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Date: 06 Dec 1993

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

By: Tauariki, Sonny, active 1992; Munro, John Leslie, 1919-2015

Reference: OHInt-0085-20

Description: John Leslie Munro was born in Gisborne, in 1919. Provides ancestry affiliations. Discusses early life with parents in Gisborne including father's work as a shepherd, chores, schooling, girlfriends, sports, social events and dances. Outlines poor conditions during the Depression. Touches on memories of the Napier earthquake in 1931. Recounts training and admittance to New Zealand Air Force in 1941 and further training in Canada and England. Describes bombing raids over Germany naming the Dam raid. Discusses return to New Zealand, marriage to Betty Joan Hill in 1948 and his children. Outlines community work, chairmanship of Mapiu School and time as Mayor of the Waitomo District. Talks about Maori affairs. Interviewer(s) - Sonny Tauariki Accompanying material - Abstract contains fascimile photographs of John Leslie Munro, his wife Betty Jean Munro, Waitomo District Mayor and Councillors 1991, souvenir programme of 'The Dam Busters' and biographical article on Squadron Leader L.L. (Les) Munro. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013531 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 50 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4758.

Date: 6 October 2005 - 06 Oct 2005

From: Oral history of Chinese women in New Zealand

By: Gee, Dorothy, 1921-2013

Reference: OHInt-0804-03

Description: Oral history interview with Dorothy Gee (nee Bing), born in 1921 in Patea. Talks about her family background. Details schooling in Auckland - mentions Parnell School. Discusses the fruit shop her mother opened in Parnell - decribes their house above the shop. Talks about her family's visit to China - mentions the voyage to Sydney on the 'Wanganella'. Describes her parents village in China - details the length of their stay. Talks about her schooling in China. Discusses their return to New Zealand - talks about settling in Blenheim. Details the family business they started there. Recalls meeting her husband George - discusses their marriage in 1940, the birth of their children, and the shop they managed in Wellington. Talks about George's involvement in municipal affairs - refers to him becoming the first Chinese mayor in New Zealand. Details the various places she has visited around the world. Mentions her meetings with various Governors General, the Queen, Princess Ann, Princess Alexandra, and the Ambassadors of China and America. Talks about starting the Women's Guild at the Chinese Anglican Church - mentions running the Anglican Church bazaar. Mentions her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Talks about the growth in opportunities for Chinese women in New Zealand. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Accompanying material - 1 colour photograph, 9 x 11.5 cm, October 2005, and 1 black and white copy of a photograph, 1940; biographical information relating to Dorothy Gee. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014736 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 0.56 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5333. 1 colour photograph, 9 x 11.5 cm, of Dorothy Gee, October, 2005; 1 black and white copy of of a wedding photograph of Dorothy and George Gee, 1940. Search dates: 1921 - 2005

Date: 19-24 September 1990 - 19 Sep 1990 - 24 Sep 1990

From: Womens Division Federated Farmers Oral History Project, Southland

By: Wachner, Mabel Christina, 1892-2001

Reference: OHInt-0116/1

Description: Mrs Mabel Christina Wachner born at Dillmanstown, Westland. Outlines family background - father was a goldminer - mother trained as a teacher. Recalls childhood memories: being allowed to watch the `Washup' and seeing how much gold was there; family move to Kumara; Queen Victoria's funeral; Mr Seddon's first speech on being elected; Flu epidemic; marriage in Wellington by the Rev Taylor; setting up business in Invercargill with reference to Ross and Glendinnings; husband's time as Mayor of Invercargill; correspondence with Lord Montgomery for 23 years and being chairperson of the Patriotic Committee and the Lady Galway Guild. Mentions that sister, Eva, corresponded with author, Somerset Maugham for many years. Recalls attending Business and Professional Womens Conference in Germany. Interviewer(s) - Edith Ruddenklau Venue - Vickery Road, North Road, Invercargill Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003162 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 23 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0600.

Date: 18 May 1993

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Tizard, Catherine Anne (Hon Dame), 1931-2021

Reference: OHInt-0046/08

Description: Catherine Tizard talks about family background; childhood; family interest in politics; effect of sex education on life; views on treatment of Maori; Maori language; views on biculturalism; life at University of Auckland; meeting future husband, Bob Tizard; courtship and marriage; child rearing; effect of Bob Tizard losing seat in Tamaki in 1960; the decision to return to university to study zoology; difficulty of combining study and child rearing; growing independence; supporting husband as parliamentarian. Discusses reasons for entering local politics; attitudes of council and staff; work as part of panel of 'Beauty and the beast', reference to Selwyn Toogood; importance of this experience; involvement in 1975 (second) United Women's Convention; importance of being involved with women's movement; views on women's choice in having children; amount of work as Governor-General; pressures as mayor of Auckland; actions and reactions during Queen St riots; hostility over Aotea Centre; feelings on being offered the role of Governor-General; public support and opposition. Describes breakup of marriage to Bob Tizard; views on republicanism; course of life; risk taking; most satisfying aspects of life; the future; involvement with charitable and community organisations. Accompanying material - Copy of curriculum vitae Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Government House, Wellington Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1142. Search dates: 1993

Date: 8 Dec 1987 - 08 Dec 1987

From: NZOHA Wellington District Law Society Oral History Project

By: Taverner, Douglas Lacy, 1899-1992

Reference: OHInt-0082/06

Description: Douglas Taverner describes his 60 year involvement in the legal profession and his time as councillor and Mayor of Carterton, 1936-1947. Recalls in detail his school days, family and childhood, legal training and experience as a lawyer both in Wellington and in the Wairarapa. Describes legal practice in a country area over the years, with particular reference to Carterton. Details the 1930s Depression, recalls seeing Haley's Comet in 1910 out of the dormitory window, mentions the flu epidemic of 1918 and the 1942 Wairarapa earthquake. Compares being a boarder at Huntly school with his time at Wanganui Collegiate with mention of Charles Mather the headmaster at Huntly. Describes Carterton branch of Gawith & Logan in Masterton. Venue - Carterton Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 53 Park Road, Carterton Accompanying material - Printed abstract contains copy of article from an unsourced publication which describes the legal profession in the Wairarapa and includes mention of the Taverner law firm. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001721, OHC-001722, OHC-001723 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0274. Search dates: 1899 - 1987

Date: 2006

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0001175

Description: The scene shows a little old lady who has staggered to her front door with the aid of two walking sticks. She there confronts rather short-sightedly two huge Black Power members who are petitioning residents with the aim of getting rid of the mayor, Michael Laws. At the same time they politely ask whether the old lady's cannabis and 'P' needs are being met. There have been several serious incidents of physical violence in the streets of Wanganui recently and the mayor, Michael Laws, in his characteristic way, has waded into the fray determined to free the streets of patched gang members and describing them as terrorists. Gangs are reputed to be responsible for a lot of the New Zealand drug trade. There is a cactus and a garden gnome by the front door. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0004260

Description: Shows Peter Chin, incumbant Mayor of Dunedin, returned to office in the 2007 local body election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0015868

Description: Caricature of Len Brown the new Mayor of Auckland Council, elected in the October 2010 local body elections, and the first mayor to head the new supercity. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009530

Description: Shows John Banks standing on top of a pedestal which is abruptly brought down to the street level. Refers to Banks losing his mayoralty of the Auckland City Council. See DCDL-0009529 for colour version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0011748

Description: A group of concerned citizens stand in front of Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin who wonder if the mayor and the council will resign if they finally get something right. Refers to criticism over the way the council has been managing the city with a special focus on the stadium and parking and transport problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0006288

Description: In the first of two frames Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, informs people of what will happen to those who criticise the council rent rise. In the second frame he kicks an old man called 'Christchurch vulnerable'. The old man loses his false teeth and drops his walking frame. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015804

Description: Former PM Jenny Shipley and former National Party President Michelle Boag sit together over a glass of wine in the 'Momentum Consulting' offices. Boag is reading a newspaper with a headline reading 'Super City recruiter challenged after defence CV scandal. They are outraged that an assumption is being made that because they got it wrong with 'this man Wilce' they will also get it wrong when they line up the supercity executives and agree that it is unfair to think that 'we don't know our own friends'. Michelle Boag is a senior executive at Momentum in the public relations field, and Dame Jenny Shipley is on the Momentum Consulting Group board. The CV scandal refers to Momentum's part in the appointment of Roger Wilce as a top scientist in the Defence Force and his dismissal after his credentials were found to be false. Momentum was contracted to recruit about 45 Auckland Super City executives but Ms Boag said she would not be involved after claims that her links with Mr Banks' mayoral campaign created a conflict of interest. Michelle Boag has been involved in an email scandal in which she asked the recipient in an email bearing the company's logo to let her know if they wanted to contribute to Mr Banks' campaign. In another email also bearing Momentum livery and under the heading "John Banks for Mayor", Ms Boag says she wants "a more experienced Mayor for the first Super City which will also help the National Party to another term in central government". (NZ Herald 23 September 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DX-025-052

Description: A woman at the Ashburton Returning Office demands a postal ballot for the Auckland mayoral election. Relates to a series of personal attacks during the Auckland mayoralty campaigns. Extended Title - Asburton returning office. Ring for service. No dancing. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2009

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0011750

Description: A group of men make their views known to Mayor Peter Chin about the future of Dunedin's Carisbrook stadium. They say that with a roof it would make a great sports stadium and a perfect home for the ORU (Otago Rugby Union) who have just sold theirs. Refers to the continuing saga of the sports stadium. In July the 15 members of the Dunedin City Council will decide on Monday whether to contribute $85 million towards the stadium's construction, while on Wednesday the 11-strong Otago Regional Council will debate its proposed $37.5 million contribution. A planned 35,000-seat, roofed, multi-use ground would replace the 30,000-capacity park that has been the home of Otago rugby and cricket for more than a century. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

Reference: DCDL-0013013

Description: Shows Auckland City politicians Bruce Hucker and Dick Hubbard shaking hands. Hucker addresses Hubbard as "Mother Hubbard" and Hubbard address Hucker as "Mother Hucker". Suggests the friendship is forced. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0002665

Description: There are two images; the first image shows an Egyptian Pharoah standing proudly before a pyramid and the second shows Auckland City Mayor, Dick Hubbard standing proudly in front of the proposed new waterfront stadium. Refers to the current debate over whether such a stadium should be built on the waterfont in Auckland in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Other Titles - Pharoah Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

Reference: DCDL-0015629

Description: 'Cappuccino dreams'. Christchurch mayoral candidates Jim Anderton and incumbent mayor Bob Parker tell constituents that they will get respectively more transparency in 'financial dealings' and in 't-shirts'. As the earthquake strikes they continue their electioneering until they are told to 'clear orf' because 'these frames lack substance'. A front-end loader begins to dismantle the structure from which they are speaking. Refers to the local body elections to take place 9th October and the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September. Published in the Presto Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009717

Description: Shows two frames demonstrating water management by Bruce Hucker and Dick Hubbard. Refers to the Auckland City Deputy Mayor (Hucker) and Mayor (Hubbard) and the water services of Auckland City Council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

Reference: DCDL-0014270

Description: A row of four plastic bottles chat. One comments 'Just think... we could be the new mayoral robe'. Text above reads 'All Whites new playing strip made from recycled plastic bottles'. A second version shows a new mayoral robe designed from plastic bottles; it has many wonderful features like a hem 'made by Nike respected international brand (don't mention Tiger' (Woods); it is described as an 'environmentally friendly mayoral robe'. A third version has the four bottles again and below them text reading 'Yes... you could be looking at the new mayoral robe'. Refers to the news that Invercargill's mayoral robe is possibly more than 80 years old, and the city's Mayor Tim Shadbolt believes it's time it was replaced. Refers also to news that the All Whites are going green for the World Cup with the release of their new playing strip for the tournament. Their kit suppliers, Nike, unveiled the new uniform in Auckland yesterday and it is environmentally friendly with the jerseys made entirely from recycled polyesters, each one produced from up to eight recycled plastic bottles. Three versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0015779

Description: Prime Minister John Key is dressed as a groom; his bride (new Mayor of Auckland Len Brown) is anxious because he looks so pale but he reassures her it is nothing, that she just looks different from the bride he ordered from the mail-order catalogue; in his hand he holds the catalogue which has an image of John Banks who has been defeated by Len Brown in the mayoral race for Auckland supercity. The suggestion is that John Banks as a right wing candidate was very much John Key's preferred choice for mayor; but Auckland now has a left wing mayor, backed by a majority left wing council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).