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Date: 2008

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9389-30

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Robyn Vicki Lawrence on behalf of her brother Murray Tapper; History of the Tappers of Okauia compiled by Vicki Lawrence, 2009; Early history of Okauia, compiled by Mrs H Baxindine Snr, Mrs Annie Marsh, George Harrison, jack jones, Arthur Garland, Mar 1982 Original owner was Caleb Robinson Tapper who leased the land in 1908. It was acquired by Jack Victor Tapper in 1919. In 2008 it was owned by his grandson Murray Wayne Tapper and wife Gillian. In June 2008 the Tapper farm was sold to Murray & Nikki Hawkings ending over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. In April 2008 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 box(es) Hollinger (2 items). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs (some photocopies)

Date: 1995 - 2003

By: Taupō Native Plant Nursery

Reference: Eph-B-HORTICULTURE-Taupo

Description: Mail order catalogues listing native plants for sale. Years held are: 1995 (Front cover headed: Terra Firma Limited), 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003 Quantity: 6 album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, each around 297 x 210 mm.

Date: [1996-2000]

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MS-Papers-7129-01

Description: Correspondence, particularly between Royal and Reed Publishers, and other papers relating to the publication of `Nga Tohu o te Whenua o Hauraki', written by Taimoana Turoa and edited for publication by Royal and published by Reed in 2000 as `Te Takoto o te whenua of Hauraki' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990 - 2000

From: [Pamphlets, programmes, flyers relating to wood-chopping and sports meetings, collected by Eric Warner. 1915-2009]

Reference: Eph-B-SPORT-Warner-1990/2000

Description: Includes: 1990: Pacific National Exhibition, 1990 Logging Sports Show. Vancouver, British Columbia, 18 August - 3 September 1990. Information bulletin and general rules and regulations 1991: Benneydale & District Sports Club. Axemen's Carnival, 6 April 1991. Programme and entry form Kumeu District Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Woodchopping programme, Kumeu Show, 2 March 1991 Turangawaewae Logger's Club. Ngaruawahia Regatta. 16 March 1991. Programme / flyer Rotongaro Country Sports Club. Forty-ninth annual event to be held on 9 February 1991 on Mr D O'Sullivan's property, cnt Rotongaro-Ruawaro Roads, 10 kms west of Huntly. Motocross, chopping, ponies, horses, tug-o-war, barbeque [sic], children's races, novelty events. Pocket programme Royal Easter Show Auckland. 23 March - 1 April 1991. Husqvarna Lumberjack Programme / entry form flyer 1993: Challenge of Champions. Royal Easter Show. Lumberjack competition. Auckland A&P Association, 150th jubilee, 3-12 April 1993. Schedule of lumberjack events Husqvarna Lumberjack World Championships. Husqvarna Arena, Royal Easter Showgrounds, Epsom, Auckland, 11-12 April 1993. Programme Otorohanga Axeman's Club. Chopping & sawing programme, 12 February 1993. Programme sheet Sports Collectors' Club, SCC. [Three newsletters / price lists. ca November 199] Waiuku Cosmopolitan Axemen's Club. Gala day, 11 December 1993. Programme / flyer (2 copies) 1994: Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association. Royal Easter Show of Champions, 26 March - 4 April. Lumberjack section ... Schedule of events 1994. Husqvarna Carter Holt Harvey Forests. Handicap weekend. Royal Easter Showgrounds, Epsom, Auckland, 26-27 March 1994. Programme Waikato Lakes Development Company Limited. 3rd annual Mangakino Festival, 13 February 1994. Woodchopping & sawing tournament. Programme sheet Waitomo Caves Sports. Waitomo Caves Domain, 26 March 1994. Programme (sheep shearing, dog trials, chopping & sawing events, horse & pony events, steer calf & sheep riding, children's events) 1995: Waikato Lakes Development Company Limited. 4th annual Mangakino Festival, 12 February 1995. Woodchopping tournament. Programme sheet 1996: Reporoa Sports and Country Fair to be held at the Reporoa Domain, East Road, 3 March 1996. Programme 1997: Ngatimanu Axemen's Carnival 1997. Venue Ngatimanu Marae, Karetu, Kawakawa, 4 January 1997. Preliminary programme on blue sheet 1998: Waitomo Caves Sports. Waitomo Caves Domain, 28 March 1998. Programme (dancing pig, jigger chop, sheep shearing & wool handling, dog trials, chopping & sawing events, horse & pony events, Highland dancing, steer calf and sheep riding, children's events). 2000: Otorohanga Axemen's Club. Otorohanga County Fair, 12 February 2000. Chopping programme sheet Quantity: 1 folder(s) 22 items. Physical Description: Flyers and booklets, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 2000

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MSX-5882

Description: Spiral bound draft copy of `Nga Tohu o te whenua o Hauraki landmarks', edited and additional material by Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal. This was prepared for a presentation of the manuscript to the unveiling of a headstone to the memory of Taimoana Turoa, 3 Apr 1999. Other Titles - Nga Tohu o te Whenua of Hauraki landmarks Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2000

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MS-Papers-7129-05

Description: Pages 100-199 of `Nga Tohu o te whenua o Hauraki landmarks', edited and additional material by Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal Other Titles - Nga Tohu o te Whenua of Hauraki landmarks Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1925-2005

From: Tiller, Eileen, active 1957-2014: Collection

Reference: PAColl-8991

Description: Photographs relating to Anders Hansen. These include a trip to the Auckland Islands on the Government steamer,`Hinemoa' in 1925. Mrs Hamiora's house in Taupo photographed in 1974. Maori artifacts collected by Anders Hansen's family when he was lighthouse keeper at Little Papanui Inlet from 1916 to 1919. In 2005 the Maori artifacts were sold to the Otago Museum where they now form the Anders/Tiller Collection. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-231014-F to 1/2-231020-F. 35mm-84439 to 35mm-84441. 1/4-114246-F. Quantity: 6 b&w copy negative(s). 3 colour original negative(s) strips with 8 images. 3 colour original photographic print(s). 1 colour original negative(s).

Date: 1973 - 2006

By: Stokes, Evelyn May (Dame), 1930-2005

Reference: MSX-7859

Description: Contains a volume of photocopied newspaper clippings relating to the 1980 Maori land dispute over the Raglan golf course. Land taken during the Second World War for a military airfield at Raglan was returned to Tainui Awhiro people, but only after a long dispute. Instead of being handed back to its former owners when not required for its designated public use, part of the land was turned into a golf course in 1969. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 2007

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-15

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Richard Hicks; history of the farm and Hicks family; photographs of family and farm Original owner was John Thomas Hicks who took up land at Maungatautari (288 Luck at Last Road) in 1899. It passed to one of his sons, Joseph Hart Hicks and then to Joseph's son, Richard. In 2007 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, photographs (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0410.

Date: 2006

By: Chrisp, Makere, active 2000s

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-2006-01

Description: Front cover of programme shows a photograph of the Parliament building, with a statue of King Mahuta, the third Maori king in the foreground. Inside is a programme and list of karakia. The back cover has the words for "Ka Mahue Ihipa", and "Te Ariki". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print on both sides on pamphlet, folded to 211 x 149 mm.

Date: 2000

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MS-Papers-7129-04

Description: Pages 1-99 of `Nga Tohu o te whenua o Hauraki landmarks', edited and additional material by Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal Other Titles - Nga Tohu o te Whenua of Hauraki landmarks Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1993 - 2003 - 1994

By: Cave's Tree Nursery; Metcalf, Lawrence James, 1928-2017; Duthie, Donal, active 1950s-1999

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Cave

Description: Sales catalogues listing trees for sale from this nursery in Pukeroro, Hamilton. Years held are 1993, 1994, 2003. Quantity: 3 catalogues. Physical Description: Booklets sizes around 230 x 145 mm.

Date: 1995 - 2007

Reference: Eph-A-MODELS-1990s-01

Description: Pamphlet promoting a model village built by model maker Helen Pratt. It recreates an early 20th century town. The pamphlet includes several photographs of the buildings of the town. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded to 210 x 100 mm.

Date: 2008

By: Pick, Seraphine, 1964-

Reference: ArtEph-2008-P-01

Description: Exhibition catalogue for a show by Serpahine Pick, 2008. Exhibition notes are by Janet Bayly, Director, Mahara Gallery, and includes a brief biography of the artist. List of works in the show include: Looking like someone else (1997); Phantom limb (2007); Use me as your fool (2007); Loved one (2007); Untitled (portrait) (2005); I'll be waiting (2007); Surface paradise (2008); Imaginary friends (2008); Untitled (pink) (2005); Untitled (bruise) (2005); Untitled (2008); Closing in (2008). Exhibition shown at Sarjeant Gallery/Te Whare o Rehua, Whanganui, developed in partnership with Mahara Gallery, Waikanae Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, in brochure form, folded three ways Provenance: Donation: Denis Fairfax, Porirua, March 2015 Transfers: Collection received in Ephemera; items transferred from there.

Date: 19 July 2003 - 19 Jul 2003

From: Tung Jung oral history project

By: Leong, Tom Kwok Hing, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-0747-04

Description: Interview with Tom Leong, born in Canton (Guangzhou), China, in 1930. Includes: memories of life in China as a child; his family background. The Sino-Japanese war which was the reason for his coming to New Zealand as a refugee. Journey to and arrival in New Zealand. The New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, and starting school in Wellington. Working with his father and brother in the green grocery trade. Tom's later education was at Victoria University via Wellington Technical College. He took a batchelor of Science, and later, at Canterbury University, a Batchelor of Engineering (Electrical). During his university years in Christchurch, Tom got involved with the local Chinese community and met his future wife, Patsey. They married in 1954. On completing his degree in 1953 Tom worked first in the State Hydro-Electricity Department. By 1959 he was working on hydro projects on the Waikato River - Ohakuri, Atiamuri and Waipapa. He then transferred to head office in the early 1960s and worked on the first stage of the project to build a link across Cook Strait (Cook Strait Cable). In 1962 Tom got the job of supply engineer with the Wairarapa Electric Power Board, and he and his family moved to Masterton. He gives an account of his lie and work in Masterton including the local organisations and projects with which he was involved. When he retired from the Wairarapa Electric Power Board in 1992, he and his wife moved to Auckland. He worked for five years as a tutor for the Electrical Development Association, and in 1997 was appointed secretary to Auckland Utility Operators Group Inc. He was also staff assessor for the Institution of Proffessional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). Tom concludes with a general statement about his experience of life in New Zealand. Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Accompanying material - Photocopy of article and photographs of the New Zealand Centenial Exhibition Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014094 - OHC-014095 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.35 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5051. Colour photograph of Tom Leong taken at the time of the interview and a laser copy Search dates: 1930 - 2003

Date: 2002

By: Wilson, Keith, 1921-; Oakleaf Antiques (Taupō, N.Z.)

Reference: ArtEph-2002-W-04

Description: Catalogue for an extensive exhibition of 67 paintings by artist Keith Wilson, Taupo, 2002. Accompnied by an invitation to the opening of the exhibition, Sunday 24 November 2002. Front page of the catalogue shows a facial portrait of the artist Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photomechanical print, 210 x 143 mm

Date: 29 Mar, 9,14,21,28 Apr, 30 Jun 1999 - 29 Mar 1999 - 30 Jun 1999

From: `Back to the drawing board' - Hamilton architects oral history project

By: Hill, Arthur Edward, 1920-2007

Reference: OHInt-0483-08

Description: Ted Hill was born in Birmingham, England in 1920. Recalls his mother's death when he was six years old and several housekeepers. Describes being interested in singing and painting as a child and leaving school at the age of fourteen. Describes his father's death from an accident when he was sixteen. Talks about working for an accounting firm and then for his uncle's building business where he learnt about drawing, buildings and surveying. Discusses joining the army in 1940, being accepted for officer training and going to the north west frontier of India. Gives a detailed description of his time in India, becoming a parachutist, and being sent to Imphal where the Japanese were driven out. Recalls rethinking his direction after the war and doing a course in architecture at Art School in Birmingham. Describes the battle between classical and modern architecture at the time. Recalls his first job in Birmingham and a subsequent job in London. Mentions marriage and divorce before coming to New Zealand in 1958. Recalls Ministry of Works architects Frank Stewart, Gordon Wilson, Warwick Keen, Neville Burren, Jock Beere and the `Tomato House' in Wellington. Recalls his first job on an office accommodation block and doing working drawings for the Government Print Office. Discusses the role of Ned Blake Kelly in this project. Recalls the design and requirements for the Vogel building, interaction with Frank Shephard and problems with the building. Discusses architectural training and design. Recalls taking a leading role in problems with working conditions for architects. Describes wanting to move to a smaller town, living and working in Wanganui then moving to Cambridge and working in the Ministry of Works at Hamilton. Discusses opposing the Ministry of Works scheme for a Cambridge bypass. Talks about the design of the Hamilton police station. Comments on architects Michael Graves and Geoff Mardon. Discusses work for the University of Waikato. Mentions site difficulties and gives details of design and schedules. Talks about the construction of four science blocks by Street Construction. Comments on the university lakes, the Lady Goodfellow Chapel and the Library building. Discusses the Ministry of Works goal of creating sound buildings with a minimum of maintenance. Discusses the Huntly power station, the Performing Arts Centre and the courthouse. Discusses the influence of the client on the architectural process. Comments on the local branch of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Lists awards achieved by Hamilton Ministry of Works architects. One tape is a commentary made while walking through the grounds of the University of Waikato. Interviewer(s) - Athol Attwood Quantity: 12 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 12 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3099.

Date: 03 May 2002

From: Agricultural heritage oral history project

By: Wallace, Rae David, 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0639-3

Description: David Wallace was born in Cambridge in 1939. Talks about his father buying the Moanatuatua peat swamp in 1947, despite many saying it would be uneconomic. Describes the first breakthough as getting an Alis Chalmers tractor to dig the drains, mentions tractors becoming bogged in the swamp while developing drains and a road. Mentions the origins of the peat swamp, building the house and shed on poles, draining methods. Describes how peat fires start, spread, are extinguished, and create fog. Explains the difference between lowmoor and highmoor peat bogs, and the cost of developing peat bogs. Talks about the importance of peat reserves, and the Moanatuatua Peat Reserve. Mentions the Wallace family has farmed around the Reserve for 40 years, and the resultant settling of the farm land compared to the Reserve land. Abstracted by - Jean Brown Interviewer(s) - Terry Harpe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-10839 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3843. Search dates: 1940 - 2000

Date: 2000 - 2003

From: [Pamphlets, programmes, flyers relating to wood-chopping and sports meetings, collected by Eric Warner. 1915-2009]

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-Warner-2000/2003

Description: Includes: 2000: Tauranga Highland Games, Woodchopping and sawing carnival featuring New Zealand Colts, Australian Colts, in a Three Race Series [Woodchopping and sawing programme] World title Woodchopping Carnival, January 30th, Taumarunui 2000. Information booklet 2001: Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival, Tokoroa 2001. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, two-day carnival, 2-3 November 2001. Programme World title Woodchopping Carnival, January 28th, Taumarunui 2001. Hosted by the CKC [Central King Country] Axemen's Association & The Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club Inc. Information booklet 2002: DB Draught World title Woodchopping Carnival, January 27th, Taumarunui 2002. Hosted by the Central King Country] Axemen's Association & The Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club Inc. Information booklet Tanalised New Zealand Axemen's Association Inc. National Championships programme. Tauranga Domain, 2 March 2002. 2003: DB Draught World Title Woodchopping Carnival, January 26th, Taumarunui 2003. Hosted by the Central King Country Axemen's Association & The Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club Inc. Information booklet. Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival, Tokoroa 2003. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, two-day carnival, 5-6 December 2003. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 10 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 2003

By: Taupō Quad Adventures

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Taupo-2003-01

Description: Details the adventure tourism activities one can perform on quad bikes (motorised four-wheel bikes) in Taupo. Trips range from 1 hour to 1 day. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Brochure, 90 x 160 mm (unfolded)