Lakes - New Zealand - Waikato Region

Date: 1956

By: Trask, E E, active 1956; Automobile Association (Wellington, N.Z.) Inc.

Reference: MapColl-832.18cdh/1956/Acc.9633

Description: Hand drawn map of the Waikato River from Lake Taupo to Waipapa. Includes Whakamaru and Maraitai Lakes and the proposed Ohakuri, Atiamuri and Waipapa Lake. Settlements and roads are named. Ms map amongst Automobile Association maps donated 1970 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil on card, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:126 720], 47 x 48.6 cm. Provenance: Signature of E.E. Trask, 2/8/56 bottom right corner Handwritten note on bottom right corner - State Hydro Dept., (Mr. Heine) 9/8/56

Date: 1924

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-0547-F

Description: View of The Lake in the Cambridge Domain, taken by R P Moore circa 1924 Inscriptions: Marginal notes on tape - The Lake, Cambridge Dom ["Dom" is underlined] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 107.3 cm

Date: 1924-1937

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 :Photographs of Hydro schemes and the Murchison and Hawke's Bay earthquakes

Reference: PA1-q-769

Description: Opens with views of the site of the Arapuni Hydro scheme and the Paturuahine Gorge which was flooded to form Lake Arapuni. This is followed by images of the repairs to the one of the water channels that took place in 1932. The rest are photographs of the dam at various stages of construction, the dam completed, views of the new lake, water flowing over the spillway, and the Arapuni falls created below the dam Two views of Atiamuri show the Pohaturoa Rock in the background Ten images of Stewart's Claim, a location south of Okarito, show scenic views some with gold dredging equipment lying around, a beach and a river estuary on which is a barge loaded with pipes. Eight images record before and after effects of controlled blasting on a limestone bluff at Cobden Quarry, Greymouth, photographed on the 15th of January, 1932 The last section are views of the construction of the Waitaki Hydro, and the new Lake Waitaki. There are also several images of the Mokau Falls at Waikaremoana Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091431-F

Description: Two women, identified as Zeila and Rene in a row boat on Lake Tarawera. Photographed by Robert E Wells. Date unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: 1960

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

Reference: B-167-025

Description: Shows a view of the choppy waters of a lake or inlet, with snowy mountains beyond. In the foreground, trees bend in the wind, including a kowhai in flower. Location identified from woodcut at no 64 in woodcut series. One of a group of sketches described by the artist's family as unfinished. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour sketch, 256 x 460 mm.

Date: [ca 1920s]

By: Evans, I, active 1920s

Reference: PA1-o-1519

Description: Photographs taken on holiday in New Zealand by woman identified as I Evans. Comprises photographs of men, women and children from Tuhourangi and Arawa iwi, many in traditional costume; Model Village at Whakarewarewa; Ohinemutu Pa; Lake Rotorua; Guide Ruth, Ana Hato; Guide Rangi; Wairakei geysers; Rotomahana; buried forest; Arapuni; Hongi's Track; Lake Taupo; Wellington Harbour from Ngaio; tobacco growing at Riwaka; apple packing shed at Redwood's Valley, Nelson; Devils Boots, Collingwood; Government Buildings, Wellington; Wainui House, Nelson; houseboat, Whanganui River; self-portraity of photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 151 x 202 mm Provenance: Purchase, 2009

Date: Feb 1950

By: Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PA7-60-08

Description: View of Lake Karapiro taken during one of the rowing events which took place on the lake during the British & Commonwealth Games. A large number of parked vehicles and spectators can be seen. Photograph taken in February 1950 by Whites Aviation. Negative No 23762 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin, 30 x 37.5 cm on mount

Date: 1850 - 1880

By: Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897

Reference: B-084-006

Description: Shows part of the foreshore of Lake Taupo in the foreground, with Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro in the distance. Other Titles - Lake Taupo showing Ruapehu & Tongariro Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Wash sketch, 180 x 255 mm

Date: 1953-1960

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6453

Description: Long Bay just north of Coromandel Harbour. Coastal view north of Colville. Pukematawai Hut, Tararua Range. Party on the summit of Pukematawai and on Arete Ridge. Distant view of Mount Pirongia. Views of Hamilton, Hamilton Lake, Parana Park. Swimming in the Venus Pool, Waiotapu. Western view from near the summit of Mount Pirongia. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard and plastic mounts.

Date: 1902

From: Paubet, Lilian, fl 1902 :[Watercolour album of views in New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. 1902].

Reference: E-458-006

Description: Shows a rowboat with two figures sitting in it, at the edge of the lake with a row of trees along the shore. Extended Title - From her Watercolour album of views ... 1902. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on page 115 x 255 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, Cold Spring NY, in 2004.

Date: 1840 - 1850

By: Mitford, John Guise, 1822-1854

Reference: C-089-017

Description: A view of Whangape Lake from its shores Exhibited in 'Two centuries of New Zealand landscape art' Exhibition at Auckland City Art Gallery, 2 February - 22 April 1990. Title from K.S. Alexander Sketchbook, in Auckland Public Library. On mount: Lake close to Waikato. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 137 x 255 mm Provenance: Purchase: Mr Rich, Farnham Commons, Bucks., 1974.

Date: 1898 - 1901

By: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927

Reference: A-176-005

Description: Shows lake with the two mountains, Ngauruhoe (steaming) and Tongariro in background. There is the framework of a Maori storehouse in right foreground, and part of two trees at left. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Monochrome wash, 177 x 305 mm.

Date: 1906-1909

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-o-1227

Description: This album is an anthology of views of Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro from 1906 to 1909, and includes a climbing trip up Mount Egmont. Included are details of the mountains such as the Crater Lake, the crater on Mount Ngauruhoe, Ngauruhoe erupting Easter 1909, climbers on the Wangaehu and Mangaehuehu glaciers, views of snow fields and peaks near the summit of Ruapehu, climbing parties, and various lakes in the area. These include Tama Lakes, Lake Rotoaira, and the Blue and Green lakes on Tongariro. There are images of waterfalls on the Makatote River, the Whakapapanui Stream, the Mangawhero River, on a branch of the Mangatoetoenui Stream, and below the Wangaehu Glacier. There are also two views of Ruapehu Hut and views of Ruapehu from the locality of Rangataua, south west of the mountain, described in the album as "Rangataua Bush" and "Rangataua lake". Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: ca 1960s

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2899

Description: Transparencies showing the Wellington Winter Show, taken by Cyril Beavis in 1963 and 1964. Includes portraits of people and photographs of children's entertainment including a magic show and ride. Also includes transparencies showing views of the Wairakei geothermal power station, Wairakei, New Zealand, taken by Cyril Beavis in the 1960s. Also includes transparencies showing views of Lake Taupō, New Zealand, taken by Cyril Beavis circa 1969. Transparencies showing Lake Taupō are continued at PA12-2900. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 7 b&w original transparency/ies. 15 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in April 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-04 and PAColl-7715-86.

Date: 1956, November 1958

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7918

Description: Transparencies of Lake Taupo, taken 1956 and November 1958 by Whites Aviation. Includes views of Motutaiko Island and a boat harbour Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: 1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

By: Foster & Miller (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1927/Acc.8965

Description: Drawn on a published land transfer title map, annotations depict available freehold sections situated at the Arapuni Dam (some indicate price), the Lake Drive on Crown Reserve, indications of car tracks, the jetty, and information on the desirability of the sections. Bottom left hand corner reads: 'For particulars apply J.H.Hinton, Arapuni', other text annotations include promotional information about the desirability of the sections, distance to Napier, minimum deposit required. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, part coloured, 43 x 33 cm.

Date: 1906

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :[Ruapehu eruption sketchbook. 1902-1908].

Reference: E-599-029/030

Description: A sketch showing onlooers at the crater lake two days after an eruption, with several descriptive annotations. A note at lower left says that the eruption took place on Thursday 15 March 1906, at 11.45 a.m. Notes indicate the peak Para te Taitonga at top right. At lower right a note says: "Deep holes caused through hot stones falling on ice, sulphur deposit around edges of holes". Other notes indicate: glacier and snow, ice, black deposit, solid ice cliffs, milky grey-blue water, steam amd yellow fumes, black hummocks of deposit 4-5 feet high, lake boiling. Other Titles - 17 March 1906 Extended Title - From his Ruapehu eruption sketchbook. 1902-1908, pages 29-30. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on double page spread in sketchbook, 135 x 346 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2002.

Date: 1956-1977

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7973

Description: North Island trips. Includes - Rangataua, 1974. Lakes Rotopounamu and Rotoaira, February 1968. Countryside near Te Porere, February 1968. Views of Tokaanu, Lake Taupo, 1977. Aratiatia Rapids, January 1956. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn. Quantity: 21 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: Between 1948 and 1949

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-003

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 3". Black & white photographs of geological and geomorphological aspects of New Zealand. Includes images taken on a second visit to the Rotorua area (Oct 4-12 1948), showing lakes, thermal areas, mountain rifts and other geological formations. A boring plant testing the ground on the line of the proposed Rimutaka Tunnel; views of The Terrace, Wellington showing the office building of the New Zealand Geological Survey at 156 The Terrace; Mangaroa Basin plain; Hutt River valley; the Wellington fault scarp along Grant Road; the geology of the Paekakariki area of coastal lowland; the new Wellington City number 2 water supply tunnel from the upper Hutt River (14 Jan 1949). Also shows images taken when attending the Seventh Pacific Science Congress held in New Zealand, January-February 1949, including views of Auckland; "Birchlands" (home of Sir Frank Mappin, Mt Eden, where the Congress garden party was held); Mount Mangere; Auckland Ferry Wharf; an excursion in the Wellington area for the Congress to Baring Head & Orongorongo. Water supply in Paraparaumu, March 25 1949; Visit to East Wairarapa beyond Martinborough (a Victoria University excursion led by Dr A R Lillie and R A Couper), showing Dr Lillie, John Marwick, Thomas Ludovic Grant-Taylor); Castlepoint & the Matapihi Trig Station on the Ruamahanga River, April 14-17, 1949; inland pumice deposit at Waitarere Beach (11 Oct 1949); official inspection of the lower course of the Otaki River (21 Oct 1949) showing the Otaki Railway Bridge with piles beneath the piers exposed by erosion; coast of the Miramar Peninsula.

Date: 1867

By: Illustrated Sydney news (Newspaper); Calvert, Samuel, 1828-1913

Reference: A-343-032

Description: Shows a general view of a large lake seen through sparse trees, with a group of robed figures in the foreground. Other Titles - Taupo Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 160 x 240 mm.