New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Date: [1997-2002]

From: Celebrating Women Trust : Landmarks project

Reference: 2004-284-12

Description: Includes unsuccessful requests for funding and uncertain applications; correspondents entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1999-2001 - 14 Sep 1999 - 16 Jan 2001

By: Hutching, Megan Alannah, 1957-; New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: OHColl-0751

Description: Seven interviews about the history of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator. Former Conciliators interviewed are John Clarke, Walter (Wally) Hirsh, Chris Laidlaw, Rajen Prasad and Hiwi Tauroa. Also includes interviews with Ken Mason and Pita Sharples who discuss their roles during Sir Guy Powles' and Harry Dansey's times as Conciliator. Each person interviewed talks about his time in the Office and the major issues which arose during this time. Other topics discussed include interviewees perceptions regarding racism, racial discrimination and their feelings on the state of race relations in New Zealand Publication - A manuscript history of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator, based on the interviews, has been deposited with the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator. Accompanying material - Project report. Photocopied newspaper and magazine articles relating to interviewees are included in each abstract. Abstracted by - Megan Hutching Sponsored by - The project was funded by the Department of Internal Affairs, the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Quantity: 17 C60 cassette(s). 6 printed abstract(s). 7 transcript(s) 6 are partial transcripts and 1 interview is fully transcribed. 7 interview(s). Search dates: 1970 - 2001

Date: 2011

By: New Zealand. Human Rights Commission; Orchard, Samuel, 1984-

Reference: Eph-D-GAY-2011-01

Description: Poster affirming the rights of transgender people shows a group of cartoon figures including couples, mother and child, woman in a wheelchair. Above them are words in several languages (including English, Maori, Samoan), used for describing transgender people. Artist's initials are SJO Other Titles - Sam Orchard, artist Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 595 x 420 mm. Processing information: Subject headings updated in March 2024 as part of reparative description work.

Date: 1985-1986

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: 90-041-08

Description: Correspondence, including newspaper clippings, programmes, invitations and related printed material Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: HART Aotearoa: Collection

Reference: 93-042-10

Description: Contains papers relating to the Human Rights Act, Human Rights Commission, Race Relations, Immigration, Fiji, Aboriginal rights, Waitangi per 1985 and Bastion Point. Quantity: 1 box(es). Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.

Date: 14 Mar 2000

From: Women's Studies Association feminist oral history project

By: Julian, Rae Scott, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0556-06

Description: Rae Julian was born in Marton in 1941. Describes her Maori grandmother's relationship with her children after marriage separation. Talks about her father, school experiences, and stereotypical messages about being a girl. Describes Canterbury University years and Teachers College. Discusses marriage to Robin Julian in 1963, teaching, a year in London, and having children. Describes life as a young mother in Feilding, and moving to Wellington in 1972 where her interest in women's issues developed. Discusses involvement with the Society for Research on Women (SROW). Discusses research as J R MacKenzie Fellow. Talks about International Women's Year, 1975, and Women's Electoral Lobby. Comments on work at Labour Research Unit with Rosslyn Noonan and Judith Aitken. Describes her leadership role in several organisations. Talks about becoming Human Rights Commissioner 1987-1992, and its associated challenges and achievements, including banning corporal punishment in schools, equal employment opportunity issues, and campaigning for a Children's Commissioner. Describes subsequent work for United Nations in Cambodia 1992-1993 and a position as Volunteer Service Abroad Field Representative position in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Describes work as Canada's Fund Co-ordinator in Pacific Islands. Reflects on the women's movement influences, including Phillida Bunkle and other important writers. Discussed influence of feminism on her life, feminist compromises in working life, Maori women's issues and feminism's gains for women. Comments on her current feminist interests including grassroots issues such as access to abortion and women living with violence. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - Biographical information, curriculum vitae. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C62 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2654, OHDL-001003. Photocopies of 2 photos: portrait 1974 and group shot late 1990's

Date: 2014

By: New Zealand. Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

Reference: Eph-D-COOK-ISLANDS-2014-01

Description: Poster shows and arrangement of text at the left, with four photographs at the right arranged in the shape of a hibiscus flower. The photographs are of food, craft work, and young Cook Islands children. The background is green. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 420 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated in 2014.

Date: 2014

By: New Zealand. Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

Reference: Eph-D-COOK-ISLANDS-2014-02

Description: Poster shows and arrangement of text at the left, with four photographs at the right arranged in the shape of a hibiscus flower. The photographs are of food, craft work, and young Cook Islands children. The background is pink. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 420 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated in 2014.

Date: 2001-2019

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and issues relating to it]

By: Archives New Zealand; Bridget Williams Books; Creative New Zealand; Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; New Zealand. Human Rights Commission; New Zealand. State Services Commission; Porirua (N.Z.). City Council; Wellington (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: Eph-A-WAITANGI-2001/2019

Description: Comprises ephemera of octavo size relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and related issues from 2001 to 2019. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 55 pieces of ephemera.

Date: 2018

Reference: Eph-D-COOK-ISLANDS-2018-01

Description: Poster shows and arrangement of text above and below a group photograph of a line of eight men, dressed casually but all in white shirts or t-shirts. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 420 x 595 mm.

Date: 2018

By: New Zealand. Ministry for Pacific Peoples

Reference: Eph-D-TUVALU-2018-01

Description: Posters shows a group photograph of Tuvalu people in traditional dress. The translation of the title is given: Tuvalu, trust in God, nurture your cultural values & heritage; serve Aotearoa. Sponsors' names appear at the lower edge: Pacific Aotearoa, Ministiry for Pacific Peoples, Pasifika Education Centre, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Human Rights Commission. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 595 x 420 mm.

Date: 2019

Reference: Eph-D-COOK-ISLANDS-2019-01

Description: Poster shows and arrangement of text above and below a group photograph of four women and a man wearing leis and wreath headdresses. The are looking up at a Cook Islands flag. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 420 x 595 mm.

Date: 2007-2009

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-2007/2009

Description: Includes: 2007: Huia Publishers. Pikihuia; awards for Māori writers 2007. Entries close 15 May 2007 (2 copies) New Zealand. Ministry of Maori Development :He toa rangatahi - he toa rangatira; 2007 New Zealand Maori Rugby Team poster. Te Puni Kokiri, realising Maori potential [2007]. Te Papa Tongarewa. Celebrating the Māori New Year. Matariki Festival at Te Papa, 16 June - 1 July 2007 Wellington City Council. Celebrate Matariki in the Town Hall. The Eggs, Ruia and Ranea and Manny Abraham | dDub. 23 June 2007 2008: New Zealand. Ministry of Maori Development :New Zealand Maori; Adidas. Te Puni Kokiri, realising Maori potential. Whakapumautanga - legacy to the future [2008]. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, 21-27 Hōngongoi/July 2008 (2 copies) Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society. Wairoa Maori Film Festival. Wairoa Gaiety Theatre & Taihoa Marae 31 May - 2 June; Paramount Courtenay Place Wellington 6-11 June; Auckland Academy Cinema 13-17 June; Galatos 28 June [2008] 2009: [Aroha]tia te reo. Te reo i te Hapori, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, te 27 o Hōngongoi - tw 2 o Hereturikōkā 2009. Te Puni Kōkiri, Kōrero Māori, Human Rights Commission We [Love] Te Reo. Māori language in the community. Māori Language Week, 27 July - 2 August 2009. Te Puni Kōkiri, Kōrero Māori, Human Rights Commission (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying up to 700 mm.

Date: 1989

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1989].

By: Amnesty International; New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: Eph-C-MUSIC-Popular-1989-02

Description: Shows the feet and shoes of a ballet dancer en pointe on a tightrope that is about to snap. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 295 x 422 mm. Provenance: Donated by Bill Lake in 2000.

Date: 1979-1996

From: New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-12775-05

Description: Correspondence both received and sent by New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties, including individuals and agencies such as the Commissioner of Police, the House of Representatives, the Human Rights Commission and MP Jim Anderton. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printouts and typescripts

Date: 15-17 September 1998 - 15 Sep 1998 - 17 Sep 1998

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Aimer, W D, 1931-

Reference: OHInt-0478/22

Description: Don Aimer born Auckland. Recalls origins and occupations of parents - father was a unionist. Recalls university study including postgraduate work. Outlines work for Department of Maori Affairs and Department of Social Welfare as a Child Welfare Officer. Recounts time as a PSA member and joining PSA as a negotiator / industrial advisor. Talks about first industrial dispute as PSA Official and his shift from PSA to NZ Bank Officers' Union. Outlines task of reorganisation of BOU. Discusses renewal of award 1975/76 and two day strike. Mentions differences between BOU and the Bank Officers Guild and dissolving the Guild in 1977. Outlines differences in employment opportunities for men and women. Recalls the Human Rights Act and its implications. Mentions Russell Mack, Dan Mathieson and Jim Pilling. Outlines internationalisation of the banking industry and affiliation to FIET (International Federation of Clerical and Technical Unions). Recalls Christmas Eve BNZ strike and events leading up to it. Recalls paternalistic attitudes of banks. Mentions BOU role in health and safety - Occupational Over Use syndrome. Recalls that voluntary unionism had minimal effect on union membership. Gives reasons for joining NZ Council of Trade Unions. Recalls BOU reaction to Equal Pay debate and removal of separate scales for men and women in banking. Discusses enforcement of equal opportunity. Decribes female union officials with reference to Anglea Foulkes. Discusses security in banking and outlines role of union following hold-ups. Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007515-007518 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.46 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1899.

Date: 1990 - 1999

By: New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: Eph-C-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT-1990s

Description: Includes posters: ca 1990: Sexual harassment is everyone's concern. Issued by the Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment, University of Waikato [ca 1990] (Yellow poster) ca 1998: Unfair, unwanted, unacceptable, unlawful; sexual harassment can be prevented. [ca 1998?] (C SEXUAL HARASSMENT ca 1998) Quantity: 2 Poster(s) plus duplicate. Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying below 500 mm. Provenance: Some posters donated by the Human Rights Commission and by Gillian Marie in 1999, 2000 and 2014.

Date: 1982

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-004

Description: The scene is a living room. A woman is speaking angrily to her husband about discrimination, thumping the back of his chair as she speaks. Extended Title - Discrimination against women raising finance outlawed in 1977 by the Human Rights Commission Act but resistance still exists says McLay Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 450 x 325 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 2007

By: New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: Eph-D-RACIAL-2007-01

Description: Poster shows a map of New Zealand made up of the smiling faces of children of many races of New Zealanders. Two copies held. Other Titles - For Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 595 x 400 mm

Date: 2010

By: New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: Eph-D-RACIAL-2010-01

Description: Poster shows a grid of 25 squares each containing an illustration and captions in several languages, mainly for the word "family": familia, famiglia, aiga, famili, whanau, familie, and similar in cyrillic and Bharati scripts. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 595 x 400 mm Provenance: Donated by the Human Rights Commission, in 2014.