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Date: 22 Sep 1984

From: Interviews about Rotorua by Don Stafford

By: Henshaw, Eric Ivan, 1903-1999

Reference: OHInt-0470/14

Description: Eric Henshaw was born in 1903 and spent his childhood in Rotorua. His wife was a Mathews from Ngongotaha. Recalls some aspects of his early life, including the Palace Hotel and the Government Gardens. Focuses on his building in the Putaruru area. Recalls building the workmen's cottages and huts at Maroa and the mill at Mokai. Describes hand sawing the heavy timber. Interviewer(s) - Philip Andrews Quantity: 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2862.

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: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017312

Description: Text across the top of the cartoon reads 'always design in context' There is a globe, small in the context, with a little message reading 'you are here' pointing, perhaps, to New Zealand or even more specifically, Christchurch; the globe is being threatened from all sides by forces of nature represented by the hand of god reaching out of clouds. Context - the Christchurch earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 and the idea that buildings must be designed in the context of their environment - NZ being earthquake-prone. Perhaps also the idea of 'design in context' in a broader sense. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2003

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009179

Description: Shows two builders working on the renovation of the Embassy Theatre. As they work they appreciate the craftmanship of the building including how they brick in building inspectors. Refers to the renovation of the Wellington Embassy Theatre. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016897

Description: A group of people stare at a huge pie bearing the words '$17 million Civic Theatre' - one of them wonders 'how do we get this pie-in-the sky airborne'. Context - The $17 million civic theatre project in Blenheim, controversial because of the cost in difficult economic times. The Civic Theatre Trust has planned for a $5m Marlborough District Council grant (from the reserves fund), $4m from a government grant, $3m in community donations (which have already reached $3.5m), and about $5m expected from the sale of the existing theatre site. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0667-F

Description: Photographs of teenagers at Point Chevalier beach, Auckland, and Maori Affairs houses under construction in Northland, taken 1963 by Ans Westra. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 2006

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

Reference: DCDL-0002652

Description: A man carrying a bag with the words, 'RWC 2011' on it, stands gazing in bafflement at a signpost which indicates that the proposed stadium site could be in any one of several directions. Behind him is the Auckland Harbour. Refers to the ongoing fight about where a new stadium to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup should be built. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

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

Reference: DCDL-0000103

Description: The scene shows an Anglican vicar preaching at his pulpit. Suddenly from on high the voice of God instructs him to go forth and find a site in Hillcrest for a youth unit. Refers to the perennial problem of people not wanting a prison in their 'back yard'. Ngati Haua historian Wiremu Puke confirmed that the Tamahere site that Child, Youth and Family (Cyf) is considering for a $30 million youth prison was an historic pa site. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0013319

Description: The cartoon shows three bridges; the first is the Pont Romain de Vaison in France, built in the 1st century and still going strong, the second is London's Tower Bridge, finished in 1894 and still going strong and the third is the Auckland harbour Bridge that has a warranty that runs out in 20 years. This is a comment on the ephemeral nature of much modern building. Refers to the strengthening of the Auckland Harbour Bridge which has cost $45 million in maintenance work on the clip-on sections already and has had another $41 million approved to complete the work. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015545

Description: An adviser tells the minister that the PM is going to make sure that no cowboy builders make a quick buck out of the massive rebuilding project. The minister curses because he is in the process of getting his box of tools ready. Refers to rebuilding damaged buildings in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0014672

Description: Shows a large yellow caravan with 'HQ' painted on it. The woman driving the 'ORC' car that is pulling it wonders if they ought to try another space. The caravan pushes up against a whole lot of wrecked cars on the waterfront. Nearly a year after the Otago Regional Council "parked" its multimillion-dollar waterfront building proposal, it is about to start the process all over again. In June 2009 the council voted to remove funding for the controversial $31 million office block and wharf development from its long-term council community plan and resolved to reconsider all options to solve long-term staff accommodation issues as soon as possible. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024000

Description: Shows the Mainzeal logo fractured and with an earthquake red sticker, with the comment 'Land seems ok... Not sure about the structure!'. Refers to the announcement on 6 February that Mainzeal, one of New Zealand's largest construction companies actively involved in the Christchurch, rebuild had been placed in receivership. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023922

Description: Shows the politician telling his secretary that about his assistance package to help people to build their own homes. He asks what they can afford to offer them. His secretary replies 'A hammer and nails'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024084

Description: Shows a group of snails working on the rebuild of Christchurch. Refers to the slow pace of recovery after February 2011 earthquake in Canterbury. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Architecture New Zealand (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0020549

Description: Shows in several cameos the process of rebuilding Christchurch. The Mayor Bob Parker and Minister for Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee try to figure out where the trams will go. The architects have been thrown into a rubbish bin, Mickey Mouse and Goofy pass documents from one to the other, a huge iron removes broken buildings and bumps from the landscape, two men poke out each other's eyes in peer reviews and two other men try to decide which of several horrible colours goes best with liquefaction. Context: the problems associated with the rebuilding of Christchurch and a sense that the advice of architects is being ignored and important design decisions being made by incompetents and bureaucrats. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Darroch, Bob 1940- :[Digital cartoons published in the Whangarei Report]

By: Whangarei report (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023605

Description: Shows a man in an outdoor lounging chair reading a newspaper. Behind him is a house in tact, and an addition being built by a handyman, which is falling apart. The handyman flies off a ladder to the ground. The man says, 'My report: House 100%; handyman additions - zilch'. Refers to calls from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment for public comments on proposalto improve the earthquake-prone buildings policy system. (MBIE website, 7 Dec 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018584

Description: Text reads 'New stadium for Christchurch?... The cartoon shows an enormous pavlova covered with slices of kiwifruit. Notes around it point to special features; the cream topping is 'Rich, calorific FONTERRA constructed all-weather covering'; the kiwifruit is 'Vitamin C-thru natural light filters; the base is 'flexible, lightweight, earthquake resistant, meringue construction'; and there is a 'quake-proof cardboard base...' Someone off-screen shouts 'Sweet as! Better than the cake-tin'. Context: There was significant damage done to the AMI stadium after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Work has to be done on all of the stands to re-level and repair them and assessments on what is required to repair the turf and associated stormwater and irrigation are ongoing. The 'cake tin' refers to the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0028722

Description: The Politician decides to put forward legislation to stop unregistered cowboy builders after his new house extenstion falls down. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0026863

Description: Cartoon shows a man in a hospital bed labelled 'Dunedin' with a doctor and nurse looking over him. His progress chart is shown at the end of the bed as declining. The doctor says 'It's clear the expensive wonder drugs haven't done a thing for him!' The nurse has a thought bubble saying 'And prescribed by such confident quacks.' Beside the bed are two pill bottles labelled 'Chinese garden capsules' and 'Stadium capsules' Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018021

Description: An interested passerby assumes that a builder will be keen to get some EQC work fixing up Christchurch but the builder replies 'Are you kidding?! Not while EQC is paying us $4500 a week to do its assessments!' Context - The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has employed 414 contractors to carry out the assessments on its behalf, Radio New Zealand reported. Contractors carrying out property inspections of quake-damaged Christchurch homes are being paid about $4000 a week. Contractors are paid $75 an hour, while the builders, who inspect the damage, receive $60 an hour, the broadcaster said. (8 June 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).