Vocational rehabilitation

Date: 1932 - 1935

From: [Ephemera of octavo size concerning employment, career choices and vocational guidance]

By: Crawford, W J, active 1933

Reference: Eph-A-EMPLOYMENT-1933-01

Description: Booklet outlining the principles of the No. 10 Government Building Subsidy scheme whereby homeowners and business owners could renovate their properties saving up to 50% on labour costs alone. The Unemployment Board paid a subsidy for the work to be done, to keep people in the work force. The booklet also contains many advertisements by Wellington building supply companies, builders and building contractors: Carrara Ceilings, John Duthie & Co. Ltd, Wellington Plumbing Supplies Co., Jenkins & Mack Ltd, Higgins & Arcus, A & T Burt Ltd, J H Bethune & Co., Lamb & Johnson, Turnbull & Jones Ltd., J H Gilchrist & Sons, Leonard Tingey, Eclipse Foundry Co Ltd., Warcup & Elliott, Winstone Ltd, Palmer & Askew, Harcourt & Co., Scoullars, Eveready Electric Hotwater Services Ltd, A Johnson Ltd, Fama Stonewood Florring Co., Symonds Bros, Tolley & Sons Ltd., W M King, Guthrie Bowron & Co Ltd., Plumbers Ltd, H E Shacklock Ltd, Berger Paints, James Stewart Electrical Co Ltd., McLeod Weir & Hopkirk, Francis Holmes Ltd, W H Long & Co Ltd, Nu Tread, W Booth & Co., Scott Timber Co Ltd., Coleman & Coleman, A R Hislop Ltd, Brownlee Ltd, C & A Odlin & Co Ltd. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 64 pages, each 185 x 128 mm.

Date: 1998

Reference: H-501-001/021

Description: Shows the race for the rural vote with National in the lead, followed by Act and Labour in the rear. Comment on Paul Holmes seeking to be Mayor of Auckland while retaining his nightly TV show. All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick retires from rugby - a tribute. Shows the tension between Winston Peters and Bill Birch. Shows the only ones winning from the Melbourne docks picket are the lawyers. John Luxton explains why New Zealand should phase out tariffs ahead of the rest of the world. A guy at the pub suggests introducing a work for the cabinet salary scheme would have more effect than a work for the dole scheme. Pol Pot is met in Hell by Hitler and Stalin. Politicians lobby to a near empty hall. The public favour paying for their televised sport rather than pay more on their Broadcasting Licence fee to get free to air sports. Paul Holmes agrees with himself that he would make an outstanding Mayor for Auckland. Helen Clark shows a growing obsession with the National leader, Jenny Shipley. Max Bradford sees the benefits of splitting up ECNZ. A toast to the Northern Ireland peace deal. Graham Latimer calls for Maori to get superannuation at age 50. Winston Peters thinks that informed public servants should not have any say in the debate over splitting ECNZ. Winston Peters tries to reassure New Zealanders they have nothing to fear about the Japanese economy committing hara kiri. Outbreak of crytoporidiosis linked to public swimming pools. Jenny Shipley and Winston Peters wear the defeat over the Government's referendum proposal on Auckland's local body assets. Money considerations guide surgical decisions in New Zealand hospitals. The elderly have the national superannuation surcharge removed. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Sizes vary slightly, the average cartoon frame being approximately 14 x 20 cm.

Date: 19 Feb 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: McCallum, Doug, 1955-

Reference: OHInt-0662/20

Description: Doug McCallum recalls working at Otahuhu Railway Workshops and involvement with trade unions. Describes formation of Auckland Unemployed Workers Union and gives reasons for forming the group. Mentions some of the original members - Graham Wimp, Simon Wallis, Doreen Suttons and Billy Baines. Talks about Advocacy service and drop-in centres at Glen Innes and Otahuhu. Mentions alternative Economic Document. Gives impressions of differences between AUWU and AUWRC. Discusses role of Federation of Labour; Scheme Workers' strikes; attacks on Domestic Purposes Beneficiaries by [Sir Robert] Muldoon; influence of Socialist Unity Party in AUWU; involvement of other factions such as Labour Party and Communist Party; manipulation of unemployment figures by the government; demonstration outside St James Theatre during meeting of Rob Muldoon; Membership stucture of AUWU and `Out of Work' newspaper. Other people mentioned include: Syd Pilkington, Gail Arnott Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Venue - TUC Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010388 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3533.

Date: 2 Sep 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Saunders, Vicky, active 1983-1993

Reference: OHInt-0662/26

Description: Vicky Saunders recalls the formation of Marlborough Unemployed Workers Union and refers to help from Rosie Ash, Blenheim Co-ordinator of Women's Refuges, Jane Stevens and PSA. Talks about: advocacy work for beneficiaries; PEP scheme; relationship with DSW and NZES schemes; foodbank, clothing bank, furniture bank, food co-op, and importance of MUWU [Marlbouough Unemployed Workers Union) to the community and contribution of voluntary work. Mentions taking over employment contract negotiations. Discusses 1991 South Island hui and National NPC at Blenheim. Mentions Job Search Tour 1988. Describes the workload increase with benefit cuts and effects on people - marriage break ups, depression etc. Recalls strong support from Buller Unemployed Center in 1983. Talks about youth work - Blue Light Disco; youth work forum; youth council; support group for women; youth recreation and Christmas party. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010394 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3539. Search dates: 1993

Date: 1 Sep 1993 - 01 Sep 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Mitchell, Hilary, active 1983-1993

Reference: OHInt-0662/36

Description: Hilary Mitchell talks about the formation of Nelson Unemployment Workers Trust ca 1982. Refers to Mary O'Regan and Colin Gunn. Recalls trying to establish unemployment as an issue, constant funding issues and staffing problems due to work schemes. Talks about trade union support; training courses, with reference to TOPS courses; Drop in; street kid problem and links with Te Roopu Rawaore. Mentions Colin Gunn and Chris Turton. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010403C Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3549.

Date: ca 27 Jan 1981

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1981/0443-F

Description: Yvonne Elia, a work skills development programme participant, helping to clear rubbish from a lagoon in a reserve area at Cannons Creek, Porirua. Photograph taken by an unidentified staff photographer for the Evening Post, circa 27 January 1981. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1982-1985

From: Hames, Jenny :Negatives and photographs

Reference: PAColl-5811-2

Description: Quantity: 30 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 7 February 1994 - 07 Feb 1994

From: Justice Department, Corrections Division Women's Suffrage Centennial Oral History Project

By: Powell, Thelma Claire, 1927-2010

Reference: OHInt-0136/07

Description: Claire Powell born Rangiora, 1927. Outlines her career, commencing as nurse-aide trainee at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch (1944-45) and continuing through to Prison counsellor, New Plymouth prison. Reference to involvement with Prisoners' Aid & Rehabilitation Society and lack of support from Justice Department. Mentions Sister Catherine Dunphy, prison chaplain. Describes Living Skills Programme which started in 1985. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - New Plymouth Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005603-005605 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1151.

Date: 14 August 1993 - 14 Aug 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Hudson, Suzanne Campbell Terry, 1960-

Reference: OHInt-0067/056

Description: Suzanne Campbell Terry Hudson born Wellington. Explains why she attended 14 different schools, mostly in the Wellington area, and why family constantly moved house. Talks about parents separation and describes attitudes towards solo mother with five children. Recalls leaving school aged 15 and discusses job opportunities at that time (1977) - hundreds of jobs advertised in paper. Talks about work experience, which included work at the Beehive (Parliamentary Restaurant). Describes move to Waihi after marriage break up - was aged 22. Talks about involvement with soccer. Describes getting job through Access Scheme. Presently is local Sports reporter for Waihi Leader. Discusses mining and its effect on the area. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005860A; OHV-0278C Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1267.

Date: 26 Feb 1995

From: New Zealand Prisoners' Aid and Rehabilitation Society oral history project

By: Fenwick, Charles Bernard, active 1960s-1995

Reference: OHInt-0422/05

Description: Charles Bernard Fenwick recalls first involvement with PARS (Prisoners Aid & Rehabilitation Society) in the 1960s when he was a building contractor. Talks about changes in the construction industry ca 1978 and his decision to change career, being appointed to the position as field officer for Waikato PARS, a position he held for 10 years. Refers to Canon Tony Clarke. Describes Waikeria Prison. Discusses the training and work skills schemes and help received from D V Bryant Trust Board, one of the largest independent trusts in the country. Talks about the work undertaken at Montgomery House which functioned as a post-release hostel and refers to present day habilitation centres. Describes qualities that make a good prison visitor. Backgrounds his decision to work as a Methodist Missioner in the city of Auckland ca 1988 on a site that has been with the Methodist Church since 1851. Refers to Colin Scrimgeour `Uncle Scrim' who held same position. Describes in detail work done by the Mission during the Depression and explains how it continues, with the present centre serving 25,000 meals in the current year. Discusses other aspects of work eg providing people who have lost homes through fire, marriage breakdown, release from prison etc., with a complete restart of furniture. Discusses rules and regulations of Income Support Service. Describes safe banking system established by Mission to help those who cannot afford to have own bank account which requires up to $200 fee to open an account. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ray Hocking Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009197 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2927.

Date: 7 Jul 1994 - 07 Jul 1994

From: Greater Green Island oral history project

By: Wilson, James Allason, 1913-2001

Reference: OHInt-0616/45

Description: James Allason Wilson born Owaka, Otago 1913. Gives details of schooling at Tawanui (near Owaka). Talks about work in the saw milling industry and truck driving. Recalls accident involving truck driver at mill. Mentions closure of mill during the Depression. Recalls working for Andrew Sharp Ltd, an Owaka mill and driving truck for Clutha County Council, recalling another accident in a Model A Ford truck. Talks about move to Abbotsford and taking over farm and milk run. Very brief reference to nudist colony (Sun Club). Refers to Freeman's mine, Jubilee mine and Fairfield sandpits and brickworks. Talks about heavy snowfall 1939; Depression with a brief reference to working for the dole; recreation and work at Harraway & Sons Ltd. Describes in detail process of milling. Mentions that women were employed from 1955. Briefly details wages, hours of work, holidays etc. Discusses changes and development of Green Island. Refers to James Boomer (Mayor); Orr and Smellie families; Valpy family and McDonald (bacon curer). Comments on positive aspects of living in Green Island, grandchildren's recent experience obtaining work and refers to Access Employment Schemes. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Glenys Whittington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010147-010148 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3393.

Date: 16 Apr 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Little, Dale, 1955-

Reference: OHInt-0662/18

Description: Dale Little recalls early involvement in Unemployed Movement 1982, with reference to Dave MacPherson and Jane Stevens. Refers to Workers Communist Leage. Mentions Hutt Unemployed Workers Union (HUWU) move to Victoria St and involvement of Diane Chapman. In October 1987 commenced work for HUWU and talks about Food Co-op and Media Access Scheme. Talks about involvement with Te Roopu Rawakore and March Against Unemployment in 1988. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010386 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3531.

Date: 4 Apr 1993 - 04 Apr 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Adams, Virginia C, active 1982-1993

Reference: OHInt-0662/02

Description: Virginia Adams recalls moving to Taranaki in 1982 and gives reasons for involvement in TUWRC (Taranaki Unemployed Workers Rights Centre), becoming co-ordinator in 1984. Talks about TUWRC which was started in 1982 by Ross Donnehy. Topics discussed include: PEP schemes; Redundancies from Motonui Energy Plant construction (1985); Housing shortages (1984); Maori unemployed; Economic Summit Conference (1984); Social and educational role of TUWRC; National Hui of Te Roopu Rawakore in Taranaki (1986); March on closing of PEP schemes; Mangataipa hui (1985); TAPS programmes; Internal strife over power sharing and money. Mentions Ray Potroz (Meatworkers Union); Anna Meihana; Wally Campbell (Patea Maori Club); Matiu Tarawa. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010367 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3515.

Date: 16 Apr 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Truell, Zoe, active 1983-1993

Reference: OHInt-0662/31

Description: Zoe Truell gives reasons for involvement in Auckland Unemployed Workers Rights Centre (AUWRC) in 1983. Mentions Workers Communist League. Talks about development of advocacy service; screen printing posters; battle with Auckland Unemployed Workers Union; VOTP Scheme; Ruapehu meeting; relationship between AUWRC and Mangataipa; Street theatre in DSW and on buses; monthly socials at Ponsonby Community Centre; Wellington hui; trip in car loaned by Ron Trotter. Mentions Brian Avison and Dave Tollich. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Venue - Welligton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010400 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3544.

Date: 1 Sep 1993 - 01 Sep 1993

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Preston, Jill, active 1993

Reference: OHInt-0662/34

Description: Jill Preston talks about the work of the Nelson Unemployed Workers Trust / Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust which included, advocacy, counselling, CV preparation, TOPS courses, organic gardening, used clothing and Green Dollar scheme which worked very well. Discusses name change from NUWT to BUWT - change of focus from younger people to other beneficiaries and unwaged workers. Refers to links with Te Roopu Rawakore. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Venue - Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010403A Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3547.

Date: 3 Dec 1992 - 03 Dec 1992

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: Stevens, Jane, active 1984-1992

Reference: OHInt-0662/30

Description: Jane Stevens recalls becoming involved in the unemployed movement and refers to the abandonment of the TEP schemes. Describes formation of TEP and Unemployed Workers Action Committee and first demonstration outside FOL Headquarters, with reference to [Jim] Bolger [Minister of Labour]. Members of first committee included: Therese O'Connell, Henry Stubbs, Ian Haldane and Pat Kelly. Refers to volunteers, workers on VOJCP and other schemes. Backgrounds setting up of national movement. Other topics discussed include: Mangataipa, with reference to Huhana Oneroa; lobbying of Labour Party and anti-National campaign; Employment Summit; setting up of Te Iwi Maori; government investigation into hui; media portrayal of unemployed movement; sit in at Department of Social Welfare at Kaitaia; Goodby Pork Pie campaign 1984. People mentioned include: [Jim] Knox, [Ken] Douglas, [Bill] Andersen, Pat Shepherd, Paul Swain, John Banks, Kerry Burke, Dave MacPherson. Also refers to the commencement of the Doledrums newspaper and organisation of the 1983 Ruapehu Conference. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Venue - Greytown Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010398-10399 ; OHLC-005099-006000 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3543.

Date: 5 Dec 1992 - 05 Dec 1992

From: Te Roopu Rawakore o Aotearoa oral history project

By: McPherson, Dave, 1953-

Reference: OHInt-0662/19

Description: Dave MacPherson recalls early involvement in the Australian unemployed movement in late 1970s. Talks about Wellington Unemployment Union which was started by Jane Stevens and Kirsty Campbell. Refers to formation of Hutt Unemployed Workers Union (HUWU) and recalls being union delegate from car factory. Mentions queues on dole day. Notes that HUWU was made up mostly of community group and union representatives. Recalls being sacked from factory during Springbok tour and becoming full time volunteer at HUWU. Discusses relations between trade unions and WUWU and relations with Palmerston North Workers Unemployed Rights Centre. Talks about the Doledrums newspaper which started in mid 1982 and became national newspaper. Other topics discussed include: Anti SIS Bill Campaign; Second National Conference at WUWU in O'Reilly Ave; Ruapehu Conference March 1983, with reference to Ken Douglas; problem with Auckland Unemployed Workers Union, with reference to Pat Shepherd; Socialist Unity Party; 1984 Conference in Wellington and formal establishment of Te Roopu Rawakore; development of HUWU, with reference to Food co-op, TAP Scheme and Access. Mentions `Snap election' , Goodbye Pork Pie campaign and Trace Hodgson cartoon used as poster. Mentions Bruce Thorpe, Janet Buckton, Roger Douglas, Ann Hercus, Bill Andersen and Anna Meihana. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Karen Davis Venue - Thorndon Fire station, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010387 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3532.

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-092

Description: Photographs taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1973-1974

From: New Zealand Nurses Association : Records

Reference: 79-032-11/06

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1989 - 1991

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Original cartoons drawn 1980-1990, mainly for periodical publications].

Reference: C-136-026

Description: Shows a man vomiting letters of jargon, including JOBLINK, RESTART, WORKFOCUS, ACCESS, JOBPLUS. Dated with reference to publication usings these jargon words. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing 257 x 333 mm, on sheet 450 x 637 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2003.