Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Centennial Celebrations 1982

Date1982Reference NumberF40328-TaurangaCentennialCelebrations1882-1982.mp4DescriptionDeposited with Ngā Taonga. This item is part of the Tauranga Libraries Norman Blackie Collection. Norman Blackie (1899-1993) was a keen amateur filmmaker who captured civic events around Tauranga using a modified Keystone Model A7 16mm camera.

It comprises various city happenings, from motorcross races and art exhibitions to festivals and aerial views of the city. This footage is a compilation of footage by J.B. Kirk, C.R.Thomas and Norman W. Blackie. The footage has been augmented with a soundtrack commentary, though there are some portions where the sound is difficult to hear.

Tauranga City Libraries F40328

Aerial Views and Fireworks: Aerial footage of Tauranga city and a fireworks display.

Kaimai Express Journey: People boarding the Kaimai Express.

Historical Village Visit: Visit to Tauranga's historical village with old trains and horse carts.

Motorcross Racing: Motorcross racing on a farm with crowd reactions.

Mount Maunganui Big Dig: Coverage of the Mount Maunganui Big Dig competition.

A & P Show: A & P show featuring horse riding, cattle, and country dancers.

Centennial Parade: The Centennial Parade with army and navy participants, and a Maori group carrying a waka.

Harbour Swimming Competition: Swimming competition in the harbour, including winner announcements.

Bay of Plenty Harbour Board Open Day: Bay of Plenty Harbour Board's open day with band performances and log handling demonstrations.

Sports Day at Tauranga Domain: Sports Day at Tauranga Domain with running and swimming competitions.

Centennial Art Exhibition and Competition: The Centennial art exhibition and competition, including winner announcements.

Woman’s Marathon: Scenes from the Woman's Marathon, including competitors and finish line moments.

Race Day at Tauranga Race Course: Coverage of the Tauranga Race Course's race day, including horse races and performances.

Over 80's Dinner: Footage from the Over 80's dinner, including close-ups of attendees.

1982 Citrus Festival Queen Crowning: The 1982 Citrus Festival Queen Crowning, with contestants and the crowning moment.

Notable Buildings around Town: Tour of notable buildings around town, including the City Council building and Tauranga Public Library.

Orange Festival Floats: Orange Festival parade, featuring floats and performances.

Tauranga College: Footage of Tauranga Boy's and Girl's College fields and buildings.

Tauranga to Port Vila Ocean Yacht Race: Coverage of the Tauranga to Port Vila ocean yacht race.

CreatorBlackie, Norman, 1899-1993Thomas, C.R.Kirk, J.B.SourcesNgā Taonga record

Screen grab showing Memorial Park Marina

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo access restriction appliesCopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries F40328

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Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Centennial Celebrations 1982