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Date: 1987-1991-1992-1994-1995 - 21 Sep 1987 - 09 Nov 1991

By: Templeton, Malcolm James Campbell, 1924-2017; Palmer, Geoffrey Winston Russell (Rt Hon Sir), 1942-; Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936-; Marshall, John Ross (Rt Hon Sir), 1912-1988; Laidlaw, Christopher Robert, 1943-

Reference: OHColl-0629

Description: Interviews by Malcolm Templeton for his book on human rights and sporting contacts with South Africa. Interviews with Geoffrey Palmer, Russell Marshall, Phipps (Royalist), talks with the FFA, Sir John Marshall, Chris Laidlaw and McLean. Publication - Human rights and sporting contacts New Zealand attitudes to race relations in South Africa, 1921-94 / Malcolm Templeton. Auckland [N.Z.] : Auckland University Press, 1998 Interviewer(s) - Malcolm Templeton Quantity: 5 tape(s) microcassettes. 5 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 12 May-28 Jul 1998 - 12 May 1998 - 28 Jul 1998

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Harison, Christopher Stratford, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0131/20

Description: Christopher Harison was born and raised in South Africa where he trained as a doctor. Describes working in hospitals as an obstetrician in Great Britain and South Africa, including time in a mission hospital in South Africa. Also describes being in private practice there. Recalls his feelings about Sharpeville. Describes the decision to come to New Zealand and his work as the first obstetrician in Thames. Discusses his attitudes to home birth and abortion and involvement with SPUC. Talks about National Women's Hospital and the `unfortunate experiment'. Describes appearing before the Medical Council. Comments that his career has encompassed major developments in obstetrics and midwifery, the growth of the home birth movement and feminism and the restructuring of the health services. Discusses his approach to teamwork in obstetrics, the development of screening tests in pregnancy, the identification of high risk, the reorganisation of obstetric services on the Coromandel, medical and midwifery education and changes in nursing education. Interviewer(s) - Penelope Dunkley Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) - in 3 folders. 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 2 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1742, OHDL-000833.

Date: 4, 5, August 1998 - 04 Aug 1998 - 05 Aug 1998

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Grant, Steve, 1934-

Reference: OHInt-0478/37

Description: Steve Grant born Scotland, arrived in New Zealand 1947. Recalls apprenticeship as an electrician with Union Steam Ship Company. Describes working life on ships before joining the Otahuhu workshops. Talks about union activities at the workshops and how he became General Secretary of the Railway Tradesmen's Association. Recalls introduction of Amenity Blocks. Discusses progression through the union ranks and the role of the RTA; compulsory unionism; branch relationship with union executive; Catholic Action Group at Otahuhu workshops to counter communist influence; Muldoon electioneering in Otahuhu workshops; strength of apprentices during World War II; 1952 Railway strike; working conditions in the Railways during the late 1950s and 1960s and reaction of RTA to new technology. Mentions the introduction of female apprentices into Railway workshops and some of the resulting problems. Mentions Doug Crosado, Ray Gough, Bill Higgins, Harry Taylor, Allan Goldsmith, Richard Prebble and [Brian] Talboys. Discusses the Combined State Services Organisation and the Ruling Rate Survey in relation to Railway Officers Institute. Explains the relationship with Locomotive Engineers' Association, Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants / National Union of Railwaymen (employees), New Zealand Engineers' Union and Federation of Labour. Talks about formation of joint union-management scheme - Employees Assistance Programme and its introduction within the Railways. Other topics recalled include: health and safety issues; concerns over asbestos; wage freeze by Kirk Goverment; Compulsory Medical Retirement in 1972; relationship between RTA and Accident Compensation Corporation; education programmes; RTA Journal; Federation of Labour Transport Union Committee; RTA protest over Vietnam War; opposition of Otahuhu branch to Springbok rugby tours; support for international strikes; strike in Twizel; campaign for allowances for apprentices; 1966 strike; Save the Rail Campaign; Employment Contracts Act (1991): sale of New Zealand Rail, with reference to Wisconsin Rail and Ruth Richardson. Mentions Jack Marshall, Tom Skinner, Norris Collins, Trevor Gebbie, Ken Douglas, F P Walsh, Norman Kirk, Koro Wetere. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007578-007582 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4.11 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1914.

Date: 14 September 1999 - 14 Sep 1999

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Tauroa, Hiwi, 1927-2018

Reference: OHInt-0751-07

Description: New Zealand Race Relations Conciliator from 1980 to 1986. Born in Okaiawa, Taranaki, in 1927. Talks about his family background - gives reasons for being called Hiwi rather than his given name Edward. Mentions that his father spoke Maori - talks about the Latin-speaking Kaumatua at Kawhia and his father's important friends. Recalls attending primary school in Waima, Okaiawa and Kawhia - mentions the teachers, other students and travelling to school. Talks about learning Latin at Wesley College and his reasons for continuing his studies at Hawera Technical College - mentions working on a Jersey stud farm at Oeo during the school holidays. Discusses why he did choral work when he became a teacher - mentions singing at Runanga O Whaingaroa in Kaeo. Mentions Pakeha attitudes towards the establishment of Runanga and the reasons for his involvement in Whangaroa College. Recalls how he met his wife Pat. Discusses attending Auckland Teachers Training College and the reasons he agreed to teach at Wellington College. Tallks about accepting a position at Okato District High School in Taranaki. Mentions the students. Mentions principal Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School. Recalls how he coached All Black Grant Fox's father. Also mentions the school's rugby team winning the Moascar Cup. Talks about accepting the position of principal at Tuakau College - mentions some of the parents' reaction to his appointment, his involvement with the Education Department, and the Maori students at Tuakau College. Discusses his later appointment as principal of Whangaroa College. Mentions how he was approached to become Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Sir James Henare, Piripi Mokena, Harry Dansey and Jim McLay. Talks about Human Rights Commissioner Pat Downey's reaction to the appointment. Talks about the staff of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Pita Sharples. Describes the changing nature of cases brought to the Office during his time as Conciliator. Discusses gangs and how the Office remedied the lack of outreach programmes - recalls playing rugby at Mt Eden prison and Office's contact with gangs. Defines race relations - describes race relation networks and how they were set up. Discusses the lack of understanding about race relations. Talks about New Zealand's record of race relations - discusses the Treaty of Waitangi negotiations and a possible land dispute in Kaeo. Discusses the future of race relations in New Zealand and the importance of the media in reporting race relations. Talks about local schools and the importance of having local input into local issues - recalls the reason for establishing youth forums. Discusses the importance of the education initiatives undertaken by the Office. Discusses his appointment to the Committee of Youth and Law in Our Municipal Society in 1981 - mentions Tau Henare. Talks about the establishment of the Ethical Affairs councils. Discusses biculturalism and multiculturalism. Mentions a trip to China with the China Friendship Society and the establishment of the China New Zealand Maori (CHINZMA) - mentions Rewi Alley. Discusses the concept of whanaungatanga and family - gives comparisons between Tikanga Maori and Pakeha customs. Talks about the 1981 Springbok Tour to New Zealand - recalls a visit to South Africa around the same time. Talks about Pacific Island rugby players and the All Blacks. Discusses the use of the haka by the All Blacks. Discusses overseas trips while Race Relations Conciliator - recalls trip to the United Nations in Geneva and a trip to Wales and Ireland. Mentions Draft Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and relations with American Indian groups at the United Nations. Recalls the building of the Whare Tipuna room in the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing in 1986 - elaborates on how the room was given the name 'He Pakeaka' (Pakiaka). Mentions the Totara wood panels that were carved by different iwi and the role of the carver Paki Harrison. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copy of 'He Pakiaka' by Patricia Tauroa, a booklet on the Whare Tipuna room at the New Zealand Embassy, Beijing, China; copies of published articles from magazines and newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012719, OHC-012720, OHC-012721, OHC-012722 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5447 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopied articles include copies of photographs of Hiwi Tauroa Search dates: 1927 - 1999 Processing information: Record updated 28 October 2022 to clarify posiiton of Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School.

Date: 1985

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024916

Description: Shows Prime Minister David Lange as a rugby referee trying to tell the All Blacks "STOP!! For the sake of civil order, schoolboy rugby, the cricket tour, the Commonwealth Games and the Glen Eagles Agreement... I command you to stop...! In the interests of fair play, the oppressed black people, and New Zealand's good name... not to mention my next African safari...!". Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Opposing the All Black tour was one thing. Actually stopping it was quite another'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1985

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024929

Description: Shows an All Black rugby player telling a High Court judge that they have their rights. The judge hands the All Black an injunction. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The proposed tour to South Africa was stopped by a court injunction requested by three rugby players. Many All Blacks later toured privately as the Cavaliers'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022070

Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon, apparently joining in a 'Stop the tour' demonstration. Context: Having signed the Gleneagles agreement to oppose racist sport, the P.M. was then forced to take the same stance as the people he had severely criticised - something he did reluctantly and to the minimum. (Notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022088

Description: Shows in four cameos a range of characters in the rugby tour saga. The first is the 'pigheaded rugby union', then the 'self-righteous protesters', then the 'two-faced politicians' (Muldoon) and lastly the 'fed-up public' being fed more 'tour pie'. Context: The 1981 Springbok tour was in full swing and dividing the nation as no issue had done before. Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022083

Description: Shows Ben Couch, Minister of Maori Affairs, dropping a 'clanger' that represents 'Apartheid' onto the foot of Duncan MacIntyre, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Context: Ben Couch (Maori himself) was Minister of Police and Minister of Maori Affairs and a former All Black. He made an injudicious remark in support of the South African Government's "apartheid" system and Springbok tours which embarrassed Duncan MacIntyre, Minister of Foreign affairs. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022047

Description: Shows three All Blacks as the Three wise Monkeys, not seeing, hearing or speaking. Context: The Springbok Tour was approaching and Foreign Affairs Minister Brian Talboys was trying to pursuade the NZRFU to abandon the tour with predictable indifference from the union. 'No comment" was the stock reply by NZRFU Chairman Ces Blasey to almost any question. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022090

Description: Shows a row of pressure groups all holding placards with acronyms for their particular brand of pressuring; they include the protesters, the rugby players, the police, the government and politicians in opposition trying to gain advantage. Context: The Springbok Tour opposition and support groups seemed to take acronyms to a whole new level. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022084

Description: Shows Prime Minister Muldoon as captain of a ship that flies a flag bearing the name 'HMNZS New Zealand' that is sinking. In the sea are the words 'international isolation'. Context: The government increasingly became isolated as it seemed to back away from the Gleneagles agreement - a Commonwealth initiative to stop racially selected touring sports teams. (Context notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022087

Description: Prime Minister Rob Muldoon sits on a bar stool raising a glass to the 'Gleneagles' agreement'. Context: "Claytons" was a drink being advertised at the time as an alcohol substitute. It came to mean anything fake or insincere. It's catch line was "Claytons; it's the drink I have when I'm not having a drink". This summed up the P.M.'s attitude to the Commonwealth Gleneagles' Agreement to limit racially selected sport. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).