Music, Māori

Date: [19-?]

From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection

By: Hikiroa, Te Rangi, active 20th century

Reference: f-87-212-22

Description: Includes parts for fl, cl, cn, tb, ti, strings

Date: [ca 1963]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/02A

Description: Papers relating to Maori music and waiata. Includes the script for a radio programme about Maori music by Phyllis Williams (Kirimamae), called "Maori Song Forms" on the scripts. Many of the waiata featured in the programme relate to Ngati Porou, and people mentioned in the programme include Sir Apirana Ngata, Ngaropi White, Materoa [Reedy], Hera Haereroa, Enoka Te Pakaru, Hiria Tamati, Matekino Brown, Alfred Hill and Tuta Nihoniho. Also mentioned is the story of Pou (Pourangahua) and the origins of the haka associated with Te Rauparaha "Ka mate, ka mate" are discussed saying it has connections to the story of Maui capturing the sun. Different kinds of waiata or song forms are discussed as well as titi torea, or Maori stick games. Also includes lyrics and translations of many Maori waiata, a booklet of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, translated into Maori, with notation, and a programme for the 123rd Waitangi Day Celebration, at Waitangi on 6 Feb 1963. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1920 - 1923

From: [Programmes and other ephemera relating to Maori concerts, festivals and entertainment. 1800s - 1929].

Reference: Eph-B-MAORI-CONCERT-1922-01

Description: Flier programme for a performance featuring Bathie Stuart, Miss Clarice Wood, Miss Ilma Page, Miss Liane Le Fevre, Miss Dorothy Baker, George Greig and a Hawaiian Instrumental Trio. The lower part of the flier is an advertisement for Lewis R Eady & Son Ltd, 162 Queen Street. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on flier, 290 x 143 mm.

Date: 1968

From: Mercury Theatre :[Programmes and fliers relating to plays and dramatic performances. 1960s].

By: Pelorus Press

Reference: Eph-B-MERCURY-1968-01

Description: Programme for a performance featuring the Auckland Anglican Maori Club performing traditional Maori items. The second half of the programme was a performance of "He mana toa" (The creation) by James Ritchie, directed by Richard Campion, choreographed by Leigh Brewer, produced by Don Selwyn and designed by Peter Keiha. The front cover shows a carved Maori mask. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programme folded to 265 x 115 mm.

Date: 1993-2020

From: Tikao, Ariana, 1971-: Collection relating to the music of Ariana Tikao

By: Tikao, Ariana Rahera, 1971-; Comfort, Venise, active 1990s; Stagg, Andrea, active 1990-2014

Reference: Series-6690

Description: Material related to musical collaborations and associated acts of Ariana Tikao. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - title supplied by Library Transfers: FMUS - Ariana Tikao papers, MS-Group-2313..

Date: 11 March - 6 June 2002

By: National Library Gallery (N.Z.)

Reference: OHColl-0645

Description: Comprises recorded lectures, kaupapa gigs, panel discussions, gallery talks and performances to complement the exhibition, which was held between 9 March and 9 June at the National Library Gallery. The exhibition title was 'Kahungunu ka moe... ka puta... Te Hononga Marekura : photographic portraits of Ngati Kahungunu by Samuel Carnell, 1870-1906. See accompanying pamphlet. The original concept for this exhibition was developed by the National Library with Ngati Kahungunu kaumatua, the late Tohara (Charlie) Mohi in 1998. The Carnell Collection of photographs he found comprised 260 photographs of Kahungunu tipuna, of which only 20 were identified. The Kahungunu iwi is based in Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa. The original exhibition was held at Mihiroa marae in Hastings, then the Hawkes Bay principal researchers of this exhibition were Ngatai Huata and Te Koha Tareha. Other - The recordings were made by the National Library's sound conservators Quantity: 27 10" reel(s). 35 compact disc(s). 10 C90 cassette(s). 24 C60 cassette(s). 10 DAT tape(s). 40 agreement forms. 37. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available 39 Agreement forms only filed at OHA 4710. Search dates: 2002 - 1800 - 1200 - 2000

Date: [1993-2002]

From: Tikao, Ariana, 1971-: Collection relating to the music of Ariana Tikao

By: Tikao, Ariana Rahera, 1971-

Reference: Series-6688

Description: Papers and photographs relating to the Christchurch based folk music group, Pounamu. Includes papers relating to their representation on a Body Shop sponsored delegation to Australia, England and France to campaign against nuclear testing in the Pacific in 1995. Photographs taken by Andrea Stagg, Venise Comfort and unidentified photographer(s) between 1993 and 1996. Some prints match negative images. They show Pounamu group publicity shots at beach, Christchurch Arts Centre, and Christchurch Botanical Gardens locations. VHS cassette 'Ka Huri Te Wa' by Ariana Tikao, produced by Fisheye Films DAT tapes for unknown recordings (one is labelled '0813 Uha 3/3/95' Source of title - Supplied by Library Ariana Tikao is a member of Pounamu. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 1 videocassette(s) VHS. 2 DAT tape(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. 13 colour original photographic print(s) photographic prints. 3 b&w original photographic print(s) photographic prints. 8 b&w original photographic print(s) strips, 35mm (containing 48 images). 1 photograph(s) proof sheet (containing 18 images). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera (Monochrome tax invoice with alternate name of donor). Physical Description: DAT tapes, a videocassette, photographic prints, film negatives and proof sheets. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into the Archive of New Zealand Music, some items transferred to other sections from here. - To Photographic Archive - Colour and black & white photographic prints, negatives and a proof sheet, all relating to the Christchurch folk group Pounamu [1993-1996]. Reference number PA-Group-00932. - To Ephemera Collection - Items relating to Christchurch folk group Pounamu's involvement in a Body Shop sponsored delegation to Australia, England and France to campaign against French nuclear testing. Items include a cloth 'Nuclear Free New Zealand' banner, 4 nuclear free stickers and a Once Were Warriors poster (poster not related to Pounamu). Reference number PR-14-0254..

Date: 1960-1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-10765-4

Description: Photographic prints taken by Ans Westra of Māori people and Māori events. Images include: - Te Hapua playcentre - Dedication Chapel, Okahu Bay, Auckland - Hannah Takana - Sir Bernard Fergusson, Regatta and Pokai, Ngāruawāhia - Tobacco picking and cultural competition, Motueka - Hui Aroha, Masterton - Ngāti Poneke Young Māori Club and the Maori Hi-Five - ANZAC day, Whanganui - Scenes of Ōtaki and children in Wellington - Unveling, Pūtiki marae Negatives associated with the proof sheets are digitsed and available at Series-6708-1 The proof sheets are housed in plastic sleeves, two per sleeve, back-to-back, with a paper sheet separating each pair. These are annotated by Ans Westra with additional information. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 100 b&w original photographic print(s) contact proof sheets containing 12 frames.

Date: 1993-

By: Tikao, Ariana Rahera, 1971-

Reference: ATL-Group-00540

Description: Papers and photographs relating the musical career of Ariana Tikao, both solo and collaborative projects, including the Christchurch based folk music group, Pounamu. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 4 folder(s). 13 colour original photographic print(s). 3 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheet (containing 18 images). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera (Monochrome tax invoice with alternate name of donor). 3 videocassette(s).

Date: [1947-1950s?]

By: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: 96-042

Description: The tapes comprise Maori action songs and Guide Rangi and the Rotorua Concert Party, and the programmes are of the Taiporutu Club of Rotorua Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music For other collection material related to Jonathan Dennis, see MS-Papers-7532. Quantity: 2 10" reel(s). 1 volume(s). Transfers: For other collections donated by Jonathan Dennis, see MS-Group-0531, MS-Group-1714, and PA-Group-00652..

Date: 1930 - 1935

From: [Programmes and other ephemera relating to Maori concerts, festivals and entertainment. 1930-1939].

By: Rotorua Press

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-CONCERT-1930s-01

Description: Programme booklet shows a head and shoulders photographic portrait of singer Ana Hato on the front cover, and photographs inside of the Tuhourangi Maori Entertainers, and of Ana Hato with Chief Mita Paupopoki. The programme lists items by Ana Hato, Dean[e Waretini], Niki, the girls and the whole company. Included was "Waiata Poi" composed by Alfred Hill. Inside the front cover is an advertisement for the Rotorua Motor Transport Company. Contains autographs of Ana Hato and Deane Waretini. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 217 x 140 mm. Provenance: Purchased from New Zealand Book Auctions 28 March 2010, lot 94.

Date: 1958 - 1959

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1958/1959

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1958: Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co. presents "Thanks for the memory", a non-stop galaxy of gals, gags, gaiety and glamour. School of Arts, Mount Morgan [Queensland], 31 October 1958. Souvenir programme Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French", the exciting Parisian revue. New Zealand tour 1958. Ballets and ensembles by Ronnie Hay; music by Len James (With Anny Berryer, Billy Rayes, Williams & Shand, June Barton, Johnny Lockwood, Doug Stuchberry, Larry Griswold, Medlock and Marlowe, Winnetou and his white squaw, Edit Juhasz - photographs and signatures of all). Programme Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French". St James [Auckland], commencing 22 August [1958]. Flyer, printed by Wright & Jaques, Auckland (2 copies) Oi! You must see!"Pardon my French; the exciting Parisian revue at the St James. Fri. Aug 22 [1958]. Novelty card where reader lifts up dancer's skirt to see writing beneath Victoria University of Wellington. Extravaganza 1958. "The PAYE off". Book and lyrics by Frank Curtin, additional dialogue and lyrics by Terry Browne, Tony Ferrers, Ben Goffman and Bill Sheat. Musical director Hugh Reid; production designer Bob Brockie. Opera House Wellington; Town Hall Lower Hutt; Municipal Theatre Napier. Programme The Victorian School for Deaf Children presents Les E Rohmer's Celebrity Variety Revue; frivolous frolics of 1958. 9th annual tour. [Melbourne], 1958. Programme 1959: Tom Arnold's Ice Circus of 1959, devised and staged by Ross Taylor; produced under the personal supervision of Helen Arnold. West Pier, Brighton [England]. [1959]. Programme City of Johannesburg Parks & Recreation Dept. Hugo Keleti presents "Variety under the Stars", every Friday & Sat, 8 pm, Joubert Park Open Air Theatre, 2-3 January 1959. Programme On the stage. Rock 'n Roll Promotions proudly present "Rock n' Roll Jamboree", sponsored by your authorised bottler of Coca-Cola. (With The Viscounts, Roy Cook, Danny McGirr, R[h]ythm Rockers, Julie Campbell, The Golden Rockets with Johnny Rivers, The Giants (with Peter McMullan), Bobby Davis and his Dazzlers, Harlequin Skiffle group, The Dices, Michael Croft, the fabulous Saints, Max Merritt and his Meteors). St James Theatre Christchurch, 22-23 May [1959]. Programme Trevor King proudly presents Rock 'n' Roll stage show, introducing the Supersonics (With Roy Cook, Bill Ramsay, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Paul Walden, Downey & Smith, Judy Clancy, Rod Webb & Ernie Stewart). [ca 1959]. Programme Trevor King in conjunction with Australian Returned Servicemen's Association proudly presents "Show time" (with Watson Raines, the Rehua Maori Concert Party, Downey & Smith, Ahkbar Khan, the Wakefield Brothers, Alby Barr, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Ray Anderson, the O'Sullivan Sisters, the Southerners, Roy Cook). Majestic Theatre [Christchurch. 1959?]. Programme Celebrity Circuit Attractions Pty Ltd. (Harry Wren, governing director) proudly presents "Many happy returns" (With Gladys Moncrieff, Jim Gerald, Jenny Howard, Queenie Paul, Keith Petersen, George Wallace jnr, the Clark Bros, the Rivieras, Cherry Minato, the Toppanos, ElimarBrenca Charles, John O'Dowd, Neil Williams, the Duo Perrards). Empire Theatre Sydney, commencing 28 January 1959. Programme The Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co. presents "The 1859-1959 Centenary Show"; from the music halls of yesteryear to the fabulous variety of to-day. School of Arts, Mount Morgan, 8-9 October 1959. Souvenir programme Tivoli Circuit and R J Kerridge present "Pleasures of Paris", with the fabulous Sabrina and a cast of internationally famous celebrities (With Syd and Max Harrison, Andrea Dancers, Elia & Bob Carley, Crocker & Clarke, Jackie Monnier, Billy Baxter, Mistin Juniors, David Sterle, Dancing Knights). St James Auckland, commencing September 1st [1959]. Programme, and flyer, printed by Wright & Jaques [Victoria University of Wellington]. VAT 59. Man of the Year. Programme edition [cover design by Brian Worthington] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: [1832-1961]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/02B

Description: Stories, songs and radio scripts mainly relating to Leo Fowler's work with the NZBC. Including "Mainly about rabbits", "Peculiar pilgrimage: A memory of WB. Otorohonga" [Mr Bauke], "Sheep, shepherds, sheepdogs", "Bethlehem on Paekak: A New Zealand story", and "The bullocky and the tangi". Also includes programme notes from the "Annual Maori competitions" 1961, waiata and some excerpts of Phyllis Williams [aka Kirimamae] radio programmes about Maori music. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [19-?]

From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection

By: Phillpot, James H, 1861?-1937

Reference: 87-212-32

Description: Includes parts for vn 1, 2, va, vc, db

Date: 18 May 2015

By: Vercoe, Antony Arthur, 1919-2018

Reference: MSX-9437

Description: Spiral bound volume of transcribed conversations between Tony Vercoe and Tony Martin on the history of Kiwi Records (also known as Kiwi Pacific Records). Conversations took place on 22 February 2013 and 16 August 2013 and were compiled in 2015. Volume includes one loose double-sided page titled "Kiwi Records - Kiwi Pacific Records Ltd. 1959-1989: Some signposts to the catalogue". Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music. Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Spiral bound volume of printed matter, 29.6 x 22.5 cm Provenance: Donated by Tony Vercoe, 2015.

Date: 2001 - 2003

From: [Ephemera and posters up to A1 size, relating to Maori, for the years 2003-2004]

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-2003-01

Description: Poster promoting a Maori music group, Waitahanui Vivala Crew, shows the letters WVVLC across the width of the poster with half length photographic portraits of the group (three men and three women) and details of these above. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 420 x 595 mm.

Date: 1883-1929

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-138

Description: Seven publications that belonged to Henry Stowell, some annotated. - 'Auckland Free Public Library. Address delivered by Sir George Grey, K. C. B., at the Theatre Royal, Auckland, June 5th, 1883'. - 'Tari o te ora mo te katoa. Poneke. Mate Koiangi (Dysentery)'. Printed by the Government Printer, 1929. Also includes a section relating to 'Mate Rewharewha' (Influenza). - 'The population of the Hawaiian islands. Is the Hawaiian a doomed race?' by A Marques, Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1893. - 'Transactions of the New Zealand Institute'. Vol. 55, pp. 689-700. Maori Music' by Johannes C Andersen, 1924. - 'Dominion Museum Monograph No. 5. Polynesian Voyagers. The Maori as a Deep-sea Navigator, Explorer, and Colonizer' by Elsdon Best, 1923. Contains many annotations by Stowell and a page of notes between pages 16 and 17. - 'Transactions of the New Zealand Institute', vol. 55, pp. 700-720. The Early Reclamations and Harbour-works of Wellington' by Herbert Baillie, 1924. - Transactions of the New Zealand Institute', vol. 55, pp. 362-375. The Passing of the Maori' by Te Rangi Hiroa (P. H. Buck), 1924. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material. Seven booklets. Transfers: The publications were contained in the folio now housed at fMS-Papers-11946-004..

Date: 1994-2008

From: Thomas, Allan, 1942-2010 : Papers

Reference: Series-5974

Description: Papers relating to the research and licensing for a book and CD tentatively titled 'Songs That Made New Zealand'. The book and CD were never produced. The songs are, 'Pokarekare Ana', 'God Defend New Zealand', 'On the Ball', 'Now is the Hour', and 'Ka Mate'. (Some papers include notes about other songs, such as 'Blue Smoke', 'Waiata Poi', and 'Hine e Hine'). Allan Thomas had written and presented conference papers on the songs, and was working on a project to put the five papers in a book. There was an associated project to produce a recording of the songs and others, through Kiwi Pacific Records. Some papers in the series document the process of developing the CD and obtaining licensing for the songs. Papers include some copies of the original conference papers or journal articles, correspondence regarding aspects of the project, drafts of papers, some material related to VUW coursework, and research material, such as newspaper clippings about the songs, and copies of sheet music and record covers. There is also one folder containing a covering note by Allan Thomas about the papers and the project. Although in the note Allan Thomas said that the book would be called 'Songs that Made New Zealand Great', some papers refer to the title, 'Great New Zealand Songs of the Century'. One publication, presumably used for reference purposes, has not been kept with the research records. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 11 folder(s). Physical Description: 11 folders of holograph and typescript notes and drafts of articles/chapeters, copies of newspaper clippings, sheet music and record covers, printouts of email correspondence, and forms Transfers: Alistair Gilkison. 'Archive of New Zealand Sheet Music: a bibilograpy': Lower Hutt, Alistair Gilkison, 2002. Book was not retained as part of the collection.. Processing information: The papers were originally in manilla folders, which have been removed for conservation reasons.

Date: [1993-1994]

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

By: Melbourne, Hirini (Dr), 1949-2003; Kingi, Henare Whitu, active 1989-1990

Reference: OHInt-0937-0004

Description: Interviewer Henare Kingi talks with Hirini Melbourne (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu) and Te Rita Papesch (Waikato-Maniopoto, Ngāti Porou, and Ngāti Whakaue) about an upcoming performances in Shed 1 as part of the 'Te Toka-a-Toi Maori Arts Festival' programme within the New Zealand International Festival of Arts, Wellington. Discussion covers: their kind of music, responses of students, the nature of universities, and the challenge from John Rangihau to academics to use Māori language (in te reo Maori). Interview concludes with a contribution in English by a studio guest, an unidentified First Nations tribal leader from Western Canada (recording ends abruptly). Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). 32.18 Minutes and seconds duration. Search dates: 1993 - 1994 Processing information: Record enhanced in 2016 with information from Piripi Walker, Secretary and Trustee of Te Upoko o Te Ika Trust Board.

Date: 2005-2006

From: Whitehead, Gillian, 1941- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12552-11

Description: Contains programmes of and articles about Gillian Whitehead's work and the work of other composers and musicians. In particular, contains material relating to Whitehead's tenure as composer-in-residence at the Lilburn Residence. Also contains a number of newsletters. Original labels on folder dated 2005, however some material from 2006 also identified. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Removed from plastic leaf folder for preservation purposes.