Formed Dec 1 1988 by the merger of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Trade Relations Division of the Department of Industries and Commerce. Renamed in 1993 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade
New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade :A key piece, New Zealand. Produc...
Date: 1988 - 1993
By: New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; New Zealand. Department of Survey and Land Information
Reference: Eph-D-TRADE-1990-01
Description: Shows a world map in the form of a jigsaw, with pieces for United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Japan and California still to be put in place. The statistics of land area for each of these regions is given; all are comparable to New Zealand. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset lithograph, 595 x 840 mm.
Worsley, Charles Nathaniel, 1862-1923 :[Franz Josef Glacier. ca 1900]
Date: 1895 - 1905
By: Worsley, Charles Nathaniel, 1862-1923; Fremlin, M (Miss), active 1961; New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade
Reference: G-827-2
Description: Shows view of Franz Josef Glacier from the head of the Waiho River; flowering rata trees in foreground, toetoe in riverbed. Supplied title. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - C. N. Worsley Worsley arrived in New Zealand in 1895. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, framed and glazed, 720 x 1225 mm. (sight). Provenance: Formerly presented to the NZ High Commission, London, by Miss M. Fremlin, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in 1961.
McDonald, Thomas Lachlan (Sir) 1898-1980 : Scrapbooks
Date: 1951-1957
By: MacDonald, Thomas Lachlan (Sir), 1898-1980
Reference: qMS-1175-1177
Description: Newspaper clippings, mainly re NZ defence and foreign policy in South East Asia, photographs, programmes, visiting cards, and some typescripts Source of title - Supplied Collected by McDonald while serving as Minister of Defence and External Affairs Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts, printed matter, photographs (47 cm; ½ brown suede, green boards) Includes photographs
Hideaway Island Resort consultancy file (b)
Date: 1992
From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7261-48
Description: File of correspondence, reports, memoranda and other papers relating to Dennis's time as a consultant for operating options for the Hideaway Island Resort, Port Vila, Vanuatu. Includes final report by Dennis. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Saxton, John Waring 1806-1866 :The town and part of the harbour of Nelson in 1842, abou...
Date: 1842 - 1845
By: Saxton, John Waring, 1807-1866; New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade
Reference: C-029-011
Description: Shows and names important features: Jail, immigration barracks, survey office, church, hospital, courthouse, government offices, bank, and several private dwellings and other landmarks. Also shows surveyors at work, settlers camping, building a house and clearing the land. This copy is uncoloured and is the centre section only of a three-part panorama. Extended Title - From: Wakefield, E.J. Illustrations to Adventure in New Zealand, 1845. Plate VII. Centre section only. Inscriptions: Recto - above image - THE TOWN AND PART OF THE HARBOUR OF NELSON IN 1842, about a Year after its first foundation.; Recto - above image - Separation Point between Blind Bay and Massacre Bay / Auckland Point / Boulder Bank forming Nelson Haven; Recto - beneath image - Jail Company's Immigration Barracks / Survey Office and Temporary Church Company's Hospital Immigration Office / and Depot House of / Mr Tuckett / Chief Surveyor Court House and / Government Offices House of the late / Mr Thompson / Police Magistrate House of Mr McDonald / Banker, late Sheriff Bank Residence of the late W. C. Young Esqre / now that of the Revd. Reay; Recto - beneath image - Drawn by John Saxton Esqr / London Smith Elder & Co. Cornhill ATL has (mostly hand-coloured) lithographs to Wakefield's "Adventure in New Zealand", 1845 in Drawings and Prints, and at f919.31 WAK. Manuscripts and Archives records contain information about the people mentioned on this image. John Saxton arrived in Nelson in 1842. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Tinted lithograph 245 x 453, on sheet 360 x 542 mm.
Hideaway Island Resort consultancy file (a)
Date: 1992
From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7261-47
Description: File of correspondence, reports, memoranda and other papers relating to Dennis's time as a consultant for operating options for the Hideaway Island Resort, Port Vila, Vanuatu Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Small album of photographs of the hotel and its surroundings related to consultancy project.
Various cartoonists :[Cartoons from the Drawing the Line exhibition, 1989.]
Date: 1989
By: Ball, Murray Hone, 1939-2017; Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Finey, George Edmond, 1895-1987; Grant, Ian Fraser, 1940-; Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Low, David Alexander Cecil (Sir), 1891-1963; Moir, Alan, 1947-; New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; White, Cecil John, 1900-1986; Winter, Mark, 1958-
Reference: A-368-158/172
Description: Original cartoons by Mark Winter (Chicane) (ref -158, -159), Peter Bromhead (ref -162, -163), Murray Ball (ref -165) and Alan Moir (ref -166) and photographic copies by Unk White, George Finey, David Low, Tom Scott and Trace Hodgson for the 'Drawing the line' exhibition for the Ministry of External Relations and Trade, 1989. 'Drawing the Line: Cartoons across the Tasman' was an exhibition of cartoons by New Zealand cartoonists about Australian issues and the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, curated by Ian F. Grant for the New Zealand Ministry of External Relations and Trade. The exhibition toured Australian cities in 1989. Quantity: 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 6 original cartoon(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: 11 photographic prints and 6 original cartoons on card, sizes vary.
Saxton, John Waring 1806-1866 :The town and part of the harbour of Nelson in 1842, abou...
Date: 1842 - 1845
By: Saxton, John Waring, 1807-1866; Day & Haghe (Firm); New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade
Reference: B-080-032
Description: Shows and names important features: Printing Office of the Nelson Examiner, jail, immigration barracks, survey office, church, hospital, courthouse, government offices, bank, brick kiln, and several private dwellings and other landmarks. Also shows surveyors at work, settlers camping, building a house and working the land. Extended Title - From: Wakefield, E.J. Illustrations to Adventure in New Zealand, 1845. Plate VII. Inscriptions: Recto - above image - THE TOWN AND PART OF THE HARBOUR OF NELSON IN 1842, about a Year after its first foundation.; Recto - above image - Mount Vernon The path to the Haven / crosses the heights here Britannia Heights between the Town and Haven Separation Point between Blind Bay and Massacre Bay / Auckland Point / Boulder Bank forming Nelson Haven Malvern Hills Valley of the MAITAI Mountains towards / the Pelorus River; Recto - beneath image - Mr Jollie's House Mr James Elliott's House The House of Mr G. Elliott. / (now the Printing Office of the Nelson Examiner) House of the late Mr Cotterell Jail Company's Immigration Barracks / Survey Office and Temporary Church Company's Hospital Immigration Office / and Depot House of / Mr Tuckett / Chief Surveyor Court House and / Government Offices House of the late / Mr Thompson / Police Magistrate House of Mr McDonald / Banker, late Sheriff Bank Residence of the late W. C. Young Esqre / now that of the Revd. Reay The Eel pond / (site of the Meat Market) House of the Revd. C.W. Saxton. Brick Kiln Little Scotland; Recto - beneath image - Drawn by John Saxton Esqr / London Smith Elder & Co. Cornhill; Recto - bottom right - DAY & HAGHE LITHRS to the QUEEN ATL has lithographs to Wakefield's "Adventure in New Zealand", 1845 in Drawings and Prints at f919.31 WAK. John Saxton arrived in Nelson in 1842. Manuscripts and Archives records contain information about the people mentioned on this image. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Tinted lithograph in three parts, totalling 245 x 1410 mm (image), on sheet 345 x 1505 mm. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Various cartoonists :[Cartoons from the Drawing the Line exhibition, 1989.]
Date: 1989
By: White, Cecil John, 1900-1986; Finey, George Edmond, 1895-1987; Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Low, David Alexander Cecil (Sir), 1891-1963; Ball, Murray Hone, 1939-2017; Moir, Alan, 1947-; Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; Grant, Ian Fraser, 1940-; Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-; Glover, Thomas Ellis, 1891?-1938
Reference: A-370-001/049
Description: Forty nine cartoons by Unk White, George Finey, Peter Bromhead, David Low, Murray Ball, Alan Moir, Tom Scott, Tom Glover and Bob Brockie for the Drawing the Line exhibition for the Ministry of External Relations and Trade, 1989. 'Drawing the Line: Cartoons across the Tasman' was an exhibition of cartoons by New Zealand cartoonists about Australian issues and the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, curated by Ian F. Grant for the New Zealand Ministry of External Relations and Trade. The exhibition toured Australian cities in 1989. Quantity: 49 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: 49 laser prints on card, sizes vary.
Oshivelo (Namibia) Day Care Project
Date: 1990-1993
From: HART Aotearoa: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-5219
Description: Correspondence with New Zealand and Namibian parliamentarians and officials concerning the involvement of HART Aotearoa with the funding of the Oshivelo Day Care Project in Namibia Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, typescript, printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Dick Cuthbert, Auckland, 1995
Interview with Sir Charles Bennett
Date: 31 Mar-1 Apr 1993
By: New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; Bennett, Charles Moihi Te Arawaka (Sir), 1913-1998
Reference: OHColl-0217/1
Description: Sir Charles Moihi Te Arawaka Bennett gives details of his family background. His father, Frederick Augustus Bennett, was the first Maori Bishop of Aotearoa. His grandfather, Jackson Bennett, was the first surveyor-general of New Zealand. Explains his father married Arihia Rangioue Hemana of Maketu, who was of prominent Te Arawa descent. Describes being raised in Maketu by his grandparents while his parents lived at Hastings. Recalls use of Maori language at Maketu School and that the headmaster, A.F. Burnett, suggested he continue education at Te Aute College. Describes attending Te Aute, getting used to the discipline and some loneliness. Talks about E.G. (Ernest Going) Loten the headmaster who instilled principles, philosophies and some religion. Discusses decision to become a teacher and training at Christchurch while studying for a BA in History at Canterbury University College. Comments that he was one of the few Maori at college or university and that while he did not meet overt prejudice he had to consciously embrace Pakeha ways. Discusses the beginning of World War II, the non-conscription of Maori and Sir Apirana Ngata's appeal to Maori to fight. Recalls viewing the War as an opportunity to see the world. Comments that of seven boys in his family, who went to war, five joined the Maori Battalion. Describes training at Trentham and Palmerston North: the discipline of training and finishing the course as an officer. Mentions George Dittmer, the Commanding Officer, the second in command George Bertrand and the Regimental Sergeant Major, Ace Woods. Describes how they were organised into tribal groups and fought as whanau. Notes that A Division was the Auckland area, B Division was Taupo, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty, C Division was Ngati Porou (East Coast) and D Division was Hawkes Bay, Taranaki and the South Island. Comments on being taught to use his talents for the betterment of Maori. Describes his career progression from platoon commander to company commander then battalion commander. Recalls going overseas and landing in England where the Maori Battalion was well received. Describes broadcasting for the BBC and the response by Lord Haw-Haw. Recalls the Maori Battalion's first active duty in the Greek mountains and the impossibility of stopping the Germans. Describes being withdrawn and going to Crete. Gives details of the mission against German airborne invasion. Discusses the plan of attack, German possession of the Maleme airfield, and accounts for the mission's ultimate failure. Describes how the Maori Battalion trekked across mountains to the other side of the island to be evacuated and how some of the troops were left behind. Recalls arriving in Egypt where reinforcements were waiting. Discusses Dittmer's wounding in Libya and successive replacements: Colonel Love, Colonel Fred Baker, Major Hart until, and in November 1942, he (Bennett) was offered the position of commanding officer of the Maori Battalion by Kippenberger. Comments on Kippenberger and General Freyberg. Recalls taking over command in the middle of El Alamein. Describes in detail the battle of Point 209 where Lieutenant Ngarimu was killed, posthumously receiving a VC. Talks about the battle of Takrouna. Venue - Te Puke : 1993 Sponsored by - Ministry of External Relations Interviewer(s) - Jim Sullivan Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - edited transcript, OHA-1000. Search dates: 1993
Various cartoonists :[Two cartoons from the Drawing the Line exhibition, 1989.]
Date: 1989
By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Grant, Ian Fraser, 1940-
Reference: B-164-001/002
Description: Two cartoons by Tom Scott and Trace Hodgson from the Drawing the Line exhibition for the Ministry of External Relations and Trade, 1989. Scott's cartoon is on the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Hodgson's cartoon is a caricature of Sir Ron Brierley as the god of moneymaking. 'Drawing the Line: Cartoons across the Tasman' was an exhibition of cartoons by New Zealand cartoonists about Australian issues and the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, curated by Ian F. Grant for the New Zealand Ministry of External Relations and Trade. The exhibition toured Australian cities in 1989. Quantity: 2 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Scott cartoon ink on board, 585 x 435 mm. Hodgson cartoon ink and letratone on board, 375 x 540 mm
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade oral history project
Date: 2016
By: New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manatū Aorere; Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-
Reference: OHColl-1261
Description: Oral history interviews with long serving senior public servants who worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and its predecessors, conducted in 2016 by Hugo Manson. Topics cover their experiences, opinions, and accounts of events occuring during their careers. Interviewees are: Lyn Corner, Gerald Hensley, Tom Larkin, Roderick Miller, and Merwyn Norrish. Title taken from item. See also an earlier set of oral history interviews commission by the Ministry, OHColl-0176, NZOHA Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oral History Project, 1987. See also Library reference OHColl-0732 Ministry of External Relations and Trade 50th anniversary oral history project. Arrangement: Digital files attached at the interview level. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manatū Aorere (MFAT) was first established as the Department of External Affairs (NZDEA) on 11 June 1943. From 1969 to 1988, the Ministry was known as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Between 1988 and 1993, the Ministry was renamed the Ministry of External Relations and Trade (MERT). The function of the ministry is to advise the New Zealand government on foreign and trade policy, and promote New Zealand's interests in trade and international relations. Quantity: 5 Interview(s). 92 digital sound recording(s). Search dates: 2016
Correspondence
Date: [ca 1955-1956]
From: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004 : Papers and recordings
Reference: 91-047-16/04
Description: Identified persons entered under Name; includes incomplete letter from New Zealander in London and letter from person writing from New Lynn, Auckland, re going to Hokianga Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Fisher, Archibald Joseph Charles 1896-1959 :Study for the cover of the Official souveni...
Date: 1940
By: Fisher, Archibald Joseph Charles, 1896-1959; New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; Hollinrake, Roger Barker, 1929-; Hollinrake, Horace, 1902-1955
Reference: D-024
Description: Swirling semi-abstract showing woman playing a stringed instrument. Title from information sheet supplied with work. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pastel on board, 680 x 608 mm. Provenance: In the collection of Professor H. Hollinrake until 1955. Presented to NZ House, London, by Dr R.B. Hollinrake, March 1976.
Women's groups liaison file (a)
Date: 1993-1995
From: National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges : Records
Reference: 2001-162-045
Description: Administrative file relating to NCIWR's working relationships with other women's groups Quantity: 1 folder(s).
PEN - Correspondence
Date: 1990-1991
From: Ireland, Kevin, 1933- : Papers
Reference: 94-180-4/15
Description: Inward and outward correspondence and related papers; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field Other Titles - New Zealand author, no 169-170, Oct-Dec 1992 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
New Zealand Government: Man for man, New Zealand is one of Britain's best customers. 2,...
Date: 1960 - 1966
By: New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade
Reference: Eph-F-TRADE-1960s-01
Description: An advertisement placed in British papers, showing that 2,650,000 New Zealanders buy as many export goods from Britain as do 48 million Americans, 58 million Italians, 34 million French, 27 million West Germans, 5 million Australians, 11 million Canadians, 4 million Swedes, 4 million Danes or 7 million South Africans. The whole advertisement is bordered with fern leaves. Inscription at top left "1/2 page Times" indicates this may have appeared as a notice in the London times. Note on verso of one copy states that it was received in the Library as packing for a parcel from New Zealand House, on 2 June 1966. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset lithograph mounted on heavy card, 325 x 460 mm.