Transcripts of hearing. 18-20 July 1966. Includes index and memo to RMC from Mike Thompson 28 Jan1966., 1966 - 1966
Scope and Contents
In 1966 students at the University discovered that David Godfrey, who had enrolled in Political Studies, was a member of the Security Intelligence Service. The allegations were published in the student newspaper Outspoke of 2 May, and a storm of controversy broke out within the University and then the media about the event, with demands for Godfrey to be expelled from the campus. Eventually the Government formed a Commission of Inquiry into the matter which recommended that it was inappropriate for a member of the Security Service to carry out surveillance within the precincts of a University, and that the Service should discuss such an enrolment with the University authorities prior to enrolment. The full report is found in: Report of Commission to Inquire into Administration of Security Service so far as it relates to attendance of Officers thereof at a University and matters incidental thereto
, in Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, paper H-48, 1966.
The series includes correspondence, memoranda, circulars, minutes of evidence of Commission of Inquiry, lawyers’ notes, and clippings.
Dates
- 1966 - 1966
Creator
- From the Collection: Chapman, Noeline (Person)
- From the Collection: Chapman, R. M. (Robert McDonald) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Partly restricted. Access to files designated Restricted
is totally restricted until 1 January 2036, after which access shall be unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 metres (46 boxes, 38 index card drawers, 5 drawers of maps.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz