Māori (New Zealand people) - Warfare

Date: [ca 1865?]

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

Reference: MapColl-832.19hkcmf/[ca. 1865]/Acc.27681, 27683

Description: Military map showing Pukeruru Pā, the old pā site, gun pits added to original pā, main approach, a spring ('probable water supply'), terraces and positions relating to cross sections A-B and C-D, showing the longitudinal approach over terraces to summit. Includes a small locality map of the pa site in relation to Waiapu River, Tikitiki township, Poroporo River and Rangitukia. Cross section scales are 50 feet to an inch. Steep face is 30-40 degrees slopes. Second copy, Acc.27681 is ink and watercolour on card. Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [1: 3 960], 35 x 40 cm. Processing information: Separated in 1999, combined with ATL-Group-00693 in August 2023.

Date: 1961-1971

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

Reference: 77-014-4/13

Description: Contains ephemera, correspondence, research notes and articles. Includes two Dominion Museum Education Service pamphlets relating to Maori clothing, housing, warfare and canoes [waka]. Also includes a programme of the Waihirere Maori Club which includes a description of 'The taiaha and the testament' written by Leo Fowler, a pamphlet relating to the Maori publications by Reed, and an article about the Maori rock carvings in the Kaingaroa Forest. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1940 - 1949

By: Dominion Museum (N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1940s-02

Description: Information sheet has two sections. The top section relates to Maori canoes - tree-felling, hollowing out. Shows a mokihi or raft, a river canoe, war canoe and fishing canoe as well as a canoe bailer. Shows a reproduction of a picture of canoes at Gisborne in 1836, by Joel Samuel Polack. The lower section shows scenes of Maori warfare and weaponry, reproductions of pictures of war canoes, a haka, patu and other weapons (includes George French Angas' "Weapons and implements of war ; warriors preparing for a fight" 1847; his "War dance before the Pah of Oinemutu, near Rotorua Lake"; and J I McDonald's [Alarm in a Maori pa] 1906); a photograph of a model of a pa in the Dominion Museum, and a picture of the earthworks at Gate Pa. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 592 x 457 mm.

Date: [1823-1940]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-48

Description: Drafts on various topics including Canterbury pastoral lands, Maori history, native forests and birds, Maori tribal warfare, Te Ngutu-o-te-manu battle, a story of a canoe voyage on the Mokau river, whaling and Maori legends. Also biographical stories about Barracouta Jack from `old Whangarei' and Wi Te Manewha of Ngati Raukawa, and a typewritten sheet of whakapapa from Tama-te-kapua to the Warbrick family. Arrangement: From box 58 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1987]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-34

Description: Drafts (handwritten and typescripts) for a book about Maori warfare, possibly for book titled Maori Warrior, published ca 1988, by the Institute for Polynesian Studies, Brigham Young University. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Three drawings from ET/AT 004..

Date: [1988]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-33

Description: Research papers and notes relating to a range of topics including Maori warfare, the New Zealand wars, Black Power (gang) in Pukekohe, moko mokai, Maori art and indigenous mythology. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Three drawings from ET/AT 004..

Date: [1987]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-35

Description: Printed matter relating to research on Maori warfare. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: ca 1990

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-42

Description: Drafts and other papers relating to Alan Taylor's manuscript for the book about Hongi Hika. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: [1800-1987]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-36

Description: Printed matter relating to research on Maori warfare including articles about Hongi Hika and The Treaty of Waitangi. Also typescript draft of Maori Warfare book. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1990-1993]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-43

Description: Papers relating to a draft book Alan Taylor wrote about Hongi Hika. Includes clippings and a copy of Nga Kupu Korero: The people of the Treaty speak (published by the Alexander Turnbull Library). Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: [ca 1980s]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-47

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: 1981-1989, date unknown

From: Phillips, John Oliver Crompton, 1947- and Maclean, Chris Whitcome, 1952-: Photographs of New Zealand war memorials

Reference: Series-6616

Description: A group of photographs taken by Jock Phillips and Chris MacLean which depict New Zealand war memorials and related objects or locations relating to the New Zealand Wars, Inter-tribal wars; and the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 (or Boer War or South African War). The majority of individual slides mounts are annotated with the name of the war or conflict, and the place name of the memorial depicted. Some are annotated with names of associated persons. Record title is supplied by the Library. Arrangement: Photographs were delivered in one box containing three sequences of small slide boxes which were labelled with the name of the war or conflict, a sequential number, a location, and the names "Chris MacLean" and "Jock Phillips". One sequence was titled "Boer War" and boxes were numbered one to nine. One sequence was labelled "Inter Tribal" and boxes were numbered one and two. One sequence was labelled "New Zealand Wars" and numbered three to 16 (this numerical sequence appears to augment from the "Inter Tribal" sequence). The original order of the three sequences and of individual photographs within each slide box has been preserved by the archivist. Jock Phillips and Chris MacLean took many photographs of the war memorials while travelling throughout New Zealand by car. Quantity: 709 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour film transparencies in 35mm slide card or plastic mounts Processing information: The photographs have been removed from the original slide boxes for conservation reasons and rehoused in archival enclosures.

Date: 1991

From: Orbell, Margaret Rose, 1934-2006: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12157-009

Description: Annotated articles, and research notes, mainly related to symbolism attached to the left and right sides of the body, brain, and being left or right handed. Also relates to ritual, warfare, makutu, and symbolism relating to gender, and representations of the left and right. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter, and holographs

Date: 1833-1850

By: Morgan, John (Rev), 1812-1865

Reference: qMS-1393

Description: Narrative gives some account of establishment of the Puriri Mission in 1833 and of others at Waikato, Matamata, Rotorua and Tauranga. Also of the Waikato raid on Rotorua and destruction of Mission Station. Vivid accounts of cannibal feasts. Wheat growing by Maori in 1840s. Details hardships and anxieties of missionaries during bitter intertribal warfare. Variations in title - Spine title: ssionaries... Relationship complexity - These texts are identical with Morgan's `War between Waikato, Tauranga, and Rotorua' (qMS-1394-1395) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (73, 50 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (35 cm; ¼ brown calf, brown linen)

Date: 1940s

From: Dominion Museum Education Service Māori posters

By: Dominion Museum (N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-MAORI-1940s-02

Description: Information sheet printed on both sides. One side relates to Maori canoes - tree-felling, hollowing out. Shows a mokihi or raft, a river canoe, war canoe and fishing canoe as well as a canoe bailer. Shows a reproduction of a picture of canoes at Gisborne in 1836, by Joel Samuel Polack. The other side shows scenes of Maori warfare and weaponry, reproductions of pictures of war canoes, a haka, patu and other weapons (includes George French Angas' "Weapons and implements of war ; warriors preparing for a fight" 1847; his "War dance before the Pah of Oinemutu, near Rotorua Lake"; and J I McDonald's [Alarm in a Maori pa] 1906); a photograph of a model of a pa in the Dominion Museum, and a picture of the earthworks at Gate Pa. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) 2 copies. Physical Description: Photolithograph on both sides of sheet 293 x 457 mm. Processing information: Description changed and poster re-housed 20 November 2023.

Date: 1700 - 1800

By: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976; Carpenter, Ken, active 1995

Reference: MapColl-832.1hkm/[pre 1800]/Acc.39790

Description: Drawn on a unmarked base map of the North Island, depicts location of Waikato tribes prior to 1800, from Auckland, southwards to Waimiha, northeastwards to Ngongotaha, and northwards to the Coromandel Peninsula. Includes several Maori placenames and battlesites. Similar to maps prepared for the Historical Atlas. See MapColl-CHA Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil, part coloured, on diazo photoprint, 79.8 x 52.7 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0358.

Date: 1870 - 1879

From: Ramsden, Eric :Photographs relating to Ramsden and his family and Maori subjects

By: London Portrait Gallery (Christchurch, N.Z.); Monkton, Charles Henry, 1840-1890

Reference: PA2-1022

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1864

By: Morgan, John (Rev), 1812-1865

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1864/Acc.6033

Description: Plan of the Maori positions around Pukekura, depicting Te Karanga Maori poistion next to the old pa site and the Mangawero River, settlements including Pukeumu, Tamakere, Wanake, Arihirua along the Waikato River, Raho settlement, Rarowera old pa, named mills including Ruatawhiwhi and Pekapekarau. Also shows the Awamutu Mission Station on 178 acres, Otawhao, the church at Otawhao, the old mission station at Mangapouri, Te Kopua (Reo? A. Reid), horse roads, old pa sites, mills, lakes and rivers. Shows Walkers old paddock and J. Morgan's old horse road. Kaipiha is named Turners. Catalogue card gives title as: 'Plan of native positions at Pukekura. Drawn by the Reverend John Morgan, 1864. ... Part of a report by Morgan to the Governor-General in the Kingite troubles of 1863-1864.' Right hand side of map has several sentences of handwritten text explaining distances between named locations, describing roads, and the countryside. Identification: [?] QD 64/1116. Second copy (untitled) Reference MapColl-832.14gbbd/1864/Acc.311, 38 x 30 cm.. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, 30 x 25 cm.

Date: 1848 - 1962

Reference: MapColl-832.1291p/1848(1968)/Acc. 13881

Description: Historical map of Panmure, Auckland depicting the settlement by the New Zealand fencibles as at 1848, streets showing named or numbered sections belonging to fencibles and the enrolled pensioners. Also depicted is the Mt. Wellington quarry, stores, hotels, post offices, churches. Includes some buildings of a later date, up to 1962. Names of property owners include: J Carline, Hamlin's farm, John Hogan, W Gorby, P Quinlan, W Head, J Mear, J Leonard, Malone, R Long, T Kelly, Bodkin, M Devaney, Burke and Murphy, Kilkenny, L McManus, Corrigan, Durbridge, McGill, McFahey, T Murphy, Jones, Walsh, P Quinlan, P McGrath, R Kenny, Hogan, Maitland, McDonald, Briody, Brown, Jas Brown, Brennan, W Brown, Shepheard, J Kerr, Donald McPherson's store, Major Grey, Col. Haultain, Mr Geo. Ireland. Around the map are three inserts of writing, the first a history of the fencibles and their settlement at Panmure, the second a letter to the Secretary of War, London, and the third a list of the men of the Fifth Detachment of Enrolled Pensioners of the New Zealand force who embarked from Galway on the 'Clifton' to New Zealand (and details). Based on an original map held by Dept of Lands and Survey. Written on bottom left of map is 'G.R. Muir, Orchard and Allison, 1968'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink of paper, scale indeterminable, 82 x 130 cm.

Date: 2003

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-002-308

Description: Shows a Pakeha man claiming that ancient Maori didn't respect property rights. Next to him, a Maori man reads a paper about the invasion of Iraq. Extended Title - 20 lies used to seize Iraq. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).