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Date: 5 Sep 1989

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

By: Keelan, Keita, active 1989; Keelan, Ngawini P, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/59

Description: Comments on sharing of decision-making on the marae. Discusses the meaning of the Treaty of Waitangi to her. Talks about the denial of traditional hunting rights and confirms this as an example of the Treaty not working. Contends that the exercise of legislation in relation to trespass is contrary to the principles of the Treaty. Comments that Maori interests are not adequately served in education. Discusses Maori health and housing including the Waitakaro papakainga housing scheme. Comments on the effort of addressing issues arising from the Treaty and the high cost in time and money given the lack of satisfactory outcomes. Highlights the role of the kaumatua as a support base. Interviewer(s) - Ngawini Keelan Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2238.

Date: 29 Mar 1970

From: Interviews by Graham Butterworth

By: Mahuika, Hamana, 1885?-1972; Ngata, Paratene Purewa, 1900-1980; Seymour, Tame, active 1970

Reference: OHInt-0317-24

Description: Other - On cover: Hakararia Te Iwaiwa Hitori Interviewer(s) - Graham Butterworth Quantity: 3 5" reel(s). 1 interview(s). Search dates: 1970

Date: 16 July 1992

From: Hiruharama Oral History Project

By: Walker, Phyllis, active 1992

Reference: OHInt-0099-16

Description: Phyllis Walker interviewed at Hiruharama School discusses present difficulties with teaching Maori, comments on books available written in Maori and that all the children at the school at present are Maori. Details her age, the schools whe went to, when she first came to Ruatoria, her whangai and makes some comments about the forthcoming 1995 Jubilee. Video also includes Form 1 and Form 2 pupils in class with teacher Victor Takarangi and views of children in the playground at the finish of school and waiting for the school bus. Venue - Ruatoria Interviewer(s) - Monty Soutar Venue - Hirhuharama School, Ruatoria Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHV-0249a Quantity: 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1225. Search dates: 1992

Date: 23 Feb 1992

From: Hiruharama Oral History Project

By: Floyd, Tuhimoana, 1925-2008; Heeney, Ripeka Paiatehau, 1928-; Walker, Keita Whakato, 1932-2018

Reference: OHInt-0099-18

Description: Peg Heeney (Ripeka Paiatehau Ngarimu), Kate Walker (Keita Whakato Ngarimu) and Tusy Floyd give details of Hiruharama School including mention of Hiruharama School Choir, school motto, truancy (not being a problem), fighting at school, school transport, annual sports trips to Tokomaru Bay, the school grounds being very muddy, being taught to look after babies, cook, wait on tables, Eruera Moeke beginning milk in school scheme in the 1930's, excitement of schooling, singing with Mr Trimmer, learning English parrot fashion, change of head teachers from Mr King to Mr Henry Trimmer, the only Maori being taught was moteatea, concentration at school on life skills,action songs at school, teachers being multi-talented and how the school belonged to the community. Tusi Floyd also talks about songs sung by the choir and recorded in Wellington in 1939, about her school compositions and being interviewed for Radio Ngati Porou. Discuss poverty, shops in Hiruharama at the time of their schooling, seeing the first aeroplane, the Marae exposure experiences by children at the school, origins of the name Te Awemapara, Pohatukura Pa and the Kapohanga meeting house. Venue - Ruatoria Recorded by - Place of recording Mrs Aroha Ria (Camera) Interviewer(s) - Monty Soutar Venue - Pohatukura, Ruatoria Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHV-0249c Quantity: 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.25 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1225c. Search dates: 1992

Date: 31 Aug 1989

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

By: Campbell, Joseph, active 1989; Keelan, Ngawini P, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/01

Description: Joseph Campell talks about whanau and hapu ties and discusses background sources of knowledge in relation to early New Zealand history and Treaty of Waitangi. Presents views on importance of his spiritual faith and lack of faith in man-made documents. Briefly discusses whenua, difficulties in communicating with kaumatua and the loss of Te Reo, also issue of identity. Describes the meaning the Treaty has for him in relation to his spiritual beliefs. Presents the view of the Paipera Tapu as a basis in constitution structure and organization. Discusses difficulties faced by having limited facility of Te Reo, also lack of background knowledge about the Treaty. Gives views on New Zealand coat of arms and what it means to him in relation to justice and equity. Talks about marae justice system and taha wairua gives views on race-relations, the present justice system and the inequities within the system. Talks about problem of access in relation to ancestral hunting and fishing grounds, with reference to local marae trespass issue. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Ruatoria Interviewer(s) - Ngawini P Keelan Venue - Private residence, Ruatoria, East Coast Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002143 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0348.

Date: 28 August 1989 - 29 Aug 1989

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

By: Brown, Raharuhi, active 1989; Keelan, Ngawini P, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/03

Description: Raharuhi Brown talks about his involvement with his marae and community organisations. Discusses the meaning of the Treaty, inconsistencies between the texts, the importance of retention of the Maori language and the Maori Language Act. Talks about Maori fishing rights, Ngati-Porou land rights, raupatu and land taken unfairly, land tenure and land use in the traditional and contemporary context. Defines the concept of tino rangatiratanga in relation to land tenure and relates aspects of health to this concept. Discusses concept of turangawaewae and problems of living within the system. Discusses the education system, Maori language in schools, need for Treaty to be taught in schools to improve race relations, importance of kohanga reo, and problems maintaining local kohanga, bilingual education at secondary school level and local limitations to its success. Mentions the role and responsibilities of crown agents and gives his views on the part Maori play in decision making. Raises issue of Maori leadership in relation to illiteracy, with reference to finding leadership models. Gives example of Apirana Ngata. Talks about concept of Maoritanga in relation to urbanisation and legislation. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Ruatoria Interviewer(s) - Ngawini P Keelan Venue - Whakapaurangi Road, Ruatoria, East Coast Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002144 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0349.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0496-F

Description: Images show the interior of a shop in Ruatoria, and Noa Navalovalo and son at Oriental Bay, Wellington, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images inside a Ruatoria shop show the retailer with a customer at the counter. Above to the side hangs a row of guitars. Other images show a man identified as Noa Navalovalo walking on Oriental Bay Beach with his small son Robert. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0511-F

Description: Images show scenes from Ruatoria sports ground, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show scenes at the Ruatoria sports ground during a rugby match between [East] Coast clubs. They include scenes of spectators standing around the sports field and youths sitting on car bonnets watching the game. Two frames show the teams playing. Children also watch from the open windows of the partly two-storied clubhouse. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0491-F

Description: Images show school dental nurses treating children's teeth and a girl roadside near Ruatoria, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show three school dental nurses treating child patients. One of the nurses is identified as J Titter. Also includes images of a girl standing barefoot by the side of a rural road near Ruatoria. Two frames show her closer up and smiling. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0492-F

Description: Images show scenes from Ruatoria, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show a truck parked in the main street, and interiors of a milk bar with children in front of a juke box, a girl with an icecream, a boy holding an iceblock, and a woman with young children in front of the icecream counter. Also shown is an interior of a draper's shop with a customer talking to a retailer behind the counter. Outside, a girl stands holding a newspaper parcel with the drapery furniture shop sign in the background. Female pupils in a cooking class at Ngata College are also included. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0490-F

Description: Images show primary school pupils and dental nurse with patient at Ruatoria, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images show groups of primary school children undertaking activities outdoors on an ashphalt playground. One image shows smaller children assembled on grass. Three frames show a school dental nurse drilling a child's tooth. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: [ca 1963]

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0705-F

Description: 1 self portrait of Ans Westra; 5 images of Maori during a family reunion at Ruatoria; and 6 images taken at a tangi at [Kapahonga?] Marae in Hiruharama. All persons unidentified. All photographs taken by Ans Westra, circa 1963. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Film negatives