Mental health services

Date: 2003-2004

Reference: OHColl-0734

Description: Interviews with staff and patients of Porirua Hospital. Subjects discussed include patient care and treatments, including the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Interviewees are Dr Thakshan Fernando, Sushila Fernando, Ngaere Houghton Thompson, Thomas van Arendonk, Alistair and Meg Campbell Abstracted by - Helen Reilly Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Source of title - Title taken from agreement forms Sponsored by - Friends of Porirua Hospital Museum Interviewer(s) - Helen Reilly Accompanying material - Copy of 'Out of mind, out of sight: the story of Porirua Hospital' by Wendy Hunter Williams, 1987 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 5 printed abstract(s). 5 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Friends of Porirua Hospital Museum, Porirua, 2004 Copies of photographs of each interviewee in abstracts

Date: 1997

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

Reference: H-418-044/064

Description: Political cartoons. The Todd Panel on superannuation threaten to silence Winston Peters with a 'no vote'. News - Bogus psychiatrist practised in the Hutt. Jim Bolger's leadership of the National Party is under threat. New Zealand Police face a major retention of recruits problem. Jim Bolger and Winston Peters present a united front in an effort to attain harmony between arguing MP's Bill English and Neil Kirton. Winston Peters axes Neil Kirton without any decent excuse - it seemed for being a competent MP. All Blacks victory in a game that saw a lot of blood spilt. Ethical dileamas doctors face over sex with patients. The conditions on which Neil Kirton is allowed to stay in the NZ First caucus. Mental Health services abdicate responsibility and release suicidal people back into the care of their distressed families. Winston Peters considers apologising to officials he smeared in the Winebox Inquiry but thinks better of it. Super 12 win at what price to the bodies of the players. Words the public would like to hear the Minister of Health, Bill English, to say. Loss-making mental health services to become standalone business centres. A pictorial explanation of the Winebox Inquiry saga. Neil Kirton irritates Winston Peters again by making comments on the vehicle speedo scam. With the country in an increasing economic crisis Jim Bolger's political leadership fails. Chemists seek a consultancy fee for providing their expertise to the public. Perhaps petrol station attendants will try it next. The Police form a road block in an attempt to halt the RCD virus. Lotto makes their priorities known - wheelchairs for elite athletes but not for children with muscular dystrophy. Farmers take a laid-back some would say irresponsible attitude to the illegal introduction of the rabbit RCD virus into New Zealand and its possible consequences. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1988

From: Wrathall, Bill, 1931-1995 :[Editorial cartoons 1973-1991]

Reference: A-289-041

Description: Shows two nests on the branch of a tree: the Auckland Hospital Board nest and the Whare Paia nest. A caricature of Titewhai Harawira depicted as a bird is shown in the Whare Paia nest, and an unknown man from the Auckland Hospital Board is represented in the nest on the left. A bird representing Ken Mason flies overhead, and has defecated into the faces of the inhabitants of both nests. A kiwi at lower right comments: "One in the eye for arrogance!" Extended Title - New Zealand truth The Mason Report concerned \"procedures used in certain psychiatric hospitals in relation to admission, discharge or release on leave of certain classes of patients\". The report was critical of Whare Paia, scheme was a service for Maori mental health patients, wherein it was hoped to bring together Maori and pakeha treatments and methods. The report criticised the scheme for lack of direction, purpose and structure. The title\" One flew over the cuckoo's nest\" is a reference to the American motion picture of the same name (1975, from a 1962 novel by Ken Kesey) set in a mental institution. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 297 x 406 mm.

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-625-001/012

Description: Cartoons published in the Evening Post, 1999, and a finalist in the 1999 Qantas Media Awards (the winner was Malcolm Evans). Quantity: 12 Laser copies. Physical Description: Laser copies, A4 size.

Date: 24 Feb, 1 Aug 2000

From: Mackie, James Ogilvie (Peter), 1921- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7119

Description: Comprises reminiscences of Mackie describing his life as a `bureaucrat' working mostly for the mental health divisions in the Public Service. He worked in Seacliff, Tokanui and Ngawhatu hospitals and in various Department of Health administrative divisions. He discusses his roles, the roles of psychiatric hospitals, changes in the system and related matters, has observations on Kingseat, Oakely and Carrington Hospitals, on fluoride and royal commissions. Mackie has also compiled a second part to his family history covering the Nielsen, McFarlane, Stewart, Miller, Ferguson, Duncan, Hutcheson, Murray, McMichael, Mears, Welch, Lackey, Woodward, Edlin, Donnelly and Dixon family members and this is included with his reminiscences Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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.

Date: 5 April 1997 - 05 Apr 1997

From: NZ Nursing Education and Research Foundation : the transfer of nursing education from hospitals to polytechnics

By: Neame, Janice Anne, 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0520/29

Description: Janice A Neame backgrounds her nursing experience and educational qualifications gained through S A N S (School of Advanced Nursing Studies) and a B.A as extra-mural student with a double major in nursing and psychology from Massey University, before becoming Chief Nurse at Marlborough Hospital. Recalls involvement in the transfer of nursing education from hospitals to polytechnics, initially affecting the Marlborough Hospital and the Nelson Polytechnic and being well prepared for the Otago transfer. Took up position as Chief Nurse in 1983 and explains the two programmes operating at Otago, the R G O N and the Psychiatric Nursing Programme. Explains how the transition differed from the Nelson experience. Mentions Leonie Clent. Argues for different types of induction and inservice programmes in order to integrate comprehensive nurses into the work force and cites mental health managers' concerns about newly graduated staff being able to practice. After ten years as Chief Nurse left in 1993 - following one of the reforms, position was disestablished. Discusses position as Director of Programmes and Planning, Otago Area Health Board and involvement with psychiatric services which lasted four years. Talks about position at Waipukarau, Pukerora, as head of a long term rehabilitation plan for severe head trauma victims, and development of a project enabling people with physical disabilities to go home. Mentions husband (David Bolitho) getting a job in Timaru which meant another move and discusses current position in Community Health Services which includes mental health services. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Langridge Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006551 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1967.

Date: 15 June 2014-27 November 2014

By: Creative Arts Trust; Entwistle, Sarah, active 2014

Reference: OHColl-1247

Description: Collection comprises six interviews conducted by Sarah Entwistle with trust members, directors, artists, and staff of the Creative Arts Trust (CAT) and Artsenta, the community based art studio/workshop which provides access to the arts for people who use mental health services in Dunedin and the Otago Region. Interviewees are Julia Aranui Faed, Pauline Brown, David Cooper, Thomas Lamb, Peter Mouatt, and Jill Thomson. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2015. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 6 Interview(s). 26 digital sound recording(s). 30 Electronic document(s). 6 printed abstract(s). Search dates: 15/06/2014 - 27/11/2014

Date: 14 April 1989 - 14 Apr 1989

From: NZOHA Country Library Service Oral History Project

By: McArtney, Thelma, 1912-2002

Reference: OHInt-0058/10

Description: Thelma McArtney gives details about her family background, her father's employment history, including his time in charge of Larnach's Castle while it was a psychiatric institution, her mother's musical abilities, family health, her parents' religious and political beliefs, their attitudes to smoking and alcohol and their ideas on discipline. Recalls the importance of both reading and music in her early life, giving details of books read and of her piano lessons. Details her educational history, commenting on teachers, subjects, participation in sport and sex education. Comments on the effect of the Depression on her family. Gives details of her nursing training and employment and gives reasons why she chose to work in mental health area. Describes her marriage to Kenneth McArtney and gives details of his family background, attitude to reading, his health and death from cancer in 1950, his war years as a pianist in the camps in Alexandria (Egypt) and his career in the Education Board, in Napier, Wanganui and Wellington. Describes living with various members of her family in the South Island after her husband's death and how she became involved with the Patearoa Country Library Service library while she was there. Describes settling in Palmerston and taking over the local Country Library Service library. Details pay, collections, visit of first book van with Field Librarian Owen Simmance, living at the library, introducing children's books and loan system and comments on the run down state of the Palmerston library. Details becoming Librarian at the Ashburton Public Library in 1958, pay rates, working with the local Town Clerk, the state of the library when she arrived, getting a loan of Country Library Service books and two staff being sent by Jean Wright from Christchurch to assist in re-establishing the library. Describes her work to build up the library, the special loan collections from the National Library, new staff, raising the image of the library in the community, attending conferences, writing reports on the need for a new building and the visits from overseas libraries. Describes the building of the new library. Recalls doing the Library Certificate training, 1956-1959, talks about G T Alley and Jean Wright, the difference between National Library and other libraries and the importance of going to conferences. Details her move to Waimairi County Library in 1967, being responsible for setting up library service, staff appointments, building up the book stock, planning the new building, problems with associated libraries, readers and staff and the relationship with Country Library Service and National Library. Recalls withdrawal of Enid Blyton books and being responsible for book selection. Notes that she established the Redwood and the Fendalton library during this time. Describes working at the Canterbury University Engineering Library, 1971-1973. Talks about Courtney Shearer who was in charge of this library and discusses difficulties working in a library where she was not in charge and did not know the stock and subject matter. Describes her retirement and move back to Ashburton and reflects on her library career. Venue - Ashburton Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mrs McArtney's home at Ashburton Accompanying material - Printed abstract contains photocopy of a New Zealand Woman's Weekly interview with Thelma McArtney about the Ashburton Public Library, dated 8 February 1965. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002040, OHC-002041, OHC-002042 Tape numbers - OHA CLS 2602, 2603, 2604, 2605, 2606, 2607 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 305. Printed abstract contains a portrait photograph of Thelma McArtney dated July 1945; a photograph of Thelma McArtney and Russell Sutherland at the launching of book `Land of the Bog Cotton' at Ashburton Public Library in 1960; a photograph of the Ashburton Public Library staff including Thelma McArtney in 1966 and a photograph including Thelma McArtney dated 5 March 1988 taken at the marriage of Monica McKone to Roger McArtney. Search dates: 1912 - 1989

Date: 18 July 1984 - 18 Jul 1984

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Lamont, Archie, 1909-1996; Shadbolt, Yvonne Telford, 1933-

Reference: OHInt-0014/093

Description: Archie Lamont registered as a nurse (psychiatric) at Avondale Asylum, Auckland 1932. Recalls his training and work in the Mental Health Service ca 1930-1960. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Shadbolt Venue - Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000195; OHLC-000756 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 03 November 1983 - 03 Nov 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Nolan, James Joffre Beatty, 1916-1987; Wilson, Lois, active 1983-1984

Reference: OHInt-0014/124

Description: James Joffre Beatty Nolan registered as a psychiatric nurse at Sunnyside Hospital in 1949. Recalls memories of childhood; training at Sunnyside; war years; Institutional registration; patients and conditions of habitation; nursing conditions. Describes Templeton, Lake Alice and Porirua Hospitals - nursing and patient conditions, the introduction of EET and some patients' programmes. Was head nurse at Tokanui (Tokaanu?) Hospital. Describes the improvement in nursing education and patient conditions, the advent of tranquilisers and other activites and the introduction of para-nursing. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Te Awamutu Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Lois Wilson Venue - 58 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000174-000175; OHLC-000758-000759 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 21 Feb 1998

From: `Diaspora by degree' : professional exiles in New Zealand oral history project

By: Baran, Linda, active 1991-1998; Baran, Irving, active 1991

Reference: OHInt-0440-01

Description: Linda describes her childhood in California, San Diego in particular. Summarises her training and career and gives reason for their recruitment as psychologists for the Wanganui mental health field. Irving gives details of his background and career and interest in psychiatry. Describes `Doctor's Draft' known as the Barry Plan before war in Vietnam escalated into a full blown military conflict. Recalls choosing the Navy which took him to San Diego, California and explains why he remained in California after discharge from the Navy. They both discuss similarities between their homes in San Diego and Wanganui. Irving describes turbulence of the health system when they arrived. Mentions lack of resources and understanding. Linda describes differences between the English medical system and the American. She also briefly describes her successful efforts to establish child and adolescent mental health services. They talk about cultural issues, protocol and their sensitivity to these factors. Discuss ethnic labels and Irving talks about essence of biculturalism. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Other - no biog forms Interviewer(s) - Dr Suzanne MacAulay Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007663 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2002.

Date: 6 January 1995 - 06 Jan 1995

From: NZ Nursing Education and Research Foundation : the transfer of nursing education from hospitals to polytechnics

By: McEwan, Rita, 1918-2006

Reference: OHInt-0520/04

Description: In this interview Rita McEwan reviews positions held immediately prior to taking up that of Matron at Porirua Psychiatric Hospital. Gives background in teaching and international work in psychiatric nursing. Discusses the transition of nursing education to polytechnics and the response of psychiatric hospital staff to the transition. Explains that the three year course in psychiatric nursing was not recognised by the Nurses' and Midwives Board and how the register was upgraded, curriculum improved and new exam set by Nurses and Midwives Board in the 1950s. Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Langridge Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006521; OHLC-003631 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1942.

Date: 19 Oct 2001

From: Little Company of Mary Oral History Project

By: Barry, Helen Anne, 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0601/01

Description: Sister Helen Anne Barry born Christchurch 1939. Recalls primary education at Addington convent, St Theresa's convent in Riccarton, secondary at Sacred Heart College, Ferry Road, Christchurch and working in office for three years as a stenographer before entering the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary in Lewisham, Sydney, Australia in 1959. Outlines religious training, firstly as a postulant, then Novitiate and final profession as a nun in 1967, taking the religious name of Sister Mary Joseph. Explains why training had to be done in Australia and discusses the various hospitals run by the sisters. Talks about return to New Zealand, maternity training, midwifery training, psychiatric training at Sunnyside Hospital and return to work in Calvary clinic Christchurch, being in charge of Psychiatric clinic. Discusses changes in phychiatric nursing and refers to availability of tranquilizers in the 1950s. Recalls move to Wellington 1984 and refers to the establishment of Mary Potter Hospice and the treatment of cancer patients. Refers to the down-sizeing of the order and the decision to live in smaller communities. Talks about the sale of the Wellington Hospital [Calvary] and the Trust Board. Mentions Victor Dick and Mr Pyatt. Describes Churchill Fellowship and going to the Richmond Fellowship College in London undertaking course in Human Development. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ann Trotter Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009383-009386 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. 3 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3037.

From: Arnold Brooker interviews

By: Brooker, Arnold Gordon, 1911-2004

Reference: OHInt-0672/1

Description: Arnold Brooker talks about his work as a crusader for brain research and psychiatric holistic healer. Discusses his belief in the Old Testament. Describes how he crusades on his bicycle. Talks about his experiences in psychiatric hospitals and his marriages. Arnold Brooker appears dressed in the cape he is known for wearing and blowing his whistles. Interviewer(s) - Zoe Roland Quantity: 2 videocassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1978-1988

By: Brooker, Arnold Gordon, 1911-2004

Reference: MS-Papers-11713

Description: Comprises of newspaper cuttings, correspondence, booklets and ephemera relating to Brooker's interests in Christianity, psychiatric holistic healers and the mental health services in New Zealand. Source of title - Supplied by Library Relationship complexity - An oral history interview with Arnold Brooker has been recorded by Zoe Roland and is located at OHInt-0672/1 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Given by Arnold Brooker to Jennifer Greenslade, when she was on information stands for Epilepsy New Zealand. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms Greenslade, Wellington, Dec 2014 Transfers: From Ephemera Collection - One folder of printed matter (PR-13-0524).

Date: 2018

By: Rainbow Youth (Organization)

Reference: ATL-Group-00373

Description: Collection of digital art work and supporting documentation for the #Outloud Aotearoa project. The stories illustrate systemic issues, including underfunding, bias against Māori and indigenous communities, bias against transgender and intersex individuals, and against migrant communities. Some stories also discuss barriers to access, including lack of appropriate services, long wait times, and financial constraints. Others offer wishes and suggestions for improvements to the mental health system. In addition to the digital art files, the collection includes administrative documents, project reports and drafts, presentations, funding requests, and other materials. It also includes downloaded copies of the project's accounts on the social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. See also the We are Beneficiaries Project Archive, ATL-Group-00328. Arrangement: The arrangement of the digital files reflects the original electronic folder structure in which they were received by the Library. RainbowYOUTH is a national organisation based on providing support, information, advocacy for young queer and gender diverse people up to the ages of 28. First established in 1989 as Auckland Gay and Lesbian Youth (ALGY), the organisation was renamed Rainbow Youth and became an incorporated society in 1995. In 2018, RainbowYOUTH began the #OutLoud Aotearoa project, in response to the 2018 Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction. Toni Duder from RainbowYOUTH and Sam Orchard from #WeAreBeneficiaries, began working together to gather and document the stories and wishes of the queer, gender diverse, intersex, takatāpui, MVPFAFF or rainbow communities around Aotearoa's mental health and addiction services. A variety of artists participated in illustrating the stories, which featured images and text, to document lived experiences among members of the LGBTIQ+ and rainbow community accessing mental health services in Aotearoa New Zealand. The artworks were compiled online in a visual portfolio through social media platforms. The images and analysis of common themes were compiled into a printed booklet presented to the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, as well as to mainstream mental health organisations to assist their work with LGBTIQ and rainbow communities. The project asked participants to respond to either one (or both) of the following questions: 1. What changes do you wish to see as a queer, gender diverse, intersex or rainbow person in regards to the mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa? 2. What is your experience as a queer, gender diverse, intersex or rainbow person in regards to the mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa? The #Outloud Aotearoa project received funding from Creative New Zealand and the Rule Foundation, as well as from a Boosted crowdfunding campaign. Quantity: 256 digital image(s). 36 Electronic document(s) (including three downloaded social media archives). 2 digital video recording(s). 1 folder(s).

Date: August 2020

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

By: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-A-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-2020/03

Description: Cards from the Mental Health Foundation, including: 'We're in this together'; He aroha mau roa/aroha from afar cards in Māori and English Two sets of "Getting Through Together" cards, one on Māori and one in English (originally in shrink wrapped packs). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 17 pieces of printed ephemera. Physical Description: .

Date: 2019, 2020

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

By: Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Reference: Eph-B-OCTOBER-2020/1

Description: Ephemera donated to the Alexander Turnbull Library in October 2020 by Denis Fairfax. Most material is undated. Comprises: Ekta "Diwali at the Mall" flier; Mental Health Awareness Week "Refresh Your Mind | Hinengaro" flier; 2020 General Election "Unable to get to a voting place?" flier; Protect Against Measles informational flier, 2020; Kapiti Aero Club Private Pilot Licence cost estimate flier, August 2019; SPCA New Zealand layer hens flier; Plimmerton Residents' Association Incorporated membership flier; The New Zealand Ski Book magazine, 2020. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing eight pieces of ephemera.

Date: 2010-2019

By: Capital & Coast District Health Board; Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand; New Zealand Neurological Foundation; New Zealand Psychological Society Inc; Victoria University of Wellington

Reference: Eph-A-PSYCH-2010/2019

Description: Comprises ephemera relating to mental health, psychology, psychotherapy, self-realisation, psychiatry and psychological and psychiatric conditions from 2010 to 2019. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 74 pieces of ephemera.