Interviewing People

Interviewing People

L.I. - Library/Research Skills

Know that we have access to people as experts about subjects

Match the person to the reason for being interviewed

PERSON	REASON
A local festival organiser	What major events are celebrated and why are they celebrated in our local area?
A representative of the fire department	What methods are used to fight fires?
A leading member of the Maori community	What is the Maori history of our area?
A researcher on local transport	What public transport is available?  Does it meet peoples needs?
A member of the local historic society	What are some past events that have happened in the local area?
A park ranger	What are the native flora and fauna in our area?
A manager of the shopping centre	How does a major retail centre, with many shops work?
A representative from Tamaki College	What opportunities are there at the local secondary school?
A lifeguard at the local pool	What programmes are available at the pool for children?
A member of the local council	What work do councillors do in the local area?

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