Overview Meta tells of her family history and early childhood memories e.g. school, home, foods, dressmaker coming, childhood games, chores and interests. She looks at the outbreak of war; her marriage and preparation for this and their extensive honeymoon around the North Island. She gives a description of home and life on their farm and her involvement with Country Girls Club. In 1971 moved to Riverton. She gives a description catering fundraisers to build a new church. They raised about $250,000.

Overview This interview covers Donald’s early family life, his father's business and a description of their family life. He shares his experiences in the army and being in the 9th Reinforcements sent to the Middle East. Donald reflects on the effects of war and describes life after the war: marriage, going into farming through the ballot system gaining a farm in the Waikaka Valley, and the rehabilitation scheme. Joined Men of the Trees and planted several plantations.

Abstract Bailey Anne LovettRecorded: Tuesday 26 April Interviewer: Rebecca AmunsdenAbstracter: Courtney EllisonTRACK 1 00:00 Interview identification01:10 Parents Toni & Jason Lovett, BLUFF, INVERCARGILL – mentioned. Great grandparents – mentioned.02:10 Childhood fishing, Oyster Festival, lolly stalls. Grandad in oyster opening, kids functions at Town Hall, Teddy Bears Picnic. Grandad works on Oysters boats, cray...