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Date: 21 and 27 Aug; 8 Oct 1986; 24 Mar 1988 - 21 Aug 1986 - 24 Mar 1988

From: New Zealand Medical Women's Association: Records

By: Gillies, Ellensleigh Denny Gordon (Dr), 1902-1989

Reference: OHInt-0019/04

Description: Dr Denny Gillies talks about her family background, her childhood, her reason for choosing medicine as a career, university education, Otago Medical School, Dr Fitchett, holidays and social life, tuberculosis, hydatids, time as house surgeon at Palmerston North, Napier Earthquake, reasons for going to England and not into private practice, post graduate study at Cambridge University studying radiology, return to New Zealand as radiologist at Palmerston North Hospital and then move into private practice in Wellington, type of work, attitudes of patients. Accompanying material - Attached to printed abstract are a number of copies of newspaper articles about Dr Denny Gillies, unsourced; a copy of article entitled 'The Rita Gillies Gardner Memorial Fund' from NZ Medical Journal, vol 62 no 372, August 1963, pp. 383-384 Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Neville Glasgow Venue - 12 Newman Court, 16 Tinakori Road, Wellington. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001782 - OHC-001785 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 279.

Date: 17 Apr 2008

From: MAF Biosecurity New Zealand oral history project

By: Flint, Travis Nonnet, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-0975-11

Description: Interview with Travis Flint, born in Invercargill in 1924. Talks about growing up in a farming family, his schooling, and the family moving to Tauranga ca 1939/1940. Refers to working in the family citrus orchard until his call up by the Territorials aged 18, being transferred for a period to the Air Force, and travelling to Egypt in 1945. Discusses serving briefly at Forley in Italy, before being based in Trieste. Recalls hearing about the atom bomb being dropped on Hiroshima, returning to New Zealand before going to Japan in Jayforce. Discusses returning to New Zealand in late 1946, and studying at Lincoln College on a Department of Agriculture bursary. Talks about working for the Department of Agriculture as a horticultural field officer in Alexandra. Mentions taking a Plant Quarantine Officer course while in Alexandra, and then transferring to Palmerston North as a horticultural and agricultural quarantine officer. Mentions his work inspecting imported plants and incoming international mail and handling hunters' trophies. Talks about staff training at Palmerston North covering entomology, plant pathology, animal health, jurisprudence, fish identification and fumigation. Mentions treating aircraft at Ohakea. Refers to the Palmerston North seed testing station and intercepting cannabis seed. Discusses a promotion to deputy in the Port Agricultural Inspection Service in Auckland in 1963, and later becoming Regional Office Manager. Talks about the work involving boarding ships, checking larders, clearance of passengers, and control of transfer of goods between vessels. Comments on problems in the organisation three years after its establishment, and the lack of office space as the staff increased after the opening of Mangere airport. Reflects on the difficulties finding qualified staff in the early years of the Service, the number of university graduates with suitable training increasing but their need to be practical. Mentions that the staff was male and mainly Pakeha at the beginning. Comments that the Auckland office was responsible for the area from the far north to Taupo. Mentions checking food and pets on yachts in Northland, and checking mail for food at Taupo during the Tongariro hydro development project. Mentions the problem of bird smuggling on wheat ships from Australia, fish smuggling, and the dangers from meat imports. Refers to staff travelling to clear exports and their need to know the standards of importing countries. Mentions boarding the Royal Yacht Britannia, and President Lyndon Johnson wanting to bring his dog with him. Talks about the Auckland fumigation centre which lacked a training programme in 1963. Refers to cargo inspection in wharf sheds or in the holds before containerisation, and having to get shipping people to accept that ship sweepings and garbage could contain pests. Discusses the changes in treating cargo after the introduction of container shipping and air cargo, the problems with moving cargo off wharf to approved areas, and his preference for pre-treatment of goods. Describes airport processes for spraying insecticide in incoming aeroplanes and checking disembarking passengers. Comments on the development of risk passenger profiles to target passengers likely to try to bring in food, language difficulties, amnesty bins and Beagle sniffer dogs. Refers to being sent to the Islands to check practices with crops and exports. Describes relations with head office, time spent in Wellington, and meetings of regional managers. Talks about their relationship with the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service, interchange of staff between Australia and New Zealand, and development of pre- and post-clearance systems for produce and vehicles. Describes the effects of the restructuring of MAF (Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries) in the 1980s on his situation, retiring in 1987, and setting up a company Horticultural Quality Services. Recalls other managers he worked with in the Service including Julian Brown, Gordon Halson, Don Possin and Neil Hyde. Reflects that his role was to improve the agriculture quarantine service of New Zealand and that educating the public is one of the most important aspects of the work. Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-002011 Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 digital photograph(s). 2 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s) 1 of black and white cartoon. 1 interview(s). 2.33 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7306. Two digital photographs of Travis Flint (17 April 2008). Scanned B&W photographs of: Travis Flint with confiscated stuffed animals; Travis Flint in a display room of confiscated items?; scanned Lonsdale cartoon about a new type of ant found in a ship's hold Search dates: 1924 - 2008

Date: 09 Jul 1994

From: New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

By: Shortt, John Hamilton, 1916-2014

Reference: OHInt-0330-26

Description: John Shortt was born in Palmerston North, in 1916. Describes accident with stray Territorial Army shell in 1927 that left him blind. Talks about enrolment in the Jubilee School for the Blind in 1928. Discusses the school, boarding facilities, daily routines, school work, his teacher Mary Law, Braille learning, after school activities, discipline and holiday excursions. Talks about Clutha Mackenzie and the housemaster Mr Byers. Outlines life in Pearson House, the male boarding house and employment in the Foundation workshops until his marriage in 1940. Discusses living conditions, workshop conditions, gender segregation, restrictions on socialisation between staff and residents and food complaints. Talks about the allegations brought against Clutha Mackenzie and his replacement Joe Broadfoot. Mentions time spent in the copying division writing Braille books. Talks about Jim McGuire, the Blind Welfare Committee and the Dominion Association of the Blind formed in 1945. Mentions Bill Findlay, Albert Williams and Lionel Voice. Outlines problems finding work outside the Foundation workshops and the abolition of means testing in 1958. Discusses Wally Christiansen, Foundation advisory committees, Jim May, Association conferences and regional branches, social groups, position as welfare officer, Cyril White, the Board of Trustees, Don McKenzie, the Talking Book Service and membership numbers. Mentions transfer to Palmerston North in 1947 as an annual collector for the Foundation. Interviewer(s) - Greg Newbold Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009809, OHC-009810, OHLC-004967, OHLC-004968 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3283.

Date: 7 Jul 2003 - 07 Jul 2003

From: We call it home; State Housing history project

By: Snellgrove, Bryan Weldon, 1933-2007

Reference: OHInt-0872-18

Description: Interview with Bryan Snellgrove, born Wellington in 1933. Talks about his father working for the railways, eventually driving steam trains, and being moved to Palmerston North, Frankton Junction and back to Palmerston North. Discusses the family having to live in a tent for a time before being assigned a state house in 1944. Talks about the layout of the house, facilities, and shopping daily because of the lack of refrigeration. Details changes his father would liked to have made to the house, and the process to make changes. Refers to his belief that the government has a role in the provision of housing. Comments on the effect of market rents and needing assistance with accommodation. Compares the local community when he was growing up with the community today in the same street where he lives again. Recalls childhood activities, backyard cricket and schooling. Mentions special occasions, birthdays and holidays. Comments on the division of household chores, their vegetable garden, and swapping vegetables with neighbours. Talks about working on a milk run from intermediate school age. Refers to going to Wellington Teachers' College and Victoria University. Discusses his adult work history and personal life in Australia and New Zealand. Interviewer(s) - Ben Schrader Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015662 - OHC-015664 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 2.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5625. Search dates: 1933 - 2003

Date: 22 Jun 1991

From: Women writing for theatre in New Zealand in the 1980s

By: Farrell, Fiona Grace, 1947-

Reference: OHInt-0617/03

Description: Discusses writing as a child. Recalls her schooling in Oamaru, university in Dunedin and then in Toronto. Describes being overseas for eight years after marrying. Mentions directing plays in Canada, the influence of some Canadian playwrights, `hippy theatre' and a theatre renaissance in Canada as a result of government funding. Comments on the beginnings of feminism there. Recalls a job with a publisher to help redress the gender imbalance in literature. Describes juggling a job, a baby and a thesis. Describes her return to New Zealand in 1976 and becoming a drama teacher. Recalls working with Stanley Roche, author of `The red and the gold', and writing her play `Waihi 1912' based on it. Discusses Amy Bock and the play she wrote based on her life. Comments on the incidence of women posing as men to get more out of their lives. Mentions other plays she has written including `Bonds', `Passengers' and `Airwaves'. Talks about writing poetry, a radio script and television comedy for 'Away laughing'. Describes being made redundant and her realisation that nearly all the staff put off were female part-timers caring for children. Comments on this. Discusses the style of theatre she enjoys. Mentions Peter Schaffer. Comments on `Foreskin's lament'. Discusses the lack of production of plays written by women in Palmerston North. Interviewer(s) - Colleen Cleary Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3432.

Date: 3 Dec 1999 - 03 Dec 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Gay, Maxine, 1951-

Reference: OHInt-0478/02

Description: Maxine Gay was born in Timaru in 1951. Recalls having a baby and getting married at a young age. Describes working for the YWCA and discovering feminism, attending Massey University, involvement in Womens Refuge and employment with the Palmerston North City Council. Discusses the Local Body Officers Union and getting equal pay rates for PEP workers. Discusses feminism in the work place, her skill at organising and the position of women in her union. Talks about membership of the Clerical Workers Union (CWU) and a position as CWU organiser, her love of bargaining and the impact of her work on her family life. Describes the breakup of the CWU. Discusses compulsory unions, compulsory arbitration and the impact of deregulation. Recalls becoming secretary of the Trade Union Federation (TUF) and the failure to mobilise action around the Employment Contracts Act (ECA). Comments on the acceptance of the market economy by the NZ Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU). Talks about union involvement at the international level. Discusses the need to `fight back' and keep the pressure on the Labour and Alliance parties. Recalls the main influences on her career including Marx, the Workers Communist League and the Organisation for Marxist Unity and her desire to organise amongst the unemployed and the community. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Shaun Ryan Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007220-OHC-7222 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.55 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1795. Colour photo of Maxine Gay in abstract Search dates: 1951 - 1999

Date: 21 September 1999 - 21 Sep 1999

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Mason, Ken H, 1935-

Reference: OHInt-0751-04

Description: Appointed Deputy Race Relations Conciliator in 1972. Born Oamaru, 1935. Talks about his family background - mentions his father Hector Mason's rugby career as part of the Maori All Blacks. Mentions not learning Te Reo as a child - recalls grandfather talking to aunts and uncles in Maori. Recalls attending Greymouth Technical High School and talks about growing up on the west coast of the South Island. Recalls meeting his wife Diane at school - mentions their marriage in 1960. Talks about studying law at Otago University before continuing his studies at Victoria University in Wellington. Recalls the establishment of the Victoria University Maori Club - mentions Miria Simpson, Reverend Kingi Ihaka, Whatarangi Winiata, Hoera Marumaru, Ringipo Bailey and Bill Kingi. Discusses his job at the Department of Maori Affairs an working with veterans of the 28th Maori Battalion - mentions Charles Bennett, Monty Wikiriwhi and Peta Awatere. Talks about moving to Palmerston North in 1959. Discusses his job as District Solicitor for the Department of Maori Affairs. Mentions working for Jacobs, Gilliand & Florentine and becoming a partner - discusses his appointment to the Bench in Auckland in 1970, and being appointed to the Auckland Magistrates' Court in 1971. Talks about the creation of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator, the establishment of the Auckland office and the initial media publicity. Discusses his appointment as Deputy Race Relations Conciliator in 1972 - mentions the appointment of Sir Guy Powles as Race Relations Conciliator and Pita Sharples as the Executive Officer. Also mentions the later appointment of Harry Dansey as Conciliator. Discusses the role of the media in the 'proliferation of misunderstanding' between cultures - emphasises the need for education. Recalls the introduction of the Marae Experience programmes, and the first programme that was organised for District Court judges. Discusses his understanding of the concepts of bicultural and multiculturalism - discusses the future of race relations in New Zealand. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copies of published articles from newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012713, OHC-012714 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.47 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5444 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopied articles include copies of photographs of Ken Mason Search dates: 1935 - 1999

Date: 11 Nov 2002

From: Oral history of cycling in New Zealand

By: Kelly, David, 1955-

Reference: OHInt-0783-06

Description: Interview with Dave Kelly born 1955 in Wellington. Recalls his first bicycle adventures as he was growing up in Tawa. Describes his experiences at Massey University in Palmerston North. Including his involvement in bicycle races (racing nickname "Cycling Sam") and political protests regarding bicycle amenities. Talks about his introduction to mountain biking whilst living in Cambridge, United Kingdom early 1980s. Describes building his first mountain bike out of parts that he collected during his world cycle tour in 1982. Recalls the intial interest in mountain biking in New Zealand and other mountain bikers during the Blenheim Bike Rally of 1984. Talks about the development changes in mountain bikes and his concern for improvements to bicycle amenities in general. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4153. Search dates: 1955 - 2002

Date: 4 Dec 1984 - 04 Dec 1984

From: New Zealand Post Office Oral History Project

By: Dalton, Arthur Clarence, 1901-1987; Dalton, Constance Cecilia, 1902-1985

Reference: OHInt-0070/30

Description: Arthur Dalton describes family background, childhood, Palmerston North in the early 1900s, picture theatres, livery stables, father's work as a bootmaker, Salvation Army and religion, going to meetings where Harry Holland spoke, membership of the Post and Telegraph Association, childhood memories of Palmerston North Post Office, education, early employment and predictions of clairvoyant Mrs Barton. Discusses work as lineman at Palmerston North Post Office rewiring all Palmerston North houses for changeover from earthworking wires to automatic system, work routine, transport, tools, some colleagues - Donaldson brothers. Gives technical explanation of exchange operating systems, the physical effect on subscribers' houses with change to automatic. Gap in information from ca 1922 to ca 1926 - tape (1 hour) erased in error during project. Constance Dalton talks about how the post office exchanges chose staff, training, distinction between 'toll girls' and 'switchboard girls', work clothing, salaries and gradings, male telephone operators, social life. Arthur Dalton compares working in head office with working in Auckland. Discusses how employees were promoted, Seimens and Western Electric equipment, the Controlling Officers exam, work at the exchange during World War, 1939-1945, work as senior technician at Dunedin, retirement, effect of carrier systems on communications, expertise of telegraph staff, caring attitude of Post Office. Comments on happy married life. Constance Dalton recalls problems of Arthur's shift work changes, times of financial difficulty. Comments on current contentment. Venue - Dunedin Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Constance and Arthur's home at Oxford Street, Dunedin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000749B - OHC-000751 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.27 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 112. Search dates: 1901 - 1984

Date: 28 May 1987

From: New Zealand Medical Women's Association: Records

By: Platts-Mills, Adah Hamilton Evelyn (Dr), 1904-2000

Reference: OHInt-0019/02

Description: Dr Adah Platts-Mills describes her childhood and family background, especially her mother - 'Dr Daisy' - a Wellington medical practioner, working in Wellington Hospital ca 1930, treating patients in the Napier Earthquake, working in United Kingdom at Ballam Hospital and Christchurch Hospital, Bournemouth. Discusses work with school medical service in Tauranga and private practice in Foxton, Levin, Palmerston North, Auckland and Whakatane, before setting up practice at Maraetai, patients with cancer, chellation, horses, her medical career and that of her mother, sex education, changes in treatment and diseases, views on fear and pain, and anaesthesia. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Neville Glasgow Venue - Dr Platts-Mills' home in Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001526 - OHC-001527 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 233.

Date: 3 Jul 1985-29 Jul 1985 - 03 Jul 1985 - 29 Jul 1985

From: NZOHA Sunlight Centenarians Oral History Project

By: Anderson, Cecelia, 1883-1986

Reference: OHInt-0004/07

Description: Describes her grandparent's arrival on the first immigrant ship to Petone, the `Aurora', in 1840. Mentions that her father, George Pitone Carter, born 22 Nov.1840, was one of the first white children born in Petone according to the family. Notes that she was the eleventh of twelve children. Talks about members of the George and Carter families, visits to her grandmother's house and who her brothers and sisters married. Recalls the family's childhood home in Newtown where her father was a builder. Gives details of sewing, laundry, mealtimes, daily routines and play. Notes that the family was Anglican and her parents were kindly but strict. Describes schooling at Newtown. Talks about the family's move to land at Reikorangi, where she met August Anderson (son of Johannes Andersen), and their move to Palmerston North. Describes her marriage to August Anderson in 1904, living in Ashurst, August's work as a farm labourer, Helen's birth in 1905 and living in Carterton and Otaki. Accompanying material - Newspaper article ; Carter family tree ; book `A pioneer family' compiled by Olive Mulinder Venue - Lower Hutt : 1985 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Woburn Home, Wait-iti Crescent, Lower Hutt Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001295; OHC-001296; OHC-001297 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 168. Search dates: 1883 - 1985

Date: 11 September 1989 - 11 Sep 1989

From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.

By: Wise, Phyllis, 1928-

Reference: OHInt-0151/41

Description: Mrs Phyllis Wise discusses her life in Palmerston North as a schoolgirl during World War II. Recalls her reactions on hearing war was declared; her cousin's involvement in the war on active service; her father's job in an `essential industry' and his involvement in the Home Guard and in the Emergency Precaution Scheme as a special policeman. Discusses some of the shortages and hardships of the war years; black-outs; threat of Japanese invasion and use of schools for the military as hospitals. Talks about her involvement with the Red Cross at Girls' High and extramurally, the use of Palmerston North Girls' High as military headquarters and emergency regulations in the school. Discusses the social aspects of war, American servicemen in Palmerston North, moral attitudes, entertainment, clothing and VE Day. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waikanae Interviewer(s) - Mark Torley Venue - 21 Winara Avenue, Waikanae Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002205 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 29 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0396.

Date: 17 Feb 1987

From: NZOHA Electricity Centenary Oral History Project Stages I, II and III

By: Bambery, Colin McIntosh, 1915-2008

Reference: OHInt-0003/02

Description: Describes family background, father's working life, and childhood memories. Discusses attitudes to music, reading, sport, religion and politics. Outlines secondary education at Palmerston North Technical College which he left in the Depression because he had to start work. Recalls details of job as apprentice electrical fitter at Mangahao Power Station for the Public Works Department of the Ministry of Works, including the standard of training, the living conditions at Mangaore, the characters among the staff, apprenticeship details, the noise in power stations and staff and pay cutbacks (Depression). Recalls taking City & Guilds of London exam and the important influence of I.R. (Robbie) Robinson (District Electrical Engineer) on career. Recalls Maraetai II, Marsden B power stations, the decision to build as coal/oil fired stations, load curve considerations when building power stations, and planning for power stations. Discusses geothermal power, and the Manapouri Power Station especially in relation to the controversy of raising the lake. Recalls some of the general managers of New Zealand Electricity Department and State Hydro Department, such as E.B. MacKensie, F.T.M. Kissell, A.E. Davenport, P.W. Blakeley, K.D. McCool (This material is restricted by interviewee). Outlines working for General Electric Co., U.S.A. in 1937 and work during World War II in Royal Navy and New Zealand Navy. Discusses subsequent career from engineer at Palmerston North and Mangakino to Head Office in various roles culminating in retiring as Assistant General Manager in 1978. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mr Bambery's home at 5 Kinapori Terrace, Newlands, Wellington Accompanying material - Copy of "Mr Bambery retires", from ED Newsletter, No. 48, Sept 1978; Handwritten notes by Colin Bambery referring to family, schooling, apprenticeship, war service, various highlights, post-war work, retirement activities, Bill Phillips, Manapouri Lake raising controversy. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001426 - OHC-001428 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0217. Black and white photographs:-. Colin Bambery, 1987. Colin Bambery at retirement function, 1978. Copy of black and white photograph:-. Colin Bambery, 1964 Search dates: 1915 - 1987

Date: 16 Nov 1988

From: NZOHA Electricity Centenary Oral History Project Stages I, II and III

By: de la Haye, Thomas Russell, 1930-2010

Reference: OHInt-0003/21

Description: Tom de la Haye recalls family background; childhood in Woodville; parents and the Depression (1930); beginning of electrical apprenticeship with Dannevirke Electric Power Board, 1946 - 1951; the interview; wages; registration exams; pranks; reference tradesman, Bob Wilson; type of work, training; being safety conscious; social life; decision to become electrical fitter in the workshop section of the Test Department of State Hydro Department, early 1950s; reference to waterfront strike, 1951; type of work; reference to companies Brown Boverie and ASEA; reference Jack Bennett as foreman; role of Test Department; Bunnythorpe Sub-station; reference to staff, Harry Badham, Brian Mitchell, Johnny Walker, Garry McDonnell; explains carrier equipment; working in the field. Explains different voltage systems; increasing volume of power; camaraderie in field team; reference to switchgear at Khandallah; relationship with engineers, reference Colin Bambery, Brian Mills; treatment of Maori employees; work on Haywoods Sub-station; reference to Jimmy O'Donnell, Jack Harper and Jim Flowerday. Describes marriage; change of job to an operator fitter, Tuai Power Station, Waikaremoana; scheme included three stations, Kaitawa, Tuai, Piripaua; role; typical working day; explains how load increased or decreased; training for crises; power failure at Roxburgh Power Station; living conditions at hydro schemes; social and family life; reference to staff, Harry Clerk, Frank Everton, Bill Rogers; reference to the flooded Horohoro Power Station; effect of isolation on wife. Recalls move to shift operator at Karapiro, late 1950s; type of work; reference to Geoff Eglington, Andy Church, Norm Wakefield, Angus McDonald; living conditions compared to Waikaremoana; role of scheme superintendent; lack of personnel training for senior staff; mistakes; the necessity for experience and knowledge in running a plant; effect of shiftwork on people; camaraderie; female employees; in early sixties promoted to station operator at Arapuni; role; role a senior station operator at Roxburgh; power savings at hydro villages; power shortages; microwave technology; work as superintendent at Highbank, late 1960s; reference to Tom Gutberlet, Jack Jopp; problems of living in village as superintendent at Karapiro, early 1970s; relationship with head office; staff management techniques; reason for retirement. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Putaruru Interviewer(s) - Manson, Hugo Venue - Mr de la Haye's house at RD 2, Putaruru Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001844 - OHC-001846 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 282. Black and white photographs:-. Tom de la Haye, 1988. Marion, Tom and Diane de la Haye, 1955. Tom and Russell de la Haye, undated Search dates: 1930 - 1988