Te Haahi Rātana

Date: [1923-1930]

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

Reference: MSX-5358

Description: Notes in Māori; clippings regarding Ratana and index in English. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Separated loose papers at MS-Papers-6717-117.. Processing information: Material separated for reasons of preservation and storage.

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-221

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes letter from [?] R T Lawrence, Trentham Military Camp Other Titles - Sixth annual report of the Auckland Centre of the NZ Red Cross Society (1942) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1913-1933]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7445-01

Description: Papers relating to Ratana and the Ratana Church and business in the Wanganui and Whanganui River area; includes correspondence, accounts, clippings, notes, reproduction of R T Way's portrait of Ratana and other papers Language - Some items in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1943-1945

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-023

Description: Includes a list of polling places, newspaper articles on election issues such as racism and social poverty, telegrams and letters of support and also party correspondence regarding Maori social policy; also includes a pamphlet on Moana Ngarimu; also includes electoral flyers Other Titles - E. Edwards, 'Lt Moana Ngarimu V.C' (Palmerston North) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1926

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6571-168

Description: Contains records and correspondence about the Ratana Church in the Wairarapa

Date: 1937

By: Hikito, Mutu, active 1937

Reference: MS-Papers-8079

Description: Letter to Hikito from Father F Wall SM, Jerusalem, asking him to read the gospel at church and two Ratana Pa registration cards, one for him, the other for Thelma Metiria Keepa (1937) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter with mss additions Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Poster announcing the Wainui-a-rua athletic & equestrian sports, Jerusalem, Apr 1937.

Date: 1900-1935

From: Blundell, W G :Lantern slides

By: New Zealand. Government Publicity Office

Reference: PA11-058

Description: Collection comprises: views in Ratana Pa, including portraits of Tahupotiki Ratana, taken ca 1930s by Mr Sam Dale; views in the Bay of Islands, including a portrait of Henry Williams, taken or copied ca 1900 by the New Zealand Government Publicity Office; New Zealand troops in the South African War, taken ca 1900 by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 40 b&w original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Lantern slides

Date: [1923-1930]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-117

Description: Includes newspaper clippings, pamphlets and diary notes mostly on the Ratana Church. Other Titles - Kotahitanga o te Morehu Rapu Ora Whakahaere Moni mo tenei Roopu ake Nga Ture (Ratana Pa, 1926) Other Titles - Te Kotahitanga o te Morehu Rapu Ora mo te iwi Maori o Aotearoa, Te Waipounamu me Whare-Kauri; Te Peeke a te Kotahitanga (5 Sep 1924) Other Titles - Te Whakapono (ca 1924) Other Titles - Te Whetu Marama o te Kotahitanga (n1, 15 May 1924) Other Titles - He Powhiri; the hui o te Aperira (2 May, 22 Nov 1927) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter holograph Transfers: Separated from MSX-5358. Processing information: Separated for reasons of preservation and storage.

Date: 1925

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12777-04-02

Description: Pass card confirming that the named person is a member in good standing of the Ratana Church. Each of the six examples held is stamped with a number in the top right corner: 6750, 6751, 6753, 6755, 6756, 6757. The cards belonged to: Henare Ngapu Te Whaiti, Te Rauhina Te Whaiti, Tokatumoana Te [Wha?] Te Whaiti, Hemi Te Miha Te Whaiti, Anipikoroa Te Whaiti, Hinetauira Te Whaiti. Six copies held Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on six cards. Physical Description: Letterpress on blue card, 115 x 153 mm. Processing information: Combined into ATL-Group-00753, October 2022. Previous Library Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-Te-Whaiti-1925-01.

Date: 1881-1884, 1930

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6571-046

Description: Contains Te Whaiti family whakapapa and related whakapapa from other hapu in the South Wairarapa; also contains diary entries by Iraia Te Whaiti about local events, hui and personal affairs between 1881-1884, including his interpretation of the Potangaroa hui in 1881; also contains whakapapa and notes written by Henare Te Whaiti around 1930 about various topics, including the Ratana Church

Date: [1922-1927]

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: PAColl-7910-12

Description: Photographs associated with the Ratana Church, particularly relating to performing arts, taken by unknown photographers, between 1922 and 1927. Comprises: - "The choir and orchestra of the Ngati Kahungunu taken at Ratana on Good Friday, 14th April 1922". - Two images of groups of Maori women and girls, dressed in white blouses, with dark skirts, piupiu, and tipare (headbands) which have the word "Ratana" written on them. - An image of "Te Hahi Ratana, January 25th, 1927" which shows the external building of the Ratana Temple, with people and cars outside. This image has some damage, and nearly one quarter of the top right hand corner of the photograph is no longer there. - A group of Ratana people visiting the home of T Akahashi - Minister of Agriculture, in Tokyo. "Te Roopu o Ratana i te Kainga o T. Akahashi --- Minister of Agriculture. Tokio, Tiapani. Noema 10, 1924." Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [30 September 1975]

From: Heinegg, Christian F, 1940- :Photographs of the Maori Land March

By: Te Haahi Rātana

Reference: 35mm-87535-37-F

Description: Participants in the Maori Land March gathered outside on a marae at Raetihi. The Ratana church Te Whare Whakamoemiti in background. Taken 30 September 1975 by Christian Heinegg on the leg between Taumarunui to Raetihi. Source of descriptive information - Notes on negative envelope Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) individual image on strip. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative 35mm

Date: 1955-1956

By: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013

Reference: MSX-9229

Description: Thesis (typescript) by Henderson on Ratana written in 1955-1956. Submitted by Henderson for his Masters degree in history at the University of New Zealand. Includes annotations and revisions by Henderson. Also contains original photographs, illustrations and hand drawn emblems and symbols throughout the text. This thesis covers the history of the origins, growth and nature of the Ratana movement. See also MSX-9237 in MS-Group-2234 for another copy of the thesis, with many annotations and insertions. Publication - Thesis published in 1963 as `Ratana : the origins and the story of the movement', Wellington, N.Z. : Polynesian Society. Source of title - Transcribed from item Henderson wrote `Ratana: The origins and the story of the movement' (1963), and 'Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' (1972). Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with photographs

Date: 7 May 1996 - 07 May 1996

From: Memories of the Kaipara oral history project : Part two

By: Manukau, Mohi William, 1912-2008

Reference: OHInt-0633/3

Description: Mohi Manukau was born in 1912 between Ruawai and Matakohe. Talks about being a Ratana Apostle (Minister) and mentions that his grandfather Maurice Rogan built the local Ratana church with Mr Stirling. Mentions his grandfather was a gumdigger. Discusses the carting of gum by bullock team to Joe Stirling's store at Matakohe. Discusses how young boys were selected to be trained in Maori lore. Describes the special building in which they were given this training. Explains that the Kaipara area is divided in two with the northern (Poutu) half connected to Te Uraohau and the South Head area connected to Te Waiahua. Mentions the Aotea Block. Discusses the meaning of Ngati Whatua and briefly gives the origins of land ownership disputes. Describes early Maori gardens and the growing of kumara. Mentions the eating of kiore (rat), frogs, snails and eels. Comments on Maori housing and the distance from secondary schooling. Recalls becoming an overseer with Public Works and involvement in World War I rehabilitation land and housing. Describes joining the 24th Battalion in World War II, planting the Army garden at Maunu and being sent to be an overseer on Public Works roads. Talks about going to the Kaiapara Dairy Factory in 1948, settling at Haranui and the gradual improvement of the marae there. Talks about recent intermarriage between Kakanui and Haranui. Interviewer(s) - Gabrielle Hildreth Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3319.

Date: 11 Sep 1992

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

By: Tauariki, Sonny, active 1992; Hetet, Rangimarie, 1892-1995

Reference: OHInt-0085-17

Description: Rangimarie Hetet outlines family and tribal affiliations with Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Kinohaku. Provides childhood recollections including schooling at Pio Pio, Te Kuiti and Oparure. Describes old times, fishing, tending tobacco plants after school, planting food, games and sports, World War I, Ratana and the building of his temple, World War II, marriage and her family and working life at Waiheke. Talks about the King Movement, Wahanui and Princess Te Puea in detail. Outlines skills in flax work and weaving. Interviewer(s) - Pateao Sonny Tauariki Accompanying material - Abstract contains outline of the 'He Taonga Huku Iho' project, pictures of the interviewee, he korero whakamutunga and various karakia. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004891, OHV-0978 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0938.

Date: 2002 - 2005 - 01 Jan 2002 - 31 Dec 2005

From: Nga Morehu oral history project

By: Panekita, Jean, active 1930s-2000s

Reference: OHInt-0776-05

Description: Interview with Jean Panekita. Mentions father was Ngai te Rangi from Matakana Island and Rihi Waaka was her mother. Describes being brought up by her grandmother, Pani Tita, near Omeka Pa. Talks about growing potatoes, white baiting and living in the bush. Discusses her experience of school and being strapped for speaking Maori. Mentions leaving school at 13 years old and talks about the various jobs she worked. Recalls meeting her husband, Haina Warena at a dance organised by her boss. Refers to various places she lived including National Park and Waitomo. Talks about her father-in-law, children and adopted sons. Recalls contracting TB and describes traditional Maori medicine. Discusses her Ratana religious beliefs and thoughts about taniwha. Quantity: 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available in English OHA-5106. Photos of Jean Panekita (OHDV-0008). Photos of Jean Panekita (OHDV-0012)

Date: [1921-2005]

By: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013

Reference: MS-Group-2234

Description: Correspondence, research and teaching notes relating mainly to the Ratana Movement but also to wider race relations issues. Includes an annotated draft of Henderson's 1956 thesis on Ratana. Henderson wrote 'Ratana: The origins and the story of the movement' (1963), and 'Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' (1972) Quantity: 15 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts (including photocopies), printed matter, photographs, drawings Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Rosa Henderson, Wellington, 2013 (A2013-216); Sep 2013 (A2013-249) Transfers: Papers received in Manuscripts and transfers made from there - To Book Collections - Copies of serial Te Whetu Marama o te Kotahitanga - To Photographic Archive - Case of colour transparencies, photo album, folder of loose black & white photographs.

Date: [ca 1918-1970s]

By: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013

Reference: PA-Group-00874

Description: Scrapbook, folder and colour slides with images of people and places relating to the Ratana Church between circa 1918 and circa 1970s. The scrapbook and folder both contain newspaper cuttings and illustrations in addition to photographic prints and negatives. Photographs taken by a range of photographers including Ans Westra and William Hall Raine. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s) red scrapbook containing papers, cuttings etc, and 43 b&w original photographic prints, 8 photo mechanical prints, 5 b&w copy photographic prints, 4 b&w original photographic negatives, 1 b&w digital photographic print, 1 colour digital photographic print. 1 folder(s) pink folder containing papers and 18 b&w original prints, 7 b&w original negatives, 2 b&w photo mechanical prints. 35 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: 1 photograph album, colour transparencies, original film negatives and copy negatives, silver gelatin photoprints, and photo mechanical prints Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2234.

Date: 1925

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-Ratana-1925-01

Description: Pass card confirming that the named person is a member in good standing of the Ratana Church. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on card. Physical Description: Letterpress on blue card, 114 x 150 mm.

Date: 2020

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-D-1809

Description: A photographic print created by Suite Tirohanga Ltd of a photograph taken by Ans Westra in 2005 depicting an exterior view of the Ratana Church at Raetihi. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Colour archival pigment ink print, 51 x 51 cm Processing information: Print was released from the exhibition mat for storage.