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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :37 original cartoons published in the Dominion between 1990 and...

Date: 1990 - 2002

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: A-366-096/132

Description: Cartoons on government departments and political and social issues in New Zealand. 118-122 one series on ACC; 123 pencil drawing Quantity: 37 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black felt pen drawings on paper, sizes vary.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-two cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and 30 J...

Date: 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-558-042/063

Description: Political cartoons. Nato forces are briefed on their bombing target which is surrounded by civilian services like hospitals and schools. The Police encourage IBM to take their INCIS computer and jump off a bridge. IBM spent millions of taxpayer dollars on creating a new Police computer system that never worked. Mt Eden prison guards try to work out how prisoners are getting out and drugs getting in. Admidst the ruins of Belgrade Milosevic stands victorious. The Police consider getting rid of the INCIS computer to a crime consortium believing it will stop them dead in their tracks like it has done to the Police. Milosevic uses peace talks to buy time to destroy war crimes evidence. Police operations are stoped in their tracks by the weight of the INCIS computer disaster. Comment on retailers selling liquor to underagedrinkers The Serbs pull out of Kosovo as Nato forces enter the area. Comment on the New Zealand cricket team making hard work out of limited over cricket. The Soviets welcome the Nato forces to Yugoslavia. Shows a ship load of Chinese boat people on a collision course with New Zealand as the National coalition Government passes emergency legislation allowing mass, indefinite detention of asylum seekers. Inland Revenue Department assures the public that all small and powerless taxpayers are bullied equally. Serbia puts the blame for large scale death and destruction in Kosovo on the Nato bombing campaign. Shows newspaper ad for a crown entity boss, all perks and no responsibility. Minister of Immigration, Tuariki Delamere sets one standard for migrants and another for himself and his family. Jenny Shipley shoots TV news presenter, John Hawkesby in the head with a rubber arrow. He received a substantial pay-out when his contract was terminated. The Mongrel Mob supports Tony Ryall's plans to introduce tougher penalties for home invasion, if it relates to their homes being invaded but not their neighbours. Comment on breach of privilege by the Prime Minister Jenny Shipley and TVNZ over the John Hawkesby pay-out. Rugby supporters froze to their seats during a recent rugby match. Poor school results restrict career options for students. Jenny Shipley has put both her feet in her mouth over the John Hawkesby TVNZ pay-out affair. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Miscellaneous records

Date: 1952-1954

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-119/19

Description: Correspondence and papers include Royal Humane Society of New Zealand re awards; office machinery, 1953; Westminster Abbey Appeal; G D Lintott & Co Ltd, Auckland and Marketing Services (NZ) Ltd, New Plymouth re decorations for Royal Visit ; coronation celebrations; Banks Theatres Ltd re Anzac Day screenings of movies at Paraparaumu and Paekakariki, 1953; The Greater Wellington and Hutt Valley Public Relations Bureau Organising Committee report, 1953; New Zealand Library Association Inc re archives and boundaries of the county; Hutt Valley Prevent Drownings Committee re campaign, 1952-1953; Hutt Valley Returned Services Association Inc Building Appeal for new building in Dudley Street designed by Structon Group Architects; England to New Zealand Air Race Appeal by Canterbury International Air Race Council; Chatham Islands County Council re county overseer, 1952; The British Empire Christian Crusade, 1952; and other miscellaneous matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

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Proudfoot, John William, 1914-1998 : Papers

Date: 1933-1998

By: Proudfoot, John William, 1914-1998

Reference: MS-Group-0769

Description: Proudfoot's letters to his family contain a daily account of his activities, including recording messages of New Zealand troops and his experiences recording General Freyberg's 1944 Christmas message. He gives accounts of his various expeditions around Italy with descriptions of the scenery, urban landscape, theatres visited, art viewed etc. The activities of some of the members of the Public Relations Service, `a quarrelsome and unruly crowd' are also described. Also included in the collection are further letters from Proudfoot to his family in New Zealand from Italy, and from Maadi (2 Feb-12 Mar 1945); radio broadcast despatches from Italy for New Zealand and the BBC; and papers relating to interviewing by Noel Palmer Also wartime memories of Venice and the New Zealand Forces Club, and his obituary Title supplied by Library. Proudfoot served as a war correspondent with the Broadcasting Unit, Public Relations Service 2NZEF. In December 1943 he landed in Italy from Egypt and spent 1944 with the advancing Allied forces. He was based for much of this time in Naples and Rome and made side trips to Bari as well as going north of Rome with the New Zealand forces. Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.09 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies) Processing information: Collection description was updated on 29 March 2023 when the access only with permission requirement was removed.

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[23 copies of cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 an...

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-024/046

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues, includes: Shows scientists' adhock research into the potential uses of genetic modification at the expense of commonsense. Comment on the intimidation tactics of Qantas Airlines toward Air New Zealand. Singapore Airlines are shown as Air New Zealands big sister ally. Christine Rankin considers taking further action following the release of the Employment Courts findings. Shows the Government (surfer) riding the knowledge wave only to be wiped out and lodged head first in the sand. Discussion between an Israeli soldier and Palestinian child. The soldier is trying to explain to the child how violence and retaliation works. The child just wants to play and go to the movies. Shows Helen Clark dealing with Steve Maharey and his use of obscene language. Shows members of the Electoral Reform Committee as angelic, working for the best interests of the country while having vested interests in the Committees outcome. Helen Clark calls on the All Blacks to crush the Australians while they've down. New Zealand reaction to the loss by the All Blacks to the Australians. Shows All Black Anton Oliver taking the blame for the loss against Australia. Comment on the Qantas involvement in running Ansett into the ground and leaving small creditors in ruins. Comment on the lack of constructive action being taken by the Pacific Forum to deal with global warming and the consequent rising of the ocean level. Shows Helen Clark encouraging all her Ministers to keep pets. Jim Anderton is shown wrapped in the arms of his pet octupus (Peoples' Bank). Shows West Coast MP, Damien O'Connor, addressing an audience about local mining and the poor decision made by Alliance MP Sandra Lee. He is reminded by a miner in the wings that his seat is still marginal. Shows Jim Anderton and Sandra Lee observing the Reefton Alliance office being pelted with food in reaction to Sandra Lee saying 'no' to mine expansion in the area. Shows a new army armoured vehicle running over an air force plane. Comment on the current situation where the armies supplies are being boosted while the air force is having its wings clipped. Shows thugs from the power company breaking into a persons house to extract money for the latest exorbitant power bill. Shows an All Black player finishing a Springbok (South African Rugby Team) and still feeling hungry. He thinks he could polish off the entire Australian Rugby Team (Wallabies) as well. Shows the relationship between government controlled power generators, empty lakes and increased revenue for power for the Reserve Bank. Shows a proposed statue for the entrance of the Sydney Harbour. Comment on Australia's policy to exclude refugees. Shows Michelle Boag's National Party purge of Parliamentary faithful. Comment on the level of ignorant public opinion over the boat people refugees trying to gain entry to Australia, by people ringing talkback radio. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Tremain, Garrick 1941- :Cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times 16 June to 13 July,...

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-651-001/023

Description: 23 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Europeans clean-up after the Americans' bloody their hands with oil deals Rural NZ angry following power price increases. Michael Cullen and Winston Peters play the sweet tune of "superannuation" leading the public to their demise. Swiss Government permit their army to carry guns when peacekeeping for the first time. Room for only one dairy industry trader in NZ's global outreach. A choice must be made between the NZ Dairy Group and Kiwi William Hague loses the British election to Tony Blair. Michael Cullen reassures the public the political parties can reach a concensus over superannuation. Public confidence is low over Air NZ's ability to make good management decisions following their purchase of Ansett. Winston Peters climbs back into the picture of superannuation ready to kick it around as a political football. The Labour Party woo Winston Peters over their new super scheme. Air NZ's purchase of Ansett seen as the white elephant that will end up grounding the Air NZ fleet. Publicans question the significance of second hand smoke in bars compared with second hand beer. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Laila Harre places the issue of paid parental leave at the Prime Minister's doorstep demanding it be dealt with now. The Public Health system is reeling from ongoing restructuring and unable to deal their basic functions. Public opinion that the lowering of the drinking age leads to a lack of sober youth to fight for the country. A new ever demanding creature has been given birth by the government - venture capital. Michael Cullen hails the budget as 'prosperity in our time'. Michael Cullen disparagingly hopes that the Prime Minister is not playing fast and loose with the country's money. Airline accidents impact on New Zealanders. Local council members seek for youth to be represented on council. Could this be Jim Anderton's next big idea, the people's airforce with armed troops flying hang gliders? NZ taxpayers show their displeasure with funding the Prime Minister's settlement for defamation in the Yelash case. Restuaranteer's reactions to the proposed 50% smoke free legislation. Helen Clark tries to make the Green Party seem more palatable to Alliance leader, Jim Anderton. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

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Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[20 cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times between 1 and ...

Date: 2004

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-738-026/045

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 20 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

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Bromhead, Peter :Sixteen cartoon photocopies published in the Dominion, 1 May 1997 - 15...

Date: 1997 - 1998

From: Bromhead, Peter :Thirty-two cartoon photocopies published in the Dominion, 1 May 1997 - 15 June 1998.

Reference: H-491-017/032

Description: Political cartoons Quantity: 16 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies, A4 size.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-one cartoons published in the Evening Post between 3 and 31 M...

Date: 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-558-021/041

Description: Political cartoons. Treasury advocates currency union with USA. Lockwoock Smith is put in charge of the Tourism portfolio and left to clean up following the Tourism Board fallout. The battle for the head of the World Trade Organisation continues, New Zealander Mike Moore, is one of the 2 contenders. Drivers face problems and delays as new re-licensing system comes into force. Fire Services boss Roger Estall is advied to quit. Helen Clark launches her election pledge card. Fire Services boss, Roger Estell plunders again in the public relations field. Bill English explains the reason behind selling Contact Energy to overseas investors was to retire overseas debt. Comment on who should pay for using the roads. A Nato representative explains the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The National Party cabinet discuss what to do with the budget surpluses. Max Bradford suggests buying back the dams and lowering the price of power. After several coup in Fiji, democracy is starting to grow again. Roger Estall, Fire Service boss, is urged to quit and take a Government pay-out. Bill Birch presents his last budget as National Party finance minister. New Zealand celebrates beating the Australians in cricket. Comment on the closing of mental health institutions and patients being thrown to under resourced commuity health services. New Zealand is like a lamb to the slaughter after opening trade to the world by removing trade barriers, however the rest of the world, particularly the United States is not following our lead. Comment on the All Black coach, John Hart dropping Isitolo Maka from the All Black squad. Max Bradford attempts to justify increased power prices due to electricity reform. Paralells are drawn between the sheep subsidy of the 1980's and the effect of MMP in subsidising new politicians. The Crusaders win the Super 12 tournament. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Volkswagen Beetle cars and their owners at Kaiwharawhara - Photograph taken by John Nic...

Date: 27 February 1992

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Nicholson, John, active 1997

Reference: EP/1992/0788-F

Description: Volkswagen Beetle cars and their owners, photographed at Kaiwharawhara, Wellington, on 27 February 1992 by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson. In the foreground are Steve Brown amd his 1969 VW Beetle "Humbug" and Brian Thompson, from More FM promotions. Original newspaper caption reads "Nobody knew the real reason they were there, but 11 examples of Hitler's revenge - the Volkswagen Beetle - paraded before bemused commuters on the Hutt Motorway today. The visual spectacle, complemented by a cacophony of horn-blowing to vague tunes over the airwaves, was organised by Wellington radio station More FM." Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :23 copies of cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and...

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-068/089

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Comment about a biased referee during the Wellington vs Canterbury Ranfurly Shield match. Jenny Shipley threatens to deal ruthlessly with anyone in her caucus who plots against her. All Black selectors search for new talent in war zones. All Black coach looks to recruit referee Steve Walsh for the next All Black tour as he has shown he can single handedly alter the course of a game. Michael Cullen gifts Helen Clark and Jim Anderton the National Airline, Air New Zealand. Osama bin Laden speaks from the security of the Afghanistan mountain cave. Jenny Shipley steps down from National Party leadership, Bill English is nervous about what this means for him. Helen Clark's big moment - she is about to speak to the President of the United States but she's in bed, and he makes the toll call collect. Gary Toomy is paid out by taxpayer money to leave the Air New Zealand Board. The public try and understand why the Muslim world hasn't retaliated against bin Laden for causing the deaths of over 300 Pakistanis in the twin towers attack. President Bush tries to reassure the American public following the Sept. 11 attacks. Damage is assesses in Kabul following a series of wars, the last attacks being from the United States led forces. Comment on the daily and new dangers facing United States representatives. The Pentagon announces they are now dropping more food into Afghanistan than they are blowing up. Comment on the world wide fear of anthrax. Shows the Lions team, winners of the 2000 rugby tournament are in 2001 the pussycats of the competition. Rod Donald stands up to Jim Anderton on their reasons for choosing GE as their bottom-line issue when considering whether to support the coalition or not. Shows the political double-talk and deals being made over the growing refugee crisis. Shows that military force is no respecter of any religion. Shows Auckland Mayor, John Banks walking on water. Shows the hit and miss nature of American airstrikes in Afghanistan where innocent targets are frequently hit by accident. Wayne Mason's song 'Nature Enter Me' wins best NZ song at the same time NZ is divided over Genetic Engineering. Shows everyday genetic engineering in action when an unattractive but wealthy man asks a young and attractive woman to have children with him. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Bromhead, Peter 1933-:Twenty-three cartoons published in the Sunday Star Times between ...

Date: 2000

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-

Reference: H-644-001/023

Description: Strip cartoons. Standard of NZ cartoonists, NZ immigration and choosing the 'right' people, young NZ'ers more interested in tennis than rugby, the Bledisloe Cup is all anyone is talking about at the moment, the business of forcasting economic doom, public boredom with politicians antics, food labelling, attacks on newsprint media for printing 'bad news' stories, new Employment Relations Bill and its down side for workers, politicians funnier than cartoonists, NZ's shrinking dollar, the value of participation in sports, lack of good news for NZ'ers, dangers of watching too much television, Reserve Bank scare tactics, NZ emmigration and brain drain, NZ dollar gets consumed by the American dollar, uncertainties generated by Maori/Pakeha debate, advertising creatives try to sell Fiji to the public after the coup, middle class double standards about boxing, public outcry and interest in topless parties, American criticism of NZ Defence spending, the discontent engendered by ACC placing monetary values on body parts, the public search for the best petrol prices. Quantity: 23 digital print(s). Physical Description: A4 size colour print-outs.

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Promotion of the New Zealand Players

Date: 1953

From: Ashton, Beatrice Ramsay, 1920-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6963-04

Description: Correspondence, notes, reports and press releases relating to the promotion of the New Zealand Players Foundation mostly by Ashton. Her work involved making contact and negotiating with groups and residents interested in theatre throughout the country prior to a national tour by the New Zealand Players. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Drew, Mrs :Photographs of New Zealand delegations in Britain

Date: 1924 and 1939

By: Swaine, F A, active 1919-1938

Reference: PAColl-4340

Description: Photograph of the New Zealand Public Relations Council meeting in 1939 at Broadcasting House which included Henry Turner of the New Zealand Fruit Board, George Duncan of the New Zealand Dairy Board, Mr Forsyth of the New Zealand Meat Board, A T Sandford Offical Secretary at New Zealand House and Miss Jean McKenzie. The photograph was taken by the BBC. Two group portraits of those involved in the Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924, one taken outside the New Zealand pavilion at the exhibition and the other in the grounds. Subjects include the Duke of Devonshire (irrespective of an annotation doubting this); Sir James Allen, High Commissioner for New Zealand; Lady Allen; Sir Thomas MacKenzie; H T B Drew, Publicity Officer at New Zealand House; and Sir Alexander Robertson, New Zealand Commissioner to the Empire Exhibition. The photographer for the group portraits was F A Swaine. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Provenance: Donated by Mrs Drew, 1972

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Miscellaneous records

Date: 1959-1960

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-119/22

Description: Correspondence and papers include Building Research Bureau of New Zealand, 1960; Wellington Medical Research Foundation, 1960; Hutt Valley Industries Fair, Aug 1960; history of local government in the Hutt Valley; New Zealand Travel & Holiday Association Inc list of members; proposed establishment of public relations office; The Christ Church Preservation Society Inc, 1960; Wellington Conservancy Noxious Animals Advisory Committee; siting of an oil refinery at Gracefield; proposal for civil defence from Ministry of Civil Defence; National Historic Places Trust; Banks Theatres Ltd re sceening movies on Anzac Day; and other miscellaneous matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :18 copies of cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and...

Date: 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-674-047/065

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. The government is shown as a highway robber giving an ultimatum to a motorist, 'petrol tax or your life'. A Hurricanes rugby player pulls himself up from the toilet bowl were they were flushed in an earlier season. Helen Clark and Phil Goff reserve the right to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe while remembering their early protesting days. A child suggests sharing the disputed Middle East territory to both the Israeli's and the Palestinians. They think it's a crazy idea. President George W Bush addresses the nations he lectured on free trade telling them that America can impose tariffs on steel imports if they like and it's too bad for everyone else. Comment on President Mugabe's interference in the voting process leading up to the Zimbabwe elections. Shows a member of the IRB (International Rugby Board) Vernon Pugh snatch the football (Rugby World Cup) from an All Black players hands. The player has landed flat on his back. America's war on terror appears to be becoming more frightening than the terror itself. Yaser Arafat and Sharon flex their muscles in a game of arm wrestling while chest deep in a blood bath. Vernon Pugh, Head of the International Rugby Board and Trevor Mallard, Minister of Sport size each other up. A boy tries to stop his father burning his Hurricanes rugby jersey, the rugby team is winning again. George W Bush outlines his approach to the use of nuclear weapons. Treasury suggest selling off thousands of war memorial sites around the country get a better return on the real estate investment. John O'Neill, Chief Executive of the Australian Union justifies Australia gaining the right to host all of the Rugby World Cup games. He admits they have got blood on the hands from stabbing the NZRFU in the back. Jim Anderton assumes The Thinker position as he contemplates the many political parties he's been through or started and left. Helen Clark in army fatigues gains shelter behind the huge boot of the American Forces. She rehearses what she'll say to President Bush if he brings up New Zealand's nuclear free stance when they next meet. Shows three Oscars all lined up with tags attached to them. They are being held in storage till 2003 for Lord of the Rings. David Lange, former New Zealand Prime Minister, tells New Zealanders that the United States wanted to liqudate him. Lange suggests they tried this by offering deals on bulk purchases for take-away food. The secret thoughts of Helen Clark and George W Bush when the first meet. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Interview with Anne Marks

Date: 1994

From: Multiple Sclerosis Society Oral History Project

By: Marks, Anne, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0205/10

Description: Discusses her involvement in the National Society for eight years. Describes being a regional representative in 1989 and membership of the Persons with Multiple Sclerosis Standing Committee. Talks about being a voluntary field officer from 1991 to 1993. Notes that she is one of the few people with multiple sclerosis to be a field officer. Describes her development of an assessment form which she sees as important because of changes in the health system. Mentions membership of the Public Relations and Fundraising Committee and discusses the Advisory and Research Standing Committee. Discusses activity at national and regional level. Comments that services come through at the regional level and action is taken on problems at the national level. Venue - Marlborough : 1994 Interviewer(s) - Miriam Clark Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005477 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1087.

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Interview with Esme Tombleson

Date: 21 Feb 1994

From: Multiple Sclerosis Society Oral History Project

By: Tombleson, Esme Irene, 1917-2010

Reference: OHInt-0205/06

Description: Discusses the formation of the national society at a meeting with Reverend Gilman Dunn, Ian Main, Alice Cole, Alma Neave and Mrs Sawyers. Notes that New Zealand wanted to be part of the international body. Describes getting the regional societies together to elect a president. Comments on the role of president Ian Main in publicity and raising awareness. Describes the main purpose of the national society as working towards finding a cause and cure for multiple sclerosis. Talks about researchers Dr Hornabrook, Janet McCallum, Professor Simpson, Dr Tudor Caradoc-Davies, Dr Willoughby, Dr Pollock and Dr Glennis Arthur. Discusses getting government-funding to assist with the formation of further regional societies. Talks about her period as president from 1975 to 1982 and the dispute with the Canterbury branch of the Society. Talks about the link between national and regional societies. Discusses fundraising, including the assistance of organisations to help fundraise, bequests and donations from businesses. Discusses her attendance at the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies Conference. Discusses the Society's relationship with the Neurological Foundation. Talks about possible different causes of multiple sclerosis. Explains her initial interest in multiple sclerosis during World War II. Discusses the war, standing for Parliament, being an MP and the influence of Ian Main. Venue - Gisborne : 1994 Interviewer(s) - Miriam Clark Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005478; OHC-005479; OHC-005480 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1086.

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Interview with Gloria Hunt

Date: 17 Feb 1994

From: Multiple Sclerosis Society Oral History Project

By: Hunt, Gloria, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0205/03

Description: Summarises her involvement with the Society including being on the Persons with Multiple Sclerosis Standing Committee, convenorship of the Public Relations and Fundraising Standing Committee and President of the Nelson Regional Society since 1981. Discusses the overlap between standing committees. Mentions the use of teleconferences by committees. Describes her role in writing a document examining the inappropriate language surrounding multiple sclerosis and people with it. Discusses the relationship between national and regional levels of the organisation and the function of the Executive. Talks about the change from an annual appeal to an awareness week. Notes that a percentage of the money raised is distributed to regional societies. Describes fundraising at a local level and comments on the growth of the local Nelson society. Venue - Nelson : 1994 Interviewer(s) - Miriam Clark Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005476 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1083.

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Interview with Damiane Kahuwairoa Rikihana

Date: 27 Apr 1993

From: Media Women Oral History Project

By: Rikihana, Damiane Desiree Kahuwairoa, 1963-

Reference: OHInt-0052/14

Description: Discusses interest in journalism which started when at Auckland University; completed a Diploma in Journalism at Wairakei Polytechnic which offered a Maori perspective which she found very useful; reasons for interest in journalism and her concerns about the portrayal of Maori in the media. Talks about job for Radio New Zealand in Hamilton; Maori network that developed from the Wairakei course and the difficulty they have faced in dealing with Maori events in a Pakeha sphere; conflict between being a professional journalist and being part of Maori community. Discusses move to Australia where she worked for the Australian Capital Territory Health Authority editing a public relations newspaper; used this experience at Manatu Maori as a communications manager when back in New Zealand; here informed other government departments how to target Maori effectively; network of Maori journalists that has flourished and the blossoming of parallel Maori media; resulting decline of Maori in the mainstream media. Talks about work with New Zealand Educational Institute (the primary teachers' union); sees her own future in a Maori media environment. Briefly outlines family background. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Alison Webber Venue - NZEI Building Accompanying material - Includes a curriculum vitae Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005567a; OHLC-003919a Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1116.