Waikato River (N.Z.) - Power utilisation

Date: 1943, [ca 1963]

By: Cook, Rodney, 1930-

Reference: PAColl-8596

Description: Photographs of hydroelectric power plants on the Waikato River, at Ohakuri, Waipapa and Aratiatia. Other photographs show the permanent villages at Maraitai and Wairakei, and in particular the community halls built for those villages. The photographs were taken ca 1963 by a Ministry of Works staff photographer. Also included are photographs of Aratiatia power station taken by Rod Cook. Collection also includes aerial photographs of Auckland taken during World War II by an unknown photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Some of these photographs were progress photographs to send to the Head Office Hydro Design in Wellington, but most were taken for a display of Government architectural design work. The Ministry of Works operational centre was at Mangakino, with later a construction group at Aratiatia. Rodney Cook was project architect at Mangakino and then Aratiatia from 1961 to 1964. The photographs were probably all taken in 1963. (Info from Rodney Cook). Quantity: 136 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 193-?], 1947, 1950, 1960

By: Vickers, Joy, active 2005

Reference: PAColl-8580

Description: Photographs compiled by Joy Vickers, comprising: Construction of Karapiro Dam, 1947 Motor tour in Northland, June 1950 Mission Bay, 1950, including images of the airplane Aotearoa Mount Messenger and Mokau, 1950 Larnach Castle, ca 1930s Whitianga, 1960 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Order of collection when donated has been maintained Quantity: 30 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by Mrs Joy Vickers, Morrinsville, in 2005

Date: [ca 1960], 1968, [ca 1971]

By: Ryan, Raymond S, active 1960-2014

Reference: PA-Group-00916

Description: Photographs chiefly relating to engineering projects, but also four prints of Hikurangi Swamp in flood, 4 April 1968. All images taken by Ray Ryan. Comprises: -Photographic prints and negatives (some, possibly all, correspond to the prints) relating to the the construction of Ohakuri hydroelectric power station and dam on the Waikato River. Photographer, Ray S Ryan, was working on the site. Images show construction sites and waterways (probably Waikato River). -Photographic prints, and corresponding negatives, of the tunnel boring machine at the east portal of the Kaimai Railway Tunnel, taken circa 1971. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Mr Ryan worked on the site for Downer Construction, who had the contract from the Ministry of Works to excavate the spillway. He was an engineering student at Ardmore at the time. Quantity: 40 b&w original photographic print(s). 26 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints and film negatives Provenance: Donated by Raymond Ryan, Porirua, 2014 (two deposits)

Date: 1948-1957

By: Kaarup, Mavis, active 2001

Reference: PAColl-6404

Description: Photographs relating to the town of Mangakino and the school, and the hydroelectric projects of Maraetai and Whakamaru. Photographed by an unknown photographer about 1949 Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1946

By: Williams, Wendy, active 1998; Government Film Studios

Reference: PA1-o-998

Description: Pictorial survey of water resources, power stations, stations under construction, and sites of future power stations, on the Waikato River. Included are views of the distribution power lines, and control centres for the supply of power as well as some images of workers communities, houses and one school. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1956-[ca 1980]

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929-: Papers and photographs

Reference: PAColl-9922-15

Description: One group are projects designed by Alington when he worked as a Government architect. These include - Power house, Waipapa hydroelectric power project, ca 1956. Community hall, Lake Tekapo, 1956. Canturbury University, 1960. Mangere Mental Hospital. Bulls Water Tower, 1956. Three other projects include - Architectural drawing for George Forbes Memorial Library. Plan and details of caretaker's house, Ruddington Secondary Modern School, Nottingham, England. Plans for a house for E H Alington. Group of student projects include - An aquarium building on a beach front. Interior of a bookshop, 1957. Landscape design for a park. Miscellaneous, mostly unidentified projects. Included are - architectural drawings of exteriors and interiors of buildings. A school, 1965. Unidentified hospital building. Floor plan for an office building. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). 23 photocopy/ies. 3 colour original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by Mr W H Alington, Wellington, 2006

Date: 1951

From: Koppel, Irene, 1914-2004 :Photographic prints, albums and negatives taken by Irene Koppel

Reference: PAColl-6497-15

Description: Trip to Tongariro National Park, Wairakei, and the Maraetai and Whakamaru hydros under construction, Febuary to March 1951 Quantity: 171 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [between 1927-1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-2258-1/2-G

Description: Arapuni, Waikato, probably relating to the hydro scheme. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register. Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1951 - 1952

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

By: Wilson, R T, active 1951

Reference: MapColl-832.18gbbd/1952/Acc.27834

Description: Cadastral map depicting the residential plan of the Mangakino Village, consisting of several streets of housing. Each property section indicates the section number and the resident's name as at 5 March 1952 (except those reserved for shopkeepers which are unnamed). Shows shopping centre, reserves for churches (R[oman] C[atholic], Ang[lican]), A.E. Way's residence, a hospital, school, staff hostel and Maori Community Centre. Written on map 'Residents' names as at 5/3/52. WHD 541. R.T. Wilson, June 1951.' Quantity: 1 map(s). 9 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Blueprint, scale indeterminble, 70 x 105 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Group 0805. Processing information: Combined into ATL-Group-00753, September 2022.

Date: September 1970-March 1971

From: Electricity Corporation of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1221

Description: Colour proof sheets showing power stations, dams, and surrounding areas, as well as other images related to electric power production in New Zealand. Images include Auckland and Palmerston North Training Schools, a Careers Week display in Lower Hutt, fishing and boating on Lakes Arapuni and Waipapa, and on the Waikato River near Meremere, and several aerial views. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) 50 sheets. Physical Description: A4-sized black PVC-covered ringbinder containing plastic pockets holding colour photographic proof sheets. Top right front cover and spine have labels with sheet numbers; spine also has a label indicating colour prints ('COL').

Date: September 1980-May 1981

From: Electricity Corporation of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1230

Description: Colour proof sheets showing power stations, dams, and surrounding areas, as well as other images related to electric power production in New Zealand. Includes images of yachts on Lake Karapiro, rose gardens at Te Awamutu, the exterior of the Auckland District Office of the Ministry of Energy, the Dunedin District office sign, several substations, and aerial views. The cover is labelled 571-619, but the sheet numbering begins at 572. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) 48 sheets. Physical Description: A4-sized black PVC-covered ringbinder containing plastic pockets holding colour photographic proof sheets. Top right front cover and spine have labels with sheet numbers; spine also has a label indicating colour prints ('COL').

Date: December 1981-June 1982

From: Electricity Corporation of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1232

Description: Colour proof sheets showing power stations, dams, and surrounding areas, as well as other images related to electric power production in New Zealand. Includes images of people at Auckland Training School and Head Office, views of Auckland (yachts and downtown buildings), the Taupo Control Gates on the Waikato River, and scenic views of areas in the North Island, including views of Mount Maunganui that are labelled on the sheet "Tauranga". Also includes images entitled "Long Bay", without further explanation; it is not possible to tell if the location is Auckland or the Thames-Coromandel area. Sheet number 680 is annotated "Not used". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) 49 sheets. Physical Description: A4-sized black PVC-covered ringbinder containing plastic pockets holding colour photographic proof sheets. Top right front cover and spine have labels with sheet numbers; spine also has a label indicating colour prints ('COL').

Date: March 1988-February 1989

From: Electricity Corporation of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1241

Description: Colour proof sheets showing power stations, dams, and surrounding areas, as well as other images related to electric power production in New Zealand. Includes images of a vintage turbine at Waitaki, people picnicking, swimming and boating at Lakes Aviemore and Benmore, and village houses and people labelled "Waitaki". Many are aerial views. One sheet labelled "Waipapa" has no contents. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) 50 sheets. Physical Description: A4-sized black PVC-covered ringbinder containing plastic pockets holding colour photographic proof sheets. Top right front cover and spine have labels with sheet numbers; spine also has a label indicating colour prints ('COL').

Date: December 1988-July 1989

From: Electricity Corporation of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1242

Description: Colour proof sheets showing power stations, dams, and surrounding areas, as well as other images related to electric power production in New Zealand. Includes images of Christchurch Transpower personnel, Ohakuri village, and staff at Tuai power station, and fish-eye lens views of Wellington from Rutherford House. Many are aerial views. Sheet 1185 has the date "1982" on the identification sheet; however, the date on the back of the contact sheet is 1989. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) 50 sheets. Physical Description: A4-sized black PVC-covered ringbinder containing plastic pockets holding colour photographic proof sheets. Top right front cover and spine have labels with sheet numbers; spine also has a label indicating colour prints ('COL').

Date: 5 Dec 1988 - 05 Dec 1988

From: NZOHA Electricity Centenary Oral History Project Stages I, II and III

By: Macky, James Henderson, 1913-2002

Reference: OHInt-0003/27

Description: Jim Macky describes family background; reference to 'The Macky Family in New Zealand'; childhood; practical work for civil engineering training; early interest in engineering; university training at Auckland and Canterbury Universities, early 1930s; reference to Professor Cull (?); role as engineer at Buller Gorge Railway, late 1930s, for Public Works Department; details of work of concrete technician; mentions 1938 election; reference overseers, Jim Delich, Bill Cadigon, Matt Heffernan; the compressed air operation in bridge construction; experience of the 'bends'; other major constructions; tunnelling; local rugby; reference to Mike Senior, Gordon Fraser, Archie Park. Recalls service in World War II, building railway depots in Italy and Middle East; methods of railway construction, especially completing railway between Beirut and Tripoli; sent to Turkey to plan bases for British army; malaria; marriage; role after the war as engineer at Kaitawa and Karapiro for Ministry of Works; penstock construction; reference district engineer Napier, Jack Gilkinson; role as mechanical engineer at Karapiro; describes Jack Gilkison; final quality of Karapiro job; lack of equipment; reference to Alan Scott, 'the best policeman in New Zealand'; labour mostly manpowered; conditions at camp; Jack Gilkinson's plans for Ministry of Works' camps; visit of Bob Semple and E R McKillop. Discusses reason for being sent to Maraetai as senior engineer in late 1940s; details of planning and mixing concrete; design of metal crushing plant for road metal; type of rock used; details of being in charge of the diversion tunnel; leakage problems due to ignimbrite; details of drilling and filling; Maori employees at Maraetai, reference Jack Judah (?), Mason McDonald, Kingi Taui, Fergie Ngatai, Joe Tairoa; problems with dam construction at Maraetai; establishment of Maraetai Scheme and village of Mangakino; dry summer of 1945 - 1946; trout fishing; the Mangakino community; how set up socially; reference to the Mangakino Hydro Welfare Association; social stratificaton. Recalls role as Resident Engineer at Maraetai; describes George Sherman, overseer; reference to Arnold Clark, Bob Brown, Sid Drinkrow; accidents; relationship with designers at head office; role as project engineer at Mangakino in late 1950s; trip to America to look at latest construction methods and equipment; repairing cracks at Whakamaru Dam; industrial relations; discusses Len Clapham and his effect on many building sites; reference Don Ross, Jock Barnes, Basil Jones; reference to Communists; reference to Sir Basil Arthur. Describes work as Inspecting Engineer in early sixties; work as Director of Roading; funding for Auckland motorway system; travelling; beautification of highways; describes ministers of works, Stan Goosman, Percy Allen, Hugh Watt; describes job as Commissioner of Works in early seventies; dealing with politicians; retirement; mentions being director at Tasman Pulp and Paper Co Limited. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Taupo Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Macky's home at 55 Birch Street, Taupo Accompanying material - Copy of brief biography in Notable New Zealanders, date unknown, p 278; copy of entry in Who's who in New Zealand, 11th ed, 1978; copy of retirement notice in Personal column of New Zealand Engineering, 15 Oct 1973; copy of 'Commissioner farewelled' from Works News, Vol 4, No 3, Spring, 1973; copy of handwritten notes relating to career and aspects of work. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001863 - OHC-001865 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 288. Black and white photographs:-. Jim and Jean Macky, 1988. Jim Macky, ca 1950 Search dates: 1913 - 1988

Date: between 1924-1929

By: Louden, John Frederick, 1888?-1967

Reference: PAColl-0470

Description: J F Louden took all the hydro-electric project photographs. The Arapuni power station was constructed between 1924 and 1929. Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [30 Apr 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/287/11-G

Description: Construction of the hydro-electric power station at Maraetai in the Waikato. Photograph taken 30 Apr 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [30 Apr 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/287/01-G

Description: Construction of the hydro-electric power station at Maraetai in the Waikato. Photograph taken 30 Apr 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [30 Apr 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/288/03-G

Description: Construction of the hydro-electric power station at Maraetai in the Waikato. Photograph taken 30 Apr 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [30 Apr 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/288/02-G

Description: Construction of the hydro-electric power station at Maraetai in the Waikato. Photograph taken 30 Apr 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres