Overview This interview focuses on the kakapo recovery project in which Allan was involved. In this interview Allan details his work for NZ Wildlife Service in particular with Kakapo. The catching of the birds on Rakiura and their release on Little Barrier Island, as well as the ongoing work to increase numbers. He talks about the harm caused by predators e.g., cats as well as the areas throughout NZ the birds can be found and the people involved in saving them.

Abstract H0323ALLAN KENNETH MUNNInterviewer: Chrissy WickesAbstractor: April MilliganDate of Interview: 3 March, 2017Track 100:00 Interview Identification00:41 ALLAN KENNETH MUNN born in 196101:37 KAKAPO discovered 1977 on RAKIURA , STEWART ISLAND - Involved from 1981 – working for NZ Wildlife Service from 1978 – flew in to RAKIURA with RON NILSSON – visit Catching Team – catching birds for LITTLE BARRIER –...

Overview In this interview John talks about his involvement in the Stewart Island Kakapo recovery programme. He also worked at the Otago Museum as a Scientific Officer in Zoology starting in 1969, curating biological collections. John goes on to describe his career as a Zoologist based at the Otago Museum. Here he initiated the children’s programme and interactive science areas. He goes on to describe yellow eyed penguins and the differences to other penguin species.

Abstract JOHN TERRANCE DARBYInterviewer: Chrissy WickesAbstracter: Judith ChristieInterview: 10 May 2017TRACK ONE01.00 Interview introduction. Self born in 1936. 01.45 Involved in Stewart Island kakapo recovery. Started work at the Otago Museum as Scientific Officer in Zoology in 1969 and curated biological collections. Describes03.00 Found a kakapo specimen from Richard Henry when curating, which was self dissected....

Overview Ella shares her family history, education and religion; as well as her family life growing up in Dipton. She tells of growing up in Dipton and the role her grandparents had. She looks at recreational activities as a child e.g. draughts, rabbiting and family picnics. Ella left school to become her mother’s helper meeting her husband Don in 1939. She was man powered to Sunnyside Mental Hospital 1943-1945. When Don returned home they purchased a farm at Waimatua where they farmed for 37 years....

Abstract ELLA VAUGHAN NICOLSONInterviewer: Ann IrvingDate: 31 October 2005 TRACK 1 (Note: Introduction is given on Track 4)00:00 [MAIDEN NAME]: ELLA VAUGHAN MILLIGAN – Vaughan from mother's mother was Welsh or French VAUGHAN COLYER – Mentioned ELLA born in 1916 – Home birth at BENMORE Mother born at ASHBURTON in 1892 Father born at KAIAPOI in 186302:21 Parents married 01 October 1913 probably at SCOTT STREET, INVERCARGILL...