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  • 0:57:02

    Interview with Thomas Bloodworth

    The interview starts with his experience with the Carpenter's Union and covers the 1913 and 1919 strikes; the Red feds; land values league; the British Independent Labour Party; the New Zealand Socialist Party; the 1919 flu epidemic; Labour Party mayors; Labour leaders; Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers; Auckland City Council; establishing the Auckland regional Authority and the transport board.
  • 0:16:51

    Interview with Hubert Humphrey

    Professor Chapman interviews Senator Herbert Humphrey during his campaign to become the Vice President of the United States. He was campaigning to be running mate for Lyndon B. Johnson.
  • 0:24:06

    Interview with Nguyen Cao Ky

    Recording of a press conference in Wellington
  • 0:35:29

    Interview with Hanara Tangiawha Te Ohaki Reedy [Part 1]

    Episode 1
    Mr. Reedy is interviewed on the influence of Ratana in Māori politics and the candidates selected by political parties; the Nga Koata 'four quarters' of Ratana and the dominance of the Ratana movement in politics and the Māori seats. He also speaks about the condition of the Māori population before the Labour Party was elected to government in 1936 and the changes afterwards. The continues with discussion on the influence of the Mormon Church; the New Zealand Social Credit Party (Political League) and government minister, Ben Couch; current views on Māori leadership and the position it's coming from. The interview concludes by discussing the increasing influence of Māori women.
  • 0:05:50

    Interview with Hanara Tangiawha Te Ohaki Reedy [Part 2]

    Episode 2
    Mr. Reedy is interviewed on the influence of Ratana in Māori politics and the candidates selected by political parties; the Nga Koata 'four quarters' of Ratana and the dominance of the Ratana movement in politics and the Māori seats. He also speaks about the condition of the Māori population before the Labour Party was elected to government in 1936 and the changes afterwards. The interview continues with discussion on the influence of the Mormon Church; the New Zealand Social Credit Party (Political League) and government minister, Ben Couch; current views on Māori leadership and the position it's coming from. The interview concludes by discussing the increasing influence of Māori women.
  • 2:08:54

    Interview with Colin Scrimgeour

    Episode 1
    Reverend Colin Graham Scrimgeour (also known as Uncle Scrim) was a New Zealand Methodist Minister and broadcaster. After regularly featuring on 1ZR, Scrimgeour along with Thomas Garland established the 'Friendly Road' radio programme on 1ZB in 1933, which was associated with the non-denominational Fellowship of the 'Friendly Road' (Aunt Daisy broadcast on these stations, and they supported the Labour Party). Shortly before the 1935 election on Sunday, 24 November, an address by Uncle Scrim which was expected to urge listeners to vote Labour was jammed by the Post Office. As a close friend of Michael Joseph Savage and John A. Lee of the First Labour Government which came to power in 1935, Scrimgeour became Controller of the government-run National Commercial Broadcasting Service. He moved to Australia, and worked in radio and television there, helping establish the Mercury Theatre with Peter Finch. In this interview, Colin Scrimgeour talks about his schooling and early work history and politics, as well as the early history of radio broadcasting and establishment of the Broadcasting Act 1931.
  • 1:29:43

    Interview with Colin Scrimgeour Part 2

    Episode 2
    Reverend Colin Graham Scrimgeour (also known as Uncle Scrim) was a New Zealand Methodist Minister and broadcaster. After regularly featuring on 1ZR, Scrimgeour along with Thomas Garland established the 'Friendly Road' radio programme on 1ZB in 1933, which was associated with the non-denominational Fellowship of the 'Friendly Road' (Aunt Daisy broadcast on these stations, and they supported the Labour Party). Shortly before the 1935 election on Sunday, 24 November, an address by Uncle Scrim which was expected to urge listeners to vote Labour was jammed by the Post Office. As a close friend of Michael Joseph Savage and John A. Lee of the First Labour Government which came to power in 1935, Scrimgeour became Controller of the government-run National Commercial Broadcasting Service. He moved to Australia, and worked in radio and television there, helping establish the Mercury Theatre with Peter Finch. In this interview, Colin Scrimgeour talks about his schooling and early work history and politics, as well as the early history of radio broadcasting and establishment of the Broadcasting Act 1931. In Part 2 the interview continues with a discussion of the Labour government in 1936/1937 and how they could have had the overwhelming support of the people of New Zealand, but didn't go far enough.
  • 1:37:19

    Interview with Henry May and Jonathan Hunt Part 1

    Episode 1
    Henry May talks about the influences on his life and career as a politician, the characters and personalities involved in parliament; the formation of a Labour Cabinet. He and Jonathan Hunt talk about tactics employed in parliamentary debate; parliamentary procedure and political career structures.
  • 1:32:07

    Interview with Henry May and Jonathan Hunt Part 2

    Episode 2
    Henry May talks about the influences on his life and career as a politician, the characters and personalities involved in parliament; the formation of a Labour Cabinet. He and Jonathan Hunt talk about tactics employed in parliamentary debate; parliamentary procedure and political career structures.
  • Interview with Allan Highet

    Allan Highet is interviewed about the selection of candidates for the National Party.
  • 1:13:16

    Conference of Institute of International Affairs: Australia and Resource Diplomacy and Multinational Corporations

    Episode 1 of 3
    Topics are: Australia and resource diplomacy. The role of multinational corporations. continued on TR_ORT_1960_0181_01_01 — --/08/1974 Speakers are: Kenneth Keith, President; Speaker is Dr Coombes, ex Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia; Dr Donald Brash, Broadbank Corporation.
  • 0:29:40

    Conference of Institute of International Affairs: Multinational Corporations

    Episode 3 of 3
    Topics are: Australia and resource diplomacy. The role of multinational corporations. Question time. continued from TR_ORT_1960_0180_02_02 — --/08/1974 Speakers are: Kenneth Keith, President; Dr Donald Brash, General Manager, Broadbank Corporation Ltd; Roderick Deane;
  • 1:38:59

    Conference of Institute of International Affairs: Foreign Investment

    Episode 1 of 2
    Foreign Investment Includes the start of Question time and panel discussion Speakers: Dr Vital; Dr Donald Brash; Roderick Deane;
  • 0:55:33

    Conference of Institute of International Affairs: Multinational Corporations

    Episode 2 of 3
    Topics is: The role of multinational corporations with background on the speaker Donald Brash. Continued on TR_ORT_1960_0181_01_01 — --/08/1974 Speakers are: Kenneth Keith, President; Dr Donald Brash, General Manager, Broadbank Corporation Ltd.
  • 0:15:37

    Conference of Institute of International Affairs Foreign Investment

    Episode 2 of 2
    A continuation or question time with a discussion with Sir Guy Powles and Roderick Deane.
  • 0:08:03

    Interview with Vernon Cracknell

    An interview with Vernon Cracknell, Leader of the New Zealand Social Credit Party, on the 1968 Social Credit Party Conference. Interviewed by Bill Mandle, from the Department of Political Studies at the University of Auckland.
  • Interview with Robert Chapman

    Professor Chapman is interviewed on the internal and overseas consequences of the 1972 General Election Labour Party victory. It covers Norman Kirk's thinking on the ANZUS Treaty; the performance of the New Zealand economy; welfare; new directions in New Zealand policy, especially with South East Asia.
  • Interview with Norman Kirk [Part 2]

    Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, and Prime Minister-designate Norman Kirk comments on the National Party's loss of the 1972 General Election.
  • 0:11:10

    Interview with Norman Kirk [Part 3]

    Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, and Prime Minister-designate Norman Kirk comments on what a labour victory will mean for the people of New Zealand.
  • 0:00:43

    Interview with Norman Kirk [Part 1]

    Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, and Prime Minister-designate Norman Kirk comments on the outcome of the 1972 General Election.
  • 1:26:07

    Interview with Ronald Hicks

    Ronald Hicks, a chemist, was who was brought in, in recognition of the seriousness of the industrial waste problem, is interviewed on the politics of Auckland drainage and the Brown's Island sewerage scheme. Including: health standards; industrial waste; opposition to the scheme.
  • 1:27:04

    Interview with C. C. Collins

    An interview with C. C. Collins, Head of the Auckland Regional Authority Drainage Division, on the politics of Auckland drainage and the Brown's Island sewerage scheme. Interviewed by Graham Bush.
  • 0:45:21

    Interview with Jonathan Hunt

    The interview starts from two weeks before the start of the campaign from Norman Kirk's (Leader of the Opposition, Labour Party,) address on both radio and television where there were few points of policy but he came over better then John Marshall (Prime Minister, National Party), who was boring. The reception at Labour party meetings around the country where Mr Hunt and other MPs have been speaking.
  • 0:34:01

    Interview with Robert Chapman

    1. Recording begins with pre-recording set up and a description of the interview for the World Report programme on the BBC World Service -- 2. Professor Chapman is then interviewed on Norman Kirk's first year as Prime Minister of New Zealand; how successful the Labour Government has been in finding a new Asian role for New Zealand: the SEATO, ANZUS and ANZUK (Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom) Treaties; Vietnam; and Britain joining the European Economic Community (EEC) (9:58).
  • 0:15:33

    Interview with Ralph Chapman

    An interview with Ralph Chapman on his experiences in the Auckland Central electorate at the St. Andrew's Church polling place. Interviewed by his father, Professor Robert Chapman.
  • Interview with Dr Guy Chapman Part 1 Part 1

    Dr. Guy Chapman talks about the people involved and the incidents as he reminisces about his time at the school. He was in the class of 1912. In 1920s Auckland, dentist Guy Chapman noticed dental caries (tooth decay) were rife among his patients, and he suspected the cause was poor nutrition. He took a holistic view when looking for a solution, promoting whole foods, vitamins and fresh food produced in healthy soil, and continued his education work in this area for years. By 1943, Dr. Chapman was actively promoting composting and lecturing on nutrition among Maori. He was later made an honorary Maori chief in appreciation of his work with Maori.
  • Interview with Dr Guy Chapman Part 2 Part 2

    Dr. Guy Chapman talks about the people involved and the incidents as he reminisces about his time at the school. He was in the class of 1912. In 1920s Auckland, dentist Guy Chapman noticed dental caries (tooth decay) were rife among his patients, and he suspected the cause was poor nutrition. He took a holistic view when looking for a solution, promoting whole foods, vitamins and fresh food produced in healthy soil, and continued his education work in this area for years. By 1943, Dr. Chapman was actively promoting composting and lecturing on nutrition among Maori. He was later made an honorary Maori chief in appreciation of his work with Maori.
  • Interview with Steven Bradley

    Steven Bradley joined the New Zealand Herald in 1945, later joining the army, and then working in Australia. Discussion is around the news reporting business, interaction with the media as a politician and the responsibilities of reporting. Interviewer not identified.
  • 1:17:37

    Interview with Jonathan Hunt

    Mr. Hunt is interviewed on parliamentary procedures, sequences, and timings such as the process for introducing a private member's bill: how it is introduced, how it gets a reading and how long a member can speak for. He also speaks about the role of the party whips, the structure of the parliamentary year, and the processes for introducing legislation.