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Date: 08 Mar 1985

From: NZ News Ltd: Sound recordings

By: Upton, Geoffrey Thomson, 1912-1989

Reference: OHInt-0135-01

Description: Geoffrey Upton gives details of the amalgamation of the 'Lyttelton times' and 'Taranaki daily news' into NZ Newspapers Ltd in 1925. Discusses the Leys family, experiences as a student at Cambridge University in England and as a reporter in Glasgow, Christchurch and Auckland, mentions fellow students and newspaper staff. Describes his military experiences before, during and after World War II in Fiji, Auckland and the Solomon Islands with reference to the sinking of the 'Niagara'. Explains history of the acquisition of 'Waikato times', Hilton Keys' involvement, 'Northern advocate', 'Southland times', 'Hawkes bay herald-tribune' and Hawkes Bay Newspapers Ltd, 'Napier daily telegraph', Brierley involvement, 'Eve magazine', 'NZ home journal', 'NZ pictorial', details of editorial policy with reference to Korean war and Suez affair, editors Eric Dumbleton and others. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Ross Sayers Venue - Auckland Accompanying material - Copies of newspaper articles from the Auckland star about the passenger ship Niagara which was sunk by a mine. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002462 - OHC002463A Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 429. Search dates: 1912 - 1985

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017858

Description: Two men stand on the balcony of a tall building in Epsom using a telescope to spot John Banks who is heading their way. Context - The Act Party is refusing to reveal if anyone other than former Auckland City mayor John Banks has put their name forward to be the party's candidate for Epsom. The incumbent Rodney Hide does not have the backing of new ACT leader, Don Brash. . Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022370

Description: A small boy asks his father to lend him $2 but his father refuses on the grounds that high risk lending is unfashionable. Context: Refers to New Zealand's current fiscal policies. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017727

Description: Text reads 'Taking a long soak in a hot tub during winter may spell trouble for the heart. Japanese study'. A woman runs a cold bath for her husband who is shivering in anticipation; she says 'You'll thank me one day. I've just poured you a nice ice-cold bath'. Context - Taking a hot bath on a cold day may spell trouble for the heart, said a team led by Chika Nishiyama, at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine School of Nursing, with the rate of cardiac arrests during bathing rising ten-fold from summer to winter. The findings could be especially significant in Japan, where bathing is a key part of life both at home and as a form of recreation, with people flocking to the country's numerous hot springs for long, relaxing soaks. (Reuters 24 April 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017753

Description: Former ACT leader Rodney Hide fronts up at the enrolment desk for a seminar called 'Plan for life after parliament'. The man at the desk tells Hide that 'Don has already put your name down'. Context - Don Brash has ousted Rodney Hide from the leadership of the ACT Party and taken over the role himself. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017588

Description: A man holds a beer can and tells his wife that the label says 'Best before WWII'; his wife replies that it's only a guide'. Context - It has been estimated that New Zealanders needlessly throw away $750 million worth of food a year. That's around $450 worth of food per household. In Australia, the figure is even higher at NZ$815 for each household. This is all about confusion over the real meaning of 'best before' and 'use by' dates on food items. 'Best before' means quality may deteriorate after the date but the food is still safe and 'use by' means the food may be unsafe to eat . (Business Scoop 25 April) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017857

Description: A boy in a pub tries to get served by showing an ID card that reads 'ID I am Methuselah'. The barman tells him that he is too old. Context - Methuselah lived for 900 years. People have to be over 18 to be served in a pub in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023934

Description: Shows two dogs waiting at their gate waiting for the postal delivery. One comments 'What about our exercise?'. Refers to New Zealand Post proposing to reduce deliveries to only three days a week. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017810

Description: A man tells the attendant at a petrol station to 'Slow down' as 'there might be another price cut'. Context - Petrol prices have been at an all time high but now fuel prices have fallen for the second time in a week. The customer wants the attendant to slow down so that if there is a price cut he will get a cheaper price than if the gas is put in so fast the task is done before the price has a chance to fall. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017589

Description: An Easter bunny is delivering eggs to Easter Island statues and observes that one of the statues has not eaten the egg from last year. Context - this may mean that eggs are one item that are strictly not safe to eat after the 'use by' date. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021610

Description: Shows couple on couch watching Finance Minister Bill English on television. He is promising New Zealand will have productive growth by 2022. The woman asks the man to hit fast forward on the remote. Context: English delivered Budget 2012 on 24 May 2012 saying government is on track to deliver an operating surplus by 2014 to 2015 (Reuters 29 May 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017828

Description: An assistant at a Gold Trader shop which has written over the door 'Cash for gold - top prices paid', tells an elderly man that 'We don't buy Gold Cards'. Context - The 'Gold Card' is a small extra benefit issued to New Zealanders when they reach the age of 65 and was introduced by Winston Peters. It allows free travel at non-peak times etc. In these tough economic times the old man wants to trade his in for cash. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017728

Description: The new leader of the ACT Party, Don Brash, is wheeled along in a wheelbarrow waving and tossing fairy dust as he goes. Text reads 'Something old, something new, something barrowed, something blue'. Context - Rodney Hide as been thrown aside as leader of the ACT Party and replaced by former leader of the National Party Don Brash. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017829

Description: A rugby player stands puzzled outside an open door at 'The 100 Club' and is told by a very old man in a wheelchair 'Sorry, Mils - You've got the wrong 100 Club. Context - All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina will become the latest New Zealand player to join the Super Rugby 100-club when he leads the Chiefs against the Stormers tonight in Hamilton. The '100 Club' is a term used by the army to describe 100% fitness. Muliaina will celebrate his 100th game of Super Rugby where he joins an exclusive club in New Zealand rugby history. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017754

Description: A man and woman are relaxing in armchairs. The man reads in the newspaper a report that says 'The global population is projected to hit 9.3 billion by 2050' and the woman replies 'We've got a spare room'. Context - the complex problem of the growing world population and perhaps a concerning lack of interest and awareness of the world's problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022389

Description: Shows several people carrying banners proclaiming that they are not the 'new millionaire powerball winner'. Context: The winner of the $5.5 million Lotto Powerball ticket was a Kihikihi local. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017590

Description: A tiny girl surrounded by enormous men stares at a wreath on a memorial to soldiers who died in the war. Context - ANZAC Day service 25 April 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017890

Description: A man rows a leaky little boat named 'Budget 2011' across a red sea of 'deficit'. He tells his anxious passengers that 'We should be out [of] the red by 2014/2015'. Context - Despite scepticism Finance Minister Bill English has told Parliament "the Budget eliminates the deficit and achieves surplus by 2014-15, a year earlier than forecast in last year's Budget". (NZHerald 21 May 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017509

Description: The Minister of Finance, Bill English, stands at a podium giving a speech. He says 'Low wages in New Zealand help us compete with Australia. I haven't finished - Where are YOU going...?' A man from the audience walks off saying 'Australia'. Context - Finance Minister Bill English has come under fire for saying low wages in New Zealand help it compete with neighbouring Australia. Bill English said that 'New Zealand wages are 30 per cent below Australia's giving us an 'advantage'. Labour leader Phil Goff commented "This from a Government which campaigned at the last election on closing the gap with Australia". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017587

Description: An elephant that represents 'Inflation' marches towards a little kiwi which shouts 'Stop!'. Context - Last month, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.50 percent, matching its record low, to reduce the impact of the Feb. 22 earthquake which crippled the country's second-biggest city. The RBNZ governor Alan Bollard said the outlook for the domestic economy remained very uncertain, with higher oil prices and elevated local currency dampening economic activity. Underlying inflation pressures appear contained, as the first-quarter jump in the annual inflation rate to a 2-1/2-year high was largely driven by a rise in fuel prices and sales tax, giving the central bank plenty of leeway on policy. (Reuters 28 April) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).