Positively Parliament
This resource offers insights into the evolving structures of New Zealand's government from the 1860s onwards, detailing significant changes such as departmental centralization, economic reforms, and fiscal accountability. It references essential legislative documents, including AJHRs and various historical reports, showcasing key events and individuals that shaped the government. Highlights include lists of civil servants, significant expenditures, and notable incidents, such as the Tarawera eruption and the management of social issues. A valuable guide for understanding New Zealand's political evolution.
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Helpful reference sources • J.B. Ringer, An Introduction to NZ Government, 1991, chapter 12 • Indexes to AJHRs – 1853 – 1913 and subsequent editions • Trace from JHRs to AJHRs (and to Archives NZ, LE1) • R.P. Hargreaves, Maps in the AJHRs, 2 vols, 1861-90, 189101907, 1968 • R.J. Polaschek, Government Administration in NZ, 1958 Positively Parliament
Changing government structure • In 1860s less than a dozen depts • 1870s – abolition of provinces and centralisation of functions (do not forget previous provincial functions!) • 1890s – Liberal social and economic reforms • 1910s/20s – Reform: reorganisation, intro of business practices • 1930s/40s – Labour Govt: unemployment tax, welfare state, housing • 1980s/90s, fiscal responsibility/accountability Positively Parliament
Changing shoulder numbers Positively Parliament
Tracing individuals in government (1) • First complete list of civil servants, AJHR, 1866, D-3 (also see D-3B, list of officers employed by provincial governments) • Subsequent listings in AJHRs: - 1868, D-13 - 1869, D-21 - 1870, D-42 - 1871, G-10 - 1872, G-10, G-53 - 1873, H-24 - 1874, H-27 - 1875, H-11 - 1881, H-2 - 1907, H-5 Positively Parliament
Tracing individuals in government (2) • For substantial periods the estimates of expenditure (AJHR, B-1) contain lists of staff by name and position with salary • Staff in particular departments are at times listed, e.g. • Teachers in public schools: AJHR, E-1 from 1880s to 1908, E-2 from 1909 • Officers in Lands and Survey Dept: AJHR, 1901-2, C-1A • Those who were paid pensions under the Civil Service Act: AJHR, 1866, D-3; 1873, I-1; 1878, H-16; 1882, B-23; 1888, B-18; 1896, H-26 Positively Parliament
From the dramatic to the bizarre – eruptions, shipwrecks, crime, liquor, death, and more … Positively Parliament
Wreck of Orpheus on bar of Manakau harbour, AJHR, 1863, D-1, 1A, 1B Positively Parliament
Confiscated lands, AJHR, 1864, E-2, 2A, 2B, 2C Positively Parliament
Murder of Rev. Volkner by Kereopa, and his trial and execution,AJHR, 1865, A-5, E-5, 1872, A-1 Positively Parliament
Illicit distilling and smuggling – AJHR, 1867, D-8 Positively Parliament
Escape of Te Kooti from Chatham Islands, AJHR, 1868, A-15, 15A, 15B Positively Parliament
Returns of those drowned in rivers, AJHR, 1870, D-46 and then H series Positively Parliament
AJHR, 1870, D-46 Positively Parliament
Burning of Cospatrick, AJHR, 1875, D-2 Positively Parliament
Kaitangata coal mine explosion, AJHR, 1879, H-16 Positively Parliament
Expedition to Parihaka, AJHR, 1882, A-8, 8A, 8B, H-14 Positively Parliament
Management of Dunedin gaol, AJHR, 1883, H-31 Positively Parliament
Tarawera eruption, AJHR, 1886, H-25 Positively Parliament
Sweating Commission, AJHR, 1890, H-5 Positively Parliament
Regina v. Chemis, AJHR, 1889, H-33 and petition of Annie Chemis, AJHR, 1892, I-1B Positively Parliament