Otaki

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: 1921-1923

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: E-951-f-13

Description: Sketchbook containing pencil sketches and watercolour paintings of New Zealand landscapes. Pencil sketches include legends indicating what colours to use for each area. Probably used for planning of watercolour paintings. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Pencil, watercolour and crayon in sketchbook without cover, 180 x 274 mm

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: 1/2-044437-F

Description: A column of Japanese servicemen marching through the repatriation centre at Otaki, Japan. Photograph taken by a New Zealand Army photographer. Physical Description: Film negative