Public health administration

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-418-044/064

Description: Political cartoons. The Todd Panel on superannuation threaten to silence Winston Peters with a 'no vote'. News - Bogus psychiatrist practised in the Hutt. Jim Bolger's leadership of the National Party is under threat. New Zealand Police face a major retention of recruits problem. Jim Bolger and Winston Peters present a united front in an effort to attain harmony between arguing MP's Bill English and Neil Kirton. Winston Peters axes Neil Kirton without any decent excuse - it seemed for being a competent MP. All Blacks victory in a game that saw a lot of blood spilt. Ethical dileamas doctors face over sex with patients. The conditions on which Neil Kirton is allowed to stay in the NZ First caucus. Mental Health services abdicate responsibility and release suicidal people back into the care of their distressed families. Winston Peters considers apologising to officials he smeared in the Winebox Inquiry but thinks better of it. Super 12 win at what price to the bodies of the players. Words the public would like to hear the Minister of Health, Bill English, to say. Loss-making mental health services to become standalone business centres. A pictorial explanation of the Winebox Inquiry saga. Neil Kirton irritates Winston Peters again by making comments on the vehicle speedo scam. With the country in an increasing economic crisis Jim Bolger's political leadership fails. Chemists seek a consultancy fee for providing their expertise to the public. Perhaps petrol station attendants will try it next. The Police form a road block in an attempt to halt the RCD virus. Lotto makes their priorities known - wheelchairs for elite athletes but not for children with muscular dystrophy. Farmers take a laid-back some would say irresponsible attitude to the illegal introduction of the rabbit RCD virus into New Zealand and its possible consequences. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1901-1983

By: Turbott, Harold Bertram, 1899-1988

Reference: MS-Group-1875

Description: Papers reflect Turbott's career as a medical officer of health and later Director General of Health. They include papers relating to his interest in Maori health, especially on the East Coast in the 1930s and scripts and background material for his long running series of talks about health on the ZB radio network. Turbott was a doctor, publich health administrator, broadcaster and writer. Quantity: 1 box(es). 107 folder(s). 2.60 Linear Metres.

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-661-001/061

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 61 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 2003

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-701-001/023

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics include ACT list member of Parliament Donna Awatere-Huata's alleged misuse of funds for a stomach stapling operation and her refusal to resign from her party, Maori activist Titewhai Harawira and Waitangi Day, an artist painting a portrait of the 'painted' apple noth, govenrment negotiations with Tranz Rail and derailment, heat affecting railway lines, bush fires in Australia and United States threats to attack Iraq, United Nations attempts to slow down American policy on Iraq, American threats of sanctions against North Korea and their nuclear programme, President Bush's State of the Union address, the Black Caps fear of terrorism when on tour, the overburdening of the health system with administrators, President Bush's record of capital punishment and Saddam Hussein's of genocide, Israel's refusal to comply with United Nations resolutions to withdraw from occuppied territory, the arrival of pit ball dogs on Noah's Ark being the signal for all the other animals to burst out of it and away, racial bickering in New Zealand and the remoteness of the establishment of Maori TV channel. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

Date: 1971-1973

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1270

Description: Interviews with Sir John Gunther, conducted by Hank Nelson between 2 Nov 1971 and Feb 1973, recorded at Dr Gunther's house. The topics cover mainly Dr Gunther's career in the Royal Australian Air Force, and his experiences as Medical Officer, and then Director of Public Health in the Territory of New Guinea. Also covers his postion as Assistant Administrator and inaugural Vice-Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu/. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2006

Date: 1994

From: Clark, Laurence [Klarc] 1949- :Editorial cartoons. 1 March - 30 April 1994

Reference: H-114-014

Description: Shows Paul Keating and Jim Bolger having a telephone conversation. The Australian and the New Zealand pronunciation of vowels is reproduced phonetically. Refers to a game-show contestant who was penalized for his Australian pronunciation of the word "Stills", which the host mistook for "Steels". Also refers to Paul Keatingt's support for republicanism, a cause picked up by Bolger, and to the controversial health reforms Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1998

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-103/124

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the lack of consultion with the Ministry of Women's Affairs regarding National's Code of Social responsibility. East Coast Maori use dubious methods to stamp out intimidation during a land protest. The Broadcasting Minister defends his proposal to introduce ads onto National Radio. The Minister of Energy, Max Bradford defends privatisation of the electricity supply in the face of power blackouts throughout Auckland. Jenny Shipley takes a hard-line against assisting Auckland in the midst of their 7 week power crisis. National Party Ministers run for cover as Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley calls for heads to roll over the Auckland power crisis. Jenny Shipley's image as 'ordinary' housewife and mother is questioned on her trip to Japan. Curator Ian Wedde, defends the 'Virgin in a Condom' exhibit at Te Papa. National's Health Minister, Bill English reassures the public that local surgery is at crisis point. NZ Post end free delivery of Talking Books to the blind. Ruth Richardson announces her intention to stand for ACT in the Taranaki by-election. Comment on the last remaining stands of West Coast Rimu forest. More cracks appear in the Health system. New Zealand's economic position is blamed on the Asian crisis with lower paid workers bearing the brunt of restraints on wage increases. Comment on emergency services failing to get to call-outs within a reasonable time. Comment on another Hurricanes rugby team loss. Jenny Shipley regrets she's unable to make grand gestures like Russian leader, Boris Yeltsin, who recently sacked his entire government. Winston Peters is awarded an Oscar for his best supporting role in a comedy or farce in the coalition government. Comment on the Americans insistance on carrying arms even when it's a child carrying an assault rifle. Paralells drawn between rioting at Paremoremo Prision and Winston Peters rioting within the coalition government. Discussion which shows how the National Party cabinet works. Winston Peters trys to knock the New Zealand economy into shape by the use of threats and violence. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2000

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-

Reference: H-631-001/032

Description: Topics include George W. Bush's takeover from Bill Clinton as President of the United States, the race between Al Gore and George W. Bush for the United States Presidency, Bush's pro-capital punishment record, pay cuts for television newsreaders, Associate Minister of Maori Affairs Tariana Turia's controversial use of the word 'holocaust', health restructuring, lip service at the APEC trade talks, Prime Minister Helen Clark's new persona as a fashion icon, indigenous Maori responses to whale strandings, indigenous 'rights' to whaling, low funding of police and police recruitment, the government's 'Closing of the Gaps' policy and racial harmony, the Serious Frand Office, the aftermath of the Fiji coup and government policy on sporting contacts, the legalisation of euthanasia in the Netherlands, smoking restrictions, sex education, teaching of spelling, subdivision town planning dispute in Queenstown, the World Trade Organisation and United States lamb tariffs, Australian attitudes towards aborigines and kiwi immigrants, protest at Waitangi Day celebrations, tree conservation and Christmas trees, and Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton's wish to establish a 'Peoples' Bank'. Quantity: 32 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-022/044

Description: The Fire Service reduce their services to the public as a consequence of being restructured. North Health argue their case for not giving Rau Williams life-saving kidney dialysis treatment. Jim Bolger holds onto the National Party leadership against growing calls for renewal of the Party, starting at the top. Labour enjoys record lead in the polls. Bill English, Minister of Health, despairs over the state of the public health system. Winston Peters is increasingly alarmed by Neil Kirton's unexpected statements. The splitting of ECNZ into two competing groups has resulted in higher power prices. The TVNZ Board discuss a strategy to get the public behind selling off TVNZ. Public discussion over the death of Rau Williams who had kidney dialysis treatment withheld from him. Winston Peters and Jim Bolger disagree over the question of more frigates in the NZ fleet. Tuku Morgan argues against the TVNZ sell-off. Obituary to Rau Williams and Jim Bolger's 'kinder and gentler society'. Jim Bolger attempts to deal with Jenny Shipley's leadership bid. Comment on the current justice system where violent offenders are let free on bail and their elderly victims lock themselves up alone in their homes. Jim Anderton's Alliance Party deals with demands from the Green Party. Jim Bolger heads for Chogm as his National Government plunges to record unpopularity. Wide-spread health cuts are introduced to the public health sector. Comment on the apparent collusion between defence attorneys and their gang clients. Jim Bolger seems pleased to be on a first-name basis with many of the world's leaders. Panic spreads as stockmarkets tumble everywhere. Shows the inter-dependant relationship between the American Wall St. stock market and the New Zealand stock market. Minister of Health, Bill English doesn't comprehend the seriousness of doctors' dissatisfaction with their conditions. 'This is your life' TV programme returns. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides. Processing information: Subject headings updated in 2022 as part of inclusive metadata work.

Date: [1974-ca 1978]

By: Acey, Frances, active 2002

Reference: MS-Papers-7295

Description: Includes correspondence, circulars, newspaper clippings and notes relating to the activities of the Wellington Regional Health Action Group; also policy statements issued by the National and Labour parties; and material generated by the Wellington Hospital Board Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.09 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1857-1908

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

By: Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2010-2012

Description: Selected correspondence and other papers, mainly concerning nursing and hospitals in Australia Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 3 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1988

Date: 12 May 1994

From: Roy McKenzie Foundation Oral History Project

By: Gill, Jennifer Mary, 1951-

Reference: OHInt-0147/2

Description: Jennifer Mary Gill born Lower Hutt. Outlines family background - paternal grandparents came from Cornwall in the 1860s, through subsidised travel for miners. Grandfather, George Arthur Gill, World War I veteran died of meningitis in Carrington Hospital. Maternal grandfather born Blackpool, England, was sent to `the Colonies' as a carpenter (Remittance man). Jenny recalls happy childhood growing up in Waiouru Army Camp where father, Lieutenant Col. Jack Thompson Gill, was director of cadet school and later Director of Army Education. Describes secondary education at Onslow College with reference to principal, Colin Watt. Recalls sex education by Marriage Guidance. Talks about graduate course at Auckland Teachers' Training College in 1974; teaching experience at Manurewa East Primary School with reference to Year of the Hikoi (Maori Land March); involvement with CORSO; part-time work with YMCA as programme organiser before joining the Roy McKenzie Foundation in 1985. Recalls being attracted to Sir Roy's philosophy which she explains. Gives details of the Foundation's finances (Capital Base) with reference to Rangatira Shares. Mentions Capital Discovery Place to which the Foundation contributed over one and a half million dollars. Refers to 1987 share-market crash and State Services restructuring. Discusses the profound effect the Health and Education restructuring had on applications and the significant shift from being provider of `icing on the cake' to being provider of `flour to make the bread'. Discusses the New Zealand Association of Philanthropic Trusts with reference to Jean Harton and Bob Moffitt. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005933-005935 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1305. One photograph of Jennifer Mary Gill

Date: [1978-1981]

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

Reference: A-456-373

Description: Working sketch for a cartoon by Ronald Edwin Kennedy depicts Robert Muldoon asking George Gair "By George - its National Conservation week - what then, are we to do about the Health Department computer?". Title suppled by Library Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on brown paper, 155 x 150 mm

Date: 1993

From: Clark, Laurence (Klarc) 1949- :New Zealand Herald cartoons. 15-30 April 1993

Reference: H-049-010

Description: Shows Bill Birch with an enormous syringe, labelled "$3 million Health reforms advertising". Refers to the cost of advertising the government's health reforms Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1993

From: Greenall, Frank, 1948- :The Dominion; Cartoons, 26 April - 31 May 1993

Reference: H-018-005

Description: Shows a patient (Health system) being wheeled into an operating theatre where a surgeon with saws, a drill and cleavers is waiting. Refers to the implementation of the government's health reforms on 1 July 1993 Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1992

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :The Dominion cartoons 18 November - 14 December 1992

Reference: H-060-007

Description: Shows a group of men wearing suits and Indian chiefs' feathered headdress line up for a class photo. They are smoking pipes and cigars and bank notes are scattered on the ground around them. Off to the side sits a woman in a nurse's uniform with one feather in her hair. She is holding a mop and a duster and beside her is an unattached drip above a bucket. A crutch, scissors, bandage, etc. are on the ground around her Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1992

From: Clark, Laurence [Klarc] 1949 - :New Zealand Herald cartoons. 1992

Reference: H-097-013

Description: Shows Bill English making a telephone call. Refers to the Prime Minister's decision to subsidise journalists' travel bills to enable them to cover his "good news" tour and to the exclusion of journalists from health board meetings Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1993

From: Paynter, Bill 1949- :The Independent cartoons. 14 May - 9 July 1993

Reference: H-077-008

Description: Shows Bill Birch being roasted on a spit over a log fire (health reforms). Helen Clark is turning the spit while Mike Moore pumps the bellows. Jim Bolger walks by with Ruth Richardson and remarks on the nice smell of something cooking. Refers to the criticism aimed at the National government's health reforms by Labour Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1993

From: Paynter, Bill 1949- :The Independent cartoons. 12 March - 8 April 1993

Reference: H-076-004

Description: Shows Simon Upton, whose arms and legs have been amputated, sitting bandaged in a wheelchair. Bill Birch is being carried on a stretcher to a table, where a group of people holding cleavers and saws, are waiting for him. Refers to Bill Birch replacing Simon Upton as Minister of Health and to the unpopularity of the health reforms Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1993

From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Editorial cartoons. 4 June - 4 August 1993

Reference: H-104-031

Description: Shows Bill Birch talking to two of his staff. Refers to the unpopular advertising campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi to promote the government's health reforms Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).