Wellington Anglican Māori Club

Date: 21 Mar 1994

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Harris, Witarina Te Miriarangi Parewahaika, 1906-2007; Taylor, Te Korowhiti Te Wairangi Frances, 1911-2007; Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: OHInt-0600-03

Description: Interview with sisters Witarina Harris (nee Mitchell), born 1906 in Ohinemutu, and Francie Taylor (nee Mitchell), born 1911 in Ohinemutu. They mention being involved with the Poneke Anglican Maori Mission group with Lady Pomare as a precursor to the Ngati Poneke group, supporting her speeches with waiata (song) when required, and performing for 'society' people such as the Todds. Witarina Harris and Francie Taylor both talk about the loneliness they felt arriving in Wellington, seeing few Maori and going to the movies to cry. Witarina Harris mentions working for Apirana Ngata at parliament. Refers to some Maori households hanging gum leaves from the ceiling to prevent colds. Talks about Witarina's voice and singing, Ngati Poneke concerts, dressing in smart 'Pakeha' fashion, and the clothing inspection on Club nights. Mentions encouraging young Maori they met socially to come to Ngati Poneke nights. Talks in detail about Ngati Poneke's war effort during World War II, performing every night to American servicemen at their camps. Describes socialising afterwards, the phonecalls the next day, and the parties of Ngati Poneke women and American soldiers, marines and sailors, where American officers brought champagne and cigarettes. Mentions Ngati Poneke's efforts to host the Maori Battalion organised by Lady Pomare, providing them with their last meal before boarding ship and welcoming them on their return on the Pipitea wharf. Witarina Harris mentions falling in love with her husband Reg, and on his return from the war, no longer being able to perform with Ngati Poneke. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Dennis Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA - 3652.

Date: [ca 1950s-1980s]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

By: New Zealand. National Publicity Studios

Reference: PAColl-6056-07

Description: Photographs taken circa 1950-1989 of Jock McEwen as Secretary of Island Territories and Resident Commissioner of Nuie; as a dignitary at the 1965 Commonwealth Parilamentary Conference in Wellington; and as Secretary of Māori Affairs attending Waitangi Celebrations. Includes two colour photographs of New Zealand government ministers and dignitaries, circa 1980s. One of the photographs includes Jock McEwen. Also contains photographs of Māori gatherings and anniversaries at Tanenuiarangi meeting house at Maungapohatu; Tūrangawaewae marae in Ngāruawāhia; Te Tokanganui a noho marae in Te Kūiti; Māori kapa haka groups entertaining dignitaries at the 1965 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Wellington; and kapa haka performers rehearsing for Waitangi Day celebrations. Some of the images are annotated on the reverse, and a number of images have been taken by the New Zealand National Publicity Studios of Wellington. Also enclosed is a letter addressed to Jock McEwen, relating to photographs of the 1965 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Wellington. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 38 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original photographic print(s). Processing information: Letter found with photographic print at PAColl-6056-07-23 has been placed in an acid free enclosure alongside the print.

Date: 1950 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-CONCERT-1950/1969

Description: 1950: Canterbury (N.Z.) Centennial Association. Souvenir programme of Maori celebrations and centennial concert presented at the Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 8 September 1950. Souvenir programme Ngati Poneke. Maori Entertainment, Wellington Town Hall, 15-16 March 1950. Souvenir programme. (Contains essay on Rangiatea Church, Otaki, by Eric Ramsden). 1950s: The Arawa Concert Party of Rotorua present Guide Rangi and Concert Party. Concert Chamber, Rotorua every Wednesday and Saturday. Souvenir programme. [Date unknown, possibly 1950s] (Acc PR-00-0353, and PR-13-0049) (2 copies) 1953: Whakarewarewa Maori Concert Party will give their unique entertainment in the Concert Chamber [Tuesday 10th February 1953 - handwritten on front cover]. Programme 1956: Whakatane Maori Youth Club. Grand Maori concert and All-Maori play "Tu Terangi & Kihi". Souvenir programme with folded flier for a performance on 12 October 1956 (2 copies). 1957: Pataka Enterprises Inc presents a grand Maori concert on board the SS "Southern Cross". 24 October 1957, by Te Roopu Ngahau. Programme (with shipboard menu slipped inside) 1958: New Zealand presents the Overseas Touring Party in "Maori", sponsored by the Auckland Public Relations Office Inc., and the NZ Travel & Holiday Association. 1958. Programme ( 2 copies - one with autographs and photographs of Touring Party members) Wellington Teachers' College Maori Club 1958. Programme. 1960: Guide Rangi's sensational Te Arawa Maori Entertainers. Souvenir programme [ca 1960] (Acc PR-10-0136) Guide Kiri presents the famous Whakarewarewa Rotorua Maori Concert Party in their unique entertainment, promoted by the Public relations Office. Rotorua Printers. Programme [ca 1960] (Date assigned because it includes a photo of 12-year-old Dell Aratema, whose age was confirmed by Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku) Presenting the famous Whakarewarewa Maori Concert Party in a full programme of traditional entertainment. Every Sunday at 8.30 pm. Programme and souvenir brochure of Rotorua. One shilling [ca 1960] 1963: University of Waikato Welcome home Te Arohanui Maori Company. America loved the Maoris [1963] 1965: Extraordinary announcement! Maori concert, farewell appearance before leaving for overseas, lovely Kiri Te Kanawa, supported by Lou & Simon, Yvonne Thomas (The Poi Wizard), and Maori groups - compere Laurie Borck. Founders' Theatre 20 January [1965]. Flier (2 copies) Waihirere Maori Club of Gisborne. Opera House Wellington, 28 August 1965. Programme (2 copies) 1966: Arawa Concert Party of Rotorua presents Guide Rangi and Concert Party. Concert Chamber Rotorua, every Wednesday and Saturday. Souvenir programme [1966] Wellington Competitions Society Inc. [Concert, 1966 Festival of the Arts - with Muturangi Maori Club, Wellington Maori Anglican Club, Ngati Poneke Maori Club, Arohata Maori Girls' Club, Wellington Teachers Training College Maori [Club], Mawai Hakona Maori Association]. Programme 1968: Te Rangatahi. Grand charity concert. St James Theatre, 25 August 1968 (With Inia Te Wiata, Isobel Cowan, Howard Morrison, Myra Love, Ratana Brass, Nick Smith Trio. The New Zealand Maori Theatre Trust presents the creation scene from James Ritchie's "He mana toa", produced by Richard Campion; music by Douglas Lilburn; choreography by Leigh Brewer). Programme. Plus NZ Maori Council invitation for Tony Murray-Oliver to a reception the previous evening at the NZ Display Centre. Quantity: 18 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and programmes, sizes varying up to 250 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-B-MAORI-1960s

Description: Includes: Includes programme and information on the Wellington Maori Arts Festival with Entry Form, 1967; Maori Marae Concert programme by the Wellington Anglican Maori Club, consisting of Waiata, Haka, and Waiata-a-Ringa culminating in a rendition of Te Rauparaha's haka - Ka Mate Ka Mate; the Young Maori Party political pamphlet promoting Rua Bristowe, their candidate for the Southern Maori Seat; flyer advertising a talk by Nga Tamatoa Tuarua members Dave Ruru and Dave Broughton; a flyer from the Maori Coronation Sports Committee 1966, attached to a flyer about Te Paki-o-Matariki (with coat of arms of Mana Motuhake) and a flyer about Hui Whakamaharatanga sports competitions 1966; New Zealand Maori Council raffle advertisement 1967; a letter from the Maori Organisation on Human Rights to Sid Jackson offering support for his position against sporting contact with South Africa, and assorted leaflets on the New Zealand social and political environment. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying below 350 mm.

Date: 1964

From: [Programmes and other ephemera relating to Maori concerts, performance competitions, festivals and entertainment. 1940-1969]

By: Woods, George, 1898-1963

Reference: Eph-B-MAORI-CONCERT-1964-01

Description: Folded programme sheet shows a scraper board illustration by George Woods, courtesy of Imperial Chemical Industries (N.Z.) Ltd. The inside spread list the programme items which feature performers: Organist H Temple White Wellington Maori Anglican Club Manawatu-Rangitikei Maori Club Mawai-Hakona Maori Association Ngati Poneke Young Maori Club Arohata Maori Girls' Club Wairarapa L.D.S. Choir Ngati Muturangi Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet folded to 254 x 203 mm.