Biculturalism

Date: 1999-2001 - 14 Sep 1999 - 16 Jan 2001

By: Hutching, Megan Alannah, 1957-; New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: OHColl-0751

Description: Seven interviews about the history of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator. Former Conciliators interviewed are John Clarke, Walter (Wally) Hirsh, Chris Laidlaw, Rajen Prasad and Hiwi Tauroa. Also includes interviews with Ken Mason and Pita Sharples who discuss their roles during Sir Guy Powles' and Harry Dansey's times as Conciliator. Each person interviewed talks about his time in the Office and the major issues which arose during this time. Other topics discussed include interviewees perceptions regarding racism, racial discrimination and their feelings on the state of race relations in New Zealand Publication - A manuscript history of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator, based on the interviews, has been deposited with the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator. Accompanying material - Project report. Photocopied newspaper and magazine articles relating to interviewees are included in each abstract. Abstracted by - Megan Hutching Sponsored by - The project was funded by the Department of Internal Affairs, the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Quantity: 17 C60 cassette(s). 6 printed abstract(s). 7 transcript(s) 6 are partial transcripts and 1 interview is fully transcribed. 7 interview(s). Search dates: 1970 - 2001

Date: 1993-1994

By: Haami, Bradford Joseph Te Apatuoterangi Maaka, 1966-

Reference: OHColl-0453

Description: These recordings were made as source material for the written biography `Dr Golan Maaka : Maori doctor' (1995). Dr Maaka practised medicine in the Whakatāne district for 35 years and combined Pākehā and traditional Māori medical practices. He also did medical rounds in the Ureweras. Interviews are with Tangi Maaka, Maanu Paul, Willie Aarons, Bill Davis, Helen Draper, Ted and Pauline Butt, Jumbo Chadwick, Dr Staverley, Roger Maaka, Ching Tutua, Florence Maaka, Puti O'Brien, Derek Asher, Bob Burgess, Jock Young and Graeme Howard, Leslie Stewart, Inia and June Maaka, Rowena Paku, Koa Murdoch and Manurere Dimitrof. Interviewer(s) - Brad Haami Quantity: 13 C60 cassette(s). 10 C90 cassette(s). 20 interview(s). 28 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 7 December 1992 - 07 Dec 1992

By: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010; Fyfe, Judith Mildred de Visme, 1944-; Alexander Turnbull Library

Reference: OHColl-0604/1

Description: John (Jock) Malcolm McEwen born Feilding, 1915. Outlines family background - grandfather, David McEwen, born Belmont 1845 and settled in Manawatu 1867. Notes that five of 15 families in first Census were McEwens. Refers to maternal great grandfather, John Bryce, who as Minister of Maori Affairs organised arrest of Te Whiti at Parihaka. Also talks about wife's family (Durrad) and refers to Canon Cotterill and Margaret Durrad, a graduate of Canterbury University who taught at Maori Mission School, Putiki, Wanganui. Recalls childhood in the country; Sunday school and bible class; racially integrated community; first carving experience and subsequent fascination. Talks about encouragement from Sir Apirana Ngata. Describes routine of Apirana Ngata's carving team. Refers to Pirihiria Heketa, mother of Miriama Scott. Backgrounds entry as cadet in Maori Affairs Department and mentions Dr Mason Durie and chief interpreter, Kingi Tahiwi senior from Otaki. Discusses exclusion of Maori language in Maori schools and gives reasons. Refers to father, Malcolm Roger McEwen, a bilingual school teacher and talks about advantages of being bilingual. Refers to 1934 Royal Commission and resignation of Apirana Ngata as Cabinet Minister. Outlines career as Resident Commissioner Niue (1953-1956); Deputy Assistant Secretary of Island Territories (1956-1958), with reference to United Nations and in 1967 appointment as Chairman of UN Visiting Mission to New Guinea. Refers to end of Colonial Era and resurgence of rights of the Indigenous (1960s). Mentions Foss Shanahan. Refers to MASPAC (Maori and South Pacific Arts Council). Talks about involvement in Meeting House carving and teaching Maori Culture and post retirement involvement with local Maori club `Mawai Hakona'. Discusses dissolution of Maori Affairs Department and decline of Maori Trade Training Scheme. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-01063-01065; OHLC-006090-006092 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.50 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3818. 2 b&w photographs unidentified and photocopy of one b&w photograph of Jock McEwen and eldest granddaughter, Heather McEwen ca 1991.

Date: 21 Jan 2000

By: Mead, Sidney Hirini Moko Haerewa (Sir), 1927-

Reference: OHColl-0679/1

Description: Recording of `Mana news' talking to Hirini Mead about Whata Winiata. Discusses Whata Winiata's plan, Whakatupuranga Ruamano, in the 1970s to help re-educate people, its failure and changes in his thinking. Talks about tino rangatiratanga. Describes Whata Winiata as an icon in Maori education. Mentions the Maori Council, Victoria University of Wellington and the Bishopric of Aotearoa. Interviewer(s) - Andrew Robb Quantity: 1 C30 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 0.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete Summary of radio interview OHA-3878.

Date: 13 Feb 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: Hooker, Jan, active 1998

Reference: OHInt-0443-06

Description: Jan Hooker recalls becoming involved with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) at Mt Albert when she moved to Auckland in 1981. Talks about involvement in regional committee which began in mid 1980s and the change in the training system. Discusses biculturalism in terms of the organisation and how it is moving to acknowledge the bicultural nature of New Zealand and having a commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi. Discusses the changes culturally and ethnically in the West Auckland community and refers to the establishment of a Chinese speaking service in the bureau in response to the need. Recalls move to New Lynn Bureau in 1990 and notes similar problems in both areas. Refers to meetings for volunteers arranged by the Refugee and Migrant Service for Ethiopian families coming to Auckland. Mentions involvement of Bureaux in the `Stress Less' campaign. Discusses the Policy Conference held in Auckland 1989 which involved representation from almost every bureau and was seen as a good time to develop a set of membership standards. Recalls drawing heavily from the UK situation of Citizens Advice Bureau and particularly in the Scottish Citizens Advice Bureau, which was similar in size to New Zealand. Mentions Mary-Jane Rivers and Margy-Jean Malcolm. Discusses the amalgamation in Auckland when the existing local bodies amalgamated into one large one and the resulting changes to Bureaux in those areas as they had been operating under quite different systems so all had to re-negotiate. Discusses funding and accountability. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Margot Hart Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009635-009636 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3126.

Date: 30 Jan 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: Martin, Jill, active 1980-1998

Reference: OHInt-0443-08

Description: Jill Martin backgrounds her involvement as secretary / treasurer with Citizens Advice Bureau while working for Community Services at the Upper Hutt City Council. Refers to Lyn Wyman who was the Central Region Chairperson and co-ordinator of the Upper Hutt CAB. Describes duties as secretary and having to seek funding for own salary. Refers to Lottery Board and central government. Talks about the problems encountered and the main issues of the time which included consumer issues. Mentions Liz Sewell then Head of Consumer Affairs. Also mentions Biculturalism which was then becoming the issue of the day. Mentions Bruce Webster. Talks about move to the Betty Campbell Centre and refers to Adrienne Delahunty who replaced Jill who was moving back to Community Services at Upper Hutt. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Barbara Phair Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009638 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3128.

Date: 29 Apr 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: Mattingley, Joan Margaret, 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0443-09

Description: Joan Margaret Mattingley recalls being a member of St Oswald Union Church in Newlands and as the convenor of the church's community committee became involved in the setting up of the Johnsonville Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in 1974. Mentions Mary Jane Rivers, a community worker in the Northern suburbs appointed by the Council. Talks about initial and ongoing training; funding and attitudes of local bodies; biculturalism and project Waitangi, and trip to England in 1989 which she describes. Refers to Maggie [Margaret] Thatcher. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ian Dougherty Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009639 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3129.

Date: 1990-1993

From: Te Whariki; Early Childhood Curriculum Project : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11534-01

Description: Correspondence relating to the early childhood curriculum development proposal. Also includes background note on the project Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Nov 1991-Jun 1992

From: Te Whariki; Early Childhood Curriculum Project : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11534-09

Description: Papers by Helen May, Margaret Carr and Jill Mitchell, presented at NZARE conference, Dunedin, 28-31 November 1991 and other background papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 13-25 Oct 1986 - 13 Oct 1986 - 25 Oct 1986

By: Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-; Parker, Wiremu, 1914-1986

Reference: OHColl-0216/1

Description: Wiremu Parker was born at Makarika, Waipiro Bay in 1914. His grandfather was William Parker from Durham, England who married a young Maori woman, Ereti Waititi. Describes how his mother had thirteen children, eleven of whom died in infancy, and died after the birth of her thirteenth child. Comments on rates of Maori mortality. Talks about his mother, Ruth Teoharepe Collier, her gentle nature, use of the Maori language and his bilingualism. Describes visiting his Pakeha antecedents on his father's side. Notes that his father was also Maori. Comments that he has two fatherlands and moves between Maori and Pakeha worlds. Discusses his Ngati Porou antecedents from Rarotonga and traces his own whakapapa from Porourangi. Interprets the Ngati Porou tradition of the waka (canoe) petrified in stone on the top of Mount Hikurangi. Recalls his grandfather, Sam Collier, who was a drover. Discusses his father spending part of his childhood on Makarika Station and how he built a home halfway between Makarika and Hiruharama. Mentions the development of Hiruharama and Waipiro Bay. Talks about childhood: not starting school till the age of nine as it was too dangerous to cross the river when younger; the importance of the horse then; corporal punishment. Notes that his father farmed his way through the Depression. Mentions that his maternal grandmother was the chief mat maker for their meeting house. Refers to Sir Apirana Ngata and the Land Development Scheme. Recalls the tangi as it used to be. Comments on the loss of part of it and the survival of the `externals'. Emphasises the importance of speech-making at the tangi. Comments on kohanga reo, the state of the Maori language, the people selected to travel with the Te Maori exhibition and his feeling that Maori have been required to change more than Pakeha in working towards biculturalism. Analyses taniwha stories. Describes change by the 1940s. Mentions Dr Harold Turbott of Te Puia Hospital who was responsible for Maori changes in attitude to hospitals. Talks about midwifery and Maori medicine. Recalls Hiruharama teachers Mr and Mrs David Miller and Doug Ball, the Senior Inspector of Maori schools. Describes attending Te Aute College where Maori language was not allowed except at the weekends. Comments on the role of the Mormon Church in the death of the Maori language and encouragement of the language by the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches. Describes the effect of the Napier earthquake on Te Aute College. Talks about playing rugby, attending Victoria University and marrying Matakaiohe Takarangi, a dental nurse, in 1940. Mentions their family. Discusses Sir Apirana Ngata and the chiefly tradition of which he was part. Comments on the importance of a chief showing skill in waiata. Compares some waiata, especially `Tutere Moana' with writing by John Milton. Analyses the waiata `Poia Atu Taku Poi' by Erenora Taratoa (Ngati Raukawa). Refers to Whatarangi Winiata. Recalls the week long tangi of Meriana Tairua, the wife of Tuta Nihoniho in the 1920s. Comments that Ngati Porou did not have land confiscations and women have always had the right to speak on the paepae tapu. Recalls the reception for General Freyberg in the Wellington Town Hall about 1942 and Ngata's speech there. Comments on his special gifts, ability to interpret Maori to Pakeha and vice-versa and his ability as an educator. Talks about the influence of Sir James Carroll. Refers to Paraire Paikea, Sir Eruera Tirikatene, Charlie Ryland, Henare Poananga, Timi Hei (Jimmy Hay), Dr Maui Pomare, Dr Tutere Wirepa, Dr Peter Buck, Dr Peter Tapsell, Sir Paul Reeves, Haare Hongi (Henry Stowell) and Reverend Rewiti Kohere. Talks about the skills of Sylvia Ashton-Warner. Discusses Hawaiki, religion and the book `The golden bough' by James Frazer. Comments on the visit of Bishop Frederick Bennett with Ngati Porou. Tape nine is the presentation of the honorary doctorate degree to Wiremu Parker at Victoria University of Wellington. Language - English and Maori Venue - Lower Hutt : 1986 Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Parker's home in Lower Hutt Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001287; OHC-001288; OHC-001289; OHC-001290; OHC-001291; OHC-001292; OHC-001293; OHC-001294; OHC-001763 Quantity: 9 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 6 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 277. Photo of Wiremu Parker in 1959 and later, as a broadcaster

Date: 28 August 1989 - 29 Aug 1989

From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.

By: Brown, Raharuhi, active 1989; Keelan, Ngawini P, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/03

Description: Raharuhi Brown talks about his involvement with his marae and community organisations. Discusses the meaning of the Treaty, inconsistencies between the texts, the importance of retention of the Maori language and the Maori Language Act. Talks about Maori fishing rights, Ngati-Porou land rights, raupatu and land taken unfairly, land tenure and land use in the traditional and contemporary context. Defines the concept of tino rangatiratanga in relation to land tenure and relates aspects of health to this concept. Discusses concept of turangawaewae and problems of living within the system. Discusses the education system, Maori language in schools, need for Treaty to be taught in schools to improve race relations, importance of kohanga reo, and problems maintaining local kohanga, bilingual education at secondary school level and local limitations to its success. Mentions the role and responsibilities of crown agents and gives his views on the part Maori play in decision making. Raises issue of Maori leadership in relation to illiteracy, with reference to finding leadership models. Gives example of Apirana Ngata. Talks about concept of Maoritanga in relation to urbanisation and legislation. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Ruatoria Interviewer(s) - Ngawini P Keelan Venue - Whakapaurangi Road, Ruatoria, East Coast Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002144 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0349.

Date: 12 Aug 1988

From: The Matriarchs Oral History Project

By: Solomon, Harata Ria Te Uira, 1925-1993

Reference: OHInt-0048/09

Description: Harata Solomon was born 22 January 1925 in Otaki, one of eleven children, and was brought up in Waikanae. Discusses her name and whakapapa on both parent's sides. Discusses her paternal grandfather, Kaka Kura Wi Parata, a chief of Ngati Te Kowhai, Ngati Toa and Te Atiawa and his wife who was of Ngati Raukawa descent. Talks about arranged marriages, communal living and sharing in Maori society. Discusses Waikanae, living off the land and traditional diet. Talks about her memories of her mother and being looked after by her maternal grandmother after her mother's death. Discusses her father and his involvement with the Ratana religion and her family marae, Whakarongotai, in Waikanae. Talks of her cultural identity, modernity and assimilating into Pakeha culture in the 1930s and 1940s. Recalls her childhood pastimes, memories of the Depression and the number of people the family had staying. Discusses her grandmother's death, the division of labour in Maori society, her bicultural life and Maoritanga. Talks about her education at Waikanae, Hukarere Boarding School and Wellington Teachers' Training College. Talks about Ratana and Mormon teachings and lack of sexual instruction. Discusses her own faith as a member of the the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints and a Mormon. Recalls the Waikanae community and poi, haka, taiaha and mere activities. Discusses women clearing tapu on the marae and her aunts and their passing down of knowlege and the place of Maori women. Talks about her commitment to teaching, the impact of World War II on her whanau, her marriage after the war and her husband and children. Venue - Wellington : 1988 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Sound Centre, National Library, Wellington Arrangement: Tape sequence - OHC-4150-4151 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Transcript(s) available OHA-1637 and OHDL-000576.

Date: 7 Oct 1993

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Guthardt, Phyllis Myra (Rev Dame), 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0046/03

Description: Dr Phyllis Guthardt was born in Nelson in 1929. Gives her family background, including the influence of her mother, and her father's belief in socialism and interest in world affairs. Describes her early love of reading and music. Talks about her schooling, five years spent doing secretarial work and training as a primary school teacher. Describes the difficulties involved in being accepted to train as a Methodist minister, her training at the Trinity Methodist Theological College in Auckland and period as probationary minister at Riccarton. Notes that she was the first woman in NZ to be ordained as a minister in one of the main churches. Describes her graduation from Canterbury with an MA in English (First class honours) and her scholarship to Cambridge where she did postgraduate study in biblical theology. Talks about her job as minister of the Melville Parish and Waikato Hospital Chaplain and her job as Ecumenical chaplain University of Waikato. Comments on some of the issues with students. Describes work as minister in Christchurch parishes, changes in the Methodist Church, working with Maori and attitudes to biculturalism and feminism. Talks about the numerous community and church bodies with which she has been associated, including Member of the Presidium of the World Methodist Council and Member of the University of Canterbury Council. Comments on her degree of Honorary Doctor of the University of Waikato and her DBE. Venue - Auckland : 1993 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1131. Search dates: 1993

Date: 20 February 1994

From: Newlands women's oral history project

By: Edwards, Mihipeka Anne, 1918-2008; Copp, Lorraine, active 1994

Reference: OHInt-0503/01

Description: Describes arriving at her new home in Newlands. Describes the initiation of the Paparangi Culture Club, key members, uniforms and early performances. Discusses the disintegration of the group and its revitalisation as `Nga Hau e Wha' with Mihipeka as kuia. Describes the growing interest and support from the wider Johnsonville district community. Discusses her teaching, teaching methods and beliefs and her opinion of her own writing. Describes her feelings about the European view of Maori history and the difficulties faced by the club fund-raising to keep the group going. Discusses the importance of Te Reo Maori and her aspirations for the culture group and its activities. Interviewer(s) - Lorraine Copp Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2742.

Date: 18 February 1994

From: Newlands women's oral history project

By: Glancy, Anita, active 1994; Gillard, Bunty, active 1994

Reference: OHInt-0503/02

Description: Anita Glancy and Bunty Gillard talk about growing up in Newlands, their tribal affiliations and the formation and membership of the Paparangi Maori Club. They discuss the role of the club in promoting Te Reo and Tikanga Maori and biculturalism. They identify some of the earlier members of the club including Aunty Bo and some of the Johnsonville Post Office hostel male residents. Anita talks about her father passing down 'the gift' of her Maori culture. They speak about their extended families in the South Island, South Island Maori (Ngai Tahu) and friendships and relationships made through the club. They describe club leadership, club activities and give their perspectives on what led to the break-up of the club. Interviewer(s) - Lorraine Copp Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 21 Feb 1998

From: `Diaspora by degree' : professional exiles in New Zealand oral history project

By: Baran, Linda, active 1991-1998; Baran, Irving, active 1991

Reference: OHInt-0440-01

Description: Linda describes her childhood in California, San Diego in particular. Summarises her training and career and gives reason for their recruitment as psychologists for the Wanganui mental health field. Irving gives details of his background and career and interest in psychiatry. Describes `Doctor's Draft' known as the Barry Plan before war in Vietnam escalated into a full blown military conflict. Recalls choosing the Navy which took him to San Diego, California and explains why he remained in California after discharge from the Navy. They both discuss similarities between their homes in San Diego and Wanganui. Irving describes turbulence of the health system when they arrived. Mentions lack of resources and understanding. Linda describes differences between the English medical system and the American. She also briefly describes her successful efforts to establish child and adolescent mental health services. They talk about cultural issues, protocol and their sensitivity to these factors. Discuss ethnic labels and Irving talks about essence of biculturalism. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Other - no biog forms Interviewer(s) - Dr Suzanne MacAulay Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007663 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2002.

Date: 11 Jul 2001

By: Hutching, Megan Alannah, 1957-; Auckland City Libraries; Birkbeck, Barbara May, 1945-2003

Reference: OHColl-0567/1

Description: Barbara Birkbeck had recently retired as Auckland City Librarian. This interview covers her career from 1961 to 2001 in university and public libraries, focussing on her time as City Librarian. Barbara Birkbeck was born in Methven in 1945. Explains why her grandparents and mother moved to Methven. Mentions father was in the Home Guard during the war and gives reason why he did not go to war. Recalls her various schools in Methven and why she transferred to Ashburton. Mentions her participation in A&P shows and athletics along with her interest in reading. Describes local libraries and writing her own stories. Considered being a librarian, describes attitudes to careers for women which introduced feminism into her life. Became a librarian in Ashburton, details leaving home and the influence of Thelma McArtney. Describes the library and its services. Gained NZLA Certificate, 1966, travelled overseas age 21. Recalls Library School in Wellington and moving home before travel to England by boat. Recalls factory work and attitudes of women there. Returned after a year to work at Canterbury University Library and studied for an arts degree. Moved to Palmerston North, worked at Massey University Library where she met Bill Blackwood. Describes her involvement with NZLA and attendance at a Women's Convention. Met her husband, Adrian, mentions his attendance at Library School, Wellington. Describes her job at the National Library and various venues. Moved to Whangarei, then appointed to Canterbury Public Library without interview. Recalls seeing those arrested during the Springbok Tour protests in 1981. Explains the attitude of Canterbury Public Library towards herself and her husband working in the same building. Describes job sharing with another staff member. Moved to Auckland. Recalls first job at Auckland Public Library. Explains changes in library focus due to local government and restructuring. Became head of the Central Library in 1993. Recalls attitudes of city councillors regarding the public good of the library system. Appointed acting City Librarian then City Librarian on the death of Jan Thompson. Talks about the Hero Trust, and censorship of their publication by the city council. Describes the new technology and the council's attitude, also the different types of politicians and councillors. Recalls refurbishment and staff reaction to the 'Gating' policy, bi-culturalism in library circles. Details the first Maori Services Team and effect of Treaty claims research. Discusses change in role of City Librarian and non-librarians managing libraries. Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2579.

Date: 13 Jun 1996 - 18 Jun 1996

From: Tuapeka oral history project

By: Dacker, William Henry Chandler, 1952-

Reference: OHInt-0569/03

Description: Bill Dacker was born in Dunedin in 1952. Gives details of his grandparents and his father's childhood on a farm and flour mill at Tapanui. Mentions his father's move to Beaumont after marriage. Describes the Beaumont property and his grandfather's discovery of gold there. Notes they held a mining right to the land but did not own it. Talks about his parent's attitude to the Beaumont property. Describes mining rights, techniques and history of the site. Talks about family relationships and his bond with his father as a result of the Beaumont property. Describes exploring the river, fishing for eels, his father's phobia about its danger and silting caused as a result of dams. Refers to the Roxburgh dam. Discusses contact with the local community and proximity to the Forestry headquarters. Refers to Mrs Collins whose grandson Graeme Collins, a musician, has recorded music to support Friends of Beaumont. Describes the infuence of his parents' Christian ethos and Labour Party support on his childhood. Recalls his childhood and schools he attended in Dunedin, including Otago Boys High School, before going to Otago University. Talks about fighting at Otago Boys High School. Talks about his interest in the Globe Theatre and assisting Patric Carey there. Mentions Charmian Smith and Rodney Kennedy. Mentions attitudes to sexuality. Notes his father was a wicker worker for Coopers in Northeast Valley. Describes his early memories of trees on the Beaumont property and the replacement of natives by exotic weeds. Describes meeting wife Winsome Murchie through the Careys (Globe Theatre). Mentions her family affiliations with Ngai Tahu and Ngati Raukawa and his introduction to Maori history and issues through her. Mentions her study for a degree in medicine and his return to university after marriage, majoring in history and psychology. Describes being divided between his academic interest and alternative lifestyle at Beaumont where he worked for the forestry. Comments on working with Ngai Tahu and becoming a specialist in their history. Mentions work involvement away from home with the Waitangi Tribunal. Discusses biculturalism. Talks about working with oral history and writing the book `Te Mamae me the aroha : the pain and the love' for the Dunedin City Council. Talks about the births of Malcolm, Pomare, William and Lizzie and mentions the role of Beaumont in his relationship with the children. Describes buildings there, the title of the land, a land dispute and the Crown sale of the land to ECNZ. Mentions goldmining. Describes the announcement of ECNZ plans for building a dam at a public meeting and the reaction to this. Notes the proposed dam would inundate his Beaumont property. Describes community apathy in fighting the dam, the attitude to those deciding to sell land and a public meeting at Lawrence for Friends of Beaumont (FOB). Mentions Graeme Collins, Trevor Reeves and Residents of Beaumont (ROB). Notes that the purpose of FOB was to fight the dam while ROB was concerned with all local issues. Describes loss of the lease of the Beaumont property and the ensuing discovery the land was owned by Bob Woods not ECNZ. Describes the geology, climate, vegetation, wildlife, Maori and historical sites of area. Mentions Birch Island. Discusses tourism potential and economic benefits of present use of land and flooding of the land. Describes silting at the Clyde dam. Considers the national need for electricity does not outweigh the local interest. Comments on the release of some information by ECNZ. Describes involvement with the archaeological survey by Athol Anderson, funded by ECNZ, and the increase in the number of archaeological sites identified by the survey. Comments on working for ECNZ and the reaction of others to his working for them. Mentions the personal and family effect of the issue. Considers postponement of the dam is more likely than cancellation and comments. Summarises the dam issue. Interviewer(s) - Helen Frizzell Accompanying material - Bill Dacker's curriculum vitae; Oral submission in support of Submission 99.1, Clutha District Plan hearings Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2627. Photos of Bill Dacker in 1964; Winsome, Bill and Malcolm Dacker in 1975; Bill, William and Violet Dacker and Christopher Olsen; Graeme (Graham) Collins, Bill Dacker and another person late 1990s

Date: 03 Feb 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Jones, Bryan Leonard, 1956-

Reference: OHInt-0593/29

Description: Bryan Jones was born in Taumarunui in 1956. Recalls his first contact with Upper Hutt parish when on a CIT course, and being transferred to work in the area. Mentions relationships. Talks about becoming a christian at a youth camp, pastoral care and membership of musical groups. Mentions the Festival Singers and his enjoyment of church music and a piece called Indigo 2 by Jenny McLeod. Mentions his attendance at Durham Street Methodist Church, Christchurch and Pitt Street Methodist Church, Auckland. Explains his experiences in lay preaching. Discusses the use of the manse, permanent and visiting ministers, parish contact with Trentham Military Camp, CIT and the demography of Upper Hutt. Talks of bi-culturalism in services, mentioning Maori and Tongan. Publication - Looking in, looking out. Stories of faith and life in Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009276 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2992, OHDL-000948.

Date: 30 Apr 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: van Angeren, Jill, active 1989-1998

Reference: OHInt-0443-13

Description: Jill van Angeren recalls first involvement with the Citizens Advice Burreau (CAB) in Newtown, Wellington. Discusses membership standards and constitution. Refers to Policy Conference in 1989 and gives reasons for choosing the Scottish CAB as a model. Talks about training, information systems and the introduction of computers. Discusses biculturalism. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ian Dougherty Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009643 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3133.