Overview In this interview Kenneth talks of his family history and Grandparents journey to NZ in the 1860s and eventually settling in the Waikawa Valley. He talks of the importance his grandfather put on education and details the education of his father and himself and his love of playing sport. He goes on to discuss travel he has undertaken and farming methods of the time e.g., dairying, the use of horses and gelignite. He talks of living conditions and how his father had the only car in the district...

Overview In this interview Muriel shares family history, her interest in horse riding, and friendships. She tells of her marriage to Raymond Gerken and of building their first home in Otatara. They built a second home on their property on Black Road Otarara. She describes the Otatara Community and some of its identities. She has a love for running an interest she shares with her son Jason.