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J.T. Diamond Essay Competition

The J.T. Diamond Essay Competition is held by Waitakere Library & Information Services and the West Auckland Historical Society to encourage an interest in, and the study of, West Auckland history. This annual event is named in honour of Jack (John T) Diamond, a man who spent a lifetime studying, writing and documenting the history of West Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges.

Special announcement: This year we have the pleasure of adding a new prize category - The Morris Photographic Prize. This prize has kindly been donated by the Morris Family of Henderson. Frank Morris was a local photographer based in Henderson, and many of his photographs are found in publications on West Auckland.

Competition Information

The aim of the J.T. Diamond Essay competition is:

• To encourage people to explore and record the local history of West Auckland
• To honour the life and work of a pioneer West Auckland historian, Jack (John) T. Diamond

Note: For the purposes of the competition, West Auckland is defined as the area between Avondale and Muriwai.

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Competition Flyer (Size 188K)

Closing date

All entries must be received by 5pm Friday 21 August 2009.  Entries must include an official entry form and can be submitted at any Waitakere Libraries branch, or posted to:

• J.T. Diamond Essay Competition Waitakere Library & Information Services
  Private Bag 93 109
  Henderson 0650

Essays may be submitted in electronic format.  Email to info@waitakere.govt.nz.  Please attach a completed and signed copy of the entry form.

Please retain a copy of your original research.

Categories

The competition is open to:

• Students: aged 10-13 years
• Students: aged 14-18 years
• Adults (excluding professional writers)

There are two essay categories:

1. Memories: personal recollections of West Auckland - either your own recollections, or an essay based upon other people's recollections and memories
2. Historical Research: original research exploring an aspect of West Auckland history.  See Essay Topics and Rules below for further information.

This year we are pleased to announce a new prize category. The Morris Photographic Prize will be awarded to the essay which uses as its starting point an historic photograph from the Waitakere Library and Information Services photographic collections and compares it with a photograph of today.

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Essay Topics (Size 830K)
Morris Prize Flyer (Size 754K)

Essay Topics

Entries must be original historical research on the history of West Auckland, and include an aspect of any of the following topics:

• The natural history of West Auckland - coasts, forests, streams, harbours, rangers, flora and fauna, kainga noho, kaimoana, huarakau
• The industry - wineries, gum digging, timber milling, water supply, pottery, boat building, eco businesses, etc.
• Old buildings, sites, monuments, parks, cemeteries, spaces
• Characters, personalities & influential figures - artists, families, sportspeople, ancestors, business people, teachers, historians etc.
• A specific event or occasion
• Place names such as Titirangi, Opanuku, Te Wai o Pareira, Waikomiti, Laingholm, Span Farm, Henderson, Birdwood
• Legends, traditional stories and folklore
• Settlement - Maori, pioneers, ethnic groups and communities
• Jack Diamond the researcher: his work, collections and influence

Criteria

The competition is open to all adults (excluding professional writers) and students aged 10-18 years

• Entries must be on one side of A4 paper
• Entries should be typed (Arial font, 12 point, line spacing one and a half)
• Recommended word count is between 800-3,000 words
• Entries may be in English or Maori
• Joint entries will be accepted
• All entries must relate to an aspect of West Auckland history and be accompanied by a signed official entry form
• A bibliography and a list acknowledging the contributor of any oral, photographic or other sources must be included.  Please see page 3 of the Researching Local History Guide on "How to reference your essay'.
• Please retain a copy of your original research

Essays may be submitted in electronic format.  Email to info@waitakere.govt.nz.  Please attach a completed and signed copy of the entry form.

All other entries not submitted electronically may be left at any branch of Waitakere Libraries or you can post your entry to:

• JT Diamond Essay Competition
  Waitakere Library & Information Services
  Private Bag 93109
  Henderson 0650

Professional writers, J.T. Diamond Essay Committee and Judges are excluded from entering the competition.  The competition closes 5 pm Friday 21 August 2009.

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J.T. Diamond Rules 2009 (Size 52K)

Entry Form

All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form. Hard copies of the entry form are available from every Waitakere Library.

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Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third, in both Memories and Research categories for students and for adults.

A prize will be awarded for the overall winning entry across all ages and categories for the Morris Photographic Prize, Mayor's Prize, West Auckland Historical Society Prize and Franich Diamond Prize.

The Bullock Trophy is awarded to the school that contributes most to the competition, not necessarily in the amount of essays, but the quality of the essays and originality of topics.

All participants will be notified by mail and advised of the date, time and location of the prize giving ceremony.

View the previous J.T. Diamond Essay Competition Prize Winners.

Research Tips

Waitakere is rich in history.  It was originally known as Te Waonui O Tiriwa (The Great Forest of Tiriwa).  Tiriwa being one of the first inhabitants of this region from whom the local Iwi, Te Kawerau a Maki, descend.

Many historians have had a passion for this region, including Jack Diamond, Graeme Murdoch, George Graham and Percy Smith to name a few.

Other historians who have provided a real sense of our identity include Peter Buffett, Ben Copedo, Anthony Flude, Bruce Hayward, David Lowe, Dick Scott and Mary Woodward.

Many others, too numerous to mention, have addressed meetings of the West Auckland Historical Society, whose monthly newsletters are rich in such recorded history.  These newsletters are available from Waitakere Central Library and the West Auckland Historical Society.

Waitakere Libraries have many books on the history of West Auckland.  These can provide a useful historical context for your research. (Remember, competitions entries must be based on original research).  Use the catalogue to browse the books held by Waitakere Libraries.)

1. Select the Subject option using the drop down arrow
2. Type in a subject e.g. West Auckland, Glen Eden, Swanson etc
3. Click Go.

Researching your local history: a basic guide 2009

The document below provides a basic guide to researching for your essay.

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Competition Poster

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About J.T. (Jack) Diamond

Jack Diamond researched West Auckland history for over 60 years. He accumulated an extensive collection of photographs, books, newspapers, research notes and manuscripts.  Jack's research focused on the Waitakere Ranges and the wider West Auckland area, including Maori history, the kauri timber milling and brick-making industries and their workers, and pioneering families. He also explored roading, railways, buildings and vineyards.

Jack Diamond died in February 2001 at the age off 88.  Jack's extensive research collection was donated by his family to Waitakere City Library and Information Services, and it is available for use by the public at Waitakere Central Library.

J.T. Diamond Essay Competition 2009 Prize Winners

Best Overall essay: Franich Jewellers Diamond Essay Prize

Memories category: Adult

First Place

Second Equal Place

Third Equal Place

Highly commended

Historical Research: Adult

First Prize

Highly Commended

Memories category: Student

First Place

Second Equal Place

Third Equal Place

Highly Commended

Historical Research: Student

First Place

Second Equal Place

Third Equal Place

Highly Commended

Waitakere City Mayor's Prizes

West Auckland Historical Society Prize

Morris Photographic Prize

The Bullock Trophy

Winner

Runner up

J.T. Diamond Essay Competition 2008 Prize Winners

Best overall essay: Franich Jewellers Diamond Essay Prize

The 2008 overall winner received diamond jewellery kindly donated by Franich Jewellers in Henderson.

The Tree Tomato Saga at Landsendt - Annemarie Endt-Ferwerda

Memories category: Adult

First Place

The Tree Tomato Saga at Landsendt - Annemarie Endt-Ferwerda
Judges' comments: Entertaining, informative and well illustrated; an enjoyable read as well as an historical treasure.

Second Place

One Man's Dream - Justine Fry
Judges' comments: A valuable record of a man and a business that has impacted on the lives of many a West Aucklander.

Third Place

The Bach at Huia - Olivia Jansen
Judges' comments: A celebration of the magic of Huia, its landscape and community.

Memories category: Student

First Place

Tina Gouch - Here at Home in West Auckland - Porschia Kirkconnell-Kawana
Judges' comments: Outrageously good! A very moving and original celebration of a child's extended family. A lovely piece of work and very much connected to the West.

Second Place

Otawewe - The Cottage of Content - Bridget Hollings
Judges' comments: Gives a strong sense of continuity of enjoyment of a family's treasured holiday home from a child's point of view.

Third Place

A Huia Legend - The story of a Waitakere Ranger
Judges' comments: Very readable and shows great empathy with the life of a Ranger.

Highly Commended

Memories of Massey Library - Rachel Burden

Historical Research: Adult

First Prize

Fagan the Bullocky - Rae Atkins
Judges' comments: An evocative recreation of a past time and a real contribution to the historical record.

Second Prize

Hetana Hamlet - Patricia Earl
Judges' comments: An enjoyable read about a little known subject.

Third Prize

There was no third prize awarded

Highly Commended

A Snapshot of N.Z. Tramping in the 1940s - The Waitakere Tramping Club - Paul Thurston

Historical Research: Student

First Equal Prize

Peter Maddison - Entomologist of the West - Conor Doran & Molly O'Connor
Judges' comments: Excellent piece of work. An enthusiastic essay about a subject which has captured the authors' attention. Well structured and thoroughly researched. Scientists in the making?

Titirangi Soldier's Memorial Church - Emily Reece
Judges' comments: The student communicates a real interest and emotional involvement with the subject. Well researched and good use of primary documents, including photographs.

Second Equal Prize

Paper Bags, Nails and Coffee - The Story of the Hardware Café - Imani Kerr
Judges' comments: An original piece of work and a valuable contribution to the historical record, particularly the photographs.

Hooked Since 1952 - A story of the Laingholm Fishing Club - Jack Queenin
Judges' comments: Again, an original topic, well illustrated. A delightful read.

Third Equal Prize

From Rob to Bob - Jacob Morris
Judges' comments: Excellent use of resources. Well referenced and an interesting read.

The Laingholm Volunteer Fire Brigade - The heart of our Community - Chloe McLeod
Judges' comments: Delightfully humorous, well researched and good use of interview material.

The Story Behind the Green Sign - Caitlin Ashcroft
Judges' comments: Well researched and good observations; has made an excellent use of personal interview material.

Highly Commended

The Old new Lynn Hotel - Alexander Laing

The Historical Hideaway - Brooke Rose Goodison

A Huia Icon for History of the Huia Store - Rowan Hart

The Lovely Life Living in Laingholm - Niko Notman

The dream that Wasn't: The Settlers of Cornwallis - Adam Dewar

Prehistoric Animals and Bones Found in West Auckland - Rize Michau

Whenuapai: Dead or Alive - Elliot Crossan

The Life of a Racing Legend - Kieran Mudgway

A Brief History of Karekare Surf Life Saving Club - Ayrton Sheach

St Ninian's Presbyterian Church: A Mystery Unsolved - Mia-Sophie Kober

Waitakere City Mayor's Prize

The Mayor's Prize is awarded to the essay that vividly portrays personal memories.

The Story of the Piha Surf Club - Jordynn Brokken
Judges' comments: Well told, the student was very involved with the topic and the place. An original piece of work with an authentic child's voice and well researched.

West Auckland Historical Society Prize

The West Auckland Historical Society Prize is awarded in acknowledgement of the author's considerable time and effort.

5 State Houses in Rata St. 1946 to 57
Judges' comments: A real addition to the historical record. Densely packed with a wealth of details. Brings the community to life in a vivid way.

The Bullock Trophy

The West Auckland Historical Society Bullock Trophy is presented to the school that has made a significant contribution in supporting the competition and originality of topics. The winning school keeps the trophy for a year.

J.T. Diamond Essay Competition 2007 Prize Winners

Best overall essay: Franich Jewellers Diamond Essay Prize

The 2007 overall winner received diamond earrings, kindly donated by Franich Jewellers in Henderson.

The Bach by the Wharf: Cornwallis Beach - Mia Brown
Judges' comments: Quite brilliant! This talented young author has created a lasting testimony through this essay of the importance of this dwelling and its associated people and memories. An original piece of work with a resonance well beyond the personal to a larger New Zealand experience.

Memories category: Adult

First Place

Crown Lynn Potteries in the 1960s - Tony Goodwin
Judges' comments: Excellent. Gives a valuable insight into technical aspects of Crown Lynn, interspersed with personal anecdotes. An evocative, entertaining and interesting essay.

Second Place

Memories of a Huia Lass- Gwen Wilkinson
Judges' comments: Evocative in every way. An essay not only detailing a particular family, but which also brings to life a sense of the Huia Community in the 50s and 60s and connects through to the present.

Third Place

A Childhood in New Windsor - Sylvia Thomas
Judges' comments: Well written and nostalgic. A strong evocation of a bygone era with much local details well recorded.

Memories category: Student

First Place

The Bach by the Wharf: Cornwallis Beach - Mia Brown
Judges' comments: Outstanding. "It's got life, death and everything in between." Six generations and 100 years of family history, movingly documented in photographs and personal recollections.

Second Equal Place

Waikumete Cemetery: Photo essay with a quartet of poems - A'aone Malifa, Caitlin Turnbull, Kirsten Turnbull and Perry Wilton
Judges' comments: A creative and powerful piece of work.

Memories of Arahoe School - Emily Thompson
Judges' comments: Well written and makes effective use of personal narrative, as well as good connections between the past and the present.

Third Place

Caravans Galore - Jessica Thompson
Judges' comments: Splendid work. Delightful choice of photographs. An original choice of subject and a fascinating story. A real contribution for the record.

Historical Research: Adult

First Prize

A Man to Remember! - Cheryl Clarke-Jowsey
Judges' comments: A well written essay which documents changing land use and development of a well known area of West Auckland, it also tells the story of an extraordinary, but largely unrecognised individual, Bill Miller

Second Prize

There was no second prize awarded

Third Prize

There was no third prize awarded

Highly Commended

Steel Boat-building in Kelston at the Span Farm in the late 50s and 60s - Gerhard Breekvelt

Moderne Houses: New Lynn - Patricia Earl

Historical Research: Student

First Prize

The Roundabout: The story of a little community paper that thought big - Callum Doyle
Judges' comments: An original topic well researched using primary sources.

Second Prize

Dean Buchanan - Sian Loughran
Judges' comments: Based largely on correspondence with the artist, this essay demonstrates an enthusiasm for the subject and an appreciation of Dean Buchanan's artistic sensibilities interspersed with personal thoughtful comments.

Third Equal Prize

Organic Fame - Maisie Leigh Hamilton Murray
Judges' comments: This research into the founders of Phoenix drinks is original and interesting, and make a real contribution to the field. Wonderful questions, delightful answers and an authentic child's voice.

The Laingholm Primary School: The greatest little school in the universe - Sam Maree Wardell
Judges' comments: Well written and based on personal interviews this is a delightful piece of research.

Highly Commended

Ferndale/Carey Park - Alexander Redman and Sean Donald

Home of the Deaf Lovers: The Karamatura Loop walk, stream & valley - Alisha Hart and Kulani Nin

Techniques and Transport used in Historical Kauri Logging - Daniel Swann

West Lynn Gardens - Dikun Ong

Bob Harvey Mayor Extraordinaire: Our true Eco-Mayor - Ella Karreback

Church on the Hill - Jordan Curtis and Hannah Curtis

My Rugby Club - Kenny Malolo

Clay, Rock and Sand: The story of the Upper and Lower Huia dams - Lauren Woon

A Little Gem in Huia: The tale of a small farm and museum with big dreams - Mallory Doherty

Stutzes on Sand: A history of beach racing at Muriwai - Martin Boyle

A Brief History of Glen Eden Railway Station - Michael Boag

Mayor's Prize

The Mayor's Prize is awarded to the essay that vividly portrays personal memories.

Huia Camp 7th Auckland Boys Brigade - Tony Goodwin
Judges' comments: A strong sense of continuity from childhood to adulthood is described in this essay. It demonstrates the impact of early experiences in shaping an appreciation of the natural world, and in particular for the author's beloved Waitakere Ranges.

West Auckland Historical Society Prize

The West Auckland Historical Society Prize is awarded in acknowledgement of the author's considerable time and effort.

Shopping in Henderson in the 1930s - Jack Morris
Judges' comments: This 'walking tour' of commercial Henderson in the 1930s (Maurice Gee's 'Loomis'), is a valuable and well illustrated historical contribution.

The Bullock Trophy

The West Auckland Historical Society Bullock Trophy is presented to the school that has made a significant contribution in supporting the competition. The winning school keeps the trophy for a year.

Henderson Valley School

Judges' comments: This school submitted five entries and three received recognition, a first, second and highly commended. All were original topics and used original research. All have made a real contribution to the historical record for West Auckland. An excellent effort.

J.T. Diamond Essay Competition 2006

Prize Winners

Best overall essay: Franich Jewellers Diamond Essay Prize

The 2006 overall winner received a gold and diamond pendant, donated by Franich Jewellers in Henderson.

Aunt Dorothy's Memories of Sunnydale - Annemarie Endt
Judges' comments: This essay makes a wonderful contribution to the historical record, containing information that is simply not available from any published source. The author has married memories with some solid research and created a vivid description about family life in the early 1900's. The entire essay is delightful to read.

Memories category: Adult

First Place

Aunt Dorothy's Memories of Sunnydale - Annemarie Endt
Judges' comments: This very well written, descriptive essay creates an evocative picture of the period and the people. It draws on the memories of both the author and long time Oratia resident Dorothy Alice Davidson, known to Oratia locals as Aunt Dorothy.  

Second Place

Third Place

Bill Strid: Going Back in Time a Little - Marc Bonny
Judges' comments: This essay is full of both lovely personal tales and descriptive information on businesses in Henderson during the 1930's.

Memories category: Student

First Place

History of Crum Park - Caitlin Davey
Judges' comments: This essay combines well written historical information with amusing anecdotes to paint a picture of children playing at Crum Park.

Second Place

Third Place

Woodlands Park School - Alexandra Holt
Judges' comments: The author has made good use of dates, a brief interview and general information to produce a nicely written history of Woodlands Park School.

Historical Research: Adult

First Prize

Willie Sharp - Paul Thurston
Judges' comments: The research for this essay has been skilfully undertaken and a very readable and well written biography has been produced. It tells the story of Willie Sharp of Oratia who enlisted under his brother Gordon's name so he could fight in World War One.

Second Prize

Third Prize

Historical Research: Student

First Equal Prize

The History of Whatipu Wharf - Georgia Harris
Judges' comments: This essay is well written, well researched and uses a variety of resources, including a personal interview, to provide interesting and comprehensive information about the Whatipu wharf.

First Equal Prize

Third Prize

Mayor's Prize

West Auckland Historical Society Prize

J.T Diamond Essay Competition 2005 Prize Winners

To request copies of the essays contact Waitakere Library & Information Services.

Prize Winners

Best overall essay: Franich Jewellers Diamond Essay Prize

For 2005 the recipient received a gold and diamond pendant donated by Franich Jewellers of Henderson.

Emma Louise Joyce - Tenuous tenancies: a history of the Cornwallis baches
Judges' comments: A very polished essay that combined research with evocative writing. Everything about it was 'top class.'

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Tenuous tenancies: a history of the Cornwallis baches (Size 1030K)

Memories category

First Place

Dianne Cooper - Holiday memories: Piha in the 50s to mid 60s
Judges' comments: An evocative essay that created a strong sense of time and place with emotional resonance.

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Holiday memories: Piha in the 50s to mid 60s (Size 18K)

Second Place

Dick Endt - A new life in New Zealand: fond memories of the clay-adobe house on Parker Road, Oratia
Judges' comments: A delightful read which created a clear picture of an historic building, now sadly destroyed.

Third Place

Glennys McGlashan - Memories of Te Atatu in the 1960s
Judges' comments: A well written and fascinating account of the often ignored subject of the life of women at home.

Highly commended

Mayor's Prize

Cyril Kelleway - A mini supermarket comes to West Auckland
Judges' comments: The writer developed a strong sense of time and place which created an appealing essay.

Historical research category

First Prize

Emma Louise Joyce - Tenuous tenancies: a history of the Cornwallis baches
Judges' comments: The essay contained a tremendous amount of research that was both well presented and an enjoyable read.

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Tenuous tenancies: a history of the Cornwallis baches (Size 1030K)

Second Equal Prize

Nigel Brookes - From Green Bay to Gondwanaland
Judges' comments: A simple question was answered using an unique and informative approach.

Second Equal Prize

Carolyn Melling - The lonely grave
Judges' comments: An evocative essay that drew together research from a diverse range of resources.

Highly commended

West Auckland Historical Society Prize

Rob & Patricia Carr - Pinesong in Green Bay
Judges' comment: This essay crafted considerable research into an enjoyable read.

Children's Prize

Mercedes Bishop - History of West Auckland bush land
Judges' comments: The writer drew together some interesting concepts through a combination of primary research and secondary resources.

Copies of all the essays are available to view at the J.T. Diamond Research Room, Henderson Library.

J.T Diamond Essay Competition 2004

To request copies of the essays contact Waitakere Library & Information Services.

Prize winners

Amateur Historian

First place

Ray Ryan (of Porirua)  -Winning Posts

Judges' comments: This essay about one man's efforts to build a boundary fence through part of Centennial Park is a well-written anecdotal account. It touches on what makes life in West Auckland especially unique. The writer, a young boy at the time; recounts these days with his great uncle Horace Mobbs.

The essay, accompanied by photographs, combines personal memories with well-researched information and faithfully represents the pioneer spirit of yesteryear.

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Winning Posts (Size 1532K)

Second place

David Peppiatt (of Henderson) - A Time to Die - How Destruction Gully got its name.
Judges' comments: Any effort to document a pre-European history of Maori is ambitious. The accuracy of available resource material is totally reliant on the oral tradition as there were no written accounts. This means the lines between fact and fiction are often blurred. This has been acknowledged in the writer's preamble where he refers to several "quite contradictory accounts" found during his research. However, he settled for the two most probable versions to assist with his writing. The result is a thorough and well researched essay, with an impressive bibliography that documents the events leading to an infamous battle involving Te Kawerau a Maki.

Third place

Graeme Gummer (of Papatoetoe) - A Bach in the Waitakere Ranges in the 1930's.
Judges' comments: This is an account of a visit to a remote Bach or shelter with the most primitive of facilities spread over a period of a few days. All the comforts of home were left behind and the writer took on survival mode at the mercy of his companion's knowledge of the area. A delightfully written, personal account of a time gone by.

Highly Commended

Winston Hansen (of Glen Eden)
Alf's Purpose, Alf's Way

Juliette Patterson (of Henderson)
The Man who brought a Special Sparkle and Unique Sound to West Auckland

Yvonne (Sally) Willmot (of Hobsonville)
Whenuapai Airbase, Up, Up and Away

Judges' comments: These entries were chosen for a highly commended prize because they told their stories so well, with good backup research where needed. All delightful stories of unique characters and places in our West Auckland history.

Intermediate Category

First place

Thomas Brockwell-Parker (of Acorn Academy) - Travel Through Time
Judges' comments: This entry contained original research with a wide breadth of well-written and logical progression. A well presented chronological history of the Glen Eden railway station between 1876 and 2004. It contained a good selection of photography to give further colour. Very well done.

Second place

Loi Fuimaono (of Acorn Academy) - The Old Methodist Church in Glen Eden
Judges' comments: A very well researched and detailed essay with good resources and excellent use of oral history. This entry, accompanied by an excellent set of photographs, puts the resulting information to good use as a comprehensive history of the church since its early days in the old mortuary chapel at Waikumete Cemetery. Congratulations for the attention to detail while researching this topic.

Third equal

Siobhan Vanwaas-Doyle (of Glen Eden Intermediate) - The Story of the Cornwallis Wharf
Judges' comments: Evocative writing style and good photographs that compliment the story. Much detail of the work needed to upgrade and rebuild the wharf. Covers the history of the wharf to present days.

Arielle Wakelin (of Henderson) - The Falls Hotel
Judges' comments: This entry refers to many jottings and research, including work by Jack Diamond before updating the old buildings, as well as more recent history of its relocation and upgrade. It also covers the paid car parking system. This entry was well presented and thorough, with good accompanying photographs.

Audio / Visual

Krystle Barnes (of Te Atatu Peninsula)  - Westie Winemakers
Judges' comments: Krystle's entry was the one that most fitted the criteria. There were some very interesting extracts and it was well researched. The whole presentation was well edited and thoughtfully put together, providing a good overview of a local industry.

West Auckland Historical Society " Bullock Team Trophy
(for a school project)

Glen Eden Intermediate
The West Auckland Historical Society presented this trophy to Glen Eden Intermediate for their excellent work and accurate portrayal of the on-going history of the area. This entry followed the spirit of Jack Diamond's work.

West Auckland Historical Society Prize (most promising essay and an acknowledgement of time and effort)

W N Bishop (of Glen Eden) - Memories of Titirangi
Judges' comments: A lengthy account of life in Titirangi, this essay covers many topics which would all make good subjects for individual essays.

Mayor's Prize (presented to the essay portraying personal memories most vividly).

Annemarie Endt (of Oratia) -148 Edmonton Road
Judges' comments: Memories that tell an immigrants point of view and first impressions when relocating to another country. It recounts the need to bring and build their house.