Māori (New Zealand people) - New Zealand - Wellington Region - History

Date: [ca 1906]

By: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/[ca.1906]/Acc.347

Description: Copy of topographic manuscript map of Kapiti Island, with cadastral and Māori historical information. Shows several pā sites, including Wharekahu Bay Pa, Taepiro Stream Pa, 'Rangitira Point Pa'. Shows land subdivisions, such as Maraetakaroro Kapiti No. 2, subdn 2B and Waiorua Kapiti no. 5, subdn 1B. Identifies Māori place names, the residence of Te Rauparaha and 'Rangihaieta' (Te Rangihaeata), the residence of Mr A S Wilkinson, whaling stations on surrounding islands. Beside the map are notes on early HMS ship visits to the island. Total area for the island is given as over 4855 acres. Annotation on map before copying: Sale plan W 35. It was formerly assumed that this map is a photocopy from the manuscript reproduced in 'The stirring times of Te Rauparaha (Chief of the Ngatitoa) / by W.T.L. Travers. Also, The sacking of Kaiapohia / by J.W. Stack.Travera - the stirring times of Te Rauparaha'. Christchurch ; Melbourne : Whitcombe and Tombs, [1906]. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 30 x 26.7 cm.

Date: [1960-1962]

From: Keyes, Ian Warwick, 1938-2004 : Papers relating to George Leslie Adkin

Reference: fMS-Papers-8010-1

Description: Notes, place name lists, Polynesian Society journal notes, diagrams of adzes etc and area map of Porirua area Quantity: 1 folder(s). Tracings of adzes and map of Porirua area

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-02/3

Description: Articles - An ancient outrigger float from a Re Horo swamp, Western Wellington; and a patu type, attributable to the Ngatimamoe culture from the Horowhenua-Manawatu area, Western Wellington Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1960-1964

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-12

Description: Notes on Adkin's original Maori oral history research which focuses on tribal histories, settlements, and historic sites. Adkin's interviewed Paeroa Wineera and her son Tutuira Wineera (1963) who gave him information on Ngati Toa whakapapa as well as the original Maori place-names for Taupo Pa (ie. Turi-Karewa) and other landmarks around Takapuwahia Pa. Includes notes on Adkin's archeological expeditions in the Mana-Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Wairarapa-Palliser Bay districts. Also comprises notes on the Whitireia and Mana Island archeological sites. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: [189-?]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-020

Description: Comprises notes in Best's hand, notes by S P Smith and letters to Smith. Among the variety of material are notes on Hau, a West Coast ancestor and his journey to Paekakariki; traditional history of early ancestor Tutahanga and fighting between Ngati Maru and Ngapuhi; whakapapa from Karepa Te Uira to Tamarere Ahu II; queries and notes about Ngati Ira and early Wellington; brief notes and whakapapa of Ngati Maru; a waiata from Whanake; many items relating to Wellington Maori place names, iwi, chiefs and history and other fragments of North Island Maori history. Includes two letters from W H Skinner to S P Smith, 1894. Also contains notes about the Ngati Toa and Taranaki chiefs leading the migrations to the Horowhenua and Wellington regions, and their conflicts with the Muaupoko; Ngati Apa; Rangitane and Ngati Kahungunu. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing of folder contents available in inventory.

Date: 1852

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2093

Description: Contains a facsimile copy of a hand written manuscript by Te Uremutu Hakaraia Kiharoa at the dictation of aged chiefs of the Ngati Raukawa, Otaki district. Contains numerous waiata later published by Sir George Grey in "Nga Moteatea me nga Hakirara o nga Maori" including waiata for Te Heuheu Mananui, Papaka Te Naeroa all of Ngati Tuwharetoa; Werawera of Ngati Toa; one waiata "whakawai moko"; numerous waiata whakaoriori tamaiti. One waiata [p.95] which contains referecnes to Tuhoe, Ngati Kahungunu and the Wairarapa, and mentions the mere pounamu "Heketua" which originally travelled through these tribes before being acquired by Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [19--]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-35/3

Description: Notes and references copied from various published sources with particular reference to the Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa and Muaupoko tribes, with accompanying whakapapa - some of which is incorrect. also includes notes about Maori weaponary, Wellington place names etc. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 vols).

Date: [19--]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-35/2

Description: Notes taken from published and manuscript sources mainly concerning pre-history, Horowhenua, Waikaremoana, Kapiti (Otaki), and Wairoa districts. Includes extracts from Otaki Land Court minute books, Old Wairoa, Horowhenua Commission, and the Polynesian Society Journal. Also includes whakapapa copied from Mitchell's "Takitimu", with some notes; and extracts from the report of Charles H Kettle (assistant surveyor to the New Zealand Co.) regarding the Manawatu, Wairarapa and Hutt Vally districts. Kettle was guided by the Ngati Raukawa chief Te Ahukaramu. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 vol).

Date: [1987-1990?]

From: Project Waitangi Inc : Records

Reference: 2005-006-13

Description: Resource training kits on Wellington history, the Treaty of Waitangi, the Waitangi Tribunal, Double Take, training and accountability for treaty education, YWCA cultural awareness workshop, Waitangi Consultancy Group prospectus and 1990 co-ordinator's report and basic resource list Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1817-1990

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-31

Description: Copies from various published sources on how to catalogue Maori names. Copy of original manuscript with typescript about whawhai rakau Maori, korero Atua Maori, nga tohu o te moana, and he korero mo matariki with waiata. Copy of clipping giving an account of Joshua Newburn who was held captive by Maori for 9 years in 1832. Copies with correspondence about William Jenkin's trip to England with 14 Maori in 1863, includes copies of various photo's. Notes on early European spelling of Maori and typescript summary of contents of George Graham collection. Copy of paper on regional variations of the Maori language and part index to the Bishop Selwyn collection. Exhibition catalogue, "Maori Heritage: A Living Tradition", from the Turnbull Library. Copies and typescripts from the John White and James Cowan collections An account of the life of Wi Kingi Matakatea by Te Kahui Kararehe [copy only-see MS-Papers-1187-77]. Lists of Maori letters from the Mantell collection. A guide to the National Library of Australia. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1898

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943: Maps from papers

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1898/Acc.3695

Description: Drawn on a published map of Kapiti Island, the annotations depict land for sale, pa sites, hapu, Maori names, and other Maori historical notes relating to the island. Some of the writing is difficult to decipher. Base map: Island of Kapiti (Wellington, Department of Lands and Survey, 189 8) Quantity: 1 map(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on photolithograph, linen backed, scale [ca. 31 680], 37 x 36 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Cowan, James, 1870-1943, Papers - MS-Papers-0039.

Date: [1970s]

From: Campbell, Alistair Te Ariki, 1925-2009: Collection

Reference: MSX-6797

Description: Note on cover of Kapiti notebook, `Te waewae Kapiti o Tara raua ko Rangitane, "the meeting place of the [?] of Tara and Rangitane"'. The volume includes notices on the history of Kapiti, drafts of commentary for `Island of spirits', botany, important dates, whaling, Te Rauparaha etc, possibly for a television documentary. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (1 piece).

Date: [199-?]

By: Searle, George, 1914-2002

Reference: MS-Papers-7383

Description: Early history of the Waikanae districts covering the period up to ca 1850. It begins with a description of the geographical setting and then covers the Maori history of the district prior to the first European contact, the arrival of Europeans, the development of communications, military action against Te Rauparaha, the advent of Christianity and missionary work among the Maori, including the building of churches and schools Variations in title - Ko Waikanae (me whenua tata) i Nga Ra O Mua (alternative title in Maori) Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1967-1967

By: Carkeek, Wakahuia, 1931-1967

Reference: MS-Papers-1460

Description: Letter on Maori pronunciation and spelling, together with comment from correspondents on his `The Kapiti Coast', 1966. Reference to Maori personalities, genealogies, customs etc. Includes Ngati Toa and Ngati Raukawa whakapapa. Other Titles - The Kapiti Coast Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1939

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: A H & A W Reed (Firm)

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-039

Description: Published for the Wellington Provincial Centennial Council by A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1939. Includes clippings and a typescript about the Māori history of Hongoeka, Taupo Pā, Plimmerton. Other Titles - The city of the strait: Wellington and its province: a centennial history Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed volumes, clippings and typescripts

Date: 2012

By: Kapiti Historical Society Inc

Reference: MS-Papers-11320

Description: Folder comprises a handwritten transcription by Bill Lambert of his oral history recording with Bernie Morgan. Transcription records a life history interview with Morgan. Also captured is Morgan's knowledge of local Maori history and lore. Much of the interview is spent covering the exploits of Te Rauparaha and Ngati Toa. Bill Lambert is the Vice President of the Kapiti Historical Society Inc. This oral history and transcription were undertaken on behalf of the Society. Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms (photocopy)

Date: 1989

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

By: Te Huia, Raureti, active 1885-1940s; Fowler, Percy Leo, 1902-1976

Reference: OHInt-0937-0063

Description: Recording comprises two items in Māori: a talkback discussion between Teripowai Higgins (Ngāi Tūhoe) and Horiana Hakaraia (Ngāti Porou) which asks "Where is the place Te Upoko o te Ika?" (the head of the fish, or Wellington Region); and a replay of a Radio New Zealand library recording made in the late 1940s by Leo Fowler of Raureti Te Huia (Ngāti Maniapoto) of Te Awamutu. Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). 30 Minutes duration. Search dates: 1989 Processing information: Record enhanced in 2016 with information from Piripi Walker, Secretary and Trustee of Te Upoko o Te Ika Trust Board.

Date: 5 November - 22 Dececmber 1998

By: Walker, Piripi, 1955-; Hakaraia, Marie, active 1999

Reference: OHColl-0620

Description: An oral history project concerning Rangiatea, the Māori Anglican Church at Otaki. Comprises interviews in which John Moffat, Netty Wilson, Tahiwi (Buster) Carkeek, Louise Carkeek, Hira Royal, Mere Kena, Andre Baker, Hohipuha Cook, Paddy Rikihanal, and Marie Hakaraia discuss the history of Rangiatea, the burning down of the church in 1995, and the rebuild project. Topics include the vestry, various ministers, church experiences, the extent of the pastorate, the Church's early history, the return of local soldiers from World War II, the opening of Te Wananga o Raukawa, kaumatua, Carkeek family history, issues about rebuilding and the significance of rebuilding the Church, traditional Maori beliefs versus Christianity, Te Rauparaha and Christianity, the Anglican Church, the interaction of Ngati Toa and Ngati Raukawa with government and the loss of land. A joint oral history project by Te Wananga o Raukawa and Te Roopu Whakahaere o Rangiatea. Funded by an Oral History grant from the Department of Internal Affairs. Rangiatea Church at Otaki was built between 1844 and 1851 under the guidance of Te Rauparaha and missionary Octavius Hadfield. It was the oldest Maori Anglican church in New Zealand until it was burnt down in 1995 by an arsonist. A replica of the church building was opened in 2003, which houses some of the treasures salvaged from the original church building. Quantity: 9 interview(s). 5 C60 cassette(s). 4 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 folder(s) (containing inwards letter from donor and project overview documents). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other index available. Search dates: 1998 Number of interviews/events: 9

Date: 28 Dec 2006

From: Otari Wilton's Bush oral history project

By: Clarke, Sandra Stelfoxe, 1942-2019

Reference: OHInt-0830-03

Description: Interview with Sandra Clarke, born Te Aroha, 1942. Outlines her childhood in Te Aroha and her move to Wellington to go to university. Describes her first home at the top of Tinakori Hill, and the development of her interest in gardening with native plants. Briefly mentions working for the National Library, and then returning to research after redundancy. Gives details of the early history of the Wellington region from the 1820s including Maori migrations, battles, gardens, and allocation of land plots. Discusses her interest in local history including writing a commissioned history of Aro Valley and running seminars on the histories of the Wilton, Chapman and Izard families with Helen Waugh. Mentions other historians including Elsdon Best and Antony Dreaver. Gives details of the history of the Otari-Wilton's Bush area from pre-European times, including land ownership issues, flax clearance, and the role of Colonel McCleverty. Mentions Morrie Love being an expert for the early 1900s. Discusses involvement with Otari-Wilton's Bush including her first visit in 1974, the 1995 Draft Otari Management Plan, and becoming a trustee on the Otari-Wilton's Bush Trust. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015366, OHC-015367 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.38 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5564. Search dates: 1942 - 1820 - 2006

Date: [1918, 1939, 1960s]

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-194

Description: Biographical notes written in Henry Stowell's hand, relating to 'Timi Kara' (Sir James Carroll), notes relating to the Robson family (circa 1960s), a clipping relating to Māori history of Wellington that was published in Enzed Junior 15 April 1939, and a pencil drawing of Henry Stowell, dated September 1918. Text above the drawing says "For my lovely Brown Jug. Dad" and is captioned "I'm the skylark! eh!". The Robson family notes include names, dates, and locations of graves in the New Plymouth and/or Urenui cemetery. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Pencil drawing of Henry Stowell is at A-472-030, and drawings by Robley at A-472-041 to 046..