Social legislation

Date: Mar-Apr 1998

By: Bennachie, Calum, active 1998; Rowan, Jennifer Daphne, 1949-; Joslin, Jools, 1950-

Reference: OHColl-0677/1

Description: Oral history interview done as part of the Women, autobiography and biography paper, Women's Studies Dept, Victoria University of Wellington. The focus of the interview is on same sex marriage. Gives views on heterosexual and same sex relationships. Mentions their ceremony of commitment to one another in 1996 and taking their case for same sex marriage to the High Court, claiming discrimination under the Marriage Act 1955. Comments on the High Court and Court of Appeal rulings and the conflict in opinions of High Court Judge J Kerr and the Minister of Justice the Hon Doug Graham. Comments on the subsidiary status of the Bill of Rights Act. Mentions the De Facto Relationships (Property) Bill 1998 and the Social Security Act 1964. Discusses issues regarding the rights of inheritance, next of kin, family trusts, the current status of relationship contracts between same sex couples and the ability to contract out of the Matrimonial Property Act 1976. Interviewer(s) - Calum Bennachie Accompanying material - Bibliography; pamphlets - What is so great about marriage? and Speak now or forever hold your peace; copies of correspondence relating to the project Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3873; assignment report includes an interview summary.

Date: 13, 24 Jun 1996 - 13 Jun 1996 - 24 Jun 1996

From: Family matters: child welfare in twentieth century New Zealand oral history project

By: Wilson, Robin John, active 1963-1990

Reference: OHInt-0667/01

Description: Robin Wilson born Greymouth. Outlines career before being appointed to Child Welfare Division in Christchurch in 1963. Recalls completing BA and 1969 overseas on Rotary Foundation Fellowship to Winnipeg, Canada, completing a M.Ed in institutions. Joined State Services Commission in Wellington and recalls set up of new Child Welfare Department. Recalls being Deputy Principal at Kohitere Boys Training Centre before being transferred to Wellington as Inspector of Institutions. Details history of role and comments on conditions of institutions. Mentions Dennis Reilly. Talks about promotion as Director at Hamilton and refers to incidents over rugby tour 1981. Talks about appointment as Deputy Director General in Wellington 1989. Mentions John Grant and comments on his approach to the job. Refers to appointment of Andy Kirkland. Also mentions Margaret Bazley. Discusses involvement of PSA (Public Service Association) in break up of Department. Gives history to the development of the Department and decision to have regional structure. Refers to tensions between national and regional offices. Mentions Jenny Shipley MP. Discusses competency of social workers. Refers to Miriam Saphira. Mentions 1989 Act and massive changes. Gives examples of the flaws in the Act. Refers to Mason Report. Other topics discussed include: unemployment in the 1980s; Beck House, Hawkes Bay; Kim Hill interview with reference to Tipene O'Regan; setting up of psychological services; child abuse co-ordinating committees; ACORD (Auckland Committee on Racial Discrimination); Impact of Human Rights Commission Report on the Department; Introduction of Maori Advisory Officer; Needy Family Scheme and budgeting advice service. Mentions Arthur Ricketts, Tania Cumberland, Ranganui Walker and WARAG (Women's Anti Racism Action Group). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Sherryl Allen Interviewer(s) - Bronwyn Dalley Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011768-011770 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4112.

Date: 2007

From: Darroch, Bob, 1940- :[15 Cartoons published in the Whangarei Report 11 January to May 17, 2007]

Reference: H-751-114

Description: The scene is a corridor in parliament. A politician stands reading a directive on a notice board that says that politicians who do not vote in favour of the Anti-smacking bill will get a good smacking. Refers to the Anti-smacking Bill sponsored by Green MP, Sue Bradford, in an effort to stem violence against chidren. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy

Date: [1985-1988]

From: Women Against Pornography : Records

Reference: 2004-249-133

Description: Correspondence, draft submissions, clippings, background information etc relating to the Video Classification Bill Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1989-1994

From: Women Against Pornography : Records

Reference: 2004-249-053

Description: Submissions, press statements, Wet T-shirt objection kit list, minutes of meetings, notes, correspondence, background material etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1991-1992]

From: Women Against Pornography : Records

Reference: 2004-249-052

Description: Press statements, list of legislation, notes, correspondence, background material etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1948

By: Wylde, Harry Brookhouse, active 1948-1967

Reference: MS-2542

Description: Outline of Wylde's social and political theories and suggested social reforms 'paralleled by Extensive Field Investigations and Personal Experiences', in the form of a petition to the House of Representatives of New Zealand Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (75 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with holograph annotations (28cm, green buckram) Provenance: Author's typescript deposited in the Copyright Office

Date: 1896-1903

By: Lloyd, Henry Demarest, 1847-1903

Reference: MS-Papers-1164

Description: Letters to Lloyd from R H Hooper and the editor of `Forward' magazine'; articles from various magazines and newspapers re New Zealand labour and social legislation (1900-1903) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, and printed matter (photocopies) Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 4 December 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..

Date: 1923

By: Holley, Catherine Frances, 1885-1977

Reference: MS-Papers-1596

Description: Article written for Sir Thomas Wilford and forwarded to M J Savage as basis for reform in government. Photocopy of interview with author Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, and printed matter (photocopy)

Date: 1941-1973

By: New Zealand Inter-Church Council on Public Affairs

Reference: MS-Group-0017

Description: Minutes record business of monthly meetings from Dec 1941 to 1971, and bimonthly meetings from 1971 to Jan 1973; included in the volumes are newsclippings and printed annual reports from 1947 to 1972 Issues of concern include refugees, immigration, alcoholism, violence, capital punishment, war, television, care of the aged, marriage guidance, mental health and homosexuality law, and subcommittees were set up to discuss and make recommendations on these Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 7 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 28 May 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..