Wage-price policy
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989:Mr. Kirk has been relaxing at a Canadian summer resort ...
Date: 1973
From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]
By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: B-134-495
Description: This cartoon features PM Kirk on a sun-lounger beside a swimming pool. A man sitting next to him asks why he has stayed on at this Canadian resort when British PM Heath rushed back to England after the summit. Kirk is reading a pile of cables from Deputy PM Hugh Watt about growing industrial and power crises in New Zealand and he replies that Heath had his yacht to go back to whereas he just has crises waiting for him. Label attached to verso has date Wed 15/8 Other Titles - Cable - PSA don't like wage freeze - Hugh Other Titles - Cable - Unions don't like wage freeze - Hugh Other Titles - Cable - Industrial crisis brewing - Hugh Extended Title - 'How come Mr. Heath rushed off back after the conference but you stayed on?' 'He rushed back to sail his 'Morning Cloud' - all I've got waiting for me is STORM clouds.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 3l18 x 395 mm
Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Cartoons for the Evening Post, 1985]
Date: 1985
From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]
Reference: B-136-453/484
Description: Cartoons commenting mainly on social and political life in 1985 with emphasis on the introduction of GST (Goods and Services Tax). Quantity: 31 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989:"It says, 'Enclosed is our cheque for your drought reli...
Date: 1973
From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]
By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Sports post (Newspaper)
Reference: B-134-429
Description: This cartoon shows two farmers. One has just opened a letter out of his letterbox. It is a cheque for drought relief but with a 40 percent reduction for the farmers' income freeze. Published in the Sports Post Extended Title - Drought relief for Wairarapa farmers has been approved by government. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 387 x 340 mm
Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989: Isn't there a deep enough freeze here?
Date: [1964-1979]
From: Skinner, Thomas Edward (Sir), 1909-1991: Cartoons collected by Sir Thomas Skinner
Reference: C-179-028
Description: Skinner and another man sit inside a large freezer labelled "wage relativity talks. They have icicles stuck to their faces and clothes. The caption reads "Mr Skinner to visit Antarctica…News". Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and Chinese white on paper, 262 x 350 mm
Gibbard, Leslie 1945- :[Various cartoons by Gibbard that were either published in New Z...
Date: 1960 - 1980
By: Gibbard, Leslie, 1945-2010; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); New Zealand weekly news (Newspaper); New Zealand herald (Newspaper)
Reference: B-142-015/030
Description: Cartoons by Gibbard that appeared in New Zealand newspapers or include New Zealand in their subject matter. Mainly refer to political issues. Most are undated; some are from the 1960s when Gibbard was working in New Zealand. Quantity: 15 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings various sizes Provenance: Donation: Mr Les Gibbard, London 1993
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989:This year's team for Antarctica is in camp learning how...
Date: 1972
From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]
By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: B-134-309
Description: This cartoon shows Prime Minister Marshall and Leader of the Opposition Kirk explaining the 11.3 percent increase in MPs pay to a group of workers dressed as if for extremely cold conditions. Below them (as if under ice) a poor wage earner is swimming through the 'Deep Freeze' chasing elusive 'prices'. Other Titles - Deep Freeze Other Titles - 11.3 percent pay increase for M.P.s Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 280 x 380 cm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.
Sanders, James Edward, 1911-1998: 88 photocopies of newsprint copies of full page sprea...
Date: 1952 - 1953
By: Sanders, James Edward, 1911-1998; New Zealand observer (Newspaper)
Reference: J-036-001/088
Description: New Zealand topics include family life, a proposed atomic power plant for Auckland, rates blowout in Auckland, electoral boundary changes, rising public transport fares, retailing, banking, income tax, agricultural protection policies, power cuts and hydroelectric power, flucating wool prices, financing of and patronage of the arts, telephone tapping, undercover police, education policy and funding of the Education Department, meat imports from Denmark, meat trade with the United States, trade with the USSR, political parties, the cost of living, difficulties funding the construction of the Auckland Harbour bridge, the Land Settlement Bill, local body financing, the profitability of the National Airways Corporation, deregulation of power boards, sales tax on motor vehicles and aging vehicles, import controls, traffic accidents and drivers' licences, manners and customs, Royal visit, international borrowing from the United States, public expenditure, taxation, funding of Auckland's sewage scheme, price controls, exchange controls, the budget, strikes, housing policies, the election, betting, rugby, cricket spectators, rabbiters, hairdessing prices and the liquor trade and duck shooting. International topics include relations between the United Kingdom and the United States, the Empire Finance Ministers Conference, naval command of the Atlantic, climate change and international relations in Europe, the British monarchy, the "communist threat from the 'Red East' ", US President Eisenhower's dealings with USSR President Joseph Stalin, judicial power disputes in South Africa, race relations in South Africa and in Kenya, New Zealand's meat trade with the United States, meat imports from Denmark, New Zealand's trade with the USSR, the American Presidential election, Pacific region relationships, an international air race, the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, attacks on British residents in Egypt, the spece of the Korean war, disputes over Persian oil and internal politics in Persia (Iran). Quantity: 88 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A3 size photocopies, vertical orientation. Image size approximately 370 by 250 mm.
Arbitration Court - General Wage Claim
Date: 1952
From: New Zealand Public Service Association : Collection
Reference: 82-046-005/2
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Communications with employers
Date: 1982-1984
From: May, Helen (Dr), 1947- : Papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-8800-4
Description: Mainly concerning effect of Wage Freeze Regulations, 1982 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
General Wage Order application to the Court of Arbitration - Submissions, verbatim and ...
Date: 1968
From: New Zealand Public Service Association : Collection
Reference: 82-046-056/2
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Royal Commission on Salary and Wage Fixing Procedures in State Services - Submissions b...
Date: 1972
From: New Zealand Public Service Association : Collection
Reference: 82-046-002/5
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Interview with Maryan Street
Date: 2, 4 November 1999 - 02 Nov 1999 - 04 Nov 1999
From: Trade union oral history project
By: Street, Maryan (Hon), 1955-
Reference: OHInt-0478/17
Description: Maryan Street recalls history of unionism in family - father a member of Post Office Union and explains childhood influenced by father's membership of union. Recalls Post Office holiday home at Te Tahi Bay, Kawhia and Post Office Christmas parties at Ngamotu Beach (New Plymouth). Recalls studying English Literature and Comparative Religious Studies. Talks about involvement in Christian Union and mentions Colin Feslier and CATHSOC (Catholic Society). Mentions influence of teachers: Ida Gaskin; Lloyd Geering; Frank McKay; Don Mackenzie and Bill Manhire. Recalls teaching at Westlake Girls High School, with reference to principal, Helen Ryeburn. Also mentions Charmaine Pountney, Principal of Auckland Girls and PPTA Executive. Discusses involvement in PPTA as an agent of social change. Discusses development of feminism and sexuality. Recalls International Womens' Year in 1979. Refers to Feminist Teachers formed in 1979 and discusses its influence. Recalls PPTA Sex Equality Advisory Committee and Working Womens Charter. Describes progression through the union movement. Discusses Working Womens Resource Centre. Mentions Phil McNeil nd Doreen Suddens. Talks about rally against Wage and Price Freeze, with reference to David Thorpe, Jim Anderton, Jim Knox, Bill Anderson and Rex Jones. Recalls joining the Labour Party and becoming President within 10 years. Recalls Labour Relations Act and impact of legislation. Describes involvement in Trade Union Education Taskforce and Trade Union Education Authority (TUEA). Other topics discussed include: work with Health Effectiveness Studies and its problems; Centre for Labour Studies, with reference to Marilyn Kohlhase, Peter Monteith (NZEI) and Mike Hann; Labour Studies Diploma; Engineers and Service Workers Union; AUS (Association of University Staff), with reference to Ruth Butterworth; 1981 Economic Summit; Labour Party Compact, with reference to David Lange; Australian Accord; General Strike and the Employment Contracts Act (ECA). Explains effect of ECA on the union movement. Mentions Pay Equity Legislation. Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007493-007495; OHLC-003582-003584 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.18 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1894.
Interview with Bernard Galvin
Date: 26, 27 June 1996 - 26 Jun 1996 - 27 Jun 1996
By: Galvin, Bernard Vincent Joseph, 1933-2010
Reference: OHColl-0578/1
Description: Bernard Vincent Joseph Galvin born Brooklyn, Wellington, 1933. Outlines family background - father, Eustace Bartholomew Galvin a wharf tally clerk - mother of Irish and English descent. Refers to mother's sister who succeeded Mother Aubert as Rev. Mother Zita of the Home of Compassion. Describes early life in Island Bay, beaches, park, St Sophie's School and separation of catholics and protestants. Mentions the mixture of nationalities at St Sophie's School - Poles, Italians and Irish. Describes years at St Patrick's College Wellington with reference to scholastic ability and outlines University course. Recalls joining Treasury in 1955 as first graduate and recalls staff and slight Masonic dominance. Mentions trip to Washington, studying Public Administration, mostly through seminars and recalls new ideas brought back, mainly about using economics instead of accountancy. Refers to deregulation with implications for Fiscal / Monetary Policy. Discusses Arnold Nordmeyer and Black Budget 1957. On return from Harvard transferred to Foreign Affairs, posted to London as Economic Counsel and talks about New Trade Agreement, with reference to Jim Moriarty (Industries and Commerce), Dr Sutch and Jack Marshall. Discusses delegation's capacity to secure good deal for New Zealand against Canadian and Australian record. Describes Haymarket High Commission building. Discusses relationship with [Sir] Robert Muldoon. Talks about duties as Head of Prime Minister's Department which meant head of Security Intelligence Council and mentions Sofinsky expulsion. Refers to Brigadier Gilbert. Other topics discussed include: SUP; Think Tank; effects of overhauled exchange rates explained; Wage-Price Freeze, Wage-fixing and General Wage Orders; events of defeat in 1984; early post-election discussions with Roger Douglas and need for deregulation; views on SOEs and privatisation. Reflects on Catholic Commission for Peace and Justice involvement regards Treasury. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008820-008822; OHLC-004463-004465 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1. 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2726.
General Wage Case - Arbitration Court vol 5-11
Date: 1959
From: New Zealand Public Service Association : Collection
Reference: 82-046-011/1
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Interview with Sir David and Lady Beattie
Date: 22 Dec 1997
From: Government House oral history project Stage I
By: Beattie, David Stuart (Hon Sir), 1924-2001
Reference: OHInt-0636/2
Description: Sir David Beattie was born in Sydney, Australia in 1924. Gives details of his family background. Mentions great grandfather Captain Bendall of Oriental Bay. Discusses his Australian background on his father's side. Talks about the life of his mother Una Beattie (nee King) who died in 1997. Mentions separation from her husband, the Depression and World War II. Describes going to Dilworth Boarding School where he was head prefect and mentions being captain of the first eleven and the first fifteen. Describes doing law at Auckland University. Summarises his legal career and progress from the Crown Prosecutor's Office, to being a barrister, Queen's Counsel, Judge of the Supreme Court then of the Court of Appeal. Briefly talks about big trials in which he was involved including that of Dr Sutch, Ananda Marga, Erich Geiringer and the Progressive Youth Movement. Describes being chair of the Royal Commission on Courts before becoming Governor General in 1980. Lady Norma Beattie was born in Auckland in 1925. Describes how her father was a marine engineer and her brother, Graham McDonald, served on the same ship as Sir David during World War II. Mentions how her grandmother, Sarah Blunden, came to New Zealand at the age of seventeen and married George Blunden who was much older. Describes how her mother was a nurse known as `Mrs Mack' the district nurse. Recalls attending schools in Auckland, becoming a nurse and meeting Sir David. Mentions doing maternity nursing. Sir David describes having been on an assignment to the Cook Islands to try Premier Sir Albert Henry for corruption when appointed to Government House. Discusses not being appointed Chief Justice. Mentions an interview with Sir Robert Muldoon and comments on their relationship. Gives impressions of Government House and taking over the role of Governor-General from Sir Keith Holyoake. Describes restoration and refurbishiment to the House at their instigation. Describes the political situation of the 1981-1984 government, with a majority of one, and implications for him as Governor-General. Comments on the public exposure of the role. Explains the roles of the official secretary Colonel Jim Brown and the Comptroller Colonel Fred Bath. Talks about his correspondence with the Queen. Mentions the Falklands War, the 1981 Springbok Tour and a Royal Tour shortly after. Discusses the Springbok Tour and its effect on New Zealand. Recalls discussions with Muldoon and comments on his effect on people. Backgrounds the hikoi at the 1984 Waitangi Day celebrations, his decision to meet it and waiting for the hikoi. Mentions Sir James Henare, Sir Hepi te Heu Heu, Ben Couch, Hiwi Tauroa, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Thompson, Eva Rickard, the Harawira family and Tame Iti. Describes having an egg thrown at him and a bomb being thrown over the fence of Government House. Discusses the change of etiquette as the role of Governor General becomes New Zealand oriented. Talks about Lady Beattie opening up Government House. Mentions the butler and valet, Sir Robert Sisson-Stretch. Describes going to Government House in Auckland two or three months a year. Talks about the 1981 Royal Tour, the visit of Charles and Diana and being guardian to Prince Edward while he was at Wanganui Collegiate. Discusses the wage-price freeze and the 1984 snap election. Gives a background to the election mentioning the anti-nuclear debate, Marilyn Waring and Mike Minogue. Describes the conduct of the election and the Muldoon-Lange debate. Explains the constitutional position of the Governor General. Recalls the gravity of the financial situation. Comments on travelling as the Governor General and meeting people. Mentions his mother Una Beattie lived at Government House until the age of ninety. Briefly talks about the appointment of Sir Paul Reeves as his successor. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3396.
Scales, Sid, 1916-2003 :The symbol for the Mobil Economy Run, just completed was an ill...
Date: 1977
From: Scales, Sid, 1916-2003 :[Political cartoons featuring Robert Muldoon and the Muldoon era. Published in the Otago Daily Times, 1977]
Reference: A-319-057
Description: Muldoon's egg-shaped head squashed between a boot and an accelerator pedal. The boot represents 'more spending, more wages', the pedal 'more inflation' and Muldoon appears to be resisting the pressure Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Sid Scales Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper, 280 x 380 mm
[Labour and trade union posters, published in 1984]
Date: 1984
Reference: Eph-C-LABOUR-1984
Description: Includes: Canterbury Trade Unions. He has abused us too much; let's stop the rot on 14 July 1984 The Unemployed Workers Rights Centre and 1ZM present Doleday Afternoon Festival. Albert Park, 6th December, 12 noon - 6.30 pm. Herbs, Jive Bombers, Topp Twins, Freudian Slips, Peking Man, Ahurangi, Ghetto & more! / Shaun Waugh '84 [1984] One months notice. SACK THE PIG. Unemployed workers groups (2 copies) One months notice. SACK THE PIG. July 6th Pigeon Park, 11am Soup kitchen. Unemployed workers' groups' national day of action [1984] (2 copies) Combined State Unions. Remember remember the 10th of November (1981, that is). That was the last time the law allowed you and your union to negotiate your wages and conditions. CSU election issues 1984 (2 copies) Combined State Unions. An invitation from Sir Robert Muldoon ... RSVP 14 July 1984. Use your judgement for a fair deal at work (2 copies) Combined State Unions. The unequal freeze. It's time for a thaw (2 copies) NZ Public Service Association. The State Services Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill is an attack on the wages of all state workers [cartoon by Scott]. Act now; oppose the bill (one b&w copy, one green & white) Public Service Association. Election '84. Discuss the issues at workplace meetings: wage freeze, state pay fixing, attacks on public service, urban transport, health/education cuts [1984] (2 copies) Public Service Association. The public service is the public's service. Defend it on 14 July [1984] (2 copies) PSA journal; election special, 2 July 1984 Quantity: 13 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying around 420 mm.
[New Zealand ephemera relating to labour, workers and working conditions, trade unions,...
Date: 1983 - 1985
Reference: Eph-A-LABOUR-1983/1985
Description: Includes ephemera produced by: Auckland Unemployed Workers' Rights Centre CARSIL (Coalition Against Repressive Social & Industrial Legislation) National Distribution Union (N.Z.) New Zealand Bank Officers' Union New Zealand Clerical Workers' Union New Zealand Department of Labour New Zealand Federation of Labour. Wellington District Council. Women's Subcommittee New Zealand Public Service Association New Zealand Seamen's Union New Zealand Workers' Union Otago Clerical Workers' Union Wellington Cleaners' Union (critical of Crothall's Wellington Hotel, Hospital, Restaurant and Related Trades Employees' Industrial Union of Workers Workers' Unemployed Rights Centre (Dunedin) Quantity: 3 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints and letterpress, sizes varying up to 250 mm.
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989: "Sorry to have to cut in gentlemen , but you must lear...
Date: 1971
From: Skinner, Thomas Edward (Sir), 1909-1991: Cartoons collected by Sir Thomas Skinner
Reference: C-179-018
Description: Jack Marshall, then Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, holds scissors (labelled "Governement action") open over a rope labelled "wages - prices" that two groups of men are pulling on either end of. The two groups are labelled "Unions" and "Employers". Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 292 x 460 mm.
Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992: "I want two volunteers..."
Date: 4 February 1971
From: Skinner, Thomas Edward (Sir), 1909-1991: Cartoons collected by Sir Thomas Skinner
By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)
Reference: C-179-022
Description: Jack Marshall, then Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, points to a tightrope labelled "Wage & price guideline". Skinner (labelled "F.O.L") and another man labelled "Employers" stand on the ground looking up at it. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 385 x 477 mm.