Places

Date: 1935-1939

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0131

Description: Contains correspondence, records and accounts pertaining to building projects and also a form applying for subsidised unemployed Maori labour for development work Includes a letter written to Ngata re: return of Mokena Kohere's sword which was damaged in a house fire in 1935. Includes printed material "Te Reo Wairua", published in May 1938. Other Titles - He Hui Whakamahara ki a Timi Kara. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: ca 1950s-1960s

By: Robin Smith Photography Ltd

Reference: PAColl-0530

Description: Set of photographs of work and leisure in New Zealand, the majority of cattle and sheep mustering and skiing but including a woman water skiing, a woman painting a vase of flowers in oils, a Maori man carving wood, portraits of individual Maori, a procedure in the wine making process, men in the oyster fishing industry, a woman testing eggs, a man looking up at a tree with a chain saw etc. Photographer was Robin Smith. Quantity: 60 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 15 Nov 1988

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

By: Waiwai, Te Wiremu Ngahere Enoka, 1924-1998

Reference: OHInt-0003/30

Description: Bill Waiwai talks about origins of names; ancestors; some of his ancestors' history; reference to Waikaremoana; Waikato Land Wars; Horako; Ruatahuna; Te Kooti; grandfather, Enoka; Te Wiremu Ngahere of Ngati Manawa; Tengaroahiahi Tanaroa; father, Unuhia Ngahere; Murupara; the Tuhoe Tribes; Kahungungu; canoe Horouta. Describes family background; mother, Tengaroahiahi Tanaroa; father, Haami Enoka Waiwai; Maori language; seasonal work parents engaged upon; discipline; early memories of the building of Tuai Hydro Station; religion, Ringatu Church; contact with Pakeha; school at Kokako Native School; punishment for speaking Maori as school; cadet training; music; Tuhoe traditions, tribal folklore, Mataatua Canoe. Recalls first job at Cobb Power Scheme, Takaka, 1938; the hotels; details of sandblasting work; as linesman on Zig Zag Transmission Line, details of clearing bush between Canvastown and Nelson; work on an oil tanker for eight months to Santiago, South America; service for the Maori Battalion, 2nd NZEF during World War II in Middle East and Italy. Recalls working as labourer at the construction of the Kaitawa Hydro Station; overseer, Laurie Stevenson; training as a diver (problems with leaks at lake outlet); work at Kaituna Hydro Scheme; rigger / labourer at Mangakino, Waikato River Projects, 1949-1961; type of work as a rigger; describes Mangakino Camp; sly grogging at camp; gambling; reference to fights between Maori, Polynesians, Pakeha; headed Maori Wardens' Association in district, describes roles; politics on the marae; food at the camp; racial discrimination between Maori and Pakeha in relation to alcohol, Lodges. Discusses use of historic Maori land for hydro schemes; conflict over tangi leave; burial grounds under water; reference to construction superintendents, Bob Brown and Colin Lennon; engineers, Jim Macky and Colin McLeod; marriage; sport, especially golf; work as overseer at Matahina Hydro Project, 1960s; the dangers of tunnelling; reference to Bill Robins, Construction Superintendent, Jack Chesterman and Allan Howarth; work as overseer at Tongariro (Geothermal) Power Scheme; details of canals dug into Lake Rotoaira; environmental concerns about the scheme. Gives summary of career; discusses lack of Maori in senior positions; lack of opportunities given; work as overseer at New Plymouth Thermal Power Station; engineers and practical information and experience; work as Construction Superintendent at Ohaaki Geothermal Power Station, 1983-1988; the delegation of authority; hiring and firing; as active member of New Zealand Workers' Union (before going onto staff); reasons for early retirement. Access Contact - oral history librarian Venue - Cambridge Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Waiwai's home at 85 Thompson Street, Cambridge Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001870 - OHC-001873 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 291. Search dates: 1924 - 1988 Processing information: Access conditions updated 16 November 2023.

Date: 5 April 1997 - 05 Apr 1997

From: Te Roroa Maori life stories project

By: Tane, Whitiki, 1924-2000

Reference: OHInt-0568/07

Description: Wally Tane was born 1924 in Waikara, Waipoua, South Hokianga. Talks about his father Mekene Tane Hohaia and his mother Tureiti Iraia. Discusses his father's work as a gumdigger and refers to Nick and Te Miringa Yakas. Describes schooling at Katui and Donnellys Crossing Schools, speaking Maori, racist attitudes and the effect of being educated in English only. Mentions Waikara and Waimamaku kaumatua and discusses land grievances. Talks about joining ATC, enlisting with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, training, resentment towards Americans in New Zealand, overseas service as a gunner in 14 Ventura Squadron, jungle training, being based at American camps in the Philippines and Japanese bombing raids. Gives his impressions of American servicemen, recalls the segregation of black and white servicemen. Talks about events in Auckland. Mentions rape. Reflects on returning to Wellington and Waikura. Talks abut employment with the New Zealand Forest Service and working at Waipoua Forest. Refers to planting of Te Roroa wahi tapu with pine trees. Describes meeting and eventual marriage to Margaret Yelash, life at the old family home in Waikara and of the problems of moving back to Dargaville. Talks about employment with the Hobson County Council, post-retirement job as a school bus driver and successfully tendering for the bus run. Explains the significance of the name Waikara given by the tupuna Tohe and lists the hills Tohe named. Interviewer(s) - Garry Hooker Accompanying material - Ngati Ruanui, Tai Tokerau whakapapa and Te Roroa whakapapa of Whitiki (Wally) Tane included with the abstract. Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2624.

Date: 15 April 2000

From: Riverboat stories from the Whanganui River oral history project

By: Teki, Polly, 1908-2002

Reference: OHInt-0490-09

Description: Polly Teki talks about her birth in 1908, attending Turakina Maori Girls' College in 1924 and being taken from school to live in Ranana by her father, who died in 1932 from pneumonic influenza. Speaks of her large family, doing a man's job and hard farm work. Mentions the riverboat Whakapai, its bar and items sold on board, the passengers. Refers to land being 'dry' - alcohol free. Talks of deckhands, Temo Ponga, Captains Anderson and Robinson, the riverboat accidents when Bob Gray and Captain Anderson died. Describes Pipiriki House, its dinners, concerts and why it burnt down. Mentions Ranana Post Office, the telephone exchange and mail transported by riverboat. Mentions the catholic nuns' work. Topics discussed include the opening of the road and the cessation of the boat service with some unemployment as a result. Refers to Pipiriki and Gurneys Store, the Waimarie restoration, the voyages up the length of the river and timtables. Recalls bus drivers. Talks of Maori spoken in Ranana and her use of the language. Mentions Mrs. Jack Reweti, the Governor-General, James K. Baxter's Jerusalem commune and Julie Felix's visit. Mentions the transportation of cream and milk by river in 1930's, talks of 27 farmers in the area. Describes milking by hand and later machine with a diesel engine not electricity in 1932. Describes Sir Apirana Ngata's development scheme. Refers to church attendance, social life, dances and concerts with the nuns. Recalls Mr. Marumaru's advice to her about the house and farm. Interviewer(s) - David Charteris Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008401 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1. 1.30 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2617.

Date: 27 Nov 2001

From: The Leniston Family Oral History Project

By: Leniston, Elizabeth Theresa, 1926-2017

Reference: OHInt-0607-01

Description: Betty Leniston was born in 1926 in Island Bay. Relates her maternal Irish background, refers to emigrant ships and Irish songs. Explains how Aunty Frances Cunningham met her future husband, Will McGruddy, sheepfarmer of Eketahuna and describes their house, talks of their farm workers, cousins helping with shearing, the train set, Mercedes Benz cars. Mentions her mother's laughter, singing, social work, working as a buyer at a drapery store and at the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen, buying a section of land. Describes her cooking techniques, her hospitalisation and death following childbirth. Relates that her brother was cared for by the Home of Compassion and explains how she and her siblings coped after mother's death. Recalls her stepmother and housekeepers, and being in an orphanage. Explains her father's background and surname, mentions the family sweet factory in Lyttelton, his job as a clerical worker at Army Headquarters, his long service medal, working for the Post Office. Recalls family picnics at Happy Valley and Wilton Bush. Describes soap making and the making of a clothes drying rack. Talks about her brother Joe, a favourite with grandmother, his poliomyelitis and Maori medicinal treatment, Scouts membership, his work as messenger boy with DIC department store, buying a new coat on hire purchase. Recalls the polio epidemic and the infant vaccine. Mentions the deaths of schoolmates from pneumonia, scarlet fever and tuberculosis. Explains making up stories, her enjoyment of reading and music. Discusses homework, sport, religion and confession in convent schools. Talks of values taught by nuns. Mentions contraception. Talks of her children's role in leaving the catholic church, joining the Christian Family Movement. Explains that she left school to look after her stepmother's first child who changed family relationships. Relates that her sister worked at Mecca Tearooms, talks of the minimum wage. Gives reasons for leaving home, describes being a nurse-aide, training at Masterton Hospital, talks about career options. Recalls meeting Johnny Leniston, his Fleet Air Arm and Army service, details war experiences, having a rehabilitation farm on his return from war, exploitation by a farmer at Awakino. Mentions kindly neighbours. Talks of pre-war engagement and post-war marriage, with a consent obtained from a magistrate. Explains the system of post war employment for returned servicemen. Describes living in army huts with a luxurious bath, country life, coping with stoves. Talks of her best friend losing her baby, childbirth, having her own children, explains their names, talks of a visit by the Plunket nurse, treatment for vomiting, mentions miscarriages. Names Dr. de Castro, Dr. Grantly Dick. Talks of the childbirth rate at Wainuiomata in 1950s. Explains the influence of Kate Harcourt on child rearing. Describes the Maori population at Awakino River area, the Maori Work Scheme at Mahanui and mentions the moko, pipe smoking and segregation. Explains the rise in land prices in 1950s, describes their time spent farming, water shortages, Johnny Leniston's poisoned arm causing the farmer to give notice, the move to Lower Hutt and his crash teaching course. Talks of managing on a trainee teacher salary, family benefits, state housing at Avalon, market rents. Recalls milk delivery at Happy Valley and the five bakeries at Island Bay. Details registration conditions of first car, a Chevrolet, insurance of a Vauxhall J, a van with built in benches loaned by a friend, and later owning a small bus. Explains how they gathered camping equipment together. Describes help with the children and later with Johnny Leniston's father from Assumption Sisters and neighbours. Explains extension to house before being offered 31 Glenbervie Terrace (The Moorings) and describes the state it was in, and talks of help in cleaning it. Relates the reaction of those around her when Johnny went to Perth, Australia for six months during the mineral boom with son Matthew. Describes her children and their various abilities. Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Accompanying material - E-mails from Margaret Leniston to Judith Fyfe, sprigs of dried lavender, notes from preliminary interview Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual file - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3858, OHDL-001230. Search dates: 1926 - 2001

Date: 2 Mar 2002 - 02 Mar 2003

From: Otaki oral history project

By: Te Aomarere, Kiripuai Ngahiraka Te Otiana, 1916-2007; Selby, Rachael Ann, 1949-

Reference: OHInt-0673-08

Description: Georgina Kiripuai Te Aomarere was born in Katihiku, Otaki in 1916. Mentions two years of schooling at Saint Josephs Maori Girls College in Taradale, which ended because of the Great Depression. Recalls they were poor, living off seafood and vegetable gardens. Mentions Mr Pike allowing them into the picture theatre without paying. Talks about her first job working for Miss Grant as a housekeeper, and amount paid. Describes working for Mrs Ossian Death for five years. Refers to a trip to Napier for a camping holiday with the Death family, and the food she prepared. Mentions getting drivers licence, and working at the Otaki Sanatorium. Describes her four years of war work in the Petone cigarette factory, WD & HO Wills, working in the steamery and processing tobacco. Notes that she was called up for the army twice but her employer argued to keep her. Mentions returning to Otaki when she became hapu (pregnant). Describes working for the Amos Softgoods Ltd factory, preparing teas, lunches and baking. Refers to taking her baby to work after her mother died. Describes the factory manager Mr Hager, an alcohol-free Christmas party, benefits for longstanding workers, baking for special occasions, birthday presents, a Scottish factory worker, Maori employment in the factory, working in a factory for 33 years, smoking and work, and the impact of a zip replacing boiling water in pots. Talks about being the only Maori in Otaki who gave blood, explains why others didn't. Mentions having to retire from the factory at age 65, and working in a volunteer capacity for her iwi. Mentions her Uncle Karaha, a tohunga, and her father, Whiti Te Aomarere. Interviewer(s) - Rachael Selby Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-11052/3 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3863. Photo of Kiripuai at Te Wananga-o-Raukawa graduation 2001 beside Margaret Davis. Search dates: 1930 - 1990

Date: 13 Feb 1987

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

By: Robins, William Mercer, 1912-1991

Reference: OHInt-0003/08

Description: Describes family background; father's personality and work as shoe maker, carpenter and bridge inspector; childhood with mention of politics, discipline, books, religion, contact with Maori. Discusses the employment of Maori, problems as Maori moved from pas into towns (Matahina) in the 1960s, Maori women gambling. Recalls education in Auckland especially discipline and lack of sex education. Describes apprenticeship at Fletcher Construction in Auckland from 1927 and backgrounds the firm itself, discusses the Fletchers:- Bill Fletcher, James Fletcher l, (Sir) James Fletcher ll; their way of doing business; the cost of house building. Refers to construction of Civic Theatre, Auckland and Station Hotel, Auckland. Mentions heart attack in 1934. Recalls religion and social life in Napier in 1931 and the aftermath of the earthquake. Describes being manpowered into Public Works Department during World War ll after being turned down for the Air Force. Recalls camp life as carpenter on the construction of Karapiro Power Station in 1945, labour problems, accommodation, social life, cost of living. Describes life at Mangakino Power Station construction project (Foreman Carpenter, 1947-50) including the specially built town, the tunnellers, prostitution and gambling. Mentions Empire Games rowing on Karapiro in 1950, organisational details of responsiblities as Overseer, Ministry of Works at Mangakino, Maraeti, Whakamaru, Atiamuri in the 1950s. Recalls Ministry of Works personalities such as C.W.O. Turner, Engineer in Chief; E.R. McKillop, Commissioner of Works (1946-55); F.M.H. Hanson, Commissioner of Works (1955-61); J.T. Gilkison, Commissioner of Works (1961-1965); S.J. Chesterman, Project Engineer. Discusses jobs as Construction Superintendent, Ministry of Works, for various schemes:- Hydro Scheme at Matahina, Hydro Scheme at Turangi, Thermal Power Station, New Plymouth. Refers to trade unions during this period and the Communist Party. Describes responsibilities; exacavation and construction of Huntly Thermal Power Station, 1973-77. Recalls clashes with engineers. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Robins' home at 62 Campbell St, Hamilton Accompanying material - Copy of article entitled "Huntly Power Project" by T.R. Johnston, from unknown source - retirement notice Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 223. Black and white photograph:-. Bill Robins, 1932. Copies of black and white photographs:-. Frances and Bill Robins, c1975. House at Karapiro being transferred to Mangakino, 1940s Search dates: 1912 - 1987

Date: 15 May 1992

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

Reference: OHInt-0085-08

Description: Opening of the Benneydale Meatworks contains the powhiri, karanga, opening mihi by Mr Buddy Te Whare and brief translation by Mr Te Whare of this mihi, official greeting by a Kaumatua of the Ngati Rereahu people to the opening, introduction of Mr Wetere by Me Te Whare, Mr Wetere's formal greetings, speech by Rob Buckley (Chairmain of King Country Lamb Ltd), speech by Mr David Carey about the meat works and the people involved with its development, introduction of Mr Rongo Wetere (Chairman of the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board), speech by Mr Wetere, introduction of Jim Bolger, Mr Bolger's speech. Language - and English Venue - Benneydale Abstracted by - Rewi Nankivell Recorded by - Place of recording Robin Whanga (audio technican); Mr Sonny Tauariki (Video technician) Recorded by - Robin Whanga Venue - Benneydale Accompanying material - Printed abstract contains background information about the project; a report by Robin Whanga about the opening of the Benneydale Lamb Processing Plant; a copy of the speech given by Prime Minister Jim Bolger at the opening; copy of the speech given by Mr Rongo Wetere and karakia. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004457 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0752. Printed abstract contains photographs of; Jim Bolger being presented a carved Taonga by Mr Rongo Wetere, Jim Bolger making his address; the Ourongomai Poho lamb processing plaque, Jim Bolger unveiling the plaque and two photographs of the He Taonga Tuku Iho project team.

Date: 03 Apr 1992

From: Huntly Coalfields oral history project

By: Pitt, Alison Thomas Waipa, 1916-

Reference: OHInt-0020/17

Description: Alison Pitt recalls Pukemiro School; getting medical help; entertainment at Pukemiro; the tennis courts being built; the swimming pool; horses; fishing and kids' play; looking through the Pukemiro School Jubilee Book; the doctor; shops; brother delivering groceries for local store; early roads and railways around Pukemiro and Glen Afton; delivering food to mine houses; icecream from Mr Dun; early movies and dances; 'kitchen teas' for girls about to be married; putting in roads for cars; their house at Pukemiro; lighting; heating; outhouses; water supply; first radio; house at mine; washing clothes. Describes coal delivery and power at mine; changing points on railway as kids; bonfires; the miners' picnic; comparison of the town then and now; going to Huntly; entertainment; chores; employment for women; going to school on horseback; crime in area; local Maori; compulsory education; the Depression (1930s) in Pukemiro and Auckland; contact with Rotowaro; visiting carbonisation works; the Waingaro hot springs; going underground with father and school; the Glen Afton disaster; the 1951 strike at Rotowaro; refusing to sell meths; doctors at Rotowaro; Glen Afton; tallies and cavels. Venue - Huntly Interviewer(s) - Jamie Mackay Venue - 8 Glasgow Street, Huntly Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004406 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 737 - also contains excerpts of tape transcripts.

Date: [Between 1910 and 1939]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010666-G

Description: Maori men digging a drainage ditch in the Kaitaia swamp. Photograph probably taken by Arthur James Northwood between circa 1910 and circa 1939. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1961

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0096-F

Description: Maori men working in the Kaingaroa State Forest, photographed in 1961 by Ans Westra. Includes 9 images of men chopping logs; 3 images of a man driving a bull-dozer. 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. Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives were digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: 1960

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0060-2-F

Description: Maori women making tukutuku panels at Waiwhetu Marae, Lower Hutt. Frames 3,4,7,8 and 9 show Millie Clark. Also 1 photograph of a Maori woman working in a shop at the Wellington Railway Station. Photographed in 1960 by Ans Westra. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images.

Date: 1960

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0114-F

Description: Maori sheep shearers at work. Photographs taken in the Wairarapa in 1960, by Ans Westra. 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. Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives were digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: [Between 1910 and 1939]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010661-G

Description: Maori men digging a drainage ditch in the Kaitaia swamp. Photograph probably taken by Arthur James Northwood between circa 1910 and circa 1939. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1960

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0118-F

Description: Maori sheep shearers and wool handlers at work. Photographs taken in a wool shed in the Wairarapa in 1960, by Ans Westra. 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. Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives were digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: [Between 1910 and 1939]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010667-G

Description: Maori men digging a drainage ditch in the Kaitaia swamp. Photograph probably taken by Arthur James Northwood between circa 1910 and circa 1939. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: [Between 1910 and 1939]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-010662-G

Description: Maori men digging a drainage ditch in the Kaitaia swamp. Photograph probably taken by Arthur James Northwood between circa 1910 and circa 1939. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Date estimated by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1960

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0107-F

Description: 1 Pakeha and 2 Maori men, working on the railway lines at Plimmerton. Photographed by Ans Westra in 1960. 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. Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives were digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: 1959

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0097-F

Description: 11 images of Maori men removing the tram rails on Manners Street, Wellington, photographed by Ans Westra in 1959. Also includes 1 image looking over Oriental Bay. 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. Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negtives were digitised by Suite Tirohanga.