Overview In this interview Buck recalls generational history and family life in Gisborne. He shares stories of life and activities as kids in the 1940s/50s. Recalls his friendship with a family who came to New Zealand from Italy. Buck recalls his education at the Catholic Primary School and play/lunch time activities. He joined the Navy and when he returned to civilian life, he worked for General Foods delivering frozen goods. Buck also worked for the Prison Service in various prisons as a chef and...

Overview In this extensive interview Maurice covers the many and varied aspects of his life which include his family history, the ways he earnt money as a child, his education, joining the navy at 15 and life in the Navy, followed by his fishing career on leaving the Navy and his art and craft career using wood, leather and bone craving. He also discusses his hobbies e.g. boxing, swimming, and the making of his own games as a child.