Interview of John Bevan Ford about the logo and artwork encorporated into the new Palmerston North City Library. Interviewer: Jacqueline Aust, community Relations Officer, Palmerston North City Council

Length: 1 hr 3 minutes

John Bevan Ford (c. 1930 - 2005) was one of New Zealand's best known Māori artists. He was acknowledged as an outstanding traditional carver as well as a leading figure in contemporary Māori art, and was internationally recognised. Ford was born in Christchurch. After time at Hamilton Teacher Training College as an art lecturer in the early 1970s, he moved to Palmerston North in the mid-1970s to the Māori studies department at Massey University, where he introduced a programme in Māori visual arts. In 1987, he took early retirement to work full-time as an artist from his home in Manawatū. Ford undertook a series of major public sculpture commissions for Palmerston North City Council and Massey University, and much of his work remains an integral part of the Palmerton North Central Library building in The Square, Palmerston North.

Sir Brian George Conway Elwood, CBE, JP, (born 5 April 1933) is a former New Zealand lawyer, politician, and public servant. He served as mayor of Palmerston North from 1971 to 1985, and was the Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand from December 1994 to June 2003. In the latter role, he was responsible for investigating complaints against central and local government agencies, including Ministers of the Crown.

Interview of Brian Elwood as Mayor of Palmerston North, conducted by Ian Matheson on 2 May 1985. Interview length: 1 hour, 36 minutes and 55 seconds.

Interview with Barry Parker, Board Chairman of the Co-op from 1982. Interviews were made during the Reunion of former staff members. Interviewer Lee Matthews, reporter for the Manawatu Evening Standard. Length: 25 minutes

Interview with Arthur Bartlett, General Manager of the P.D.C./ Co-Op 1972 -1980, and Maureen Patchett, Director of Consumers' Co-Op, during the time of the 50th jubilee of the Co-Op. Arthur Barlett talks of the history of the Co-Op movement and Palmerston North involvement, and Maureen Patchett largely talks about the Co-Op from the women's angle.

Interviewer Philip Liner for National Radio "Roundabout" programme.

Length: 9 minutes

Adrian Broad was General Manager of the Manawatu Standard, the local Palmerston North newspaper, from 1988 to 1997. This interview discusses his time in the role. It also outlines his life both before and after his time with the newspaper. Interviewer is Lesley Courtney. Interview length is approximately 45 minutes.

Interview with Arthur Bartlett, General Manager of the Co-op/P.D.C. 1972 - 1980. Interviews were made during the Reunion of former staff members. Interviewer Lee Matthews, reporter for the Manawatu Evening Standard. Length: 26 minutes

Ken Tremaine worked for Palmerston North City Council from 1976 - 1994. He was employed as the City Planner and left the organisation as city council development manager. During his 17 years with council he was involved in many of the city's major projects, several of which were his brainchild. Interview of Ken Tremaine about his career at PNCC, conducted by Ian Matheson on 30 December 1993. Interview length: 8 hour, 20 minutes.

Interview with Bill Roach, MBE. He worked for the Co-Op from 1971 - 1985 and retired as Chairman of the Board. Interview took place at the time of the 50th jubilee of the Co-Op in 1992.

Interviewer: Lee Matthews, reporter for the Manawatu Evening Standard

Length: 56 minutes and 30 seconds