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Date: 2003-2010

By: Mosen, Brian, 1939-; Porirua Historical Association; Eaton, Graeme Lamonte, active 1943

Reference: OHColl-0735

Description: Short life history interviews with long-term residents of the Porirua district: Roger Beauchamp, Molly and Arthur Dawson, John Blackman, Colleen Robinson, Ngaire Metcalf, Molly Daniels, Jack Waddilove, Bert D'Ath, Elizabeth (Betty) Scott, Ernest (Jim) Gyton, Graeme Eaton and Chester Moreton. Abstracted by - Brian Mosen Source of title - Supplied by donor Interviewer(s) - Brian Mosen Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-4381 - 4387, OHA-5728 - 5729 Original recordings: OHC-012668 - 012675, OHC-015930 - 015932, OHC-029930 - 029931, OHC-031120 - OHC-031121 Tape numbers - OHC-012668 to OHC-012675, OHC-015930 to OHC-015932, OHC-029930 to 029931 Quantity: 12 interview(s). 11 C60 cassette(s). 9 printed abstract(s). 4 colour original photographic print(s). 3 C90 cassette(s). 2 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 2003 - 2010 Number of interviews/events: 12 Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: 1968 - 2011 - 2005 - 2013

Reference: Eph-A-PORIRUA-LT

Description: Includes: 1968: "Maid of the mountains", by Frederick Lonsdale, music by Harold Fraser-Simpson. Producer Jenny Frost, musical direction Louis Fox. Mana College Hall. 6-8, 10 August 1968. Programme. (2 copies) 1970: "South Pacific", by Richard Rodgers and Oscsr Hammerstein II. Produced by Alan Farquhar, musical director Louis Fox, choreographer Valerie Scanlan. [1970]. Programme. 1971: "Witness for the prosecution", by Agatha Christie. Produced by Charles T Ellis. [1971]. Programme (2 copies) "Oliver", by Lionel Bart. Produced by Alan Farquhar. Porirua Community Hall. 6-13 November 1971. Programme. 1973: "Annie get your gun", by Herbert & Dorothy Fields. Music by Irving Berlin. Produced by Alan Farquhar, musical director Louis Fox, choreographer Christine Girdler. Mana College Hall, Elsdon. 28 July - 4 August [1973]. Programme. 1974: "Brigadoon", by Alan J Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe. Produced by Alan Farquhar, musical director Stuart Thomson. Mana College, 7-14 September 1974; Memorial Theatre Victoria University, 25-28 September 1974. Programme (2 copies) "The real Inspector Hound", by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Errol Gardiner. Porirua Little Theate and Titahi Bay Plunket. Titahi Bay Community Hall. 21, 22, 28, 29 June 1974. Programme (2 copies) 1974 Christmas pantomime "Jack and the beanstalk", by David Tinkham. Director Adele Mahan. Ttitahi Bay Community Hall, 6-8, 13-14 December 1974. Programme. 1975: "The lover", by Harold Pinter; "After Magritte", by Tom Stoppard. Produced by Errol Gardiner. Titahi Bay Community Hall. 2-3, 9-10 May 1975. Programme. "The music man", by Meredith Willson. Produced by Alan Farquhar, musical director Alfred Richdale. 25th anniversary production. Porirua Hall, 22-25 October 1975; University Theatre, 29 October - 1 November 1975. Programme (2 copies) 1977: "Fiddler on the roof". Directed by Jean Crabtree with Alan Farquhar as Tevye. Titahi Bay Community Hall 27-30 April [1977]; Memorial Theatre Victoria University, 4-14 May [1977]. Small flier only. 1970s: "Cabaret", by Joe Kander and Fred Ebb. Produced by Alan Farquhar, musical director Brian Hands. [1970s]. Programme. 1985: "Li'l Abner"by Johnny Mercer and Gene de Paul. Director Brian Hudson, musical director Shona Murray and Jim Matheson. [May 1985]. Programme. 1998: "Boeing Boeing". 21 March 1998. Advertising card only. 1999: "Just another Christmas tree?", written and directed by Chrissy James. Musical director Jean Hollier; choreographer Nicki Bramwell [1999]. Programme 2000: Monica and the Mayhems in "What's up my chimney?" Entire production devised, written and directed by Mrs Monica Middlesex; musical direction by Mrs Thora Inglis-Thompson. 14-17 December 2000. Programme 2002: The Karma Sutra Choral and Dramatic Society presents its farewell season, "Who's coming for Christmas?" Devised and directed by Kevin Baddiley; musical direction by Michael Vinten. Porirua Little Theatre, 18-21 December 2002. Programme (2 copies), flier and two green tickets 2004: "A great face for radio", written and directed by Amada Stone. 18 November - 4 December 2004. Programme. "Guys and dolls", music and lyrics by Frank Loesser; book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Director Carmen heath; musical director Theresa Rogers; choreographers Emily Fraser and Shane McAlister. April / May 2004. Programme 2005: "On the box", by Amada Stone. Directed by John Goddard. Porirua Little Theatre, November 2005. Programme (2 copies) and yellow ticket (2 copies) Centastage proudly presents the Star and Garter Players in "A little of what you fancy", directed and chaired by Kevin Baddeley. Porirua Little Theatre, 16-17 December 2005. Flier (2 copies) 2011: "The wizard of Oz". Director Robert Ormsby; musical director Stephen Gibbs; choreographer Deborah Hale. 13-30 April [2011]. Flier only. 2013: "Calendar girls", by Tim Firth. Directed by Patricia Knight. 25 October - 9 November 2013. Programme Quantity: 23 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Offset on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2009

Reference: Eph-C-SKATING-2000/2009

Description: Includes: 2001: Urban skate street competition, incorporating the Wellington Regionals 2001. 28 January 2001, 10 am - 7 pm, at the Kilbirnie Recreation Centre. 2002: Get 'yer wheels on! Learn to skate. When [1+2, 8+9 July 2002], Blenheim Rollerskating Rink, Stevenson Street 2005: Roller disco, Saturday 10 September, 7pm - 12am, Kilbirnie Recreation Centre. DJ Liam Luff plays music from the disco era. Artistic display from Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club (2 copies) 2006: Roller disco. Saturday 9 September 7-11pm, Kilbirnie recreation Centre. DJ Liam Luff. Roller skating display, skating games, great prizes for best costume (2 copies) DVS Shoe Company [and] Element proudly present the Porirua Skate Jam. Porirua Skate Park, 9am - 6 pm, Waitangi Day, February 6th, 2006. Fusion Surf/Skate, Manual (2 copies) Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s) plus some duplicates. Physical Description: Offset prints on posters, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources including Wadestown Public Library.

Date: 23 Jan 2009

From: New New Zealanders oral history project

By: McLeod, Marion, active 1950-2000; John, Nikola, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-1039-08

Description: Interviewer(s) - Marion McLeod Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7660. 1 interview(s). 1 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 28 Apr 2000

From: Aroha Trust oral history project

By: Daley, Dorothy Dawn, 1958-

Reference: OHInt-0479-03

Description: Interview with Dorothy Daley, born in Wellington in 1958. Covers her childhood growing up in Porirua and Titahi Bay; her experience as a member of the Wellington women's work cooperative Aroha Trust; her association with Wellington gangs; and her adult life. Interviewer(s) - Pip Desmond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009829 - OHC-009831 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3295. Search dates: 1958 - 2000

Date: 2 Sep 2001 - 02 Sep 2001

From: YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley oral history project

By: Wood, Marion, 1945-

Reference: OHInt-0590-1

Description: Marion Wood was born in Bombay, India in 1945. Talks about parents, family background and influence of father's socialist views. Mentions move to England, school years in Essex, university in Bristol, East Germany and Marseilles. Describes work at translations firm, decision to move to New Zealand and teacher training. Talks about teaching experiences in Wellington, and meeting Tim Shadbolt, Erich Geiringer, Gordon Tait and Carol Shand at a Student Congress. Describes interest in Tim Dyce's work on community and communal living. Talks about working as a voluntary community worker in Mount Victoria, Wellington for several years.Talks about marriage to James Kebbell, children, and experience of motherhood. Mentions helping establish Wellington's first Trade Aid shop, living in Samoa, involvement in groups such as the Coalition for Open Government, Council for Trade and Development, and Pesticides Action Network in 1980s. Briefly describes work as Director of Urban Training Centre for the Christian Ministry in 1985 (concerned with racism and sexism). Talks about involvement in feminism and facilitating structural analysis workshops in New Zealand and the Pacific. Talks about involvement in Wellington YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association') from 1983, becoming Executive Director of YWCA of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Discusses issues such as poverty, paid parental leave and prostitution law reform. Mentions helping establish Project Waitangi in 1986 and the Waitangi Consultancy Group. Talks about the impact of the New Right and the focus of voluntary groups on social at the expense of ecomomic issues during the 1990s. Talks about future goals and mentions women admired in YWCA. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - Biographical information, CV, project release form. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-9079-80 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.50 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2879. 2 photos (colour) holding banner on rally outside parliament

Date: 9Jul 2003 - 09 Jul 2003

From: We call it home; State Housing history project

By: Clarke, Raewyn Nola, 1953-

Reference: OHInt-0872-03

Description: Other - Allocated abstract number OHA-5610 Interviewer(s) - Ben Schrader Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015632 - OHC-015633 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1953 - 2003

Date: 16 January 2001

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Prasad, Rajen (Dr), 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0751-05

Description: New Zealand Race Relations Conciliator from 1995 to 2000. Born in Suva, 1947. Mentions family life and reasons for coming to New Zealand. Recalls attending Seddon Memorial High School (now Western Springs College) in Auckland - mentions meeting his wife Prem and their marriage in December 1968. Discusses attending the University of Auckland and studying for a Bachelors in Education and Anthropology - recalls receiving a telegram from the immigration department reminding him that he needed to pass his exams in order to stay in the country. Discusses studying for a Diploma in Social Work at Victoria University and moving to Porirua in 1974 - talks about being appointed to Massey University in Palmerston North in 1979 and working on his PhD thesis. Discusses his appointment as Race Relations Conciliator in 1995. Recalls the beginnings of his interest in race relations - mentions his time at university and work as a social worker as being catalysts. Discusses his application for the position, the appointment process, and the public reaction to his appointment. Describes the focus of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator when he began, and his perceptions of the role of Conciliator - mentions Hiwi Tauroa. Discusses the Wanganui Polytechnic case in which the Conciliator became involved - describes how the complaint was handled, the judgement made, and the reaction from various groups involved in the case. Gives background to the Office's involvement in the Steven Wallace case. Explains the terms of the Health and Disabilities Bill - mentions complaints recieved by the Office regarding hepatitis testing, and what happened when the submissions to the select committee were reported to the media. Recalls the 'class action' taken regarding overseas qualifications that were not acknowledged by the New Zealand Medical Council - compares with current situation. Descibes the current situation of race relations in New Zealand. Talks about the growing visibility of migrant population - discusses the 'Precious Legacy' exhibition at the Auckland Museum and the role the Office played in this. Mentions Fay Richwhite and Michael Fay. Talks about affirmative action programmes - discusses the rise in complaints about such programmes, the standards used for investigating such complaints, and the justification of such programmes under the law. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copies of published articles from journals and newspapers; copies of two addresses given by Rajen Prasad during his time as Race Relations Conciliator, 'Reframing the Race Relations Debate' for Massey University, 2 August 1996, and 'Our Country, Our Choices - Reflections on Race Relations in the Year 2020' for the New Zealand Futures Trust, Wellington, 29 July, 1997 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012715, OHC-012716, OHC-12717 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.27 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5445 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopy of Tremain cartoon; photocopied articles contain copies of photos of Rajen Prasad Search dates: 2001

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-106

Description: Photographs taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: [ca 2000]

From: Tume, Clayton, fl 2000-2015 :Panoramic photographs of Wellington Region

Reference: Pan-2869

Description: Panoramic photograph negative of Porirua Harbour with Porirua City centre, Johnsonville-Porirua Motorway, and surrounding residential areas, circa 2000. Taken by Clayton Tume. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative

Date: 3 Mar 2001-28 Jul 2008

From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11191-46

Description: Chiefly inward correspondence from Chander Rathod to Mason written during time as an inmate from the Tane Mahuta forensic mental health unit (Porirua). Also letter from Rathod to Hilary Pedersen and to Helen Lloyd. Subjects concern his life in prison, religion, mental health, his children and parents in India, and his wife Saguna (whom he killed in 2004). Includes photograph his two of children in India, newspaper article about Chander and Saguna and their life in New Zealand, and typescript and handwritten draft of Helen Mason's short article titled 'Chandor Singh Rathod'. Also includes correspondence from Barry Brickell to Helen Mason. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter, typescript

Date: 2004 - 2006

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to notable buildings in New Zealand]

By: Porirua (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDINGS-Wellington-2005-01

Description: Brochure advertising the Gear Homestead as a venue for wedding receptions, business seminars and other functions, and describing its various facilities and amenities. The back cover shows the floor plans of the ground and upper floors, and a location map. The front cover shows an illustration of a weddong group on the lawn in front of the homestead. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded brochure, 210 x 297 mm.

Date: 2001 - 2002

By: Pataka Porirua Museum of Arts and Cultures; Lyon, Barbara Anne, 1949-

Reference: Eph-D-ARTS-2001-02

Description: Shows a highly coloured assortment of Indian dyed and woven sari fabrics and embroidery. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 585 x 380 mm. Provenance: Donated by Barbara Brownlie in 2002.

Date: 1990-2000

By: Training Opportunities Programmes

Reference: MS-Papers-6998

Description: TOPS minutes of meetings, reports, memos, correspondence, evaluation forms and programmes mainly for Computer Assisted Learning programme (CAL) run by Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Porirua, as well as related adult literacy material. Includes CAL Advisory Committee, and Education and Training Support Agency (ETSA) material; student magazine and writings, and class lists Source of title - Supplied Other - Photographs given to Porirua Museum Computer Assisted Learning (from 1998 known as Communication and Literacy) or CAL started in 1988 at Whitereia Community Polytechnic as a result of students using computers to assist them in learning independently. Specifically for people who need assitance with their general education, it focuses on literacy, spelling, writing difficulties, learning disability and the needs of people who opted out of school early. Cheryl Brown was the CAL tutor for a number of years Quantity: 18 folder(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter

Date: 21 September 2002

From: Wellington Photographic Society Inc :Photographs

By: McCarthy, Chris, active 2002

Reference: PADL-000047

Description: Photographs of Toby Smith pushing his car on Abel Smith Street, teenagers waiting for a train at Porirua Station, and skateboarding at Porirua Skate Park, taken 21 September 2002 by Chris McCarthy for the Wellington Photographic Society event '24 Hours in Wellington'. Other Titles - 40 McCarthy Chris Quantity: 9 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: List of photographs available.

Date: 20 September 2002-21 September 2002

From: Wellington Photographic Society Inc :Photographs

By: Robson, Stuart, active 2002

Reference: PADL-000061

Description: Photographs of medical students before the start of the Undie 500, people at La Bella Vista in Petone, Jim Harland of Titahi Bay Lions Club, people at the Porirua Morning Market, and scenes on Jackson Street, Petone, taken 20-21 September 2002 by Stuart Robson for the Wellington Photographic Society event '24 Hours in Wellington'. Other Titles - 55 Robson Stuart Quantity: 10 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: List of photographs available.

Date: 2006

Reference: EPHDL-0037-2

Description: An arrangement of text and photographs of young people attending, Dei Hamo, the venue grounds. Shows the event poster at tope left (See this at EPHDL-36-1) Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0011390

Description: Shows a group of people in Porirua wearing coats and hats and trying to keep warm. They are cold because of the cost of electricity by several power companies including 'Genesis'. One of the people opens the Bible at 'Exodus' because the time has come for an exodus. Refers to the power companies overcharging the public by $10 million over the last six years. Published in Scoop.co.nz Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 20 September 2002-21 September 2002

From: Wellington Photographic Society Inc :Photographs

By: Tate, Anne, active 2002

Reference: PADL-000013

Description: Photographs of police officers at work in Porirua, musicians of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and people at Bowland in Porirua, taken 20-21 September 2002 by Anne Tate for the Wellington Photographic Society event '24 Hours in Wellington'. Other Titles - 04 Tate Anne Quantity: 10 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: List of photographs available.

Date: 2003-2006

From: Haas, Anthony Roger David, 1944-2019: Photographs and recordings

Reference: PADL-000667

Description: Photographs of Prime Minister Helen Clark sent to Anthony Haas on an unidentified date by [Antony Rhodes ?] from the Office of Rt Hon Helen Clark, MP. Show Clark attending a variety of functions and events throughout the country and overseas, predominantly with a Pacific focus. Photographer unknown. Includes royal visit from Prince Charles ca 2002. Accompanying information - Slip from [Antony Rhodes ?] that accompanied the CD when it was sent to Anthony Haas is stored with PACOM-0144. Quantity: 82 digital image(s).