Threads of Memory was a First World War 100th commemoration project held at Tauranga City Library to record our people's memories of their First World War ancestors. Organised by Library Staff it...

The Past and the Curious are a collection of talks, show and tell sessions, and online videos by the Library's Heritage and Research Team

Norman Blackie (1899-1983) was an amateur filmmaker who lived much of his life in Tauranga. He was most active between the years 1932 and 1954.

A collaboration between Tauranga Library archivist Jinty Rorke, journalist and author Max Avery (Living History Productions), veteran Bay of Plenty Times journalist Glen Pettit and videographer R...

Two 8mm reels. One is a 50 foot reel (3 inches) the other a 200 foot reel (5 inches).

K. Roy Pilkington (1906-1991) was an amateur filmmaker who lived much of his life in Te Puke, before retiring to Mount Maunganui. He was an avid bowler, a member of the Te Puke Chamber of Congres...

Promotional video regarding the Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club's work with a miniature railway at Memorial Park as well as upcoming displays and activities connected with the club at ...

AV material produced by or for the Tauranga District Library.

The World War II memories of Allan Yeoman, Peg Wallis and Doug Baker (Katikati, 30 April 1997)

A Tauranga Girls' College promotional video from the late 1980s or early 1990s.

A 50 minute documentary (1994) comprising many interviews of Bill Eaddy with other rowing personalities.

Highlights of Tauranga events originally captured on 8mm film, though here captured from VHS

Cassette tapes containing interviews, lectures or meetings, donated to the Tauranga Library during the 1980s.

Two interviews, one with Bill Cross by Rosalie Smith in 1985 and another with Vera Cross by Tom Scott in 1991.

Interviews conducted by Information Librarian Ben White, with former students or teachers attending the 2013 Centenary

8mm silent colour footage taken by Jack or Rene Fenn, mostly of the Orange Festivals in Tauranga, with another of the Holy Tinity Church centenary celebrations.

Collection of 8mm Audio and Visual reels including two large reels from an overseas trip to Great Britain and Europe, 10 medium-sized reels with a variety of New Zealand locations and overseas tr...

Scenes at Mount Maunganui in 1963 shot by Mr Stanley R. Bryant (two reels). At the time Mr Bryant was manager of the Kerridge Odeon cinema at Mount Maunganui. He had previously worked in Pinewood...

VHS tapes concerning our region, given to the archive by local producers and companies.