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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: 2002

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

Reference: DX-014-019

Description: An official photographer tries to make the group seem fewer in number. Extended Title - Helen Clark names the biggest executive for more than a decade - news. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2005

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

Reference: DX-022-292

Description: The scene shows Wellington's Beehive, the administration wing of parliament. It is surrounded by large wind turbines. As two men walk past one comments to the other 'but there is no wind'; the second man replies 'the House isn't sitting right now'. Relates to the controversy over the proposed wind farm above Makara. Other Titles - "But there's no wind". "The House isn't sitting right now!" Quantity: 1 digital image(s) ..

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016908

Description: A man representing 'Ratana' holds up a burning hoop that represents 'votes' through which two poodles representing National and Labour try to jump. Context - the Ratana church annual celebrations in January at which political leaders traditionally endeavour to gain votes in a run up to an election. There will be a general election in November 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017839

Description: The cartoon shows Labour leader Phil Goff in the First World War trenches. He clutches his pistol and crouches against the wall while gunfire explodes all around him. The gunfire represents 'Chch', 'environment', 'elections', 'economy', and 'KiwiSaver'. Phil Goff says 'Ok lads it's hell out there and we're going in; we'll show them what Labour is made of... anyone seen the ladder?' Context - In the run up to the 2011 elections in November the Labour Party which has been polling badly, has to face the music and come up with some viable solutions and good ideas to combat National's consistently high polling. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019538

Description: The title reads 'The leaders' TV debate'. Additional test reads 'Worming his way in'. The cartoon shows two fishing lines, one labelled 'Key' with an empty hook and the other labelled 'Goff' which has a worm attached. A second version has the title as 'The leaders' TV deBAIT'. Context: refers to the use of the 'worm' as a guage of opinion about the popularity of what is being said by the two leaders, John Key and Phil Goff, in the leaders' debate on television in the lead up to the 2011 elections. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-005-349

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2011

From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post

Reference: DCDL-0017413

Description: Leader of the Labour Party Phil Goff slips on a banana skin; in the background is the Beehive, and Labour's Chief Whip Darren Hughes walks away looking somewhat dejected. Context - Chief Labour Party whip Darren Hughes has been forced to resign after an 18 year old student laid a sex complaint with police. Police are still investigating. The mishandling of the affair by Phil Goff is yet another blow for the Labour Party as the November election approaches. The cartoon accompanies an article by Tracy Watkins in 'Political Week' - it is entitled 'Hughes' problem, Goff's nightmare'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016990

Description: Prime Minister John Key announces on television that 'the general election will be held on 26 November 2011' causing a man watching to almost collapse in despair at the thought of '296 days of campaigning'. Context - The announcement of the date of the 2011 general election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017015

Description: The words 'But the cat came back?' appear across the cartoon; below leader of NZ First Winston Peters says 'Meow'. Nearby is the cat dish with the word 'election' on it. Tiny words below read 'But will he hold the key? A second version does not have the name Winston on his jacket. Context - Winston Peters has announced that he is standing for parliament again but PM John Key has said that he will not be part of any Government that includes Winston Peters. "If Winston Peters holds the balance of power," Key said this week, "it will be a Phil Goff-led Labour government." But Labour is unlikely to embrace him either. Winston Peters has always courted controversy with his 'divisive demagoguery' and use of 'alarmist and inflammatory language'. (NZH editorial 6 February 2011) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016996

Description: The title reads 'The PM's speech (and probably the one after this)'. Prime Minister John Key grins as he reads the notes for his speech and says 'stuttering? Crikey! Reading this I can't stop laughing!' The speech notes read '2011 What the govt will do for you, employment, asset sales, economy'. Context - John Key's 'state of the nation' speech made to mark the beginning of the campaign in the run up to the 2011 election on 26 November. The economy is stagnant, employment is up and Key is considering selling off some state owned assets that will bring in a few million. There is a reference also the film 'The King's speech' which is showing currently and which is about King George V1 struggling to overcome a bad stutter. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016874

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister says that he will not be standing as an independent at the next election because he feels that he can do more damage by remaining in the party. Context - Maori MP Hone Harawira has criticised the Maori Party for not been able to be an independent voice because of its government partnership and will possibly stand as an independent at the next election in November. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Salient (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018526

Description: The cartoon shows New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, offering a bage of coloured lollies to two children. Context: The cartoon accompanies an article in Salient that notes how Winston Peters has "honed in on the student demographic", in particular targeting student debt. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).