Geothermal resources

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-134-459

Description: This cartoon features Prime Minister Kirk on the phone to the U.S. President about a wind power research project and the second scene shows two people in a Wellington gale approving the project. The bottom scene shows Energy Resources Minister Warren Freer with a plan for a wind-driven power station in Cook Strait, but he is met with a delegation of protestors demanding a stop to it as there must be some ecological threat as all the other energy sources cause them. Label on verso dated Tues 2/10 Other Titles - Wind power research project Other Titles - Plan for Cook Strait - Wind-driven Power Station Other Titles - The only way - total conservation Extended Title - Such a development - will certainly please many - and just as certainly displease others. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 312 x 395 mm

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091437-F

Description: View of entrance to steaming cave at Orakei Korako photographed by Robert E Wells, date unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: 13 Sep to 8 Nov 2005 - 13 Sep 2005 - 08 Nov 2005

From: Royal Society of New Zealand Wellington Branch oral history project

By: Grindley, George William, 1925-2019; Marr, Julene, active 2000s

Reference: OHInt-1008-05

Description: Interview with George Grindley, born in Dunedin in 1925. Outlines his family background in Otago including gold mining. Comments on his schooling, studying science and the importance of education in the family. Discusses attending the Otago School of Mines, and mentions field trips and holiday jobs at mines. Talks about getting a job with the Geological Survey in Auckland, and returning to university to complete a masters degree researching the geology of the Eglinton Valley. Discusses working on the West Coast where he became assistant to Harold Wellman and worked with others on the displacement of the Alpine Fault. Refers to having a year's leave in 1951, his departure being hindered by the waterfront strike, and working in south Wales and Canada as well as visiting Europe. Mentions northern hemisphere plate tectonics. Discusses his work on geological mapping in New Zealand and his geothermal work including being site geologist at Wairakei. Comments on the cooperation between government and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) in the Wairakei project, and on the future of geothermal power in New Zealand. Mentions his involvement with geothermal power developments in the Philippines, Mexico and elsewhere. Discusses going to Antarctica in geological survey teams [in 1961-62, 1977-78 and 1981-82] doing geological mapping and paleomagnetic surveys, the equipment available at the time, and working for three months in the polar high area with dog teams. Mentions the Gondwana hyphothesis. Refers to a major discovery of fossils in Marie Byrd Land in 1977. Comments on Scott Base and on the well-equipped Americans in Antarctica. Mentions his field trips in China and Southeast Asia. Talks about administrative work in the DSIR, and the Geological Survey's structure. Discusses his publications, the globalisation of science, and international conferences on tectonics, vulcanology and geology he has attended. Mentions geothermal monitoring of Ruapehu, Mt St Helens and active volcanic areas elsewhere. Comments on monitoring rifting in the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Discusses the disadvantage of specialisation for scientists leaving them vulnerable to funding changes. Talks about the effects of 'Rogernomics' and people who lost their jobs. Comments on the end of the DSIR, asset transfers, and subsequent restructuring. Reflects that scientists should run science but they can have a communication problem. Mentions the importance of the media, popularisation of science, and public understanding of science topics such as climate change and plate tectonics. Outlines advice he would give to a young scientist in New Zealand and good qualities in scientists. Interviewer(s) - Julene Marr Accompanying material - photocopy of an article "Retirement of George Grindley" from Newsletter, Geological Society of New Zealand, no. 76, June 1987 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-023144 - OHC-023152 Quantity: 8 C60 cassette(s). 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (handwritten). 1 interview(s). 8.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7602. Eight colour photographs of George Grindley and his study; colour photograph of a photograph of a dog sled in Antarctica (with abstract) Search dates: 1925 - 1947 - 2005 - 1987

Date: 1963-1972

From: Kelly, Jim and Glenys: Transparencies of locations in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, and memorabilia of the TSS 'Monowai'

Reference: PA12-11193

Description: Colour transparencies of Taupo, Ruapehu, Karapiro and New Plymouth scenes photographed by Jim Kelly. Five colour transparencies of Huka falls and the Wairakei Power Station, entitled 'Taupo Huka Falls Wairakei Oct 1965'. Six colour transparencies of Ruapehu area, entitled 'Ruapehu area (roadside Shell sign @ Motuopa [sic])1962/63 1 of 2'. Three colour transparencies of Ruapehu entitled 'Ruapehu 1963 Set 2 final'. Images include the Chateau Tongariro and the Top-of the-Bruce. Two colour transparencies of Lake Karapiro entitled 'Karapiro 1969 Riverside Service Station (no longer - a private dwelling)'. Two colour transparencies of New Plymouth area entitled 'New Plymouth early 1972 building petroleum plant?' Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 18 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: 18 colour film transparencies in cardboard mounts with either prnited or handwritten identifying information

Date: 9 December 1934, January 1937

From: Salmon, Albert Armitage, 1899-1982: Photographs taken on a trip to New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-10262-3

Description: Mounted images with annotations from Albert Armitage Salmon's 1936-1937 trip to New Zealand. The images follow the route of Salmon and his companions' travels tramping and travelling from Franz Josepf Glacier to various locations in the North Island. Photographs taken by Salmon. - The photographs show aerial images of the South Island including Franz Josef Glacier and snowfields, Fox Glacier and nearby mountains and bush, and a series of images of Bert Salmon and Mary Hansen on the ice at Fox Glacier. Also includes views of Fox River, the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki, Buller Gorge, a suspension bridge over the Buller River, and farmland near Nelson. - Photographs of the North Island show Chateau Tongariro and Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, views of Mount Ngauruhoe, including a copy of a photograph of the eruption of Ngauruhoe on 9 December 1934, and group portraits of Irene Booth, Mary Hansen, Eric Keehn, and Reg Booth playing in the snow on Mount Ruapehu. - Other images show views of the Waikato River at Huka Falls, the Aratiatia Rapids, and geothermal activity around Taupo and Rotorua. Images show geysers and mud pools at Wairakei, the Lady Knox Geyser erupting at Waiotapu, the exterior of the Rotorua bathhouse, and views of Whakarewarewa, including hot pools, thermal springs, boiling mud, and steam. One image shows a pataka (store house) at Whakarewarewa and local Maori women washing clothing outdoors in a hot pool. Another photograph shows Maori children bathing. Also includes photographs of the Arapuni Dam and an image of glow worms hanging from the roof of Waitomo Caves. Quantity: 55 b&w original photographic print(s) on mounts. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1942-1966

By: Adams, Colin, active 1942-1966

Reference: ATL-Group-00762

Description: A collection of three unpublished maps circa 1942-1966, showing boreholes of the Wairakei Thernal Power Station north of Taupo, and two maps showing Pongokawa Rabbit District Boundaries; and additional areas to be added to the Pongokawa Rabbit District Boundary respectively. Titles taken from items: MapColl-832.16gcrc/1946/57250 and MapColl-832.16gcrc/[1942]/57249. Title supplied by library for MapColl-832.18genc/[1966]/57248. Quantity: 3 map(s) single-sided.

Date: [ca 1924-1963], 2008

By: Entrican, Alexander Robert, 1898-1965

Reference: MS-Group-1736

Description: Files relating to Entrican's career with the Forest Service, including files on Tasman Pulp and Paper Ltd and Kaingaroa Logging Company Ltd Some educational and army papers, also testimonials Also includes Maori timber papers and sales policy; personal papers; Entrican's overseas trips, Lufkin correspondence and reports A Statement relating to the A R Entrican papers / by Elizabeth Orr , the donor of the collection has been added to the collection and is located at MS-Papers-9170 Comments by Elizabeth Orr on dossier created by A L Poole (MS-Papers-4547) was added in 2014 (MS-Papers-11731) Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - In addition to A L Poole's comments at MS-Papers-4547 see also A P Thomson's comments at MS-Papers-6093. Relationship complexity - Other personal correspondence relating to Entrican is located at Archives New Zealand. See Series: Unregistered Entrican Papers - Official and personal correspondence (18538) - Former Archives reference: FW607. Agency: ADSQ - New Zealand Forest Service. Director-General of New Zealand Forest Service Quantity: 30 box(es). 4 folder(s). 4.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - DP-2013-076. Ink, pencil and wash caricature of Entrican, by unknown artist, transferred to D, P & P Collection, August 2013..

Date: 1953 - 1954

By: Sanders, James Edward, 1911-1998; New Zealand observer (Newspaper)

Reference: H-633-001/033

Description: New Zealand topics include advocation of a state lottery, the rising cost of living, increased car licence fees, sales tax, mortgage rates, petrol prices, the 1953 visit by Queen Elizabeth 11 and Prince Philip, electioneering for the 1954 election, home brew in prisons, inflation, water supply disputes and shortages in Auckland, the future of the wine industry, geothermal power, traffic transgressions, advertising on parking meters, the Russian space programme and an observatory in Auckland and attitudes to public works in Auckland such as the harbour bridge and drainage. International topics include Australian lotteries, Winston Churchill keeping 'communist hands off' British Guiana, political troubles in Trieste and East Germany, relations between the Untied States and the USSR, radioactive pollution around Bikini Atoll, the TATTS talks and atomic bomb threats, the arrival of the yacht 'Hemskerk' in Sydney, the sale of Russian Embassy cars in Canberra and Soviet Russia's space programme. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies. Image sizes 178 x 228 mm approx.

Date: 1983

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-336-099

Description: Shows two men in a pub. One is reading a newspaper with the headline 'Whaka running out of steam'. The other comments, 'I've heard New Zealand called some funny things in my time...'. Relates to the decline in geothermal activity around the Whakatu area in Rotorua. A taskforce was set up to investigate. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Whaka running out of steam. Task force. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 190 x 185 mm Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 3, 7, 20 April 1997

From: Institutional change in New Zealand science

By: Dick, Ian Douglas, 1918-1999

Reference: OHInt-0412-3

Description: Ian Dick, born 1918, talks about his career which began with the Agronomy Division of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) in 1939. Describes a move to working on radar under Ernie Marsden during World War II followed by a period in the Army working out range tables for guns. Notes his return to the DSIR in 1946 when he established the Biometrics Section, which later became the Applied Mathematics Division. Looks at the DSIR structures, jobs, culture and policies. Describes his move to Head Office in 1953 and position as geothermal co-ordinator. Looks at his secondment to the New Zealand Steel Investigating Company. Describes his attitude to management, dress, social conventions, budgets and the public expenditure committee. Looks at his work with the Dominion Physical Laboratory, the Mines Department, establishment of the Soil Survey Division and the decision about a nuclear reactor. Interviewer(s) - Ruth Barton Venue - Tawa Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006856 - OHC-006858, OHC-019715 - OHC-019716 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 2 transcript(s). 4 Hours Duration. Search dates: 1997

Date: 15 Dec 1986

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

By: Turner, Charles William Oakey, 1901-1994

Reference: OHInt-0003/06

Description: Describes family background on paternal side. Recalls childhood in Cardiff, Wales with description of housing, social life of family, religion, attitudes to alcohol, smoking and discipline. Recalls education through to tertiary level, especially the effect of winning scholarship to Grammar School. Outlines his background to becoming a mechanical engineer, firstly with an engineering apprenticeship with Bristol Channel Dry Dock Company while attending night classes at Cardiff Technical College to gain university entrance. Mentions World War I during this time. Won scholarship to enable him to attend university and graduated 1923. Describes problem obtaining work in the depression and after working as 2nd Refrigerating Engineer on SS Kumara, emigrated to New Zealand and obtained work as Assistant Engineer at Design Office, Public Works Department in 1926. Describes work on viaducts, bridges, flood pumping stations and also describes colleagues, J.E.L. Cull, W. Newnham and recalls in 1931 being assigned to examining buildings affected by the Napier earthquake to report on possiblity of demolition. Mentions studying for masters degree on earthquake and structural engineering at Stanford and University of Illinois, U.S.A. Outlines work as Chief Designing Engineer at Public Works Department with impressions of Bob Semple, effect of the war (World War II) on Department especially the appointment of James Fletcher to administer all branches of the Department. Outlines the establishment of the State Hydro Electric Department in 1946, staff involved, recruitment and problems with Ministry of Works' engineers resenting the Department investigating their dams. Relates the decision to amalgamate part of Department with Ministry of Works and subsequent problems with Arthur Davenport. Describes his role in charge of all power development, the construction of dams, forecasting and planning, the heavy demand on the Ministry due to rapid hydro development, the proposals for geothermal steam power particularly Wairakei and the politicians reaction to its potential. Backgrounds the Cook Strait cable proposal, 1956 and the political conflicts. Recalls time as Engineer in Chief up to 1968, the eight power stations built on the Waikato River and Roxburgh and Benmore in South Island, and various personnel involved at the time. Describes the development of the Manapouri scheme in detail including the involvement of Comalco, the Japanese, and the environmental impact. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Waikanae Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Turner's home at 258 Te Moana Road, Waikanae Accompanying material - Copy of employment details from Ministry of Works, giving salary, jobs and dates; Copy of retirement notices/articles from the Evening Post, 7 and 10 Dec 1962; Copy of list of publications; Copy of "Historic generating plants [pre-1900] (and part 2 - 1900-1910)" from New Zealand Engineering, October 1, 1984 and August 1, 1985. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001439 - OHC-001442 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0221. Search dates: 1901 - 1986

Date: 25 Nov 1985

From: NZOHA Fletcher Challenge Ltd Oral History Project

By: Blackwood, John Gordon, 1926-2010

Reference: OHINt-0001/08

Description: Born in Masterton in 1926, one of three children. Outlines family background - grandfather, John Holmes Blackwood, a farrier and shopkeeper, came from Scotland in the early 1920s. Maternal grandfather, Frank Gordon, was a captain in the Merchant Navy. Father was chief inspector for the Wairarapa Electric Power Board. Recalls childhood memories; discipline/punishment; social life; depression (slump 1930s); Wairarapa/Wellington earthquake (1942); health/medicine/dental care; politics; schools/bullying. Mentions George Gair; G G Hancox (`Dobbin'); Dr Barry Dallas; Dr Peter van Praagh; Miss Olive (`Suds') Sutherland. Describes scene of Tangiwai (Rail) disaster, Dec 1953. World War II - Talks about the Japanese massacre at Featherston camp - was working on electrical installation at the POW Camp at the time. Describes camp prior to surprise rebellion. Worked as assistant electrical engineer, Wellington City Council for 18 months. Joined Fletcher Merritt Raymond on construction of Tasman Pulp and Paper Ltd at Kawerau, originally known as Te Teko Project. Mentions consultant, Sandwells from Vancouver; Walter Hammer (Project manager); Charlie Goddard (Superintendent); Bill Potter. Gives details of equipment used. Describes opening of the Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau in 1955. Backgrounds appointment as assistant electrical engineer for Tasman in 1955 and in 1963 appointed Assistant Chief Engineer and eventually Engineering Manager. Gives details of early Tasman days and difficulties in mounting and running the complex, including problems with unions. Explains company structure. Describes Dennis Timmiss. Discusses the introduction of geothermal steam into mill processing (1961). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Ohope Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 250 Pohutakawa Avenue, Ohope Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 0133. One photograph of John taken in 1985

Date: 1977

By: New Zealand. Ministry of Energy; New Zealand Electricity

Reference: Eph-G-ENERGY-1977-01

Description: An illustrated map of New Zealand, showing the location of energy plants of various kinds: manufactured gas, natural gas, hydroelectric power stations, coal fields, geothermal resources. There are also panels about the possibilities of using waves, solar power, nuclear power, biomass, wind, tides, and energy from wastes, to produce more energy. Two copies held; one is in two pieces Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, 1145 x 875 mm. Provenance: Donated by Christchurch College of Education in 2003.

Date: 1955-1956

From: Marsden, Ernest (Sir), 1889-1970 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1342-068

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Access requirement for permission of the Chief Librarian removed 15 May 2023.

Date: 1949 - 1951

From: Odell, Robert Sidney, 1908-1992 : Papers relating to the Prime Minister's office

Reference: MS-Papers-6846-5

Description: Newspapers clippings relating to political elections, 1949-1951. Includes elections in America, Australia, Britain, France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Korea. Also includes newspaper clippings relating to hydro-electric schemes and geothermal power. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1940]

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091458-F

Description: View of Rainbow Mountain and the lake at its base. Photographed by Robert E Wells, ca 1940. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: [ca 1940]

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091457-F

Description: Telephoto close up of the coloured cliffs on Rainbow Mountain photographed by Robert E Wells, ca 1940. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: 1909-1951

By: Langbein, Anne, active 1999

Reference: PA1-o-910

Description: Photographs of Ministry of Works projects with which Langbein was involved. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [1966]

From: Maps relating to Pongakawa Rabbit District and Wairakei

By: Adams, Colin, active 1942-1966

Reference: MapColl-832.18genc/[1966]/Acc.57248

Description: An unpublished map from [1966], drawn by the Ministry of Works - Wairakei Project Office, showing boreholes of the Wairakei Thermal Power Station. Boreholes are shown by numbered red circles with black outlines. Hot ground areas are marked by orange triple 'S' symbols, and a pine plantation by green 'tree' symbols. The map also contains annotations in pencil, colour shading to denote lakes, rivers, and green park areas, and named buildings and public facilities within the wider Wairakei area and surrounds. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 map(s) single-sided. Physical Description: Diazo print on paper; 32 x 64 cm

Date: 1950-1994

By: Peacock, Morice Gladstone, 1916-1995; Houpapa, Vonda Elsa Maureen, 1941-

Reference: PA-Group-00399

Description: Photographs of timber industry in the central North Island, Tangiwai disaster, conservation movement activities, events and personalities in the Taumarunui region. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Prints housed at PAColl-4875-1. Negatives housed at PAColl-4875-2. Transparencies housed at PAColl-4875-3. Quantity: 30000 Negatives (approximately). 3000 colour original transparency/ies. 1379 b&w original photographic print(s). 191 colour original photographic print(s). Provenance: Mrs Houpapa is the daughter of the late Morrie Peacock. Processing information: Archivists notes - Originally arranged and described in 1995. Reference number changed from PAColl-4875 to PA-Group-00399 in 2009.