Kerekere, Wiremu Peka Kingi, 1923-2001

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-1960s

Description: Includes: 1960s: Dawson Cards. Waitangi Whare-Runanga / Howard photo. [Black & white photographic postcard of the interior decoration of Whare-Runanga. 1960s?] Eglinton Plastics Ltd: Tane Polynesian artifacts. Printed by Coulls Somerville Wilkie Ltd. [Pamphlet. 1960s?] (2 copies) Maori Education Foundation (N.Z.) :Your children's future depends on you and education. Maori Education Foundation, [1960s?] (4 copies) He whare Whakairo. He taonga hou mo te rohe o Poneke. [Pamphlet. 1960s?] N S Seaward’s post cards, Broad Bay, Dunedin. Souvenir envelope [1960-1970s?] (2 copies) 1960: He powhiri; Arohanui Ki Te Tangata. Te taima tepara. [10 September 1960] Order of service for the dedication and official opening, 10 September 1960, invitations, car pass and guest cards for the occasion. 1962: Maori Education Foundation Board of Trustees. Maori education; a new foundation. 1962 (1 copy) 1964: Catholic Maori Mission. Children’s Camp Paki Paki. “My lucky no” weekly raffle no. 64 closed 26 May 1964 [Ticket] Proposed Maori community centre for Palmerston North as a memorial to the Maori Battalion. Universal Printers Ltd., 22-26 Blair Street, Wellington [Photocopy. 1964?] 1965: Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. Reception and entertainment at the Marae “Arohanui-ki-te-tangata” for delegates. 4 December 1965. Programme New Zealand. Department of Maori Affairs: Maori boys and girls in rural areas, learn a trade! R E Owen, Government Printer, Wellington, 1965. N Hatwell. Maoris. New Zealand in colour, by N Hatwell. [Concertina folder of coloured photographs] Te Hauke Maori Committee. Kahuranaki Jubilee 1915-1965. 50th Jubilee celebrations of Kahuranaki Meeting House. 19 June 1965. [Invitation card] 1968: [Communist Party]. Govt. plans the last big grab of Maori land. People’s Voice, April 1968. Pamphlet Souvenir cover to commemorate first printing Maori Bible in 1868. First day of issue April 23rd 1968 "Te Rongopai"; in the beginning was the Word. Written and directed by Richard Campion for the New Zealand Maori Theatre Trust and Associates. Choreographer Leigh Brewer, musical director Paul Katene, Maori advisors Bill Parker, Koro Dewes, Bill Kerekere. [1968]. programme Victoria University of Wellington. Department of University Extension. Maori language (Conversation) Residential Weekend School. 8-10 November 1968. Pamphlet / enrolment form 1969: New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation. Captain Cook Bi-Centenary lectures. 5. “Cook and the Maoris” by Dr D Simmons. Concert Chamber, 2 December 1969. Ticket Victoria University of Wellington. Department of University Extension. Maori language (Conversation) Residential Weekend School. 28 February – 2 March 1969. Pamphlet / enrolment form Quantity: 11 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some items purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Auckland, in 2007. One postcard donated by Philippa Conway, Wellington, in 2016. Processing information: Maori Education Foundation Board of Trustees. Maori education; a new foundation,1962 (one of two copies), combined into ATL-Group-00753, October 2022.

Date: [1975-1976]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-04/08

Description: Outward correspondence relating to text of King's biography in progress and completed text. Letters to identifed persons entered under Name below. Also includes letters to Heeni, Bob re translation, Mrs Winiata, Mrs Thomas, Dr McDowall, Sir Henry [Kelleher?], Mr Ropiha, Mr Ihaka, Dr Meade, Dr Jones, Mr Metekingi, and the Cape Reinga lighthouse. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 09 Apr 2000

From: Interviews with Wiremu Kerekere and Henare Te Ua

By: Kerekere, Wiremu Peka Kingi, 1923-2001

Reference: OHInt-0580/1

Description: Wiremu Kerekere was born in Waihirere in 1923. Talks about his parents Karauria and Tahua Kerekere, tribal affiliations and Scottish ancestry. Describes attending Waerenga-a-Hika Maori Boys College, not being allowed to speak Maori and the effect on family relationships. Recalls the views of the elders and Apirana Ngata on teaching the language. Talks about marriage to Te Hou Mihiata Parata of Ngai Tahu and Kahungunu, enlisting and experiences in World War I, and Mihiata Parata's role as Miss Victory.Describes the birth of his children. Recalls working in the Maori Affairs Department, Inland Revenue Department and Mangatu Incorporation, then working in Maori broadcasting with Leo Fowler. Discusses learning Maori language and Pakeha ways. Talks about being inspired and taught the importance of music by Te Kani Te Ua and Te Rina Te Ua. Mentions music created for King Koroki. Details the forming of the Waihirere Maori Club and talks about the television programme 'Songs of our forefathers'. Talks about Nan and Bub Wehi. Describes becoming involved with Ngati Poneke and discusses composing and writing for various occasions, the importance of original music, having knowledge of old waiata and asking permission before using songs. Mentions Te Atairangikahu, Wi Huata and Kingi Ihaka. Talks about training big groups for events, training other iwi groups and the legacy of Ngati Porou in waiata and haka. Discusses choreography, political messages in songs and changing styles of music. Outlines connections with Kiri Te Kanawa. Discusses the strengths of Ngati Poneke as a pan-tribal group and mentions local kawa. Comments on dress style for performance and attitude to receiving gifts. Talks about returning to Gisborne, role in Waihirere, being principal organiser of the Maori Traditional Performing Arts Festival and issues such as funding. Discusses composing and liking to be called Kaitito Waiata, creator of music. Summarises influences, including Tuini Ngawai. Abstracted by - Libby Hakaraia Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Libby Hakaraia Accompanying material - Sunday Star Times obituary, 17 Jun 2001 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2743.

Date: 1958-1973

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

Reference: 77-014-1/12

Description: Papers relating to the Annual Maori [Cultural] Competitions in Gisborne including correspondence relating to the Maori performing arts competitions and also the "Hui Topu". Includes the souvenir programmes for 1959-1963, and 1973, also a 1958 programme for "Hui Topu" [written in Maori]. Also includes a photograph of a horse-drawn carriage in front of the clock tower in Gisborne, with two unidentified women and one man [the driver] in the carriage, ca 1960. The photograph has the inscription: "With love & best wishes always Gigie [?] Lloyd". Language - Hui Topu pamphlet is in Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s). One photograph of a horse-drawn carriage in front of the clock tower in Gisborne.

Date: [ca 1961-1964]

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

Reference: 77-014-3/08

Description: Papers relating to a television programme featuring the Waihirere Maori Club, including correspondence from Bill Kerekere and N R Palmer the New Zealand Broadcasting Service Director of Television. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Date unknown

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

Reference: OHC-031753

Description: Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.

Date: [1963-1994?]

From: Radio New Zealand. National Radio [Arrangements by New Zealand composers of non-NZ works]

By: Fowler, John Colton, 1934-2000; Slater, Alan, 1930-2015; Caldwell, Douglas George, 1928-; Hands, Brian, active 1975; Coleman, Ron, active 1995; Marston, Brian, active 1940s-1970s; Campbell, Lew, active 1963; Edwards, Ian, active 1975; Richardson, Donald George Evan, 1928-2008; Holtz, Bob, active 1975; Le Fort, Dick, active 1975; Kerekere, Wiremu Peka Kingi, 1923-2001

Reference: MS-Papers-5973-23

Description: Scores and parts of arrangements by New Zealanders of non-NZ compositions Other Titles - More than everything / arranged by [?] Other Titles - More than you know / arranged by Doug Caldwell Other Titles - Moscow nights / arranged by [?] Other Titles - Most gentlemen don't like love / arranged by Alan Slater (1986) Other Titles - Mr Lucky / arranged by Brian Marston Other Titles - Murder she said / arranged by Doug Caldwell (1983) Other Titles - Music to watch girls go by / arranged by [?] Other Titles - My devolum / arranged by Lew Campbell (1963) Other Titles - My foolish heart / arranged by Alan Slater Other Titles - My funny valentine / arranged by Lew Campbell (1963) Other Titles - My guitar / arranged by [?] Other Titles - My little suede shoes / arranged by I L Edwards Other Titles - My love / arranged by Don Richardson (1989) Other Titles - My shining hour / arranged by Alan Slater (1994) Other Titles - My ship / arranged by R Holtz Other Titles - My silent love / arranged by [?] Other Titles - My way / arranged by [Brian Hands] (1975) Other Titles - Music of the night / arranged by Don Richardson (1989) Other Titles - Naked city / arranged by Brian Marston Other Titles - Never too old for love / arranged by Ron Coleman Other Titles - New Zealand naturally / arranged by Dick Le Fort ; Maori lyrics by Wiremu Kerekere (1976) Other Titles - Nica's dream / arranged by Chuck Fowler (1965) Arrangement: Alphabetical by title, as sorted by Radio New Zealand Quantity: 1 box(es) (22 items). Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies)

Date: 19 Jan 2001

From: Kapa Haka o te Tairawhiti oral history project

By: Kerekere, Wiremu Peka Kingi, 1923-2001

Reference: OHInt-0879-03

Description: Interviewer(s) - Joseph Pihema Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015784 - OHC-015785 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available biographical information forms only OHA-5662. Search dates: 1923 - 2001

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

Reference: OHInt-0937-0255

Description: Christmas songs performed by Maori artists as featured on the Television New Zealand series 'When the haka became boogie'. Contents: A Merry Christmas Time - Wiremu Kerekere A Xmas Sale - Mahinarangi Tocker Meri Kirihimete - Te Aroha Anderson Funky Whanau Feeling - The Whanau Funksters Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-2255 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s).

Date: 25 May 1989

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders, taken by Kenneth Quinn

Reference: PAColl-D-1714

Description: Portrait of Wiremu Kerekere, taken on 25 May 1989 by Kenneth Quinn. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 25 May 1989

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders, taken by Kenneth Quinn

Reference: PAColl-D-1715

Description: Portrait of Wiremu Kerekere, taken on 25 May 1989 by Kenneth Quinn. Original negative number (from enclosure): 1366 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1997-1999

Reference: Eph-C-MAORI-1997/1999

Description: Includes: 1997: Huia Publishers. Nōku te reo, Te reo o ōku tūpuna, Tihei mauriora! [1997]. Shows covers of a range of books in Māori. 1998: Arts Council of New Zealand. Te Waka Toi; the Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand [Shows photograph of Lyonel Grant (Ngati Pikiao, Te Arawa) with Poutokomanawa, a totara carving commissioned by the agency for the development of Kanak culture for the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre in Noumea] Maori Language Commission. Maramataka 1998 (With photographs of named kapa haka groups) University of Auckland. Maori Studies Department. Semester 1 - Seminar Series [17 March - 26 May 1999. Speakers included Steven Chrisp, Garrick Cooper, Robin Baugh [Robyn Bargh], Angelina [Angeline] Greensill, Miria Simpson] Waihirere Maori Club. We're fundraising for our Marae and would like your support! The "Waihirere Magic" Ball, Flamingo Function Centre, 8 August 1998 (With performers NVS Music Unlimited, Toni Ann, Bill KereKere, Waihirere Maori Club) Te Whare Pukapuka Aa Iwi o Waitaha. Te Wiki o te Reo Maori 27-31 Hongongoi 1998; Maori Language Week 27-31 July 1998. Kowhaiwhai Piko o Matauranga (2 copies) 1999: Maori Arts New Zealand. Toi Māori Festival. Rotorua Convention Centre, 12-14 February 1999 (2 copies) Smokefree. Ao Māori, ao auahi kore. Traditionally Māori, traditionally smokefree [1999] [Map of South Auckland. 1999?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Black and white and colour prints on posters, sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: 7 November 1977

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1977/4513-F

Description: M Whaanga and Wiremu Kerekere greet each other at the Maori Leadership Ball, Wellington. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin on the 7th of November 1977. The two contestants absent were G Smith (South Island), and W Paki (Waikato-Maniapoto). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1970 - 1979

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-CONCERT-1970s

Description: Includes: 1970s: Untitled programme with contents about the Great Fleet, seafoods of New Zealand, Maori garments, and weapons, colour centre spread showing a Maori performance group, information about Hawaiiki [1970s] 1971: Early Settlers' & Historical Association. Grand complimentary concert with Pakeha-Maori representation (With Lester Harford, Marian Wallace, Ngati Poneke Young Maori Club. Concert manager Tony Vercoe, musical director H H Bert Neeve, compere Ngati Poneke Bill Kerekere). Old St Paul's Wellington, 25 March [1971] 1972: New Zealand Maori Company Group theatre Programme 1972. 1975: "Arohanui; great love". Christchurch Arts Festival. University Hall, 9 March 1975. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and programmes, sizes varying up to 250 mm.