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Interview with Witarina Harris

Date: 15 May 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Harris, Witarina Te Miriarangi Parewahaika, 1906-2007; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-47

Description: Witarina Harris nee Mitchell born 1906 in Ohinemutu, Rotorua. Mentions being raised by her grandfather and refers to parents Nataria Rotohiko Haupapa and Niramona Zealand Mitchell, Ngati Whakaue hapu, Te Arawa waka. Mentions Tarewa, Taharangi, Te Papaiouru, Tamatekapua. Discusses the importance of living on the marae as a child and exposure to all things Maori. Talks about the arrival of Christianity in Rotorua and Ngati Whakaue choosing to belong to the Catholic Church or Church of England. Mentions attending Convent school in Rotorua and work after leaving school. Recalls working as a typist for Mr Hamilton at the first Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Describes being recruited in 1928 to star in the film 'Under the Southern Cross' - explains involvement of Apirana Ngata and recalls later becoming Ngata's typist for 3 years. Refers to 1932 marriage to Reg Harris and talks about their children. Discusses living in a pakeha world in Wellington and the importance of joining the Ngati Poneke Young Maori Club. Mentions Mother's Union. Talks about joining the Ngati Poneke branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League in 1951. Describes branch activities including 'progress days'. Discusses the effects of urban migration on Maori - the diminishing use of the Maori language and the changing role of the League in supporting families. Compares traditional Maori life with the lives of young Maori in modern times. Mentions belonging to Awhina Whanau with Hine Potaka. Discusses the role of faith in her life. Describes meeting Jonathan Dennis in 1982 and becoming kaumatua of the New Zealand Film Archive. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006201; OHLC-004891 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 55 Minutes Duration.

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Webb, Murray, 1947- :Sue Nikora. 11 July 2005

Date: 2005

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DX-101-132

Description: A caricature of Sue Nikora, self-appointed Maori Prime Minister who will appear in Gisborne District Court after members of her sovereignty group visited motels in uniforms labelled "Maori police" and asked for rent. Quantity: 192 kilobyte(s) 1 digital cartoon.

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