Norman W. Blackie, Aug 1982

Taking up amateur filmmaking in 1932, beginning with family films before recording Tauranga’s changing streets, schools, community events and industry. Filming improvements to Cameron Road, construction of the fertiliser works and port, and activities on Matakana Island. The Waihī gold mine and Waikino processing works, including miners’ working conditions, safety procedures and gold extraction. He also describes filming Waihī’s manufacturing businesses as the town sought employment beyond mining.