Marae - New Zealand - Waikato Region

Date: [ca1970]

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PA12-5895

Description: Pacific Islanders at Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia. There are group photographs of Islanders, one of women dancing, Maori members of a band, and an unidentified woman. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies comprising 6 images.

Date: 22 May 1973

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: 35mm-84016-178

Description: Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko of Japan, seated in the porch of Mahinaarangi Meeting House, Turangawaewae Marae, Ngarawahia, New Zealand. The man on the right nearest the camera is Matiu Rata, Minister of Lands and Minister of Maori Affairs. Photographed by Margaret Parry 22 May 1973. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 120 negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Film negative, 120

Date: 1973-1974

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-8969-5

Description: Events recorded include: Mawai Hakona's Australian trip, October/November 1973. Among other events, Mawai Hakona performed at the opening of the Sydney Opera House, and attended a South Pacific festival. New Zealand Day, 6 February 1974. Opening of Kimiora Hall and visit of the Queen, Turangawaewae, February 1974. Ngaruawahia Regatta, March 1974. Visit of President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania to Turangawaewae, March 1974. Sir David Scott, March 1974. Unidentified poukai, March 1974. Coronation Hui, May 1974. Young Maori man and woman of the year, July 1974. Prize giving, New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation original song competition, 1974. Quantity: 49 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets.

Date: [ca1970]

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PA12-5896

Description: Pacific Islanders dancing at Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia. Maori in traditional costume. Mrs Tirikatene-Sullivan. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies comprising 8 images.

Date: 1972

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-8969-3

Description: Events recorded include: First New Zealand Polynesian Festival, Rotorua, March 1972. Jesus Festival, March 1972. Welcome to Governor General Sir Dennis Blundell at Waiwhetu Marae, 14 October 1971. Maori Women's Welfare League conference, July 1972. Farewell to Sir Arthur and Lady Porritt, Wellington Town Hall, 30 August 1972. Centenary of Te Kuiti meeting house, October 1972. Opening of meeting house, Mangakino, October 1972. Coronation Hui, May 1972. Rangatahi concert, January 1972. Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets.

Date: 29 Oct 1999

From: Past champions oral history project - The Shear History Trust Golden Shears Open Champions

By: Ngataki, Martin Matekino, 1943-; O'Shaughnessy, Phil, active 1999

Reference: OHInt-0509/11

Description: Martin Ngataki was born in 1943 and has lived in Tuakau most of his life. Briefly describes his farm next door to the original family farm. Recalls Tekohanga Primary School, being told not to speak Maori and Onewhero District High School. Mentions that the school was 50% Maori. Talks about playing rugby at school and for Counties. Recalls playing against Don Clarke. Describes how his father was a farmer and a plumber. Describes working at Southdown freezing works as a butcher and other casual work before starting shearing and going go shearing school. Mentions Ivan Bowen. Describes marrying Tia Taonga in 1962, shearing around Mercer, Maramarua, Hauraki Plains, Pukekohe and Onewhero. Mentions his wife's adjustment to shearing life. Talks about early shearing competitions, help from Tom Brough and the excitement of getting in the Golden Shears final for the first time. Comments that except for one year he was in every final from 1973 until 1979 when he won. Mentions running, rowing and swimming as training. Recalls the 1979 final and other finalists Samson Te Whata, Tom Brough, Bob Michie, Ivan Rosandich and John Fagan. Describes winning a trip to Australia in the New Zealand team, shearing at Euroa, using narrow gear, shearing merinos and being beaten. Compares his style with that of others and discusses whether there is a Maori shearing style. Tia Ngataki comments about her family, the impact of shearing on family life and her preference for the open shed. Comments on the Golden Shears. Discusses women shearers Barbara Marsh, Michelle Harrex and Jillian Burney. Mentions having eighteen grandchildren. Discusses the family marae (Paimaria), marae involvement and being Tainui. Comments on MMP and some politicians. Discusses judging, golf and rowing. Interviewer(s) - Phil O'Shaughnessy Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2521. Photos of Martin Ngataki as Golden Shears champion 1979

Date: 17 Mar 2000

From: CORSO 50th anniversary oral history project

By: Jackson, Lynette Ellen, 1948-

Reference: OHInt-0504/10

Description: Lynette Ellen Jackson (nee Newton) born Christchurch 1948. Early memories recalled include: school days, punishment, steam train on Sundays, Malting company, which was a big influence in area and University years. Mentions Miss Fairbrother (teacher) and Oscar Lewis (new Principal of Hillmorton school). Recalls teaching in Gisborne and first exposure to Maori culture. Mentions week-end course at Waikato University and first experience of being welcomed on a marae. Talks about travel experiences in South America, visiting a lot of archaelogical ruins and meeting many Chilean refugees. Describes the many experiences in Paraguay and Argentina, meeting many Peace Corp people [American]. Gives details of itinerary through Europe and Africa and being robbed in Tamanrasset, Algeria. Recalls return to New Zealand after four years, getting involved in CARE [Citizens Association for Racial Equality] and commencing work for CORSO, secretary to Bob [Robert] Consedine (local organiser). Refers to Richard Cotterill of Trade Aid. Mentions Mike Reid and conflict resolution. Discusses the film `A Fair Deal' and consequences. Describes involvement with Springbok tour [1981] and mentions Poumau Papalii [Corso organiser in Auckland]. Considers tour destroyed rugby as an icon in New Zealand culture for a lot of people. Other topics discussed include: funding for CORSO; leaving CORSO to have a baby; visit to Chile 1982, meeting Rewi Alley; involvement with Chilean refugees in Christchurch; Four Nations Conference in Christchurch, referring to Ripeka Evans, Donna Awatere and Titewhai Harawira;. Paulo Friere study groups; experience on the Board of Trade Aid and working for Christian World Service. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Cecily McNeill Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011193-011196 ; OHC-005480-005483 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3915. Three undated and unidentified coloured photographs

Date: 1966-1975

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-10745-12

Description: Photographs most likely taken by Margaret Parry between 1966-1975, showing members of the kapa haka group Mawai Hakona at the New Zealand Polynesian Festivals (1973, 1975) in Rotorua and Whangarei. Also included in the set are photographs of Queen Elizabeth II of England, attending a large multi group kapa haka event, at an unidentified rugby park in New Zealand; Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip being escorted through Turangawaewae marae by Dame Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu and Whatumoara Paki; and a landscape photograph of a large kapa haka group performing a sitting waiata poi, location unidentified. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Prints were in a photographic papers box. Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1966-1974

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-10745-10

Description: Photographs, possibly taken by Margaret Parry between 1966 and 1974 of ceremonial openings, gatherings, events and memorial days, most of which relate to Maori and to the Kingitanga. The majority of photographs include images of royalty, dignitaries, political figures, elders, and leaders ( both Maori and non-Maori) including: Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu; Whatumoana Paki; Tainui kaumatua Henare Tuwhangai; Dame Mira Szaszy; Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi; Dame June Jackson; Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip of England; Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko of Japan; and Prime Minister Norman Kirk. Also included are photographs of Beryl and Rima Te Wiata, and Maori author Witi Ihimaera-Smiler. The photographs have been taken at ceremonies, gatherings, and occasions across many New Zealand locations including Turangawaewae Marae, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and Rapaki. Also included are photographs of the 1973 Sydney Opera House opening; cultural group performances; New Zealand armed forces parades; Maori Women Welfare League meetings, and Tainui kuia Rua Katipa, Mrs Mahara, and Mrs Taimana Rua. See PAColl-10745-09 for similar photographs of the opening of Sydney Opera House in 1973. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Prints were in a photographic papers box. Quantity: 46 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1966-1974

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-10745-09

Description: Photographs, possibly taken by Margaret Parry between 1966-1974 of royal visits, marae gatherings, cultural performances, award ceremonies, speeches, and other formal group occasions. Dame Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu and Turangawaewae marae feature in many of the photographs. Photographs also show New Zealand Prime Minister Norman Kirk, Sir Kingi Ihaka, First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos; and royalty such as Queen Elizabeth II of England, and Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko of Japan. Also included in the set are photographs of Maori and Pacifica cultural groups in live performance; influential Maori leaders such as Matiu Rata, Dame Mira Szaszy, and Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi; a debutante ball hosted by Dame Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu; photographs of the Sydney Opera House opening ceremony in 1973; and photographs of Maori Trade Training apprentices on the job. See PAColl-10745-10 for similar photographs of the opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1973. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Prints were in a photographic papers box, together with a negative. Quantity: 57 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: Negative separated from prints is at Library reference 1/4-138074.. Processing information: Negative was separated from prints for reasons of preservation and storage.

Date: 1936, 1966-1974

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-10745-01

Description: Photographs, many possibly taken by Margaret Parry between 1966-1974 of hui, tangi, marae gatherings, cultural performances, waka regatta, award ceremonies, and other formal occasions relating to the Kingitanga movement. Dame Te Atairangikaahu is in many of the photographs, as are kaumatua and kuia - Maori elders, and prominent Maori leaders and figures of the era such as Dame Mira Szaszy, Whetu Tirakatene Sullivan and Matiu Rata. Some of the photographs are of Turangawaewae marae and environs. An original photograph of Princess Te Puea Herangi, at her 1937 Commander of the British Empire investiture ceremony at Turangawaewae, is included in the set; as is a photograph of three portraits of Johann Hacken Smith, Tauarau Para Para Kunekune and Karaitiana, brother of Tauara. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 25 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca1970]

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PA12-5894

Description: Visit of Governor General, Sir Arthur Porritt to Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies comprising 6 images.

Date: 1973-1979

From: Keyes, Ian Warwick, 1938-2004 :Sites of Maori settlement, Maori artifacts, and marae

Reference: PA12-6851

Description: Painted canoe hull, Virginia Lake, Wanganui, a memorial to Puna McGregor. Owae Whitara Marae and Te Ikaroa a Maui meeting house, Waitara, Taranaki. Maui Pomare statue, Waitara. Turuturumokai Pa, Hawera. Carved and painted panels, Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia. Paintings of Polynesian voyagers by Hawaiian artist, Herb Kawainui Kane. Quantity: 18 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1972-1973

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-8969-4

Description: Events recorded include: Hutt seminar at Waiwhetu Marae, May 1972. First New Zealand Polynesian Festival, Rotorua, March 1972. Rangatahi candidates, November 1972. Young Maori man and woman of the year, November 1972. Welcome to Maori Queen, Gear hostel, November 1972. Kimi Kimi Ball, November 1972. Maori Women's Welfare League Presdident, June 1972. Mawai Hakona, tenth anniversary, Wellington Town Hall, July 1972. Coronation Hui, May 1973. Japanese royal visit, Turangawaewae, May 1973. Last dance at Kimi Kimi, June 1973. Ngati Poneke Ball, June 1973. Wellington Maori competitions, August 1973. Mawai Hakona's Australian trip, October/November 1973. Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets.

Date: [ca1969]

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PA12-5893

Description: Group of Maori Photographed on the steps and in the grounds of Parliament, Wellington. Event on a marae, possibly Turangawaewae. Quantity: 5 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [ca 1900]-1966

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004 : Photographs relating to Maori

Reference: PAColl-9977-8

Description: Portraits of elderly Maori women with facial tattos (moko kauwae) most taken by Marti Friedlander for Michael King's book `Moko,' first published in 1972. All of the subjects lived in the North Island of New Zealand. Most of them are identified. Photographs relating to Te Puea Herangi. These include - Portraits of Te Puea at different times during her life. Photographs relating to her work, such as the group of orphaned children she fostered after the flu epidemic of 1918. The construction of the ceremonial waka (canoe) Ngatokimatawhaorua. Building works at Turangawaiwai Marae, in particular the meeting house Mahinarangi (1929), and the Maori monarch's official residence, Turongo House including the opening of this in 1938. Te Puea's tangi, and her coffin being carried up Taupiri Mountain. Maori monarch's include - King Mahuta Tawhiao (1855?-1912). King Koroki (1909-1966). Queen Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu (1931-2006). Maori soldiers from the period of the First World War. The Parliament House (Turangawaiwai House) at Ngaruawahia (built 1912-1919). The photographs relating to Te Puea were gathered at the time that Michael King was writing her biography. Quantity: 62 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 2015

Reference: Eph-B-MAORI-2015-02

Description: Booklet issued on the occasion of the opening of a new wharenui at the Raungaiti marae, at Tamihana, just north of Waharoa, in the Waikato on Saturday 28 November 2015. The hapū at the marae was Ngāti Te Oro, of the Ngāti Hauā iwi. The booklet contains photographs of the new whare (Te Oro), a list of te mana whenua o Ngāti Te Oro, and a whakapapa, a short account of Raungaiti Marae and photographs of Wiremu Tamihana and Kingi Tawhiao, as well as photographs of Ko Hohua Ahowhenua, Te Wai o Turongo, and Tupu Atanatiu Taingakawa Te Waharoa ratou ko Te Paea Tiaho. There is also a panoramic historic photograph of the Ngāti Te Oro hapū. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 297 x 209 mm. Provenance: Donated by Paul Diamond, Ngati te Oro, in 2015.

Date: Oct-Nov 1978

From: Ngati Maniapoto interviews

By: Turner, Butch, active 1978

Reference: OHInt-0237/14

Description: An unstructured interview with Mr Butch Turner, a member of Ngati Maniapoto, for the National Film Unit, with the intention of using it for a film `The narrowing', concerning the understanding of Maoritanga by the people of Te Kuiti. Discusses the teaching of Maori language. Focuses on the loss of Maori culture and the effects of this. Talks about the Oparure carvings. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - John King Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1042 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1780.

Date: Jan 1998-Feb 1999

From: George Hovell - 20th century reminiscences

By: Hovell, George Thomas Woodward, 1933-

Reference: OHInt-0559/1

Description: George Hovell was born in 1933 and has lived all his life in Kennedy Bay, Coromandel. Describes his schooling, walking to school, games at school, school picnics and friends Eva Thwaites, Sam Ngapo, Lill Peachy and Freddy Denize. Recalls the marine life when he was a child. Talks about his brother and sister and the art of his brother John. Talks about native bush, native birds, conservationists, pig hunters and possums. Talks about his old coal range, party line telephone and transporting goods by rowboat. Discusses his crayfishing boat. Describes activities in Kennedy Bay including the flax industry, farming, gold and timber milling. Recalls war-time acitivities in Kennedy Bay including the Home Guard. Describes development of the Harataunga Marae including fund-raising. Mentions the church. Recalls drought, snow and a major flood in the 1950s. Discusses cannabis locally. Talks about shellfish stocks, the need for conservation and the idea of creating a marine reserve. Discusses Maori burial caves, Johnny Kanaka and `blackbirders'. Talks about the wreck of the Trial and Brothers ship, a trading ship, and the massacre by William Hovell of local Maori after they attacked his ship. Notes that Trial Bay was an early name for Kennedy Bay. Interviewer(s) - Sharon Whittle Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2494. Coloured photographs of George Hovell, Mary Hovell, inside their house and Kennedy Bay

Date: 23 Nov, 10 Dec 1998 - 23 Nov 1998 - 10 Dec 1998

From: `Back to the drawing board' - Hamilton architects oral history project

By: Griffiths, John Alexander, 1930-; Corcoran, Fiona, active 1999

Reference: OHInt-0483-07

Description: John Griffiths was born in Martinborough in 1930. Describes working for architect Doug Angus in Hamilton from 1958 and finishing his architectural qualification over a period of time while his family was young. Mentions that Tom Flood and he became partners in the firm with Doug Angus. Discusses the requirements for architectural registration and qualification. Mentions Dick Mercer and Bernie Gleeson. Talks about John Fitzgerald who ran the firm's Autoprint business and was also a cartoonist. Discusses a conman known as `Robert Sterling McMonies' and a land transaction scam. Describes a campaign to save trees at the Ferrybank park reserve, the active involvement of some architects' wives and his firm's indirect involvement. Mentions Mayor Dr Denis Rogers, Ross Jensen, John Mashland and Mike Minogue. Notes the absence of Council work after this campaign. Discusses work done for the Catholic Church, hotels and clubs and the Ngaruawahia Cultural Centre. Describes how this job led to other marae work and flood protection work for the Waahi marae in connection with the Huntly power station. Mentions work on the Ritchie, Evans and Cornille houses. Discusses work for Woolworths, the Auckland townhouses worked on by Doug Angus, the National Mutual Building, the Riverbank Development Committee and the Riverbank Mall. Talks about the use of offsite, precast, prestressed concrete and an Institute of Engineers award for the National Mutual Building. Discusses being the partner who ran the practice on a day to day basis. Mentions Doug Angus' Auckland base and Tom Flood often being overseas. Talks about staff management, administering contracts and dealing with local body authorities and regulations. Mentions the advantage of having Tom Flood as an engineering partner. Discusses the importance of research, planning and simplicity in design. Discusses work on the German Embassy in Wellington and the Rowing Club at Karapiro. Interviewer(s) - Fiona Corcoran Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3098.