Membership Information
People in Nohanz
Objectives of NOHANZ
Benefits of Membership
NOHANZ Constitution
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NOHANZ AGM:
Members are warmly invited to our combined AGM and Wellington regional get-together. Alison Parr, Senior Oral Historian with the Ministry of Culture and Heritage will talk about her recently published book, Home: Civilian New Zealanders Remember the Second World War.
4.30 – 7.30 pm Wednesday 22 September 2010
Loaves and Fishes Hall (behind Cathedral of St Paul), cnr Molesworth and Hill Streets, Wellington
NOHANZ EXECUTIVE POSITIONS:
There are opportunities to serve on the NOHANZ Executive following this year’s AGM. Our secretary has signalled she will not be standing again. Other members have signalled a wish to stand aside. Please consider giving some time to the Executive. We currently meet 5-6 times a year. We have an exciting conference coming up in April 2011. You could discuss the commitment with one of the current Executive if you wish - see below for contacts.
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NOHANZ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2010:
President Rachael Selby
Executive Committee (from left) Lesley Hall, Shona McCahon, Anne Thorpe, Gillian Headifen, Michael Dudding, and Taina McGregor. Photographer Rachael Selby. Absent: Linda Evans.
NOHANZ REGIONAL CONTACTS
We are building our network of regional contacts. Please feel free to contact the contact person for your area or another member of the Executive Committee
Auckland: Megan Hutching
Gisborne: Susan Fowke
Rotorua: Penelope Dunkley
Whangarei: Teena Jelsma
Wellington: Shona McCahon
Picton: Loreen Brehaut
Oamaru: Jacqui Foley -
Dunedin: Helen Frizzell
Christchurch: Lorraine Ritchie
Objectives of NOHANZ
NOHANZ was formed in April 1986 as an outcome of the first national oral history conference held in Wellington.
- to promote the practice and methods of oral history
- to promote standards in oral history interviewing techniques, and in recording and preservation methods
- to act as a resource of information and advise on practical and technical problems involved in making oral history recordings
- to act as a co-ordinator of oral history activities throughout New Zealand
- to produce an annual journal and regular newsletters
- to promote regular oral history meetings, talks, seminars, workshops and demonstrations
- to encourage the establishment of NOHANZ branches throughout New Zealand
- to compile a directory of oral history holdings to improve access to collections held in libraries, archives and museums.
Benefits of Membership
Newsletter
Issued quarterly by NOHANZ, this contains news about developments in New Zealand and overseas, book reviews, technical guidance, and discussion of oral history issues.
Journal
NOHANZ publishes annually a collection of major articles about the theory and practice of oral history in New Zealand, with reports on projects. Contact for 2009 Journal Rachael Selby
Conferences
At regular conferences NOHANZ organises stimulating programmes of speakers, and technical demonstrations. NOHANZ members can also attend conferences run by the Oral History Association of Australia at members’ rates, under a reciprocal arrangement.
Contact
NOHANZ provides a means of contact between oral historians. Benefits can be gained by collaboration and the exchange of information.
Skills
NOHANZ provides expert information on how to find interview contacts, approach people, plan your interview, locate and use equipment, develop interview techniques, analyse material, and store tapes.
Standards
NOHANZ sets national standards in the recording and preservation of oral history. This is essential to ensure its long-term security.
Ethics
NOHANZ prescribes a Code of Ethical & Technical Practice to protect the rights and wishes of those interviewed.
Preservation
Your membership directly helps protect the rich oral heritage of New Zealand.
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