Overview This interview was recorded as part of the About Us Voices of Southland collection. Jane has lived all her life in Southland and in this interview she tells of her family history; her involvement in mutton birding, the preparation required to go to the Islands and life there. In 1989 Jane was elected to the Ngai Tahu Trust Board which later became Te Rununga o Ngai Tahu. She discusses the settlement results, involvement in conservation projects in Southland and Maori heritage and culture.

Overview JANE RUBY KARINA DAVISInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstracter: Jean Hawkes TRACK 100:00 Interview identification00:30 JANE RUBY KARINA DAVIS – Born in 193000:41 Recording Agreement01:21 Self named after maternal grandmother JANE HUNTER nee NEWTON – Name probably HENI changed to English version JANE02:08 [MOTHER]: PEARL HUNTER Family line down from – WHARETUTU and GEORGE NEWTON a whaler born...

Overview In this interview whilst Avis covers her family history dating back to her grandparents, she predominantly focuses on the flax industry through reflecting on and describing her family’s involvement in this industry, the history of the industry and its workers. Avis also covers her education, employment and siblings.

Abstract Avis Jennifer McDonald Interviewer: Sandy EgglestonAbstractor: L Marion HawkesTRACK 100:00 Interview identification00:38 AVIS JENNIFER MCDONALD born in 193800:45 Interview agreement01:39 Maiden name Avis Johnson01:44 Born Invercargill Private Nursing Home NURSE COLLIETTS (sp?)02:00 Parents lived at REDAN Father was ANDREW JOHNSON born 10 June 1905 Born in GRUTING SHETLAND ISLES...