children. Mentions contact with Apirana Ngata and talks about the role of Bishop Bennett in establishing the Te Awapuni Institute. Describes setting up a Chadwick family trust and comments on the effects of 99-year land leases on Maori. Discusses the importance of church, community and marae in her life. Describes establishing an orchard on family land, picking apples for export and creating employment for the local people. Talks about joining the Huramua branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League in Wairoa and mentions Rangi Royal, Turi Carroll and early members of the branch. Mentions role as a branch president in the Hastings area. Describes ways in which the League has benefitted the lives of Maori women. Quantity: 1 transcript(s). Search dates: 1991 Processing information: No recording received. Transcript only

Date: 30 July 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Potaka, Te Arahori, 1903-1993; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-20

Description: Te Arahori Potaka nee Manunui born 1903 in Tokaanu. Refers to mother Maria Parekarangi, Ngati Turangi, and father, Ngati Manunui - both parents Ngati Tuwharetoa. Mentions other family connections to Ngati Tutemahuta and Ngati Turangitukua, Matata, Maketu, Kawerau, Taneatua and Whakatane. Talks about attending a Maori school in Tokaanu, and working at the Post Office after leaving primary school. Mentions pay. Mentions visit of the Prince of Wales, seeing soldiers returning home after World War I. Talks about 'common law' marriage to Matthew Potaka Osborne, Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi, Ngati Pamoana hapu. Describes move to Atene, building a house and setting up a farm. Talks about children and discusses illness of son. Recalls introduction of the Family Benefit and needing a marriage certificate in order to qualify for payments. Discusses contemporary Maori life and gives opinion of Winston Peters. Talks about experiences as a foundation member of the Maori Women's Welfare League: attending her first meeting encouraged by Maraea Bailey; surprise nomination for President of the League's District Council in New Plymouth; role as Area Rep and Vice President on the Executive. Mentions Miria Logan, Maata Hirini, Ruiha Sage, Maraea Te Kawa. Recalls the role of Whina Cooper in an Auckland housing survey. Discusses the voluntary status of the League and refers to the importance of the League for Maori women. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 15 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Renata, Taumata Myra Christina, 1914-1998; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-21

Description: Taumata Renata nee Kereama, born 1913 in Shannon. Refers to mother Te Waitauhi Emere, Ngati Pikiao and Ngati Maniapoto; father Kereama Te Ngako, Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Tuwharetoa; whangai mother Taumata Te Ono, related to the Herangi whanau; whangai father Teia Te Tuahu Reweti, Ngati Porou. Describes childhood with whangai mother: living in Pirongia, Purikiriki, Te Reu Reu; attending school in Kakariki and Kopua; speaking only Maori until the age of nine. Mentions Karena Tamaki. Talks in detail about traditional food including poaka kunekune, poha kereru using pigeons gathered from Pirongia Mountain, kamokamo, inanga, kakahi, hue, riwai, eels known as tuna. Describes mother baking in camp ovens. Recalls adjusting to Pakeha cooking. Talks about contact with Te Puea and her family, and refers to local man Pouhera. Recalls picking potatoes in Rata, farm work, later running a farm with her husband. Describes setting up the Pikiahu-Waewae branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League with sister Kararaina. Mentions involvement in the Parewahawaha branch and the Raukawa District Council of the League. Describes branch activities including millinery demonstrations, crochet, baking and weaving. Mentions Lucy Jacobs, Maora Tamihana, Polly Royal. Recalls marriage in 1933, children and grandchildren. Refers to traditional methods of disciplining children. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991