Automation

Date: 29 03 2000 - 29 Mar 2000

From: Translation Service oral history project

By: Hauk-Willis, Angela Irmgard, active 2000

Reference: OHInt-0598-1

Description: Angela Hauk-Willis was born in a village in Bavaria, Germany, in 1955. Talks about parents, education, languages studies, attributes of a good translator, aspects of translating work and defines interpreting. Explains appointment to the Translation Service in 1983, describes process of work, the work environment at the Service, and social relations at work. Mentions work priorities and deadlines. Talks about main languages translated, languages with non-Roman scripts, increase in Spanish translations, difficulties in getting Maori translators, and the effects of immigrant patterns on work for the service. Describes the effect of 'user pays' on the Service and the effect of the loss of Crown funding, mentions the establishment of New Zealand Translation Centre. Talks about appointment processes and introduction of computers to the service, and the changes in role of the Chief Translator at the end of the 1980s. Talks about the service's new business at the end of the 1980s, recalls senior staff leaving the service, computerisation, pricing sructures, restructuring and its effects. Describes work allocation and flow, and the use of translator notes. Mentions the New Zealand Society for Translators and Interpreters, the importance of dictionaries, and translating for unrecognised languages. Talks about consultation with technical experts, clients, and relationships with producer boards and the Code of Ethics Society. Talks about work subsequent to leaving the Service. Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.36 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3033. Search dates: 1983 - 1990

Date: 4,5 Apr 1999 - 04 Apr 1999 - 05 Apr 1999

From: `Back to the drawing board' - Hamilton architects oral history project

By: Sayers, David Alan, 1931-2012; Corcoran, Fiona, active 1999

Reference: OHInt-0483-15

Description: David Sayers was born in Surrey, England in 1931. Describes how his father was an interior designer and his mother was a draughtswoman. Mentions the encouragement of his art teacher and sponsorship to the Architectural Association School of Architecture. Talks about visiting lecturers including Frank Lloyd Wright. Discusses working for a New Zealand architect in England, Reg Uren, his influence and suggestion that David Sayers work in New Zealand. Mentions his marriage in 1953. Mentions that Reg Uren later returned to live in New Zealand. Describes coming to New Zealand and being met in Wellington by Public Works Department architects Jack Wight and Frank Turner. Mentions Jock Beere and Gordon Wilson. Recalls the `Tomato House', a `temporary' World War I building still used by the Ministry of Works in the 1960s. Describes living at Rongotai until the construction of the airport. Talks about going to Hamilton to work for Frank Gillman, previously in business with his father E.E. Gillman, and then in partnership with Doug Angus and Paul Marks. Describes the growth of the firm, as the result of work on the Tauranga Hospital and for the Waikato Hospital Board, which became Gillman, Garry, Clapp and Sayers on amalgamation with Peter (Ian) Garry and Rex Clapp. Mentions work for the New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company. Comments on the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) fixed fee structure. Mentions his role in developing a computerised coding system for contract documentation. Discusses the impact of the university on the town of Hamilton and a seminar on the development of the city. Talks about work in Rarotonga in projects funded by New Zealand aid and in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the Solomon Islands. Describes a request by WHO to assist on a book on the planning of district hospitals. Mentions that the firm opened a branch in Palmerston North and later in Auckland as a result of extensive hospital work in both areas. Describes also working for Nelson, Wairau and Northland Hospital Boards. Comments on working for the Department of Health and hospital boards. Discusses current health service provision in New Zealand. Mentions work for the Waikato Polytechnic and on buildings for the kiwifruit industry. Describes going to London and hiring six architects. Comments on change in the firm as the result of rapid growth and not wanting to do management work. Mentions that there were fourteen partners in the firm which became Gillman Partners. Describes how they bought a dairy farm at Katikati. Recalls the work of Kelvin Prince who did sun frame printing for the firm. Describes retirement between 1982 and 1984 and the amalgamation of Gillman Partners with Worleys. Discusses his involvement in the kiwifruit industry and the production of organic kiwifruit under the Biogro label. Describes the decision by the Kiwifruit Authority to ban the export of organic kiwifruit, fighting this decision and the costs involved. Describes selling the orchard to DFC and his disillusionment with the planning process. Comments on planning in terms of architecture. Describes working on his family property and writing novels and poetry. Interviewer(s) - Fiona Corcoran Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3106.

Date: 4 May 1989 - 04 May 1989

From: Housing Corporation of New Zealand oral history project

By: Fulcher, Kenneth John, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0185/16

Description: Kenneth Fulcher was born in Pahiatua in 1929. Describes how his grandfather was a railway construction worker in the Wairarapa and his father was a rural labourer. Notes that his mother was born east of Woodville. Discusses how the family moved often as a result of his father's work and the Depression. Talks about living in basic farm cottages. Describes roaming the country freely as a child and being a keen rugby player. Talks about strong family ties. Describes the difficulty of being a Labour supporter in `Holyoake country'. Talks about attending a number of schools and Pahiatua District High School. Describes leaving school in 1945 with his public service exam and beginning work as a cadet with the Department of Agriculture. Recalls living in the Public Service Hostel in Oriental Bay. Describes working at Flock House near Bulls and Christchurch. Discusses transferring to State Advances Corporation and working in the Accounts Section. Comments on the loyalty and social life in the Corporation. Recalls picnic day at Eastbourne and sports exchanges between the Wellington and Christchurch offices. Notes that top sportsmen Wilson Whineray, Ivan Houghton and Jim Blair worked for State Advances Corporation. Discusses the end of much of the menial accounts work as a result of computerisation. Comments on the importance of the Corporation to farmers. Describes how legislation under Sid Holland enabling the capitalisation of family benefit enabled tenants to buy their state house. Recalls being Section Clerk at the Nelson branch and three periods spent at the Invercargill branch including being manager there from 1977 to 1980. Discusses working throughout the country as Inspector alongside Chief Inspectors I.R. (Scotty) Watson, W.N. (Bill) McKay and C.A. (Corrie) Lake. Notes that the work involved checking standards and morale. Summarises job positions held. Describes restructuring in 1974 into the Housing Corporation and the Rural Bank. Talks about the Corporation's relationships with the Post Office, Valuation Department, Lands and Survey Department and Treasury. Recalls becoming Manager (Lending) at Porirua. Comments on the partial success of Porirua housing. Talks about Ministers of Housing John Rae, John Marshall and Helen Clark and staff members Ken Caverhill, J.D.C. Wood, William Hay, G.W. Hopkinson, Jack Ashton, Ron Millard, Ted Babe, Hec King, Colin Reid, Albert Fear and R.F. Kelly. Venue - Wellington : 1989 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Housing Corporation Offices, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002260; OHC-002262; OHC-002262 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 419. Photographs of Kenneth Fulcher about 1947 and 1987

Date: 3 Oct 1986 - 03 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Rainbow, George William, 1910-1988

Reference: OHInt-0083/15

Description: George Rainbow was born 27 May 1910 at Te Hana, near Kaipara. Describes his family background, childhood and education. Discusses working as a Warehouseman for Irving Clark Ltd, Auckland and a Storeman/Packer for Oswald M Smith, Auckland, both grocery wholesalers. Details his career as a Storeman/Packer and Supervisor with L D Nathan and Co Ltd, Auckland, 1932-1972. Talks about army service during WWII and being manpowered to the AFCO freezing works, Southdown. Speaks about the personnel in the companies and the grocery trade throughout those years. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 78 Premier Avenue, Point Chevalier, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001393/001394/001395 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0209. Search dates: 1910 - 1932 - 1986 - 1972

Date: 21 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Rayner, Aroha Valerie, 1911-1999

Reference: OHInt-0083/16

Description: Aroha Rayner was born 27 Dec 1911 at Te Aroha. Describes family background, childhood and education. Details 43-year career (1928-1971) at L D Nathan and Co Ltd, starting as a shorthand typist and rising to Head Typist from 1946, in charge of all female staff. Discusses close contact with all senior staff and with the Nathan family. Talks about the development of the company during her career. Includes 30 minutes' interview in conjunction with Alan Bellamy. Online abstract for OHC-001399 not available, see printed abstract. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 25 Morvern Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001396/001397/001398/001399, OHLC-000508/000509/000510 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0210. One b&w portrait on retirement, 1971.. Three xeroxed photos. Portrait, ca 1955; full-length portrait, ca 1935; portrait of Thomas F Morton, ex General Manager, L D Nathan and Co Ltd. Search dates: 1911 - 1928 - 1986 - 1971

Date: 18 Nov 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Simpson, Derek Leatham, 1919-2005

Reference: OHInt-0083/18

Description: Derek Simpson was born 17 Jul 1919 in Auckland. Describes family background, childhood and education. Discusses work at Bank of New Zealand and Prestige Millinery Ltd, Auckland, war service. Details work as Company Secretary with Inness Industries Ltd (1952-1982). Talks about development of soft drink industry in New Zealand. Talks about company personnel and takeover by L D Nathan and Co Ltd. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mr Sipson's home in Auckland Accompanying material - Letter confirming biographical and photographic details; historical survey of Oasis Industries Ltd (1865-1950s); historical shareholding of Oasis Industries Ltd (1930s-1970s); history of Innes Industries Ltd from 1957 Annual Report, including subsidiaries the Northern Bottling Co Ltd, Newmarket Wines and Spirits Ltd, Waikato Wines and Spirits Ltd; Innes Industries 16th Annual Report, 1964 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001403/001404/001405, OHLC-001120/001121/001122 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0212. Search dates: 1919 - 1952 - 1986 - 1982

Date: June 1991

By: National Library of New Zealand; Brice, Desmond, active 1980s; Dienes, Frances, active 1980s-1990s; Greenlees, John Michael, 1952-2006; Harlen, David, active 1975-2000; Horncy, Janet Valerie, 1940-; McLean, Helen Elizabeth, 1944-; Scott, Peter, 1941-; Sullivan, John Paul, 1948-; Walton, Margery, 1928-2007

Reference: OHColl-0199/1

Description: Interviews with long-serving members of the National Library staff, made to accompany a slide presentation of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the National Library. Excerpts from the originals were compiled into a final master tape. Liz McLean discusses her involvement with the National Library, starting with the Invercargill Branch; the bureaucracy of the 1960s and changes she has witnessed over the years. Recalls Jean Wright as an outstanding figure. John Greenlees recalls his work as a van driver for the National Library in the 1970s; industrial and pay disputes then, and various incidents involved in the messenger service. Gives his impressions of the National Library identity. Peter Scott, chief librarian, details his career. Talks about the advance in automation in the library service; the predominantly female workforce, mentions Mary Ronnie, Phyllis McDonald, Jim Traue and Aileen Claridge. Recalls the diverse buildings in which the National Library was situated, lack of resources and the change from 1981 onwards. Frances Dienes recalls her entrance into library work on the National Library Bibliography; changes in automation for cataloguing; identities, with reference to Graham Bagnall; the Freelance Building on the Terrace, and Sydney Street; changes in staff over the years and the impact of the new building. Margery Walton recalls her arrival in New Zealand in the 1950s; Library School in the 1960s and working at the Alexander Turnbull Library in the original Bowen Street building. Recalls Tony Murray-Oliver. Recalls the move to the Freelance Building; advent of Jeavons Baillie and his effect on conservation. Describes changes in Chief Librarians' attitudes over the last 30 years. Recalls other buildings used by the Turnbull Library. David Harlen describes his work as cataloguer since 1975 and changes including automation (NZBN) which he discusses in detail. Recalls Diana Randell and talks about past fragmentation into different buildings. Desmond Brice discusses role of Project Development Unit and his involvement in the building project. Describes various buildings used by the National Library, and the effect of fragmentation. John Sullivan describes his career with the Alexander Turnbull Library Photogaphic Section. Describes life in Castrol House where the Photographic Section was situated and effect of moving into new building. Janet Horncy recalls her career, beginning in 1957. Describes her work, places and different buildings and their state of disrepair etc. Recalls the effect of combining Alexander Turnbull Library and National Library in 1965 and other changes over the years. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Morgan Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - National Library Building Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003934-003939 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 6 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0659. Search dates: 1991

Date: 17 May 1983

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part I

By: Kean, Jack Alexander McLeod, 1921-1987

Reference: OHInt-0096/09

Description: Jack Alexander McLeod Kean born Wellington 1921. Outlines family background - both grandfathers were tailors - grandfather Patterson had tailor's shop at the top of Cuba St. in Wellington - father worked in Printing Office, Pensions office, Department of Statistics, and finally moved to Family Benefit side of Health Department - mother died of Brights disease when Jack was 14 years. Describes childhood; transport - father had Austin 7 with ossenglass? windows (the next step to plastic); holidays at Karehana Bay; religion; politics; alcohol; education; school achievements; school cadets; sex instruction and discipline in the home. Gives reasons for joining Customs Department with reference to George Bolt of the Public Service Commission and Comptroller, E D Good. Discusses; training; social activities; initiation into Customs; promotion; dress code and discipline in the office; wages and expenses; Public Service Association; passenger immigration checks on passenger ships with reference to ships, `Janey Seddon' and trans-Tasman ships `Awatea' `Wanganella, and the American lines, `Rangitane', `Rangitiki', `Rangitata', `Marama' and the `Niagara'; World War II service - although under age, went with the Civil Construction Unit headed by Downer, an airport engineer, to Fiji to build what is now Nandi Airport and later going with Forces to New Hebrides, Guadalcanal and Bougainville. Talks about post war years in Customs: change to the Powers-Samas System - a punch card accounting system for trade statistics; rumaging; bribery and corruption; introduction of full Import Licensing; updating the Beer Duty Act and appointment as Comptroller of Customs with reference to Vic Thomas. Describes the impact of Air Traffic Operations and Import Licensing introduced in 1938. Mentions the Waterside Strike (1951); impact of Decrimilisation; Introduction of GATT (General Agreement of Tariff and Trade) and Impact of Computerisation and Automation. Accompanying material - Newspaper article from Lloyd Ashton, Wellington, on Jack Kean on the occasion of his retirement as Customs Comptroller. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000556-000559 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1706.

Date: 7 Jun 1984 - 27 Jun 1984 - 3 Jul 1984

From: NZOHA New Zealand Computer Society Silver Jubilee Oral History Project

By: Hogg, Gordon Henry James, 1930-2018

Reference: OHInt-0093/08

Description: Gordon Hogg was born in 1930 at Nelson. Describes family background, childhood, education, religion, politics, career possibilities, first job at the Bank of New Zealand. Details career with the bank, possibilities to improve manual systems, variety of experience gained, bank personnel. Talks about first contact with computing while posted to London, 1963. Recalls investigations into English and Scottish banks' electronic data processing. Speaks of differences in approach to the computer industry by the Americans, return to New Zealand, idea for New Zealand banks to share a joint computer banking facility. Describes the IBM 360/30 used to develop the Bank of New Zealand's EDP facility, trial at Vivian Street branch, conversion of 100 branches just prior to 1967 decimalisation. Describes beginning of Databank Systems Ltd, sharing electronic data processing between the 5 main banks - Bank of New Zealand, National Bank, Bank of New South Wales and Commercial Bank of Australia (later combined as Westpac) and the ANZ. Talks about a shared money transfer system, similar to United Kingdom Post Office Giro, point of sale systems and remote banking. Recalls use of different hardware vendors - IBM, Amdahl, DEC (?). Discusses effect of joint computing on the banks' business, negative aspects of Databank, diversification of company's services, impact of technology on society, changes in computing. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mr Hogg's office, Databank, Wellington Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0243. Search dates: 1984

Date: 16 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Coe, Keith Vincent, 1920-2009

Reference: OHInt-0083/04

Description: Keith Coe was born 18 Jan 1920 in Auckland. Describes career from salesman to Chairman of Bond and Bond Ltd (1938-1973), Deputy Chairman and Chairman of L.D. Nathan Ltd (1973-). Talks about expanding from grocery wholesaling into home appliance retailing, seeing the company through the introduction of domestic "products of this time", eg. refrigerators, radios, air-conditioning. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 7th Floor, L D Nathan and Co Ltd, Fort Street, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001359/001360/001361; OHLC-001117/001118/001119 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0198. Two b&w photos. One portrait, ca 1986; one portrait in uniform, ca 1940s. Search dates: 1920 - 1986

Date: 2 Oct 1986 - 02 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Bellamy, Alan Clifford Northern, 1905-1993

Reference: OHInt-0083/01

Description: Alan Bellamy was born 11 Nov 1905 at Auckland. Describes his 48 years (1922-1970) with L.D. Nathans, rising from Office Boy to Company Secretary and Associate Director. Discusses periods of work as Assistant Cashier; Ledger Keeper, including court duties; Manager of Marriotts Stores division, 1933-1957. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Bellamy's home in Epsom Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001352/001353/001354 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0195. Search dates: 1905 - 1986

Date: 9 June 1992 - 09 Jun 1992

From: Department of Statistics Oral History Project

By: Kuzmicich, Stephen Slavo Raphael, 1931-2018

Reference: OHInt-0214/6

Description: Stephen (Stjepan) Slavo Raphael Kuzmicich born Napier. Outlines father's ethnic origins in Croatia and talks about Danish settlers in Hawkes Bay. Recalls family move to Wellington; education at St Patrick's College, Wellington and Victoria University and commencement of work at Census and Statistics Department, becoming Government Statistician. Topics discussed include: sampling for Agricultural Census with reference to Duke O'Clements and Bill Taylor; Retail Trade Survey; Data Processing Unit and acquisition of punch card equipment in 1921; ICT - International Computers and Tabulators. Backgrounds acquisition of computers. Refers to Henry Shand, Minister of Labour. Recalls establishment of Government Computer Centre and its effect on statistics. Mentions establishment of Technical Committee with reference to Jack Lewin and Ian Lithgow, Chairman of SSC. Gives background to introduction of `user committees' with reference to 1975 Statistics Act. Talks about the restructuring of the Public Service in mid 1980s and its effect on the Department of Statistics. Mentions Jack Hickmott, Sir Robert Muldoon, Ernie Beaumont, John Baker, Ron Nelson and Michael Moore. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004376-004378 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0715.

Date: 1 April 1993 - 01 Apr 1993

From: Valuation NZ Women's Suffrage Centennial Oral History Project.

By: Rapihana, Keere Makihi, 1936-

Reference: OHInt-0077/4

Description: Keere Rapihana describes her childhood and education. Discusses her work in the Valuation Department, work procedures and office automation. Relates experiences on the Adrema machines, including training others and phasing out of machines for computers. Talks about Maori in the Valuation Department and the Public Service. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Bronwyn Dalley Venue - Valuation NZ, Auckland Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-973.

Date: 10 Feb 1995 - 17 Mar 1995 - 2 May 1995 - 02 May 1995

From: Hawkes Bay oral history project

By: Evans, Royston, 1936-

Reference: OHInt-0438-04

Description: Royston Evans was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Recalls his youth and attending the University of Manchester where he studied science and technology. Describes being in the Army and also wanting to be a professional cricketer. Talks about his social life, particularly dancing, lecturing at the Post Office training school, getting married in 1960 and deciding to emigrate to New Zealand. Recalls working for Plessey in Auckland in 1967 and then going to Wellington. Describes joining the New Zealand Post Office where the technological revolution was starting. Mentions privatisation of the Post Office and changes in staff numbers. Describes going to Gisborne in 1985 to look after exchanges and replacement in 1990 by computer controlled equipment. Discusses Post Office redundancies and morale. Comments on a recent return visit to Britain and his feeling that there is more of a class system in New Zealand. Discusses provincialism in New Zealand, parochialism in Hawkes Bay, the issue of the location of the hospital and the existence of three local authorities in a small area. Discusses his early retirement, joining the Friends of the Turnbull Library and the Historic Places Trust, being a library volunteer and taking up cricket umpiring. Talks about his children and time spent helping his son and daughter-in-law run the Tarawera Tavern. Comments on the lack of European news in New Zealand and the importance to him of The Guardian weekly. Discusses the horror of world events and their depiction on television. Comments on the fiscal envelope, MMP, local body elections, violence and the Cave Creek disaster. Discussses involvement on committees and the large number of immigrants involved. Talks about European tourists in New Zealand. Discusses the decline in attendance at church, decreasing spirituality and increasing materialism. Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Interviewer(s) - Dianne Cowan Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2135. Search dates: 1936 - 1995

Date: 13 Nov 1997

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: Delahunty, Adrienne, active 1988-1997

Reference: OHInt-0443-01

Description: Adrienne Delahunty recalls joining Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington in a paid job as secretary / treasurer at the end of 1988 when the Bureau moved into an office at the Betty Campbell Complex. Refers to two other paid employees, Alan Loney, journalist, who was responsible for information publication and Mary Jane Rivers who had a part time contract as Information Officer. Talks about Joan Mattingley who went to Britain in 1989 to look at the bureaux there and describes the knowledge of the British system she acquired and put into practice in New Zealand which included: information system, training and membership standards, funding and structure of the organisation. Discusses the climate of restructuring of Government Departments at the time which meant information was constantly changing and explains the effect this had on volunteers who had to keep up with the changes. Refers to change in philosophy of Government Departments which included `user pays', benefit cuts and withdrawal of a lot of services. Backgrounds the introduction of computerisation which had a slow development due to shortage of funds. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Helen Humphries Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009628 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3121.

Date: 19 Oct 2005

From: The Crown Lynn story an oral history project

By: Heap, John, active 1960-2005

Reference: OHInt-0833-05

Description: Interview with John Heap who joined Crown Lynn Potteries in the 1960s as an assistant in the Work Study and Method Study Departments. Explains how the time and motion study surveys, used by the English firm AIC, were implemented at Crown Lynn beginning with the mould making department. Mentions Bernard Hammell and Eric Mancer. Discusses the effect on staffing levels and the union response. Gives opinion of unions. Mentions Len Smith, Bill Skinner and Bob Storemont. Talks about learning the Crown Lynn business. Discusses introducing a bonus incentive scheme and remuneration. Talks about 1966 appointment as assistant to factory manager and mentor Fred Hoffman. Discusses Hoffman and Bob McBean. Briefly describes the original factory and the extensions comprising the new factory. Talks about automation using new technology from Germany and the United Kingdom. Mentions English consultant Peter Batchelor. Comments on the pressure of commissioning and modifying new equipment while maintaining production. Illustrates the range of products, particularly dinnerware. Recalls moving to Singapore in 1968 as factory manager of Starlite Ceramics and production there. Explains reasons for closure in 1971. Talks about return to New Zealand and Crown Lynn's purchase of Titian Potteries. Discusses working with Tom Clark and other topics including: equipment modifications; decorating trends; the labour force's component of Pacific Island and Yugoslav migrant workers; the factory creche; shift work. Talks about the New Zealand economy and import protection, as well as changes at Crown Lynn. Mentions the Crown Lynn Design Award. Discusses leaving in 1979 and temporary return as commercial manager. Comments on competitivess and quality of Crown Lynn, plus its pioneering techniques. Mentions John Goulter, General Manager and Ceramco personnel: Mike Smith, Charles Bidwill and Alan Gibbs. Comments on asset stripping. Interviewer(s) - Mary Donald Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015125 - OHC-015126 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 2.10 Hours and minutes Duration. 183 kilobyte(s). 4 Electronic document(s) (word docs). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5457, OHDL-000046. Search dates: 1960 - 2005

Date: 1986

By: Databank Systems Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-BANK-1986-01

Description: An explanatory pamphlet about online-banking transactions via automatic teller machines and EFT-POS terminals. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on sheet 297 x 415 mm, folded to 297 x 104 mm.

Date: [ca 1981]

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

Reference: 94-106-20/08

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970 - 1980

From: Waite, Keith :Eight original cartoons published between 1973 and 1981.

Reference: B-146-226

Description: The cartoon shows the inside of a car factory where robots are assembling a car. In the background through the factory window protestors can be seen marching for higher wages. The cartoon seems to refer to the automation of car companies, with the use of robots rather than human employees. Robots simply do their jobs rather than demand higher wages. Cartoon was put up for sale, but not sold, at the New Zealand Cartoon Archive auction held in November 1997. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 545 x 295 mm.