File folder containing a group of manuscripts:

a) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period May 1989 to April 1990. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

b) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period May 1990 to April 1991. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

c) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period May 1991 to April 1992. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

d) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period May 1992 to April 1993. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

e) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period May 1993 to April 1994. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

f) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period May 1994 to April 1995. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

g) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period May 1995 to April 1996. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

h) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period May 1996 to April 1997. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

i) Programme of meetings of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for the period September 1997 to August 1998. The programme outlines the agenda for each of the monthly meetings. A list of Officers and committee members is also provided.

j) Letter written by Jean Pedersen, Correspondence Secretary of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Marian Holt, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 26 June 1998. The letter regards permission for the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute to forego their October meeting.

k) Carbon copy of a letter written by Marian Holt, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, to Mrs Catherine Downes, Patoka, dated 23 April 2000. The letter regards an invitation for members of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute to join the Patoka Country Women's Institute following its closure.

l) Carbon copy of a letter written by Marian Holt, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, to Mrs Dillon, National President of the New Zealand Federation of Country Women’s Institutes, dated 28 April 2000. The letter states that the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute’s has voted to go into recess.

m) Carbon copy of a letter written by Marian Holt, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, to the National Executive of the New Zealand Federation of Country Women’s Institutes, dated 28 April [2000]. The letter notifies the Executive Committee that due to problems attracting new members, the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute will hold a meeting to discuss the possibility of going into recess.

n) Carbon copy of a letter written by Marian Holt, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, to the National President of the New Zealand Federation of Country Women’s Institutes, dated 22 May 2000. The letter states that the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute’s has voted to go into recess. It also announces the intention to place the minute books, photograph albums, cash book, banner and tablecloth in the care of the Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery.

o) Letter book containing carbon copies of letters written on behalf of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute to various recipients between 24 April 1991 and 10 April 2000. The authors include: Mrs Janice Baker, Deborah Turner, Mrs Mary Miers, and Mrs Marian Holt.

p) Certificate awarded by the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women’s Institutes to an unidentified recipient, likely the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute. The awardee received second prize in the Brooks, Cave, Stephens Cup for Programmes 25 members and under. Dated, 4 April 1997.

q) Letter written by Pip Gurran, Commander of the Puketitiri Volunteer Rural Fire Force, to members of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 28 May 2000. The letter thanks the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for their donation.

r) Letter written by Mavis O’Grady, President of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women’s Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 12 April 1997. A note written by Nan Ferris regarding a second place award for their annual programme. The note likely refers to the same award as part p).

s) Extract, page 26 from Hawke’s Bay Business to Business, featuring an article written by Ann Warnock titled: Country Women’s Institute – Not Just Tea and Scones. The article discusses the activities of the Country Women’s Institutes. Undated, possibly 1990s.

t) Card containing a note written by the student and staff of Hohepa Home School to members of the Puketitiri Country Women’s Institute. The note thanks the Puketitiri Country Women’s Institute for a gift of marmalades and jams. The card is made of handmade paper. It has a block print on the cover featuring a mountain scene. Maker, Paper Makers.

u) Manuscript, note with the heading: Volunteer Organisers. The note lists the contact details of four people. Dated, 1995-1996.

v) Letter written by Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, to Mrs Anne-Marie Wedd, Napier, dated October 1995. The letter congratulates Mrs Anne-Marie Wedd on her election to the Rural Community Board, Kaweka Ward, on behalf of the President and members of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute.

w) Letter written by Bev Thomsen, Secretary of the Patoka Country Women's Institute, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 27 March 1997. The letter regards upcoming events held by the Patoka Country Women's Institute. The letter is accompanied by a notice with the heading: Let’s Have a Ball: Fundraising Day and Breadboard Challenge.

x) Manuscript, untitled. The note begins: The enclosed verse was said by our President, Mrs Alys Alexander and is printed herewith by request. Undated.

y) Letter written by M I Oakley, Clerical Assistant for the Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society Incorporated, to Marion Holt, Treasurer of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 4 July 1997. The letter thanks the members of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for their donation.

z) Letter written by Jean Pedersen, Correspondence Secretary of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 21 July 1997. The letter regards a query concerning Income Tax Returns.

aa) Letter written by Jean Pedersen, Correspondence Secretary of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 21 July 1997. The letter regards upcoming events. There are three handwritten notes on the back of the letter. These concern a query retarding Income Tax Returns.

ab) Receipt, prepared by Betty E Sweetapple of the New Zealand Save the Children Fund for the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 7 November 1986. The receipt regards the sponsorship of Tucika Moula. A handwritten thank you note signed by Betty E Sweetapple is stapled to the front of the receipt.

ac) Letter written by Sue Rushworth, Child Sponsorship Administrator of the New Zealand Save the Children Fund, to the Patoka Country Women’s Institute c/o Mrs G Halliday, dated 29 January 1996. The letter thanks the Patoka Country Women’s Institute for their sponsorship of Luke Rokovada.

ad) Leaflet, published by the New Zealand Save the Children Fund, titled: Save the Children, Information for Sponsors. The leaflet outlines the sponsorship process and associated policies. Undated.

ae) Colour photograph of Luke Rokovada in his school uniform. Dated, 1992.

af) Letter written by Betty E Sweetapple of the New Zealand Save the Children Fund, to Mrs Whittle, Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 31 October 1985. The letter regards child sponsorship.

ag) Black and white photograph of Tucika Moula. Dated, 18 February 1986.

ah) Manuscript, information sheet regarding child sponsorship with the New Zealand Save the Children Fund. A note is attached to the front of the page. The heading reads: Address for Letters. Undated.

ai) Manuscript, note published by the Sponsorship Department of the New Zealand Save the Children Fund. The heading reads: Notice to Sponsors of Children in Fiji. The notice regards the delivery of letters and parcels. Undated.

aj) Manuscript, note written by C M Maccoll on behalf of the Sponsorship Department of the New Zealand Save the Children Fund. The heading reads: Notice to All Sponsors of Children in Fiji. The notice regards a coup in Fiji. Dated, 8 July 1987.

ak) Manuscript, note written by C M Maccoll on behalf of the Sponsorship Department of the New Zealand Save the Children Fund. The heading reads: Notice to All Sponsors. The notice regards visits to sponsored children. Undated.

al) Manuscript, note with a heading that reads: Definition of Family. The note outlines two definitions of family provided by the White House, United States of America, in 1980 and the National Executive of the Country Women’s Institute in 1987.

am) Manuscript, New Zealand Save the Children Fund sponsorship form regarding Tucika Moula, dated 6 September 1985. A black and white photograph of Tucika Moula, dated 10 June 1985, and an information sheet, dated August 1984, is attached to the form.

an) Manuscript, list. The heading reads: Members of Puketitiri C W I Since 1968. The list identifies the names and addresses of members of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute. Undated.

ao) Manuscript, list. The heading reads: Members of Puketitiri C W I Since 1968. The list identifies the names of members of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute. Addresses have been handwritten next to the names. Undated.

ap) Manuscript, list. The list identifies the names of members of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute. Addresses and dates of membership have been written next to some of the names. Undated.

aq) Letter written by Mrs Bev Rodway, Correspondence Secretary of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 16 December 1995. The letter regards the half yearly meeting of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes in October 1996.

ar) Letter written Sheila Jamieson, Public Relations Officer of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 17 October 1995. The letter regards sponsorship for an advertisement for the 75th Anniversary of Founder’s Day, 21 February 1996.

as) Letter written by Burnie Cave, Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 3 July 1995. The letter regards Burnie Cave’s appointment as a Voluntary Organiser.

at) Letter written by Mrs Bev Rodway, Correspondence Secretary of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to members of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 16 February 1996. The letter thanks the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute for supplying the flowers to be placed on the grave of Miss Anna Elizabeth Jerome Spencer during the 75th Jubilee celebrations.

au) Catalogue published by the Patoka Country Women’s Institute for the Patoka District Flower Show and Home Industries Competition, held at the Patoka Memorial Hall on 20 November 1995. The catalogue outlines the entry rules and classes.

av) Manuscript, note. The heading reads: Matter of Concern, Patoka Country Women’s Institute, War on Abbreviation. Dated, 1996.

aw) Manuscript, proposal presented by the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute and seconded by the Patoka Country Women's Institute, dated November 1995. The proposal requests that the Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of Conservation, the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health be asked to declare the possum a National Pest.

ax) Letter written by Mrs Dorothy Hey, Chairperson of the Remit Committee, New Zealand Federation of Country Women’s Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 10 January 1996. The letter acknowledges the receipt of their remit regarding the possum being declared a National Pest.

ay) Manuscript, proposal written by Mrs Mary Miers on behalf of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 23 July 1996. The document seeks support for a proposal that the Government be asked to declare the possum a National Pest.

az) Manuscript, note. The heading reads: Right of Reply. The note appears to relate to a proposal that the Government be asked to declare the possum a National Pest. Undated, likely 1996.

ba) Manuscript, note. The note begins: Patoka CWI are happy to second this remit. Undated, 1996.

bb) Letter written by Martin Connolly, Private Secretary in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 24 July 1996. The letter regards a proposal that the Government be asked to declare the possum a National Pest.

bc) Letter written by John Howard Falloon, Minister of Agriculture, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 10 November 1995. The letter regards the control of possums in New Zealand.

bd) Copy of a letter written by Lockwood Smith, Minister of Agriculture, to Brenda Harden, National Secretary of the New Zealand Federation of Country Women’s Institutes, dated 25 September 1996. The letter regards the control of possums in New Zealand.

be) Letter written by Brenda Harden, National Secretary of the New Zealand Federation of Country Women’s Institutes, dated 2 October 1996. The letter regards a proposal that the Government be asked to declare the possum a National Pest.

bf) Report, titled: CWI Conference 1996. Written by the delegate representing the Puketitiri Country Women’s Institute, the report recounts their attendance at the New Zealand Federation of Country Women’s Institutes Conference for the year 1996 and the 75th Celebrations of the founding of the Country Women’s Institute. Dated, 1996.

bg) Letter written by Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, to John Howard Falloon, Minister of Agriculture, dated 4 July 1996. The letter regards a proposal that the Government be asked to declare the possum a National Pest.

bh) Manuscript, report titled: Remits 1996. The report covers a number of issues including, the discontinuation of the role of Voluntary Organiser, and proposals put forward by different branches of the institute regarding various social issues.

bi) Receipt, prepared for Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 26 July 1996. The receipt concerns meals and accommodation. It is likely that the receipt relates to expenses associated with the New Zealand Federation of Country Women’s Institutes Conference for the year 1996.

bj) Letter written by Sheila Jamieson, Public Relations Officer of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 18 August 1996. The letter regards a visit to Hawke’s Bay by members of the Auckland Institute.

bk) Letter written by Eileen Whittle to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 6 March 1997. The letter regards a donation.

bl) Letter written by Mrs Bev Rodway, Correspondence Secretary of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 23 September 1996. The letter regards two potential projects.

bm) Letter written by Mrs Mary Miers, Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, to The Chief Electoral Officer, dated 3 September 1996. The letter concerns the electoral roll.

bn) Report written by Mavis O’Grady titled: President’s Address, 1996. The report discusses Miss Anna Elizabeth Jerome Spencer, including her association with Napier Girls High School and her role in the establishment of the Women’s Institute movement in New Zealand.

bo) Letter written by Mrs Inez Rudd, Correspondence Secretary of the Northern Hawke’s Bay Federation of Country Women's Institutes, to Eileen Whittle, President of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute, dated 19 March 2000. The letter regards Eileen Whittle’s application for a Good Service Badge.

bp) Badge, reading: President Puketitiri CWI. The badge belonged to the President of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute. Maker, unknown.

bq) Badge, reading: Treasurer Puketitiri CWI. The badge belonged to the Treasurer of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute. Maker, unknown.

br) Badge, reading: Secretary Puketitiri CWI. The badge belonged to the Secretary of the Puketitiri Country Women's Institute. Maker, unknown.

bs) File folder.