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Interview with Jack Ridley
Date: 24 Sept 1987 - 24 Sep 1987
From: NZOHA Electricity Centenary Oral History Project Stages I, II and III
By: Ridley, John Wallace, 1919-2006
Reference: OHInt-0003/15
Description: Describes family background, reasons for family move to Timaru, childhood, hydroelectric scheme development in the 1930s, the family's and his own politics, the gaining of a university scholarship from Timaru Boys' High School and graduating BSc and BE from Canterbury University. Recalls World War II experiences as a lieutenant in the New Zealand Army Engineers in New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Middle East and Italy. Mentions father's death from shooting while assisting the police during the "Graham Incident". Describes year as Rhodes Scholar, at Oxford University, U.K.:- the criteria, the course, the advantages, hydroelectric work in Scotland. Backgrounds appointment as Senior Engineer, Power Division, Ministry of Works; the background to gaining Harkness Fellowship to U.S.A. in the mid 1950s; work as Shift Engineer at Pactola Dam, South Dakota; atomic power plants in the U.S.A.; proposals to New Zealand Electricity Department for Benmore to be an earth dam; work at the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission and his thoughts on a similar commission for New Zealand. Discusses Benmore State Hydro Scheme's design and construction, the Ministry of Works' reservations about the dam, the area and it's buildings, costs, industrial relations and unions, colleagues on site:- Bill Duncan, Construction Engineer; Max Smith, Resident Engineer. Describes the Project Engineer's job, criticism of him for widespread staff, relations with F.M.H. Hanson, and J.T. Gilkison (Commissioners of Works). Recalls using the Security Intelligence Service to vet potential employees on site. Describes the environmental impact of power schemes, mentions the varied workforce at Benmore, their housing. Refers to involvement with the Cook Strait cable, the controversy, the political manoeuvring; the future of power in New Zealand, hydro, gas, geothermal and atomic, and the ageing of power stations. Comments on industrial relations in New Zealand, compares them to Australia, the reasons for problems, the effect of unions, arbitration. Mentions work as Manager of Utah Engineering, Australia and Manager of New Zealand Steel. Describes aspects of political career as Labour member for Taupo, 1972-75, 1978-1981, his achievements, political motivations and refers to a large number of members among them, Norman Kirk, Hugh Watt, Bill Rowling, Bob Tizard, and David Lange. Describes the concept of a South Pacific Federation, consolidation of government departments in late 1970s and the Government Goodwill Trip to South East Asia. Mentions list of personalities:- general managers of New Zealand Electricity Department, ministers of public works, works, electricity and energy. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mr Ridley's home at Unit 31, Hibiscus Coast Village, 101 Red Beach Road, Red Beach, Auckland Accompanying material - Copy of "Industrial anarchy danger to output", J.W. Ridley, NZ Herald - no date; copy of "Major projects need bipartisan support", J.W. Ridley, NZ Herald, 17/7/86; copy of "New Zealand Steel development should be encouraged not hindered", J.W. Ridley, New Zealand Engineering, March 1, 1986; copy of "Environmental administration in NZ - A new era?", J.W. Ridley, Proceedings of Waikato University, 1985; copy of "An engineer comments: Industrial anarchy danger to output", J.W.Ridley, New Zealand Engineering, November 1, 1985; copy of "Ire at govt takeover", NZ Herald, 23/12/85; copy of "Productivity is key to progress in NZ", J.W. Ridley, NZ Herald, 7/2/83 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001686 - OHC-001688 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 265. Black and white photographs:-. Jack Ridley, 1987. Jack Ridley, 1945 Search dates: 1919 - 1987
Interview with Justine Gandar
Date: 14-10-1993 - 08-11-1993 - 25-11-1993 - 01-03-1994 - 14 Oct 1993 - 01 Mar 1994
From: Slices of lives oral history project
By: Cameron, Fiona, active 1993; Gandar, Monica Justine, 1919-2001
Reference: OHInt-0407-15
Description: Justine was born in Feilding. Interview outlines family background - Grandparents, Elizabeth Anne and Thomas Johns Smith came from Cornwall and lived at Tower Flat, Porirua before moving to the Manawatu area where they helped establish the settlement of Colyton, opening the first store and later starting a farm `Woodlands' in Spur Road. Describes own Victorian Methodist upbringing at `Fairfield' on the Ashurst Road. Reflects on her memories of the Napier earthquake in 1931; the polio epidemic; the excitement of electricity coming to Colyton in the 1920s; Mrs Culvert, headmistress of Colyton School, and the school house burning down; Dr Elizabeth Gunn, a talented teacher; the social set up that the Women's Institutes developed and the careers that were available for women. Attended Victoria University at the age of 17 and recalls the atmosphere in the lead up to World War II and the changes in New Zealand lifestyle. Describes the Victoria Debating Club. After university was governess to Edith Hannah, an orphaned heiress (Jane Campion's mother). Married Les Gandar, whom she met at university, and they had six children, one of whom suffered from Banty's Syndrome which she describes.. Backgrounds husband's entry into politics in 1966 and describes life as the wife of an MP, and later when he became High Commissioner to London (1979 to 1982). Talks about the many people she met with remarkable backgrounds including her meetings with Prince Charles and Diana Princess of Wales - Justine and Les attended the wedding of Charles and Diana. Awards/funding - Award in Oral History Abstracted by - Fiona Cameron Interviewer(s) - Fiona Cameron Recorded by - Fiona Cameron Venue - RD 5 Moorlands, Waiata Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006834-006838 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1586 and OHA-1586a (Additional material). 1 photograph Search dates: 1919 - 1993
Hawkey, Allan Charles 1941- :Would you mind BUNCHING UP a bit? Waikato Times, 16 August...
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).
Webb, Murray, 1947- :Stephanie Chadwick. [ca 5 December 2003]
Date: 2003
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DX-001-699
Description: Caricature of Steve (Stephanie) Chadwick, Labour Member of Parliament for Rotorua. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'The protesters have put up tents outside parliament!' 'What ar...
Date: 2002
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DX-005-349
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
"You're asking us to show restraint, but you politicians are giving yourselves a 1.4% p...
Date: 2010
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016765
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Two reporters express indignation that the public has been asked to show restraint when politicians have given themselves a 1.4% pay rise. The minister replies that they are showing restraint by not asking for double that. The Remuneration Authority decided on a 1.4 per cent rise backdated to July and a one-off payment of $2000 to cover the decreased use of MPs' travel subsidy. The rise boosts Mr Key's salary to $400,500 and a backbencher's to $134,800. The authority also signalled a further lump-sum payment was likely in the new year after the travel perk was scrapped. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Chris Finlayson. 27 December 2010
Date: 2010
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0016787
Description: Caricature of Chris Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Attorney General as well as Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage; he holds a glass of wine very urbanely. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Brockie, Robert Ellison 1932-:NZ Ratifies Kyoto emissions protocols. National Business ...
Date: 2001
From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DX-003-042
Description: Shows the legs of the big boys on the international stage, US, Australia, India and China with NZ only reaching their ankles in relative size. NZ is committing suicide on it's sword by ratifying the Kyoto Protocol on carbon emmisions while the big 4 are holding back. Extended Title - US. AUSTRALIA. INDIA. CHINA. NZ. '...we lead by example' Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :[Retiring politician]. 4 March 2011
Date: 2011
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017214
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. An aide tells the minister that the staff are 'shocked and stunned at his decision to retire from politics' because they thought he had retired years ago. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Sandra Goudie. 5 February 2010
Date: 2010
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0013637
Description: Caricature of Sandra Goudie Member of Parliament for Coromandel since winning the seat back for National in 2002 and returning in 2005 with a majority of 10,578. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Jacqui Dean. 22 January 2010
Date: 2010
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0013561
Description: Caricature of Jacqui Dean, National MP for the Waitaki electorate (Otago) since 2005. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Webb, Murray 1947-:Gerry Brownlee. [ca 9 November 2003]
Date: 2003
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DX-001-685
Description: Caricature of Gerry Brownlee, National MP for Ilam, and Deputy Leader of the National Party. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
Hekia Parata. 8 December 2010
Date: 2010
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0016279
Description: Caricature of Hekia Parata who has been sworn into Cabinet, taking on the portfolios of Women's Affairs and Ethnic Affairs as the replacement minister for Pansy Wong, who resigned over allegations she used taxpayer-funded travel for her husband's business. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Brockie, Robert Ellison 1932-:Helen Clark to meet President Bush... National Business R...
Date: 2002
From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DX-003-044
Description: Shows an unusual looking New Zealand delegation meeting the American President, George W Bush. The President has difficulty identifying which one is the New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark. Extended Title - Helen Clark to meet President Bush... 'It's the New Zealand Delegation... Sir...' 'Which one's the Prime Minister? ... 'The go-go girl?' Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :"Don has already put your name down." 4 May 2011
Date: 2011
From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].
By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017753
Description: Former ACT leader Rodney Hide fronts up at the enrolment desk for a seminar called 'Plan for life after parliament'. The man at the desk tells Hide that 'Don has already put your name down'. Context - Don Brash has ousted Rodney Hide from the leadership of the ACT Party and taken over the role himself. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Stephen Joyce. 15 November 2010
Date: 2010
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0016101
Description: Caricature of National MP Steven Joyce who holds the portfolio of Transport. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Kate Wilkinson. 27 March 2010
Date: 2010
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0014009
Description: Caricature of Kate Wilkinson, National Party list MP based in Rangiora, who is Minister for Conservation, Food Safety and Labour. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"I see you've booked the minister a first class seat. He prefers not to fly first class...
Date: 2008
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0008615
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The politician tells a travel agent that the minister prefers to fly by private jet rather than first class. Context: Questions about ministers travel budgets were being asked. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'I came top of all the MP's! At last there's something I'm good ...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024025
Description: The Politician is excited that he came out at the top of all of the Members of Parliament, despite it being a list of who claimed the most expenses. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"The minister likes to think of himself as being bilingual." "Really? What other langua...
Date: 2011
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017138
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister thinks of himself as bi-lingual with obscenity as his second language. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).