Māori (New Zealand people) - Social life and customs

Date: 1928-1934

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0027

Description: Contains research notes on a broad range of Maori subjects such as religion, customs, values and language Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1856-1985

By: Te Whaiti family

Reference: ATL-Group-00753

Description: Collection comprises photographs, manuscripts, ephemera, maps and artworks relating to Te Whaiti family of Whakatomotomo and their associates. Material is particularly relevant to the Wairarapa area. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 355 b&w original photographic print(s). 336 folder(s). 55 b&w original photographic print(s) some mounted and 7 framed. 35 Electronic document(s) Microsoft Word files. 14 b&w copy photographic print(s). 14 folder(s) ephemera. 7 item(s) of photographic ephemera. 6 colour original photographic print(s). 6 b&w original negative(s) 1/4 plate negatives.. 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 2 oil(s). 1 album(s). 9 Linear Metres. Processing information: Te Whaiti family material was separated by format after arriving at the Library in 1999, 2001, 2013. Combined into Te Whaiti family collection, ATL-Group-00753, August and September, 2022. Record groups reunited to form the ATL-Group include; MS-Group-0805, PA-Group-00973, Eph-A-MAORI-Te-Whaiti, Eph-B-MAORI-Te-Whaiti and Eph-C-MAORI-Te-Whaiti.

Date: [ca 1874-1944] (1953)]

By: Major, John Edwin, 1859-1954

Reference: qMS-1232

Description: Accounts of life in Wellington, Manawatu, Gisborne and Taranaki, and many political recollections and comments. There is a chapter on old-time racing, including the days before the book-maker was banned. There are also references to visiting celebrities, among them Mark Twain, Frank Bullen and Paderewski, and memories of many theatrical shows. Included is a summary of the career of the late Henry Hayward, a pioneer in cinema entertainment in NZ. Source of title - Transcribed He was a store-keeper, law clerk and land agent; member of Parliament for Hawera for six years; mayor of Hawera for thirteen years and member of other local bodies in Taranaki. He was a noted runner; played Rugby football for these provinces; and as owner and spectator was keenly interested in horse-riding. He was one of the founders of a number of clubs and societies, including the Philatelic Society and the Polynesian Society. He was also a friend of the Maori and a student of his culture Quantity: 1 volume(s) (273 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; blue linen)

Date: 1960s-1980s

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-03/4

Description: Contains extracts from various published texts about the Maori occupation of the Wairarapa and Wellington areas, copies of published papers about archaeeology in the Wairarapa by B G McFadgen, B F Leach and H M Leach, course notes for an archaeology course administered by Victoria University, notes about Wairarapa archaeological sites that Cairns intended to visit or had visited, a note book with information about the geology and geography of the Wairarapa area Also contains notes from the Maori Land Court minute books about the history of various blocks of land in the Masterton district, and notes from interviews with Wairarapa kaumatua about aspects of Maori settlement in Wairarapa, including information about the carved posts at Papawai marae Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1884

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-09

Description: Bound handwritten speech in three parts by Mr Hammond of the Native Land Court. Part 1, Native Traditions; Part 2, Native customs and etiquette; Part 3, Maori legends. Written in pencil before the beginning of part 1 is as follows `A lecture delivered in Auckland New Zealand in September 1884 at St [Sepulders] School rooms by Mr [Hammond] the Registrar or Chief Clerk of the Native Law Court one of the best authorities in Native Customs etc in New Zealand as in that Court all Native titles are adjudicated upon & the natives all own their land by descent & tradition.' Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: Oct-Nov 1978

By: King, John, 1935-

Reference: OHColl-0237

Description: Unstructured interviews with members of the Ngati Maniapoto recorded by John King for the National FIlm Unit in 1980. The intention was to use them for a film `The narrowing' concerning the understanding of Maoritanga by the people of Te Kuiti. Discusses issues of Maori land, Maori language and education. Focuses on the loss of Maori culture and the effects of this. Interviewer(s) - John King Interviewer(s) - Judith (unknown) Quantity: 46 5" reel(s). 27 transcript(s). 27 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.

Date: 1993-1994

By: Haami, Bradford Joseph Te Apatuoterangi Maaka, 1966-

Reference: OHColl-0453

Description: These recordings were made as source material for the written biography `Dr Golan Maaka : Maori doctor' (1995). Dr Maaka practised medicine in the Whakatāne district for 35 years and combined Pākehā and traditional Māori medical practices. He also did medical rounds in the Ureweras. Interviews are with Tangi Maaka, Maanu Paul, Willie Aarons, Bill Davis, Helen Draper, Ted and Pauline Butt, Jumbo Chadwick, Dr Staverley, Roger Maaka, Ching Tutua, Florence Maaka, Puti O'Brien, Derek Asher, Bob Burgess, Jock Young and Graeme Howard, Leslie Stewart, Inia and June Maaka, Rowena Paku, Koa Murdoch and Manurere Dimitrof. Interviewer(s) - Brad Haami Quantity: 13 C60 cassette(s). 10 C90 cassette(s). 20 interview(s). 28 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1999-2000 - 29 Oct 1999 - 20 May 2002

By: Selby, Rachael Ann, 1949-; Richmond, Joanna Mary, 1946-; Thorpe, Agnes Anne, 1939-

Reference: OHColl-0673

Description: Maori and Pakeha were interviewed for this project, which looks at the history of Otaki and the lives of ten of its community. Language - mainly English but possibly some Maori within interviews by Rachael Selby Interviewer(s) - Anne Thorpe Interviewer(s) - Rachael Selby Interviewer(s) - Jan Richmond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011052 - 011064 Quantity: 8 C60 cassette(s). 5 C90 cassette(s). 10 printed abstract(s) and accompanying photos and material. 10 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Several photocopies of photos accompany documentation Search dates: 1930 - 2000

Date: 1950s - 1970s - 01 Jan 1950 - 31 Dec 1979

By: Dewes, Te Kapunga Matemoana, 1930-2010

Reference: OHColl-0782

Description: The collection records in Maori, with some English, Maori customs, culture, aspects of art, whakapapa, waiata, hui, traditional histories of places and oral traditions from elders, kaumatua, in the Ngati Porou region, recorded from the 1950s to the 1970s. Quantity: 28 box(es) containing event material on 3, 5 and 7 inch open reels. 1 folder(s) printed catalogue of collection. 1 Electronic document(s) catalogue. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection, OHA-7258 OHDL-000111.

Date: nd

By: Denne, Archibald, Harry, 1900-1972

Reference: MS-Papers-10887

Description: Includes reference to his teaching at Taihape and Oxford, experiences in Maori schools in the Northland and on the East Coast, relations with Sir Apirana Ngata and others, and experiences in Fijian and Chatham Island schools. Includes some sketch maps of the areas mentioned Denne was an inspector of Maori schools 1933-1937, inspector of schools 1938-1947 and senior inspector of schools in Hawke Bay 1947-1948 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (85 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - One cartoon entitled `AHD inspects the sewing'.

Date: 1929-1941

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew 1859-1944 :Scrapbooks, nos 1 and 2

Reference: qMS-1931

Description: Contains clippings on prominent people, organisations and issues of the time in New Zealand Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph Printed matter

Date: 1902-1941

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew 1859-1944 :Scrapbooks, nos 1 and 2

Reference: qMS-1930

Description: Includes clippings of prominent Maori people and issues pertaining to New Zealand at this time Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter with holograph annotations

Date: 1861-1867, 1876

By: Taylor, Basil Kirke (Rev), 1831-1876

Reference: Micro-MS-0841

Description: Journeys around the Wanganui district ministering to Maori; records of baptisms, marriages and burials; military engagement at Moturoa 15 May 1864; meeting near Taumarunui between Wanganui, Waikato and Taupo Maori Feb 1876; observations on Maori customs, flora and fauna and nature of country traversed; Maori vocabulary; sketches Source of title - Supplied title Rev Basil Taylor was the son of Rev Richard Taylor Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 170 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1839-1965

By: Stevens, Kenneth Murdoch, 1892-1978

Reference: fMS-232

Description: Draft history of the Maungatapere district from the arrival of the Walton brothers in 1840, with descriptions of the Maori and their local wars, of early settlers and of social and economic activities during the years. Part two contains reminiscences of his fighting at Gallipoli in World War I and his visit to the area in 1961 Physical Description: Mss (photocopy) (40 cm; black buckram)

Date: Dec 1906-May 1907

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-23

Description: Letters from Keys to family and friends providing detailed information about his travels through the lower North Island on Maori Land Court business; there are detailed descriptions of the countryside and townships which Keys travels through, and discussions of people that he meets; there are also discussions of Maori practices and customs that he experiences and his impressions of them; there is also information about Keys' work in the Maori Land Court Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1832

By: Williams, Henry, 1792-1867

Reference: G-402

Description: A portrait of the seated figure of Tohitapu, with long hair and beard. Inscribed on verso: 'Tohitapu from sketch by Rev. H. Williams. Carved and coloured wooden frame is from church at Te Wairoa which was buried by the eruption of Tarawera in 1886'. Tohitapu feasted on the body of Marion du Fresne. Frame: in a frame carved with Maori designs A copy of an original drawing in Auckland Museum Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of pencil drawing, 215 x 165 mm Provenance: Unknown

Date: 1848-1852

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: qMS-1310

Description: South Island scenes, chiefly Canterbury and Otago, also Marlborough. Surveyors' camps, Maori pas and other identified scenes Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopy) (35 cm; maroon slip case)

Date: 1844 - 1890

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Keesing, G S (Mr), active 1960s

Reference: D-001-009-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. This copy lacks a printed inscription on the recto of copy D-001-009 "Presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph in two tints 220 x 840 mm on sheet 285 x 890 mm Provenance: Donation: G S Keesing

Date: Jan-May 1846

From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Journals and correspondence

Reference: 91-169-1/1

Description: Contains loosely inserted pages of closely written notes regarding explorations and mission activity among Maori in the Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay; Colenso details his encounters at various villages, his religous activites, and his observations of the Maori people that he meets and their social and cultural condition. He also discusses the wreck of the United States ship `Falco'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jul 1853-Jan 1854

By: Mackie, Frederick, 1812-1893

Reference: MS-Papers-0865

Description: A Quaker visiting New Zealand, Mackie describes the people he meets and their way of life; places he visits, including Wellington, Hutt Valley and Nelson; fauna and flora Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) Illustrated his observations with sketches