Hustings History is a compilation of the lighter moments of some of New Zealand's general elections.It is compiled from sound recordings held in the sound archives, with recollections from 1880 to 1981.
Charlie Hovell and Mr Duignan who were recorded by the Mobile Unit in 1948, recall raucous electioneering in the 1880s and 1890s in Coromandel and Wanganui.
F.M.B. Fisher, a former M.P. recalls his father taking part in an election night procession in Wellington in the 1870s.
Oamaru residents Mr Forrester and Mr Wylie recall elections there in the 1890s.
Sir John Marshall recalls his first election results being posted on the Evening Post newspaper office windows in 1946.
A recording of the 1935 election results being read on air and the concession speech by Mr Forbes .
Norman Douglas recalls the 1935 Labour election victory in Auckland with huge crowds in Fort Street to see the results and Michael Joseph Savage coming to the window.
An unidentified man recalls the reaction Greymouth to the Labour victory, with crowds singing "The Red Flag."
Michael Joseph Savage speaking in Parliament about broadcasting time for the 1938 election campaign and being questioned about time being allowed for independent candidates.
A broadcast of John A. Lee speaking at a 1938 election campaign meeting in Taihape.
A recording of Dunedin Mayor Leonard Wright chairing a broadcast election meeting and introducing a candidate Michael Sullivan who is booed by the crowd.
Prime Minister Syd Holland speaking at a meeting in the 1950s about the rising price of sultanas and currants and iodised salt.