Maternity leave

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-; Preston, Gaylene Mary, 1947-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; McLeod, Rosemary Margaret, 1949-

Reference: H-707-001/034

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. Sexual harassment in the work place; a time-line across history of the political, religious and sexual treatment of women; man gets blown-up into a balloon; running the home like a business; women are the stronger sex?; woman fights an armoured knight on a horse; Michelangelo sculpts a naked man with an exaggerated penis; Women's Liberation; persecution against homosexuals likened to that perpetrated by the Nazi regime and the medieval church; Lesbian Nation; media interviewer, Brian Edwards leads a TV programme on the Women's Movement; Muldoon drinks a glass of wine bottled to commemorate Women's Suffrage Day, Sept. 19; while the men discuss world revolution, a woman pour them tea; the double violation of rape victims by their attacker and then by the justice system; the female anatomy exposed to a room full of male doctors; church women protest against feminism challenging the family and traditional roles of women; justice for some, but not for women; the feminist backlash; pay equity; perhaps god is a man after all - three wishes; May I have my rights, please? apologetic feminism; justice not weighted equally for all; issues around sexual reproduction and the Royal Commission Report; women unite to resist the intrusion of the SIS (Special Intelligence Service); Muldoon's legacy to New Zealand women; sex roles reversed in the shearing shed; abortions; National Party tramples on New Zealand women; position of women in Iran; genital mutilation; the 1979 budget - what's in it for women; SPUC anti-abortion rally likened to a Ku Klux Klan rally with hoods and burning torches; the marriage trap; psychology and the oppression of women. Quantity: 34 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Walker, Susan, active 1990s; Fowlie, Karen, 1990s; Quillin, Viv, active 1980s-1990s; Chanwai-Earle, Lynda, 1965-; Seule, Juliet, active 1990s; Sorzano, Rigel, active 1990s; Rhonda, active 1990s; Chadwick, Rona, active 1990s; Hollander, Nicole, active 1990s; Fleming, Jacky, active 1990s; Horacek, active 1990s; Jackson, Cath, active 1990s; Vania, Rustam, active 1990s; Peterson, Nancy, active 1980-1990s; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-

Reference: H-709-001/033

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. National Women's Cervical Cancer inquiry, the value of women's experience in the work field when dealing with employers who are predominantly worried about a woman's period being heavy; questioning the relevance of Aids education information for lesbians; family discussion about orgasms; sexual harassment in the work place and the Employment Contracts Act; what are the options for a home-maker if her husband leaves her for another woman; ACC claims; men, women and housework; the stress of being too busy with activities and commitments; verbal abuse; siblings argue about being lesbian; 1993 - what women have to celebrate in Suffrage Year with Jenny Shipley and Ruth Richardson at the political helm; women can vote but thewy still remain disadvantaged in many areas; growing older; women respond to the Bobbitt Case (where a women cut off her partners penis); how lesbians can often feel inadequate when reading lesbian erotica books; being an independent, aggressive, adventurous girl doesn't win you many friends; men express themselves as women did in the 70's, but they're still slow to share their goodies with women; feminist collectives; never give up; 12 week campaign for maternity leave; seeking to silence her biological clock; pay equity; women and girls' self defence; beauty contests; the tree of life is a woman; wife slavery; a spell of warts for rich people; Women's Liberation targets your mother, sister and girl friend; Maori Women's Welfare League Conference poster, 1982; women lifting wieghts; dealing to a wolf whistler. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 30 Oct 1995, 18 Jun 1996 - 30 Oct 1995 - 18 Jun 1996

From: Neville Lambert Memorial oral archive

By: Black, Arthur Gordon, 1919-2011

Reference: OHInt-0585/06

Description: Arthur Gordon Black recalls earliest recollections when he was a boy of four at Porangahau (Southern Hawkes Bay) in 1923 living on a soldier's resettlement farm. Mentions grandfather who lived with them and who had served in Afghanistan war. Describes childhood activities, traversing much of the countryside on foot and pony, finding a bird's nest which contained a human skull with a stone axe in it, and which is now in Napier Museum. Also describes Porangahau School and mentions Miss Tracey who taught there from 1924-1945 and Alf Mudgway. Mentions itinerant gentleman who took music. Other aspects of Porangahau discussed includes: Six o clock closing and Maori rule of not being allowed to take liquor away from hotel; 1931 Earthquake; Proficiency exam; lack of co-educational schools; camps for unemployed; Depression; college uniforms and church parades. Describes Wellington Teachers' College which re-opened after the Depression in 1938 and refers to New Education Conference. Mentions Frank Lopdell, Frank Coombs, Walter Scott and Ron Lockhart. Refers to First Labour Government in 1935. Outlines teaching career, commencing with probationary year at Te Awa School followed by sole charge at Tarawera. Explains how sole charge operated. Talks about experience in Air Force, spending three months in Mounted Rifle camp and refers to Sir Andrew Russell. Mentions Conscription. In 1942 joined Navy and talks about trip across Pacific to Canada, referring to `HMS Philomel' and `Capetown Castle'. Recalls two months course at St Vincents; flying Tiger Moths, Harvards and Barracuda (flying bomber) and learning to dive bomb and drop torpedoes. Talks about experience when at Crail. Recalls returning to New Zealand on HMS 'Illustrious'. Mentions wife, Margaret, having to wait for ship bringing war brides. Recalls having to undertake refresher course [post war] before taking a teaching position at Te Karaka District High School. Mentions A E Manning (Principal). Talks about involvement in Institute (NZEI). Other aspects of teaching career discussed include: Currie Report; Ruatoria School which was used as a model school for Maori education; Grading systems; first parent teacher group; Truant Officers; role of visiting teacher; Basic equipment scheme; Maori schools which were administered by Maori Affairs Department with separate Maori inspectors; teacher welfare; corporal punishment; Ministers of Education, with reference to Phil Amos and discussion on maternity leave [early 1970s]. Considers NZEI has helped teachers immeasurably in conditions of service. Mentions Dr Beeby and his philosophy. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Roger Dougls Caley Venue - Massey Street, Hastings Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008898-008899, OHC-008900; OHLC-004545-004547 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2763.

Date: 1909-1980s

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

By: Working Women's Resource Centre (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-ROTH-Labour

Description: Includes: 'The Old New Zealand Federation of Labour "Red-Fed' Auckland Transport Branch Grand Reunion of Men Who Remained Loyal To Their Union in the 1913 Strike', 17 December 1938, programme. The "Industrial Worker" Readers League. Invitation to a "Grand Dance" to be held Friday 5 September 1941. "Industrial worker" Security Certificate for 5 shillings, February 1941. New Zealand Engine Drivers, River Engineers, Marine Engine Drivers, Greasers, Firemen and Assistants' Industrial Union of Workers Wellington Branch Subscription Card. New Zealand Insurance Guild Industrial Union of Workers discount book. NZ Engineering, Coachbuilding, Aircraft, Motor and Related Trades Industrial Union of Workers discount book. New Zealand Nurses Industrial Union of Workers discount book [1989]. Auckland Waterside Workers Industrial Union of Workers. Time Record booklet. National Women's Committee, New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. 'Union Restructuring A Women's Perspective'. Pamphlet, Working Women's Resource Centre. 'Waiho mahi mo te tiaki whaangai, mo te hapuu'. Pamphlet about parental leave in Māori. Working Women's Resource Centre. 'Ko e livi fā'ele ma'ae fa'ē mo e tamai'. Pamphlet about parental leave in Tongan. The Clerical Workers Union. 'That photocopier - is it safe?' Pamphlet (2 copies). The Clerical Workers Union. 'VDUs and your health'. Pamphlet (2 copies). The Clerical Workers Union. 'Repetition strain injury'. Pamphlet (2 copies). The Clerical Workers Union. 'RSI'. Pamphlet. The Clerical Workers Union. 'Who decides our wages and conditions?'. Pamphlet about award talks. The Clerical Workers Union. 'It pays to belong'. Pamphlet. The Clerical Workers Union. 'Are you being paid what you are worth?'. Pamphlet about pay equity [1986]. The Clerical Workers Union. 'Protect your award, it protects you'. Pamphlet. The Clerical Workers Union. 'Welcome to The Clerical Workers Union'. Pamphlet. The Clerical Workers Union. 'I'm over the exemption figure, should I join?' Pamphlet. New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. 'Psst Do you deliver milk? You have rights at work so read this!' Pamphlet. New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. 'Woooah!!! Hey you! Do you deliver milk, newspapers or collect rag bags? Are you getting a fair deal? Read on!' Pamphlet. New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. 'Your award is there to protect you'. Pamphlet (2 copies). New Zealand Bank Officers' Union. 'Maternity leave. Everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask'. Pamphlet. New Zealand Bank Officers' Union. 'Renovations. You weren't hired to work on a building site, but...' Pamphlet. (2 copies). New Zealand Bank Officers' Union. 'A special message to part-timers'. Pamphlet. (2 copies). New Zealand Bank Officers' Union. 'Union Rep'. Pamphlet. (2 copies). New Zealand Bank Officers' Union. 'So you are thinking of resigning'. Pamphlet. (2 copies). New Zealand Bank Officers' Union. 'May we introduce ourselves?' Pamphlet. New Zealand Bank Officers' Union. 'Being a working parent'. Pamphlet. New Zealand Bank Officers' Union. 'A special welcome to the new union rep'. Pamphlet. The Council for Equal Pay and Opportunities and the Coalition for Equal Value Equal Pay. 'Support Pay Equity'. Pamphlet. Sun Alliance Insurance Group. 'Trade Union Personal Insurance Plan'. Pamphlet with foldover envelope flap. 'This letter is addressed to the workers of Auckland'. Typescript sheet advertising seminar for workers and students during Capping Week at the University of Auckland. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: 1985

From: [New Zealand ephemera relating to labour, workers and working conditions, trade unions, protests, strikes and lockouts, industrial relations 1983-1985]

By: New Zealand. Department of Labour

Reference: Eph-A-LABOUR-1985-01

Description: Pamphlet advising the provision of maternity leave, which allows women to take up to 26 weeks unpaid leave from work, provided they have worked for at least 15 hours per week, for at least 18 months. Pamphlet advises how to go about applying for this leave, which could also be used if one was adopting a baby. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Print, 202 x 135 mm.

Date: 1979- 1987

From: New Zealand Association of Waterfront Employers : Further records

Reference: 90-220-55/18

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980-1985

From: New Zealand Free Kindergarten Teachers' Association : Records

Reference: 87-210-4/3

Description: Quantity: 1 box(es) (file box).

Date: 1986-1994

From: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions : Further records

Reference: 2008-184-5/2

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1977-1987

From: New Zealand Federation of Labour : Further records

Reference: 95-050-61

Description: Also includes: - Picketing, Shorter hours of work and 'Hours of Work' Quantity: 1 box(es). Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.

Date: 1981

By: New Zealand. Department of Labour

Reference: Eph-C-LABOUR-1981-02

Description: Shows a photograph inset into an orange border, of a pregnant woamn sorting piles of brochures. Another two copies at Eph-C-WOMEN-1981. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1980

From: Batchelor, Mary Dorothy, 1927-2009 : Papers

Reference: 77-132-19/09

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1999

From: Alliance (Political party, N.Z.): [Fliers, cards and pamphlets for the Alliance Party (N.Z.) and its members and political candidates. 1997-1999]

By: Alliance (Political party)

Reference: Eph-A-NZ-ALLIANCE-1999-01

Description: Postcard is addressed on the verso to Prime Minister Jenny Shipley, and is written as if by an infant, begging Mrs Shipley to allow its mother twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave. Shows a small inset picture of Laila Harre who campaigned for this leave. The recto shows a photograph of the face of a young baby behind glass with the number 12 in shadow in front of its face. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 105 x 148 mm.

Date: 1986 - 1989

Reference: Eph-A-LABOUR-1986/1989

Description: Ephemera about maternity and parental leave, holiday pay, state pay fixing, Union Representatives Education Leave Act 1986, work stoppage statistics, factory inspection, equal pay, Employee Assistance Programme Includes ephemera produced by: Coalition Equal Value Equal Pay Sonja Davies New Zealand Public Service Association New Zealand Workers' Union Wellington Hotel, Hospital, Restaurant and Related Trades Employees' Industrial Union of Workers Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints and letterpress, sizes varying up to 250 mm.

Date: 1980

From: New Zealand Labour Party: Head Office records

Reference: 2003-244-26/07

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970-1981

From: Waring, Marilyn Joy, 1952- : Collection

Reference: 84-131-71/08

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1994-1998

From: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions : Further records

Reference: 2008-248-06/6

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 25 Feb-28 Mar 1980

From: Orr, Elizabeth Welch, 1929- : Research and literary papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8584-10

Description: Contains submissions and correspondence relating to the Maternity Leave and Employment Bill. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980

From: New Zealand Federation of Labour : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-4100-46/3/12

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980

From: [Ephemera, posters of A3 size, relating to women, women's rights, employment, social status. 1980]

By: Wellington Trades Council. Women's Subcommittee; Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-C-WOMEN-1980-05

Description: Shows an arrangement of text over a fluorescent pink silhouette of a woman and child holding hands. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screen print on poster, 420 x 295 mm

Date: 2001

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-002-047

Description: Exhibited in the 'The Line-Up (Exhibition)'. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).