Overview In this interview Harold talks of family education and employment. He goes on to give a detailed account of mutton birding – the life cycle of the birds, their habitat, the process of retrieving them, the preparation of the birds for storage and eating, landing on the rocks to start with and now being helicoptered in. He tells of the accommodation on the Islands and how they have been modernised and the ownership of the Islands. He also discusses the early history and interactions of Māori and...

Overview Processing Note: There is still material in this collection awaiting arrangement and description. Please contact Archives staff for details of collection content.

Processing Information This collection is awaiting arrangement and description. Please contact Archives staff for details of collection content.

Collection contains 2 small b/w photos of an archaeological dig at Tiwai Point and a selection of newspapers articles regarding the Tiwai dig and other excavations around Southland.

Overview In this interview Neville tells of family history, The history of gold mining and the timber industry around Orepuki and Tuatapere. He talks about rabbiting and his father’s work on the Rabbit Board as well as his mother’s work as a Librarian at the Orepuki Library for 38 years. He goes on to give a history of Orepuki and tells of recreational activities, Christmas Days, Birthday Celebrations, entertainment and the affects of WW2. He gives a brief history of Captain Howell, his life and...