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Date: 05 Mar 1996

From: Holyoake Biography Project

By: Kinsella, Arthur Ellis, 1918-2004

Reference: OHInt-0343-2

Description: Arthur Ellis Kinsella was born in Waikino, in 1918. Talks about his parents and grandparents who emigrated from Ireland around 1850 to settle in Thames and Waihi. Outlines their ownership of the Waihi Gold Mine before continuing family farming tradition. Discusses Celtic heritage and mentions family names McMauraogh and Kingsligh. Outlines education at university in Wellington and Auckland Training College. Talks about outbreak of World War II, leave to join the army and position as a field engineer in the 2nd Echelon from January 1940. Describes travel to London on the Aquitania, training at Aldershot and Greece, arrival in Piraeus and involvement in the Greek campaign. Recounts serious wounding at Olympus Pass and hospital conditions of the 63rd British and 3rd New Zealand hospitals in Cairo. Outlines return to New Zealand, further medical attention and posting to Trentham Army Camp. Talks about leaving the army in 1942 and resuming teaching career. Touches on first marriage and birth of his children. Outlines further tertiary study to masters level. Discusses membership with the National Party from 1943 and details early political involvement. Recalls winning election as National candidate for the Hauraki district in 1954 and commuting problems between Thames and Wellington. Talks about Sidney Holland and atmosphere in Parliament. Describes in detail Keith Holyoake. Outlines portfolios held in Broadcasting, State Insurance and Rehabilitation from the 1960 election. Discusses overseeing the introduction of television in New Zealand, the need for an autonomous radio network, interaction with Gilbert Stringer and the use of telecommunications by politicians including Holyoake. Details introduction of the first automatic telephone exchange in Paeroa. Talks about further portfolios War Pensions and Education from 1963. Touches on the Columbo Plan. Talks about the New Zealand Education Institute, Post Primary Teachers' Association, new university in Hamilton and the introduction of studentship and bursary examinations. Discusses fellow colleagues Norman Shelton, Ralph Hanan, Tom Shand, Tom Skinner, Duncan McIntyre and Robert Muldoon. Compares Keith Holyoake and Robert Muldoon. Recounts Holyoake's position on the Vietnam War and domino theory. Outlines personal career since retirement from politics including government consultant, principal of various secondary schools, the Technical Correspondence School and involvement with the Wellington Technical Training College. Talks about current education issues. Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012359, OHC-012360, OHC-012361, OHLC-006859, OHLC-006860, OHLC-006861 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4183.

Date: 02 Apr 1996

From: Holyoake Biography Project

By: Lapwood, Henry Robert, 1915-2007

Reference: OHInt-0343-3

Description: Harry Robert Lapwood was born in Auckland, in 1915. Outlines paternal family connections and history emigrating to New Zealand on the boat Ganges in 1865, work in farming and gum digging, grandfather's former position in the Royal Navy and participation in the New Zealand Land Wars. Discusses maternal family, originating in Bohemia and Australia, involved with early gold mining in the Coromandel region and establishing a flax mill at Tuakau. Talks about childhood on the farm, death of his mother in 1919 and of his father in 1924. Tells how siblings were raised by various family members. Outlines education and position as a milker on the Dilworth School farm. Names school principal Noel Gibson and former students Michael Bassett, Mike Moore and David Beattie. Discusses employment as a sharemilker in Edgecumbe, as a policeman working with Bert Knapp and Angus Sharpe and enlisting in the army in 1939. Outlines advancement within 1st Echelon from private to regimental seargent major. Talks about action in Crete, Greece and Maleme. Recounts serious shrapnel wounds from the battle of El Alamain in 1942, hospitalisation, bone grafts, blood poisoning and repatriation to Auckland. Talks about marriage to Catherine Gow in 1944, daughter of a legislative councillor in the Reform Government, and the birth of their children. Discusses employment running a lending library in Dominion Road, grocers business in Rotorua from 1947 to 1966 and active participation and presidentship of his local Returned Servicemen's Association (RSA). Outlines candidacy for the National Party in Rotorua electorate in 1949, election win and displacing Ray Boord. Names neighbouring MPs Bill Sullivan and Percy Allen. Details Keith Holyoake and the growth of the National Party through 1950's. Touches on allegations of wrongdoings in Rotorua. Recounts positions held in Parliament including chief government whip, 1970-1972, opposition whip, 1972-1974, spokesperson for tourism, 1975-1987, and chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Discusses fellow Members of Parliament Henry May, Norm Kirk, Bill Rowling, Esme Tombleson, Sir Leslie Munro, Ralph Hanan, Brian Talboys and Robert Muldoon. Outlines Keith Holyoake's eventual replacement as National Party leader by Jack Marshall in 1972. Recounts circumstances regarding this event. Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012368, OHC-012369, OHC-012370, OHLC-6868, OHLC-6869, OHLC-6870 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4186.

Date: 03 Apr 1996

From: Holyoake Biography Project

By: Sim, Geoffrey Fantham, 1911-2002

Reference: OHInt-0343-6

Description: Geoffrey Fantham Sim was born in Gisborne, in 1911. Provides details of family's arrival to New Zealand on the Duke of Portland in 1852. Outlines family settlement in Waikato, importing and raising shorthorn cattle. Details education at King's College in Auckland, work as a shepherd and stock agent for New Zealand Loan and Mercentile. Remembers driving sheep through south Auckland streets to the Westfield Freezing Works during the Depression. Talks about position in the 7th anti-tank regiment in World War II, training in Egypt and severe injuries from battle. Recalls brief capture by Rommel before medical treatment and repatriation to New Zealand 1942. Remembers reasons for standing for, and winning the Rotorua electorate as National Party candidate in 1943. Describes different style of politics at this time. Outlines electorate area from Mount Ruapehu to Whakatane. Recounts later abolishment of Rotorua electorate to merge with Bay of Plenty region in 1946. States this began a twenty three year political career in Wellington. Discusses overcoming physical disabilities from the war managing his farm, participating in Championship dog trials and playing various sports. Talks about his marriage in 1944 and his children in detail. Recalls help from Peter Fraser and Gerry Skinner to receive rehabilitation loan. Provides his impression of Peter Fraser. Recounts first meeting with Keith Holyoake in 1943 and describes him in depth including his personality, love of sports, media relations, morals, his wife Norma and time as Governor General. Talks about futher political colleagues including Ralph Hanan, Andy Sutherland, Ormond Wilson, Bill Sullivan, Fred Doidge, Bob Semple, Jimmy Marr, Alan McCreedy, Mary Grigg, Ernie Corbett, Don Mackay, Dave Ross and Paikea. Outlines abolition of the Upper House. Describes responsibilities as chairman of the Maori Affairs committee from 1946 and changes in Maori legislation. Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012356, OHC-012357, OHC-012358, OHLC-006856, OHLC-006857, OHLC-006858 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4182.

Date: 1 Jul 1994 - 01 Jul 1994

From: Greater Green Island oral history project

By: Geeves, James Edward, 1914-2002

Reference: OHInt-0616/15

Description: James Edward Geeves born at Seacliff, Otago 1914 - family moved to Kuri Bush while still young. Gives details of family background. Recalls childhood memories; location of Kuri Bush; Kuri Bush cheese factory; home deliveries of groceries etc; wildlife; horse and buggy transport; first cyrstal radio set owned by mother; arrival of electricity to Taieri Mouth and Depression, with reference to swaggers. Refers to improved conditions following the Labour Government coming to power in 1935. Recalls move to Green Island ca 1942 and working at Methven's Foundry. Talks about industrial pollution problems of Kaikorai Stream. Backgrounds getting position as postman at Green Island, a position held for 23 years. Briefly outlines postal runs, hospitality from homes at Christmas time and describes in detail items of uniform. Talks about women in the work force. Mentions: Campbell's store; Mrs McKay's shop; fruit shop owned by Mr Gardiner and Raymond Murphy, proprietor of `Tasty Tucker Takeaways'. Gives a personal account of Abbotsford slip and briefly details fate of some of the homes. Mentions offer of sponsored holiday in Tauranga for slip victims. Refers to Sunshine Club lost in slip. Continues to discuss pollution and changes in birdlife in own garden. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Glenys Whittington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010083-010085 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3365.

Date: 23 Mar 1994

From: Greater Green Island oral history project

By: Milburn, John Orr, 1913-2001

Reference: OHInt-0616/31

Description: John (Jack) Milburn born Burnside, Green Island 1913. Describes childhood home in Short Street, built by John Orr and made of kauri. Recalls: outdoor pursuits and chores on Saturday mornings; birthdays and Christmas; removal of tonsils at Dunedin Public Hospital; Influenza epidemic (1918); playground games at Concord school; Polio epidemic and first job at Station in Lindis Pass at age of 13 years. Describes shearing quarters; deer culling; rabbiting; the Depression and being manpowered to Burnside Freezing Works during World War II. Talks about social change following the Labour Government coming to power in 1935. Discusses pay and working conditions at Burnside Freezing Works as a wool-puller in fellmongery, with reference to chemical burns and first-aid measures available. Mentions using oatmeal and ginger water to quench thirst. Refers to closure of Burnside Freezing Works in 1988. Backgrounds involvement in local politics and being elected to Green Island Borough Council. Recalls building of Southern Motorway and opening of new Civic Hall (1960). Mentions Kaikorai Stream and the industries which discharged waste into it. Recalls the Abbotsford Slip. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Glenys Whittington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010118-010120 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3380. Photocopies of 3 b&w photographs: (i) Burnside Freezing Works January 1945; (ii) John (Jack) Milburn - in fellmongery of Burnside Freezing Works ca 1943 and (iii) Green Island from Burnside 1926.

Date: 14 Sep 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Vink, Peter, active 1981-1993

Reference: OHInt-0662/32

Description: Peter Vink gives reasons for involvement in the unemployed movement. Refers to Young Christian Workers. Mentions formation of Christchurch Unemployed group in 1981. Mentions Johnny Leech, Johnny Bridges and Chris O'Donohue. Talks about election of Labour Government (1984) and Economic Summit and Employment Conference. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Venue - Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010401 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3545.

Date: 8 Mar 2000 - 08 Mar 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Brown, James, 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0642/1

Description: Jim Brown was born in Christchurch in 1925. Gives details of his family background and childhood home on a farm at Russells Flat in Canterbury. Recalls being taught to shoot, fish and box by his father. Mentions that he was in the Army for World War II and the Korean War. Talks about attending school in Fendalton, boarding with his aunties and being an altar boy. Describes getting prizes for boxing at Christchurch Boys' High School and mentions being a welterweight in the Army. Recalls being in army cadets at school and the feeling of responsibility. Describes winning a scholarship to Duntroon and being there from 1945 to 1947. Discusses being posted to Japan in 1948 for the occupation. Talks about his hearing loss from years of working in tanks and with gunfire. Describes being aide de camp for Keith Stewart in 1948 and going to Government House. Describes being in Korea in 1951 and 1952 and his feelings about battle. Recalls returning to New Zealand and marrying Patricia Sutton. Talks about becoming Comptroller at Government House in 1961. Mentions General McKinnon. Describes how Lord Cobham was the Governor-General at the time. Discusses forms of address and his duties including financial duties. Discusses being the first New Zealand born Comptroller. Comments on the relationship between Lord Cobham and the Prime Minister, Keith Holyoake. Mentions that David Williams was the Official Secretary. Recalls the visit of the King and Queen of Thailand. Describes the controversy over the Cobhams' cars. Mentions Mac the chauffeur. Describes becoming an instructor at Duntroon from 1962 to 1965 then going to Waiouru and Linton with the Army. Mentions being Commissioner of Civil Defence from 1971 to 1977 before becoming Official Secretary at Government House in 1977. Recalls interviews with both Sir Denis Blundell, Governor-General when he first arrived, and his replacement Sir Keith Holyoake. Recalls escorting Sir Keith Holyoake to London to get his commission. Describes talking to the Queen. Discusses his daily routine as Official Secretary, the Governor-General's diary and the hierarchy at Government House. Comments on the relationship between Robert Muldoon and Governors-General Sir Keith Holyoake and Sir David Beattie. Mentions Holyoake's health. Discusses the redecoration of Government House by Lady Beattie and the committee she convened, Friends of the House (FROTH). Discusses the 1984 snap election, a media party being held at the time of its announcement and the reaction of journalists. Gives details regarding the proroguing of Parliament. Discusses the 1981 Waitangi Day protests and the 1985 Waitangi Day standoff when Sir David Beattie was kept waiting. Talks about the relationship of David Lange with the Governor-General, the Official Secretary's relationship with the Secretary to the Cabinet and communication with the secretary at Buckingham Palace. Discusses family at Government House mentioning the mother of Sir David Beattie and family weddings. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3403.

Date: February 1986

From: Nelson and Golden Bay Oral History Project

By: Brown, Rowe Alec, 1923-1991

Reference: OHInt-0053/02

Description: Alec Brown was born in the Tasman area in 1923. Recalls his childhood in Collingwood where his father ran a dairy farm for the town's milk supply. Talks about milk supply during the Depression. Describes in detail the residents of the Beach Road area of Collingwood. Talks about family relationships, child rearing, subsistence living and the way in which women often brought up the children while men were away working. Comments on education and the employment of women. Describes the family's religious belief and ideas, particularly those of his mother, about social class. Talks about bovine tuberculosis, from which his wife suffered. Talks about an extensive fire in Collingwood in about 1928 or 1929, the Collingwood hotel, the Depression and its effects, the 1935 election, politics and World War II. Describes coal mines and gold mining camps including the Puponga mine, Mount Burnett mines and Onekaka iron works. Talks about changes in Golden Bay including the growth of tourism. Briefly describes his work in the Post Office and the Navy during World War II. Venue - Collingwood : 1986 Interviewer(s) - Rosie Little Venue - Rosie Little's home at Collingwood, and on Beach Road frontage (outside) Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002935; OHC-002936; OHC-002937; OHC-002938; OHC-002939; OHC-002940; OHC-002941 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 6.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 567. Search dates: 1986

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017926

Description: Text across the top reads 'Planker or plonker?' and shows leader of the Labour Party, Phil Goff, lying across a flimsy construction made of books, concrete blocks and planks and labelled 'Budget response'. Context - planking is a new craze with young people in which they lie flat with their arms at their sides on surfaces from which they could potentially fall - the more dangerous the better - and then they post images of themselves onto the Internet. The cartoon suggests that Phil Goff is a 'plonker' meaning 'someone who is a bit hopeless'. Phil Goff says New Zealand needed a bold vision and gutsy Budget and National failed on both counts. He also says the lackluster Budget tinkers and tampers but does no real good for New Zealanders. But if change is to happen Labour has to present an alternative vision that delivers more than a rehash of the old Labour standbys of more money for apprenticeship training, the reinstatement of research and development tax credits and reversing last year's tax cuts for high-income earners. Change will not happen if the perception remains that there is no alternative from Labour for John Key's optimism alone as a means to solve New Zealand's economic problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0031556

Description: Depicts a large Kim Dotcom throwing around cash notes as he springs over a map of New Zealand crowded with people criticising Dotcom. Refers to controversy over Dotcom's new Internet Party. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0029514

Description: Shows Labour Party leader David Cunliffe with an olive branch that has been shaped into a spear. A Labour Party member out of frame comments "This is not how olive branches are usually offered David..." Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029578

Description: Shows a bloody moon (Labour) rising. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029579

Description: Shows a bloody moon rising (Labour) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029575

Description: Shows a list of leaders/leavers - Harawira, Whyte, Cunliffe, Harre, and Craig. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Sunday star times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0029544

Description: Shows a man wearing a black 'NZ' cap who looks battered and bruised as he raises head above a large pile of rubbish from the New Zealand General Elections. He asks "Er... is it over?". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029557

Description: Shows David Cunliffe admitting that the Labour Party could have done better in the general election as stones are thrown at him. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029560

Description: Shows Labour Party senior politicians inspecting the damage to their red barn door. In the background is a family with the dog looking very concerned about something in the distance. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029565

Description: Shows David Cunliffe as the skipper of the 'Labour' boat which has run aground on some rocks. Cunliffe comments "If there's any reason why I shouldn't continue as skipper, I'd like to know what it is!!". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029558

Description: Shows eight panels depicting the outcome of the elections for each of the political parties - National, Labour, NZ First, Greens, Internet Mana, Maori, United, ACT and Conservative. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029556

Description: Shows Nicky Hager at his typewriter. Hager thinks "To ensure the Nats would win, new information reveals they plotted to have Whale Oil-Collins emails leaked to me, and then for Kim Dotcom to be planted among the cash-strapped left!". Refers to the fact that 'despite 'Dirty Politics' National Party romps to record win'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).