McKenzies (N.Z.) Ltd

Date: 1954

Reference: PAColl-6954

Description: Views of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's tour of New Zealand in January 1954, mostly in the Wellington Region. Many show spectators waiting, the Queen driving past, and the address at Athletic Park. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-059462 to 059479 and 059510 to 059553 Quantity: 61 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film ¼ plate negatives

Date: 1955 - 1965

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: Plans-2002-058-020-001

Description: Shows positions of shops including Woolworths, McKenzies, Ngatitoa Lodge, urgent pharmacy, J F B Stephenson; also, cinema, bank, draper, butcher, fish shop, beauty salon, lunch room, home appliance store, plants & seeds, dairy, rubber shop, abywear, furniture, carpets. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, 420 x 500 mm.

Date: 1981

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Warren & Mahoney Architects

Reference: Plans-2002-058-056-036/039

Description: Includes floor plans, sections and elevations, and verandah details. Shops in this complex included the Bank of New South Wales, Simpsons Jewellers, Vance Vivian, Martins Toys, with a restaurant, hairdresser and coffee bar on the first floor. McKenzies Building was adjacent. Quantity: 4 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints, 600 x 850 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1979

From: Miller, Adam, 1960-: Collection of New Zealand sound recordings and record sleeves

Reference: Eph-C-PHONO-Miller-J/M

Description: Includes sleeves for the following firms: W L Jenness, gramophone, piano and music dealer, Lower Hutt, Wellington. The big three: Brinsmead, HMV, Gulbransen (2 copies) K...'s, 223 Upper [Symon]ds? St., gramophone and record specialists. [Printed by] J E Jenkins & Co., printers, Auckland 33474. La Gloria Gramophones Ltd., 167 Cuba Street Wellington. The new La Gloria, the best toned gramophone in the world. Lamb's, HMV sales and services, 10 Moxham Avenue, Hataitai T G Liddington, High Street, Hawera (2 copies, slightly variant) Lockyer's, Emerson [Street] Napier, your leading music store Raymond Lusk & Co., 30 Irk Street, Gore. The world's finest music on His Master's Voice, Columbia, Parlophone, Regal Zonophone, M.G.M., Decca, London, Vogue, Beltona, Brunswick McCracken & Walls, 17 George Street, Dunedin. Gramophones His Master's Voice; records: His Master's Voice, Zonophone, Columbia, Regal McKenzies [Department store] (2 different) McKenzie & Willis Ltd. Record Rendezvous, ground floor, for all the latest recordings. Mason Struthers, Lichfield and Colombo Streets, Christchurch. The world's finest music on His Master's Voice, Columbia, Parlophone, Regal Zonophone, M.G.M., Decca, London, Vogue, Beltona, Brunswick Melrose's, 463 Colombo Street, Sydenham. New process Columbia Records Mercury; music for every mood. Sole NZ distributors Westco Distributors Ltd, Auckland; manufactured under license by Sound Reproductions Ltd, Pacific Buildings, Wellesley Street, Auckland, C.1. Max Mills Limited, cr. Oram Ave & Beresford St., telephone 68-751 New Brighton. Distributors of Prestcold Refrigerators, Easyway washing machines; stockists of radios, records and home appliances. [Printed by] Somerset Printing Company Limited, 153 Hereford Street, Christchurch - 3369. Milne & Choyce. Moar’s HMV Sales & Service, 131 Jackson Street Petone Moderne Electrical Co., 163 The Parade, Island Bay. The world's finest music on His Master's Voice, Columbia, Parlophone, Regal Zonophone, M.G.M., Decca, London, Vogue, Beltona, Brunswick Mores. K More & Co Ltd, gramophone and record specialists, 133 Manchester St, Christchurch. Rexonola no. 7; His Master's Voice (2 copies) Mores. K More & Co Ltd, gramophone and record specialists, 133 Manchester St, Christchurch, and at 134 Burnett Street Ashburton. Columbia portable; Rexonola no. 25 (2 copies) C Morrison records and books, Dunedin Music Shop, 323 Karangahape Road, Newton. Gramophones and all latest records, stationery and toys. [Printed by] Newmarket Printing House Ltd. MTA; Music Trades Association. [1960s?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset and relief prints on record sleeves, sizes ranging up to 400 mm.

Date: 1970

Reference: Eph-A-RETAIL-1970

Description: Includes: Cook St Market. Cook St. - opposite Town Hall [Auckland. 1970s] Corner Village Market Place [Auckland]. One dollar bank note [1970s] (2 copies) Facts about L V Martin & Son, your Fisher & Paykel dealer [1970s?] Farmers' Santa Parade [double-sided flier. 1970s] Home Appliance news; sales and servicing. 1970 trade-in handbook [1970] How to get the most from your GSW Coronet Stainless Steel Cookware. Booklet [1970s?] McKenzies make big Christmas parties easier to organise [1970s]. Flier The nicest way to send a gift to Great Britain and most of Europe, for Christmas and all those special occasions throughout the year [1970s?] Wright Stephenson. We enclose your credit identification card. This pamphlet explains what it will do for you [1960-1970s?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: [ca 1940s]

Reference: PAColl-6943

Description: Views of a military parade through Wellington, probably for Anzac Day. Included are the sailors from a ship moored in the harbour which may be the Theseus. A number of the views show these sailors and their officers being inspected on their ship. One image shows four sailors wearing piupiu and a kakahu over their uniforms playing up for the camera outside a meeting house with a lot of Maori gathered round them. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-057691 to 057705 Quantity: 15 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass ¼ plate negatives

Date: 1964-1966

From: Angus Corporation: Photographs of building construction

By: Toms, William Edwin, 1906-1977

Reference: PA1-q-453

Description: Photographs of the construction of a brick warehouse, probably for IBM, between April and October 1964; McKenzies Department Store, Porirua, April to December 1964; Frost Bricklaying Company premises, February to May 1965; and Porirua Motors, June 1965 to March 1966, all taken by William E Toms. Source of title - Title from album cover.

Date: 1923 - 1924

From: [Architectural plans collected by Bulleyment Fortune architects. 1890-1900s]

By: Crichton & McKay (Firm)

Reference: Plans-91-1425/1431

Description: Plans for a premises which includes office and warehouse space, cabaret and shop space. Includes drainage plan, attic plan, longitudinal section, floor plans, sections, elevations, details of dado, posts, plan of ceiling. Quantity: 7 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on dressed linen, and diazo prints, sizes varying up to 510 x 745 mm.

Date: 1984-1991

From: Shephard, Wayne, active 1990-2001: Papers relating to Wellington buildings

Reference: 2007-116-037

Description: File comprises Archive of Wellington Architecture research forms. Some forms include newspaper cuttings. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Selected names indexed.

Date: 1984-1998

From: Shephard, Wayne, active 1990-2001: Papers relating to Wellington buildings

Reference: 2007-116-173

Description: File comprises Archive of Wellington Architecture research forms. Some forms include newspaper cuttings. Selected names indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1979 - 1980

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Mitchell & Mitchell and Partners (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2002-058-052-079/088

Description: Includes perspective drawing of exterior, floor and ceiling plans, elevations and sections, partition details, location plan showing the whole shopping complex in the vicinity with carparks, modular counter-top details. Other shops in the complex include: Haywrights, Farmers, McKenzies, PDL, Self Help. The Horowhenua Power Board also had premises in the complex. Quantity: 10 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil drawings on tracing paper, sizes varying up to 595 x 815 mm.

Date: 22 November 1989 - 22 Nov 1989

By: McKenzie, Roy Allan (Sir), 1922-2007; Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-

Reference: OHColl-0144/1

Description: Sir Roy Allan McKenzie was born Wellington in 1922. Outlines family background. Describes childhood, moving to Christchurch and meeting Charles Kingsford-Smith in 1928. Describes mother, Annie May McKenzie and father, Sir John McKenzie. Outlines father establishing business, later setting up philanthropic trusts, father's politics and own politics. Mentions religion and attending Sunday school regularly. Discusses school, particularly Timaru Boys High School, teacher and mountaineer Lud Mahan, school friends Admiral Sir Gordon Tait and David Leishman; Depression 1930s and the family farm in Christchurch. Talks about the death of brother Donald Hugh McKenzie in 1942. Recalls outbreak of World War II and war service in RNZAF and in RAF Bomber Command. Outlines involvement in sport, particularly tennis and horse racing as a breeder and trotting driver. Describes father's interest in horse racing and breeding and the beginnings of the Roydon Lodge Stud. Comments on politicians Walter Nash, Peter Fraser and compares Bob Semple to father. Discusses first work experience with accountants W H and R J Nankervis (now Ernst Young and Co) and qualifying as an accountant (ACA) in 1948. Describes working for Marks and Spencer and J Raymond Wilson in the United Kingdom in 1948; becoming interested in retailing; the training, management and business practices of Marks and Spencer; the qualities of a good buyer. Talks about joining J R McKenzie Ltd in 1949, working in the Buying Department and in many other areas and setting up a new branch in Kaitaia. Mentions working in the stores during the school holidays since primary school. Describes own role between father and other staff and father's strong influence on the firm and on the board until his death in 1955. Mentions general manager Alf Duncan. Talks about meeting and marriage to Shirley Elizabeth Howard in 1949. Discusses appointment to the board of directors in 1952. Comments on the keen competition between McKenzies and Woolworths and compares the two firms. Refers to other competitors McDuffs and Selfridges. Discusses brand name Roydon and advantages and disadvantages of manufacturing own goods. Discusses managers Eric Truscott, Mr Duncan - who later set up Duncan's Drapery Stores in Lower Hutt, Mac MacGregor, Bing Crosbie?, Fred Henson, Bessie Train and Thelma Gibbs. Comments on the role of women managers during and after World War II. Refers to company director Ken Campbell and general manager Hugh Carter. Discusses resignation as executive director in 1968 following conflict between progressive and conservative attitudes within the firm. Describes the takeover of J R McKenzie Ltd by L D Nathan Ltd in 1979. Outlines involvement in philanthropic trusts - J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund, appointed to J R McKenzie Trust 1946 and chaired trust 1973-1987. Explains role of investment company Rangatira Ltd. Discusses attitude to charitable work, involvement with the community, the need to support organisations and the need for more flexibility which led to setting up the Roy McKenzie Foundation. Describes the influence of Rotary, joining the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, the importance of education and refers to Sir George Curry and John Watson. Discusses involvement with Birthright, Te Omanga Hospice and other organisations. Talks about the contribution made by women to own and father's work. Further information was added after the interview about the importance of Rotary's contribution to the trusts and the contribution of the trustees of the foundations. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Sponsored by - J R McKenzie Trust Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - At Sir Roy's home at Lowry Bay, Wellington Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0544. 2 photographs: 1. Lady McKenzie & Sir Roy McKenzie at time of investiture of KBE on 1 January 1989 (40th Wedding Anniversary); 2. Roy McKenzie in grounds of Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt 1988. 3 photocopies of b&w photographs; 1. L-R Mrs Gwen Sweet, Mr Barry Sweet, Mrs Shirley McKenzie, Mr Roy McKenzie, HRH Prince Charles, Colonel Frank Rennie and Mrs Colleen Rennie, Outward Bound, Marlborough Sounds ca 1985; 2. Roy McKenzie driving `Arania Scott', winning at Hutt Park Raceway, Wellington, 3 December 1979. Search dates: 1922 - 1989

Date: 19 Nov 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Clarke, Joseph Stewart, 1914-1992

Reference: OHInt-0083/03

Description: Stewart Clarke was born 28 Dec 1914 at Wellington. Describes his family background, education, childhood and retailing career, starting as a boy employee of McDuffs Ltd in 1932. Discusses joining J.R. McKenzie Ltd in 1938, managing various branches including Rotorua (1946-1960). Talks about being Head Office Branch Controller, from 1960 until retirement in 1972, including responsibility for executive training. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Clarke's home at Mount Roskill, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001356/001357/001358; OHLC-002334/002335/002336 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0197. Search dates: 1914 - 1986

Date: 23 Nov 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: McGregor, John Nathaniel, 1911-2008

Reference: OHInt-0083/09

Description: John McGregor was born 22 Apr 1911 in Auckland. Describes his family background, childhood and education. Details his long career with J.R. McKenzie Ltd (1928-1980), starting as a store boy and ending as a Head Office Executive. Discusses the rivalry with Woolworth's (NZ) Ltd; postings around the country including Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Invercargill, Christchurch and Timaru; women working at J.R. McKenzie Ltd. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr McGregor's home in Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001374/001375/001376 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0203. Search dates: 1911 - 1986

Date: 22 Nov 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Olsen, Jessie, 1903-1988

Reference: OHInt-0083/13

Description: Jessie Olsen was born 17 Sep 1903 in Newtown, Wellington. Describes family background, childhood, education and early jobs. Discusses marriages to Thomas Robert Train (1899-ca 1974) and Arthur Alfred Olsen (1904-1967). Details her 47 years with J R McKenzies Ltd in Wanganui, New Plymouth, Auckland and Hawera. Describes her role as manageress of various stores, including during WWII. Talks about coming out of retirement in 1966 to help with decimal currency conversion. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mrs Olsen's home in Morningside, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001387/001388/001389; OHLC-002337/002338/002339 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0207. Two b&w photos. Portrait, 1936; portrait, 1975.. Two xeroxed photos. One in 1978; full-length portrait, 1934. Search dates: 1903 - 1986

Date: 1972

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-69816-F

Description: Man modelling tank top, taken for Kenyon Brand and Riggs Ltd and J R McKenzie Ltd in 1972 by K E Niven and Co commercial photographers of Wellington. Other - Reference number 476/72. KBR, McKenzies, (1) Tank Tops & Briefs. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with three images. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1972

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-69847-F

Description: Cows in field, taken for Kenyon Brand and Riggs Ltd and J R McKenzie Ltd in 1972 by K E Niven and Co commercial photographers of Wellington. Other - Reference number 494/72. KBR, McKenzies, 'Cows'. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1974

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

By: Kenyon Brand and Riggs Ltd

Reference: 35mm-59566-F

Description: Kenyon, Brand & Riggs. Window display, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with one image. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Photographers ref no: no 668/74 F.

Date: 1973

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-57077-F

Description: McKenzies, xmas window display, photographed 1973 by K E Niven & Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with three images. Physical Description: cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Photographer's ref no: 722/73.

Date: 1973

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-57082-F

Description: McKenzies, xmas window display, photographed 1973 by K E Niven & Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with three images. Physical Description: cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Photographer's ref no: 722/73.