Local elections

Date: 1900 - 1939

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Wellington-1900/1939

Description: Includes cards and fliers for the following candidates: 1906: Harold Beachamp 1908: A R Atkinson 1909: F M B Fisher (photograph); Robert Fletcher; James Dykes (photograph); Albert H Casey (photograph); John Guthrie Wood Aitken; F Townsend; Thomas Mason Wilford; John Aston (photograph); F G Bolton (photograph). 1910: E W G Coleridge 1911: W Scott Bedford; Hubert L Nathan 1912: Ed Tregear 1923?: H A Huggins (controller of P O Savings Bank) Also includes a programme for the Wellington Harbour Board Jubilee Harbour Excursion, 28 January 1930; an invitiation from Mayor Mr G A Troup to attend the farewell to the Prime Minister Hon G W Forbes on the eve of his departure to England to attend the Imperial Conference in 1930; a programme for the Wellington Historical Pageant and Bazaar, Newtown Park and Town Hall. 25 October - 1 November 1913; a souvenir programme for the Historical Pageant representing important historical events, Petone 7 May 1920 (2 copies). Quantity: 20 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on fliers and cards. Physical Description: Letterpress on fliers and cards, sizes varying below 200 mm.

Date: 1870

From: [Hodgkins, William Mathew] 1833-1898 :[Five sketchbooks with views of Dunedin and district and manuscript notes]

Reference: E-017-2-055

Description: A drawing of a black-face minstrel in white top hat, gesturing and holding a cane May show either Alexander Hill Jack or James Wilson, both of whom were elected to Leith Ward for Dunedin City Council in 1870 Other Titles - Honorable gentleman Leith Ward Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil in sketchbook, 68 x 224 mm (page size) Processing information: Subject heading updated November 2023.

Date: 1891-1896

From: Bell family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-5210-141

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1978 - 1981

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: C-132-435/444

Description: Includes cartoons about the reduction in numbers of chimpanzees at the zoo, the Oriental Bay fountain, graffiti vandals at the railway station, sewage in Titahi Bay, hoteliers jump for charity, apathy in local body elections at Lower Hutt, high cost of burial at Karori, rise in rates, and demolition on Lambton Quay. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Arrangement: Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those for which no date could be found are arranged at around the estimated date. Quantity: 10 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 510 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

Date: 1909

By: Watkins, Tyler & Tolan Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-LOCAL-Wellington-1909-01

Description: Shows portraits of candidates with a little biographical information about eacxh one. Shows: E J Carey, C H Chapman, A H Cooper, W H Hampton, A Parlane, Hon. John Rigg, D J Conchie, A H Hindmarsh, D McLaren, W C Noot, M J Reardon. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Watkins, Tyer & Tolan Ltd, Printers. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 504 x 320 mm.

Date: 1992

By: Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand

Reference: Eph-C-GREEN-PARTY-1992-01

Description: Shows portraits of four Green Party candidates for the 1992 local body elections. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 420 x 294 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Michael Pringle in 2003; one by Anna Veritt in 2013.

Date: 1886

By: Hutchison, William, 1820-1905

Reference: A-096-025-a

Description: Same as A-096-025 Humorous couplets beneath portraits Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph 210 x 340 mm

Date: 1935 - 1941

Reference: Eph-B-LOCAL-Lower-Hutt-1930s-01

Description: Describes Mrs Elsie Freeman and lists the Communist Party's election promises. Includes a practical plan for protection against air raids, a council housing scheme, municipal nurseries and markets for fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, improved libraries and recreation grounds. Elsie Locke was married to Frederick Engels Freeman 1935-1937, and married John Locke in 1941. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on pale green leaflet (faded), 286 x 220 mm.

Date: 1961

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-001

Description: Shows a thoughtful Taranaki cow about to cast a vote. Refers to the 1961 local body elections, held on the second Saturday of October every three years. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper 105 x 95 mm

Date: 1908

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-PNth-1908-01

Description: Blue flyer with an arrangement of text in various fonts and sizes, advertises a pre-election meeting by a candidate in Palmerston North's local body elections in 1908. The chairman of Mr Essex's committee is stated as Mt W T Wood, esq., M.P. Essex was the incumbent mayor, but was runner up in this 1908 election. An account about the election results is in Manawatu Times, 30 April 1908, Page 5. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on blue flyer, 220 x 142 mm. Transfers: Found in 2016 in the pages of an edition of 'Lorna Doone', G Coll q823.8 BLA 1883, acc. no. 45705..

Date: 1998

Reference: Eph-E-LOCAL-Auckland-1998-02

Description: Election campaign poster for Auckland local body elections in 1998 shows a photograph of Topp Twins performer Lynda Topp at the right with a hibiscus over her right ear and the Sky Tower in the background. Banner stuck over centre announces a free concert and public meeting. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 695 x 1020 mm., with collaged piece over centre, 75 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2014. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2258 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2258.

Date: 1998

Reference: Eph-E-LOCAL-Auckland-1998-01

Description: Election campaign poster for Auckland local body elections in 1998 shows a photograph of Topp Twins performer Lynda Topp at the right with a hibiscus over her right ear and the Sky Tower in the background. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 695 x 1020 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2014. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2258 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2258.

Date: 1900 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Hutt-1900/1969

Description: Includes: ca 1905: To the electors of the Borough of Lower Hutt. [Election campaign pamphlet for W E Hughes. ca 1905] 1944: Calling all mothers! Do you want safe milk?; do you want safe playgrounds for your children? Vote Labour for Lower Hutt City Council. Local elections May 27th 1944. Percy Dowse for Mayor. [Flyer] 1956: City of Lower Hutt New Zealand. Coat of arms granted and assigned to the city under the seal of Sir George Rothe Bellew, Garter King of Arms, and Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston, Norroy and Ulster King of Arms, on 25th November 1955 [1956] 1957: City of Lower Hutt. Civic Ball, April 5th 1957 to celebrate the official opening of the new Town Hall by His Excellency the Governor-General, Lieutenant-General Sir Willoughby Norrie. Souvenir programme 1959: Labour's choice!!! Mr R D Christie for Hutt County Power Board [Nov 1959] Pink flyer Labour's choice!!! Mr R L Bailey for Hutt County Hospital Board [1959?] Red flyer 1960: Guide to Lower Hutt, the valley with a future. [Booklet. 1960] Friendly Hutt Park Motor Camp. [Pamphlet. 1960] 1968: Vote for Don Lee, Councillor, Lower Hutt, October 12, 1968 [Small card] Petone Lions Club. A summer guide from the Petone Lions 1968-69 [Booklet] Quantity: 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints in booklets and on fliers and cards, sizes varying below 240 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Alan Smith in 1984.

Date: 2022-2023

From: Ephemera donated to and collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library from 2020

By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-A-MARCH-APRIL-2023/1

Description: Ephemera largely relating to Wellington based events and experiences. Comprises: - a programme for the removal of Lutheran Church of New Zealand archives from the National Library, 19 January 2023 - an Ōhau "macrons matter" badge in plastic packaging - a Labour Party "3.3% unemployment" flyer, October 2022 - eight flyers from the 2022 local election for electoral candidates from Tawa and Takapū/Northern ward - a copy of the Northern Advocate from September 2022. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) Comprising 12 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: One booklet, one badge, nine fliers, and a newsletter.

Date: 1958

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Napier-1958

Description: Comprises Ephemera of octavo size relating to local body politics and local government in Napier from 1958. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 1 piece of ephemera.

Date: 2016-2019

By: Wellington (N.Z. : Region). Greater Wellington Regional Council

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Porirua-2016/2019

Description: Comprises ephemera of octavo size relating to local body politics for Porirua from 2016 to 2019. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 46 pieces of ephemera.

Date: 2017-2019

By: Wellington (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Wellington-2017/2019

Description: Comprises ephemera related to local body politics and local government for the Wellington area from 2017 to 2019. Includes material on the following political candidiates: John Apanowicz (Northern Ward and Capital and Coast District Health Board) Diane Calvert (Mayoral) Chris Calvi-Freeman (Eastern Ward) Dr Jenny Condie (Mayoral and Northern Ward) Brian Dawson (Lambton Ward) Jill Day (Northern Ward) Mike Duncan (Mayoral and Western Ward) Fleur Fitzsimons (Southern Ward) Laurie Foon (Southern Ward) Andy Foster (Mayoral) Sarah Free (Eastern Ward) Alexander Garside (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Peter Gilberd (Northern Ward) Vicki Greco (Southern Ward) Glenda Hughes (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Tony Jansen (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Dr Chris Kalderimis (Capital and Coast District Health Board) Sue Kedgley (Capital and Coast District Health Board) David Lee (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Justin Lester (Mayoral) Phillip Marshall (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Richard McIntosh (Western Ward) Troy Mihaka (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Thomas Nash (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Shan Ng (Lambton Ward and Capital and Coast District Health Board) Phil O'Brien (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Teri O'Neill (Eastern Ward) Iona Pannett (Lambton Ward) Tamatha Paul (Lambton Ward) John Peters (Northern Ward, Capital and Coast District Health Board, and Hutt Mana) Daran Ponter (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Victoria Rhodes-Carlin (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Helene Ritchie (Wellington Regional Council) Michelle Rush (Western Ward) David Shand (Capital and Coast District Health Board) Malcolm Sparrow (Northern Ward) Roger Watkin (Greater Wellington Regional Council) Simon Woolf (Western Ward) Nicola Young (Lambton Ward). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 79 pieces of ephemera.

Date: 1998-2010

By: Nelson (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Nelson-1998/2010

Description: Comprises ephemera of octavo size related to local body politics for the Nelson region, from the period 1998 to 2010. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 9 pieces of ephemera.

Date: [ca 1970]; 2007

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Northland-1970/2007

Description: Comprises ephemera of octavo size related to local body politics for Northland region from circa 1970 and 2007. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 2 pieces of ephemera.

Date: 1982-2017

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Newtown-1982/2017

Description: Comprises ephemera of octavo size related to local body politics for the Newtown suburb from 1982 to 2017. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 6 pieces of ephemera.