City council members - New Zealand - Wellington Region

Date: 6 June 2008, 16 Dec 2008, 21 July 2009, 4 Dec 2009, 25 May 2010, 20 Jul 2010, 29 Oct 2010 - 06 Jun 2008 - 21 Jul 2009 - 3 and 24 September 2010 - 8 October 2010

By: Wain, Hayley Gemma, 1986-; Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-

Reference: OHColl-1115

Description: Interview with Hayley Wain, New Zealand's youngest elected local goverment councillor, elected to Wellington City Council in October 2004 and covering Wain's second triennium, from 2007-2010. Also includes interviews about the 2010 election. Abstracted by - Pip Oldham Interviewer(s) - Pip Oldham Relationship complexity - See also OHColl-0887-01 for oral history interviews covering Hayley Wain's first triennium from 2004-2007. Quantity: 7 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 5 Electronic document(s) Microsoft Word files. 1 interview(s). 3 C60 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Pip Oldham

Date: 2004

Reference: Eph-E-LOCAL-Wellington-2004-01

Description: Corflute poster shows a head and shoulders photographic portrait of City Council candidate Ian McKinnon standing for the Lambton Ward in the 2004 local body elections. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on white corflute, 600 x 900 mm. Provenance: Donated by Malcolm McKinnon, Wellington, in 2014.

Date: 20 January 2006 - 20 Jan 2006

From: Oral history of Chinese women in New Zealand

By: Ngan Kee, Mollie, 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0804-05

Description: Oral history interview with Mollie Ngan Kee (nee Kwok), born 19th October 1925 in Wellington. Talks about her father's shop on Cuba Street - mentions other businesses operating on the street at that time. Recalls attending Mount Cook School - mentions the friends she made there. Recalls incidents of anti-Chinese sentiment she experienced in her youth. Mentions how the family came to acquire a pianola - talks about the musical instruments she and her siblings were encouraged to learn. Recalls the games she used to play as a child. Talks about her father's involvement in the Tung Jung Association - mentions the celebrations for Serng Sup Jeet (Double Ten Day). Recalls Chiu Kwok Chun's visits to their family home. Discusses attending Sunday School and putting on plays at the Mission Hall. Talks about the club she started with her siblings at the Mission Hall - recalls organising fundraising drives and annual balls. Talks about her first job at the YMCA. Discusses the Double Ten Tournament which was first held in 1948. Talks about her engagement and marriage to her husband Willie. Talks about her job at Technical Books. Discusses her husband's medical practice - talks about the building of the surgery in Stokes Valley. Discusses her role in the running of the practice. Talks about becoming involved with the CPU club, school committees and the Save the Children Organisation. Discusses her decision to stand as a candidate in the local body elections - talks about her acceptance to the Hutt City Council. Talks about the projects she worked on while with the Council - mentions the Community House project. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Accompanying material - 1 colour photograph, 11.5 x 9 cm, 11 February 2006, 2 black and white photographs, 13 x 10 cm, [dates unknown], and 1 black and white photograph, 10 x 17 cm, [date unknown]; Biographical information relating to Mollie Ngan Kee; Curriculum Vitae and profile of Mollie Ngan Kee. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014739, OHC-014740 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.44 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5335. 1 colour photograph of Mollie Ngan Kee, 11.5 x 9 cm, 11 February 2006; 2 black and white photographs, 13 x 10 cm, of Mollie Ngan Kee and her siblings, [dates unknown]; 1 black and white photograph, 10 x 17 cm, of Mollie Ngan Kee's class at Mount Cook School, [date unknown]. Search dates: 1925 - 2006

Date: August - November 2005

By: Yska, Redmer, 1952-; Blumsky, Mark Herbert, 1957-; Fowler, Edward Michael Coulson (Sir), 1929-2022; Lawrence, Ian, 1937-2019; Prendergast, Kerry Leigh, 1953-; Wilde, Frances Helen, 1948-

Reference: OHColl-1446

Description: Interviews by Redmer Yska as research for his book 'Wellington: Biography of a City', Reed Publishing Limited, 2006. Interviews with Sir Michael Fowler, Ian Lawrence, Fran Wilde, Mark Blumsky and Kerry Prendergast. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 5 Interview(s). 5 printed abstract(s). Search dates: 2005

Date: [ca 10 November 1999]

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

Reference: EP/1999/3425-F

Description: Wellington City Councillor Mary Varnham standing in the centre of Lambton Quay, Wellington, taken ca 10 November 1999 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Varnham is suggesting that the street be closed to most vehicles in the lead up to Christmas. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negatives, 35mm

Date: 1957 - 1964

By: Perry, Charles Stuart, 1908-1982

Reference: A-358-006/028

Description: Includes sketches of: Rolland O'Regan, Dr J C Beaglehole, Cr W G Morrison, J Doherty industrial officer, F M B [F M H] Hanson (Commissioner of Works), Sir F Kitts (mayor), E H Leatham (Librarian DSIR), Cr James Roberts the unclaimed king of NZ, D A Highet, Paul Higgins (Committee Clerk), Charles T Cooch (city treasurer), Charles Brasch (editor Landfall), Ian Cross (novelist, journalist), F W Pringle (Town clerk), Bruce Mason (music critic, playwright), O S Drawbridge, Cr M H Manthel, W Northcote Bade (Vintage cars, early settlers), Councillor J F Jeffries, Commnr Gilliard, Cr W G Morrison 1962, Cr M N Manthel 1962 (with a sketch of K.J.H. on the back, possibly Keith Holyoake), Cr W J Arcus, E L Benseman 15.4.64. Quantity: 23 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on torn fragments of card or paper, sizes varying around 120 x 70 mm.

Date: [between 1900-1904]

From: Tait, Ethna Bessie J, fl 1960 :Photographs of early Wellington

By: Herrmann, Louisa Marian, 1864-1955

Reference: PAColl-D-0021

Description: Group photograph of the mayor, J G W Aitken, and councillors taken in chambers during a meeting of the Council, by Louisa M Herrmann ca early 1900s Inscriptions: Backing board verso - centre - Wellington City Council 1900s? Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 29 x 37 cm on card

Date: [ca 7 February 2000]

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

Reference: EP/2000/0375-F

Description: Mayor Mark Blumsky with Wellington City Councillors at a press conference in which they discuss Variation 17 of the district plan, taken ca 7 February 2000 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Shows councillors Rob Goulden, Kerry Prendergast, Ian Hutchings, Allen Johnstone, Chris Parkin, Sue Piper, Robert Armstrong, and Alick Shaw. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negatives, 35mm

Date: [ca December 1950]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/233/13-G

Description: New members of the Wellington City Council at their first meeting photographed circa December 1950 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/14-G

Description: Mayor Macalister of Wellington and Sir Denys Lowson, Lord Mayor of London, having dinner at the civic reception for Sir Denys at the Royal Oak Hotel. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/11-G

Description: Messrs Harper, Treadwell and Stevens at a civic reception for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Denys Lowson, at the Royal Oak Hotel. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/12-G

Description: Messrs McGrath and Price at a civic reception for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Denys Lowson, at the Royal Oak Hotel. Left is Margaret McGrath, wife of Councilor Denis McGrath. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Identity of Margaret McGrath supplied by a library client, 18 September 2007. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/13-G

Description: Civic reception for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Denys Lowson, at the Royal Oak Hotel. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm

Date: [ca December 1950]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/233/12-G

Description: New members of the Wellington City Council at their first meeting photographed circa December 1950 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/15-G

Description: Civic reception for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Denys Lowson, at the Royal Oak Hotel. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm

Date: 2007

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008373

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Jaimee and Debbie talking about how Tony has joined the Halo Army. Jaimee says that she is interested in property investment and expensive English footballers and wonders who she should vote for. Debbie is voting for Callum Strong because she likes his little beard. Jaimee jokes "What do you call a student bar with no tap beer and a smoking deck that's non-smoking?" and Debbie answers "The worst bar in Wellington?". Fitz Bunny then pipes up that it was International Rabbits' Day last week and what's to know where her present is. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: [17 July 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/322/04-F

Description: The six pall-bearers at the funeral of Mr Martin Luckie, a long-serving Wellington city councillor. Two of the pallbearers are the mayor Mr Macalister and the former mayor Mr Appleton. Photograph taken circa 17 July by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/10-G

Description: Messrs Harper, Treadwell and Stevens at a civic reception for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Denys Lowson, at the Royal Oak Hotel. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/16-G

Description: Civic reception for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Denys Lowson, at the Royal Oak Hotel. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/09-G

Description: Messrs Stevens and Appleton at a civic reception for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Denys Lowson, at the Royal Oak Hotel. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm