Māori (New Zealand people) - Land tenure - New Zealand - Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Date: 1995

From: Young, David Christopher 1947-: Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-11997-4

Description: Cuttings refer to Maori land claims and the occupation of Moutoa Gardens in 1995 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1904, 1999

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-6628

Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1876

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1876/Acc.6344

Description: Map with some survey markings of Ohau, Manawatu Kukutauaki no 4F, Waikawa, Waikawa River and Huritini. Shows an unnamed Crown grant near Takapu o kai Ngarara. Southernmost points on map are Waitohu government trig and Pukehou. Shows the site of Te Rauparaha's Pa adjoining the Waikawa River, and a pa on the Ohau River. Stamped 'Buck collection' on verso. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:15 840], 108.6 x 75.4 cm.

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-049

Description: Shows two Maori figures. The man on the left stands in a knee-length tunic holding a patu, wearing moko and a feather standing up from the front of his head. The heair may be in a low pony-tail at the back. The figure at the right, probably a woman, is seated on the ground in a long robe and with an earring. She is smoking a pipe. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [49 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Date: Between 1871 and 1881 - 1870

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

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbe/1871/Acc.27669-70

Description: Copy of an 1870 cadastral map of land blocks within the Manawatū-Wairarapa Block, from the Tararua Ranges eastwards to the Puketoi Range and Castle Point Block. Blocks indicate name, number and acreage, and include Kaihinu, Pahiatua, Te Pukahu, Mongorongo, Eketāhuna, Ngatapu, Ihuraua, Manawatū, Mangahauo, Puketoi, Tautane, Makure. Two blocks include note 'not passed the [Native Land] Court' (Kaihanga, Mangahao no. 3; 7,000 acres and Puketoi no. 6; 3,200 acres). Includes annotations such as the addition of Mangakao no. 2 block in 1881. Includes names of rivers, streams. Note on map reads: 'Produced before the N[ative] L[and] Court at Masterton Wairarapa September 7th 1871'. [Signed] J Rogan'. Note on map reads 'This ? does not conflict with Crown Lands' Judge (signature indeciferable) 'Oct 23 '[18]71' Written on map, bottom left: '897', '2387' Written under map 'This plan is now numbered 88B'. Some annotated text and signatures difficult to decipher (such as map compiler and surveyor). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 61 x 50 cm. Provenance: Copied from map W49 part of Head Office Collection of maps and plans. Dept. of Lands and Survey. Processing information: Separated in 1999, combined with ATL-Group-00693 in August 2023.

Date: 1879

From: Buller, Walter Lawry (Sir), 1838-1906 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0048-04

Description: Original Maori signatures agreeing to the sale of the Otamakapua Block with accompanying whakapapa identifying the sellers and their hapu. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1971-1972

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-133

Description: Letters, notes and copies of plans relating to his reminiscences of surveying in the Manawatu-Wanganui region in the early 1900s. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1888-1923]

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Further papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-6831-1

Description: Memoranda of leases and transfers, many in the Wanganui region. They are for land at Paranuiamata Putiki Native Reserve, Rakautaua no 6, Ohanga 4D in the Waitara Survey District, Waimarino, Hauturu West no 2, Rangiwaea, Ngaurukehu B no 2C, Tuketuke D and Kai Iwi. Not all the lessors have been entered under Name. Language - Part of the documents is in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1864-1919

From: Stewart, Frances E V, fl 2005 : Histories of the Ranby, Withersgill, Burr and McKay families

Reference: MS-Papers-5229-3

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1873

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1873/Acc.10333

Description: Survey map of Hakeri no. 6F (corrected in pencil to no. 4F), Waikawa showing the property claimed by James and Robert Ranfield as 361-2-0 acres (corrected in red ink to 363-2-0 acres). Distinguishable features of the property include the sea in the west, the Waikawa River, Hakeri, the Okaka swamp, Ngata Rata stream and Pukahu. Original title: 'Hakeri no. 6F ...' changed by pencil annotation. Several manuscript corrections to map, as per note on map 'NB: BF corrected in terms with Wairawa surveys - WIB'. Several of the survey measurements have been corrected in red ink. Several pencil markings of calculations. Other Titles - Hakeri no. 6F ... Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, scale [1:7 920], 69.3 x 53.1 cm.

Date: 1866-1867

By: Illingworth, J E, active 1866-1867

Reference: MS-1068

Description: Gives much political and social gossip of Wellington, describes sheep runs in Hawke's Bay and the Wairarapa, as well as his trips to Christchurch, Auckland, Parewanui and Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Illingworth came to New Zealand with H J Kennard who was representing Kennard Brothers in negotiations with the Wellington Provincial Council over the patent slip at Evans Bay; he made brief trips to Auckland and Christchurch and in Dec 1866 was present at the Manawatu purchase meeting at Parewanui Pa, after which he visited Wanganui and travelled by canoe on the Wanganui River. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (409 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (22 cm; ¼ brown calf, brown morocco boards)

Date: 1848

By: Kemp, Henry Tacy, 1818-1901

Reference: MS-Papers-2846

Description: Copy of `Wanganui deed' in Maori and English with signatories' names included and correspondence. Also includes copy of Ngai Tahu deed of sale. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Processing information: Previously Misc MS K12

Date: 1822-1891

From: Stewart, Frances E V, fl 2005 : Histories of the Ranby, Withersgill, Burr and McKay families

Reference: MS-Papers-5229-2

Description: History of the Wintersgill family, and in particular of William Wintersgill; includes account the Burr family who lived near the Wintersgills at Foxton Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1868-1940, 1952, 1975

By: Barber family

Reference: fMS-Papers-1729

Description: Leases, deeds of partnership, conveyances and transfers for farming and butchery businesses of Harold Barber and other members of the Barber family. Lists of Maori landholders in Himatangi area. Land tax returns and valuations for Himatangi area. Includes the reminiscences of W E Barber Quantity: 14 folder(s). 0.14 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1942, [ca 1970]

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-134

Description: Draft articles and notes for the `New Zealand Surveyor', most of which appear to have been written by A H Bogle. The subject matters is mainly that of early surveying or of Maori folklore, particularly from the Manawatu-Wanganui Region. Includes article by printed article by W H Skinner on the Maori as a navigator (1942). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1865

By: White, John, 1826-1891

Reference: MS-2377

Description: Brief entries while acting as Resident Magistrate in Wanganui and as Special Commissioner for the completion of outstanding land purchases based in Auckland. Entries for 12 Jan-28 Mar in one or more unidentified hands describe hostilities with the Maori in the Wanganui area. Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Spine title: Wellington almanack for 1865 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (157 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss (22cm, pale blue cloth)

Date: 1933

By: Wicks, Arthur John, 1871?-1942; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1933/Acc.40298-99

Description: Topographic map of the area from the Wanganui River near Petania, includes parts of the Ongarue River and Main Trunk Line, the Punui and Waikato rivers, Lakes Taupo and Rotoaira. Names of rivers, some mountain ranges and settlements are included. Rohe Potae (i.e. King Country) land, in the Taupo Ruapehu districts, claimed by the Ngati Maniapoto and that awarded to Ngati Tuwharetoa are divided by a boundary line and referred to in key. 'Maniapoto' and 'Tuwharetoa' are written across their respective land. Other Titles - Tracing showing that part of the Rohe Potae of Taupo Nui A Tia awarded by the Court to Ngati Tuwharetoa and that claimed by Ngati Maniapoto Handwritten note on bottom left of map: Plan annexed to the Commission and referred to in the Report of the Commission as Map No. 1 Handwritten at top of map: Tauponuiatia Commission Handwritten at bottom right of map: G. M. No. 180 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Signature of A. J. Wicks, Chief draughtsman 8/11/33 Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale indeterminable, 51.7 x 22.3 cm. on sheets 33 x 21.5 cm.

Date: 28 Mar 1994 - 14 Apr 1994

From: The Men in Our Lives oral history project

By: Batley, Robert Anthony Leighton, 1923-2004

Reference: OHInt-0406-06

Description: Tony Batley outlines his family history going back to 1863 when his grandfather joined the crew of the `Royal Bride` which sailed to New Zealand and anchored off the coast at Napier (Paytoney) where a local gale blew the vessel over. Local Maori formed a living chain and saved the crew - Grandfather was thirteen years old with no possessions. Was hired for a couple of years by Sir Donald McLean who had a sheep station at Marae Kakako. Evenually in 1882, after several jobs, grandfather returned to Moawhango and opened a store with his brother Thomas Snelling and in 1883 opened a post office. He acted as interpreter for the Maori Land Court held in Moawhango in 1894. Discusses his life in Taihape, apart from 4 years in the Airforce, which included a course in firearms in Levin and Ohakea camp before duty in the Solomon Islands, arriving in Guadacannal on his 21st birthday. Recalls the RNZ Airforce camp called `Bloody Knoll on Ridge' had been a scene of heavy fighting in 1942. Describes the tension. Refers to Ventura bombers, the S Brauning Machine guns and depth charges. Describes the impact of returning to Moawhango and the Taihape district and how it re-awakened his interest in the history of the area and in 1946 he began to abstract his grandfather's diaries and relates extracts from them. Describes many interests. He was on the Council of the Polynesian Society; was a Board Member of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust; Chairman of the Kaimanawa Kaueha Forest Park Advisory Committe; President of the New Zealand Archaeological Society and currently on the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Regional Committee, Wanganui. Discusses the peopling of inland Patea by Tamtea and his descendants. Notes that Ngati Hotu were the original iwi. Discusses Winiata marae and the Moawhango and Orua Matua carved houses. Tells the story of Ngatarua and land given to Ngati Hinemanu. Abstracted by - Susan Hawes Interviewer(s) - Susan Hawes Recorded by - Susan Hawes Venue - The Homested, Moawhango Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006749-006755; OHLCD-1295-1300 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 6.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1530. 5 photographs

Date: 9 Oct 1998 - 09 Oct 1998

From: Tongariro Forest oral history project

By: Te Ahuru, Wharerangi Sonny, 1918-; Patena, Kepa, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0425/9

Description: Sonny Te Ahuru was born in 1918 and has lived in Te Rena most of his life. Describes Te Rena during his childhood. Talks about the Te Rena School and punishment for speaking Maori. Notes his grandfather started their farm and his father worked at the mill, Weir and Kenny, measuring logs. Explains how to catch wild cattle, hunting meat for food or sale and hunting birds, including kereru, tui, kaka and kiwi, when they were plentiful. Mentions changes when loggers arrived and the shooting of cattle for sport. Describes going to work with his uncle Barney Pakau as a forest labourer. Describes returning to Te Rena, working at the mill at Putateraru and clearing land near Owhango for the Department of Maori Affairs. Kepa Patena was born at Pukati in 1938. Recalls Tokaanu Primary School, punishment for speaking Maori and his father's emphasis on tikanga Maori. Describes working in the butcher shop. Explains the formation of land trusts with Maori Affairs and the difficulty of a number of land owners and unwillingness to work on the land. Describes possum control in the area and difficulties with 1080 poison. Describes working on the Taurewa Block converting the southern parts of the Tongariro Forest to farmland. Explains techniques used to break the land in. Describes planned `burnoffs' and how one burnoff went wrong. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2963. Colour photos of Sonny Te Ahuru and Kepa Patena

Date: Mar 1995

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

Reference: PAColl-9928-12

Description: Photographic prints of images from three rolls of film, taken by Judith Binney in March 1995 during her research into the life of Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki. Corresponding negatives are at 35mm-98921-98926 and 99023-99046. Most images are of either: scenes at the Whanganui tribes' occupation of Pakaitore (also known as Moutoa Gardens) at Whanganui taken 18 and 25 March 1995, OR the site of Te Porere-a-Rereao, Te Kooti's redoubt near Papakai village, Taumarunui county, taken 19 March 1995. The Pakaitore images include a set of group portraits with Niko Tangaroa, Ken Mair, Tame Iti and others, who were photographed with the Tuhoe flag 'Te Mana Motuhaka o Tuhoe'. Other images comprise: - Maunsell (Reverend George Maunsell) mission bell of 1826, location unidentified, possibly in Hokianga - Marae buildings at Koriniti, Whanganui - 'Fairburn House', location unidentified. Under renovation? or being demolished? or being prepared for removal? - Demolition of the State Cinema, location unidentified Accompanying information - The three paper packets that originally held prints and negatives, have a few descriptive notes by Binney and are held at PAColl-9928-11. Arrangement: Print numbering does not reflect chronological order as prints were numbered before the chronological order was ascertained. To see photographs in the order they were taken they should be viewed in the following order: PAColl-9928-12-38 to 60, followed by PAColl-9928-12-01 to 20 and PAColl-9928-12-21 to 37. Quantity: 61 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints