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People in Nohanz
Objectives of NOHANZ
Benefits of Membership
NOHANZ Constitution
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NOHANZ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2009:
Following the AGM held at the Conference in Wellington NOHANZ has a new President and new members on the executive committee.
President Rachael Selby
Executive Committee Michael Dudding, Linda Evans, Lesley Hall, Gillian Headifen, Shona McCahon, Taina McGregor and Anne Thorpe
Distance members of the committee:
Loreen Brehaut - Picton - happy to receive contacts from Nelson and Marlborough members: Loreen Brehaut
Jacqui Foley - Oamaru
Helen Frizzell- Dunedin
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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
Conference
At regular conferences NOHANZ organises stimulating programmes of speakers, and technical demonstrations.
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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