Mataatua

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0207

Description: Contains books filled with whakapapa, also contains a book containing handwritten information about the consolidation schemes. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter with mss annotations

Date: [1930-1950]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-118

Description: Notes of iwi and hapu; also hand-drawn map showing disposition of tribes at the end of the 18th century Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1900-1920

From: Summersby, Reginald Francis Hinga, 1936-2014 : Papers re Ngati Porou

Reference: MSX-4873

Description: Contains extensive Ngati Porou whakapapal with some other whakapapa from the Bay of Plenty included Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1953-1954

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums and loose photographs

Reference: PA1-f-337

Description: Album containing photographs of Māori receptions for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the royal tour of New Zealand in 1953-1954, taken by unknown photographers. Includes receptions in Waitangi, Ngaruawahia, and Rotorua, and contains many photographs of various iwi performing action songs and haka, as well as powhiri and wero. Most photographs have captions. Also includes photographic copies of the address from "the Māori Race" to the Queen read by the Minister of Māori Affairs at Rotorua, and the Queen's reply, and a photograph of the gifts given to the royal couple by Māori. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 album(s) containing 94 black and white prints. Physical Description: Leather-bound album, 32.5 x 45 cm, with titles stamped in gold on the spine and front cover. Processing information: Not all names associated with this item are indexed. Item re-numbered from PA1-q-1279 to PA1-f-337 in February 2019 so that it could be boxed.

Date: 1915-1931

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0208

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages, the story of Takitimu Waka, Maori Customary Concepts and Tribal Narratives. Includes information on the messianic cults that flourished in the 19C; the battle of Waiorua (Whakapaetai) at Kapiti; Te Rangihaeata's stockade at Paremata; the death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, and expropriated taonga in the British Museum, including Te Rauparaha's mere-pounamu `Papatahi' and Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi's mere-pounamu `Tuhiwai'. Comprises information on Nga Puhi `Atamira', and generic Maori tohunga practices.

Date: 1933-1934

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MSY-5559

Description: Contains loan accounts relating to regional development schemes Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [ca 1880s]

By: Cooper, Heni, active 1980

Reference: MS-Papers-11084

Description: Possibly copied from Maori Land Court minute books Quantity: 1 folder(s) (23 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1992

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-091

Description: Minutes of the Compensation Court held at Te Awa o Te Atua, Waitahanui claim, 10 Dec 1867; and papers relating to commemoration of the signing of the Treaty at Whakatane in 1992 with themes of unity of Mataatua and the Raupatu claims Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of Lake Waikaremoana from National Publicity Studios at Archives New zealand.

Date: [ca 1974]

By: Arapata, Te Maari, active 1970s

Reference: Micro-MS-0494

Description: Contains whakapapa of Maori waka, whakapapa of Maui, whakapapa of Ngati Toa and Ngati Koata, information on Maori Land court hearings, information on nga kete o nga wananaga and other miscellaneous material Contains Whakapapa of Ngati Toa with special emphasis on Nohorua, an elder half brother Te Rauparaha and tohunga of the Ngati Toa tribe, and the Rei family of Manaia. History of Wairarapa, and evidence for Wairarapa land blocks; a memorial for monies donated to the upkeep of the Marae at Waiokura, Manaia; and stories about 28 Maori waka (canoes) from ancient Maori mythology. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 150 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1916-1919

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0212

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Aotea Waka; Maori Customary Concepts; Maori Cosmology; Tribal Narratives; Paimarire Religion, and Hauhauism. Includes information on Rua Kenana's Rebellion and the Taranaki Wars as well as the Battle of Waiorua (ie. Whakapaetai) 1824 on Kapiti Island and the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 adjacent on the mainland which were the last inter-tribal sea and land battles fought in Aotearoa. Also information on Maori whaling activities at Kapiti; building Rangiatea Church in Otaki 1847; Te Rauparaha's release from HMS Caliope 1848, and Te Rangihaeata's Stockade at Paremata. Includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion 1914-18. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: 1940 - 1990

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

Reference: A-342-172/187

Description: Design drawings showing and human and spirit forms. Titles noted on some sheets include: Wood carving from Opotiki, Matatua, Maihi, Paepae, Base of amo, Hotunui. A-342-187 shows design of horned fish-tailed figure. Two postcards are included, showing photos of Maori eel-god, and a carving from Kaitaia now in Auckland Museum, showing similarities to carvings in Borneo. A-342-187 has dates of ca 1875, 1900, 1906. Quantity: 16 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil sketches on sheets, sizes varying up to about 350 mm.

Date: 1940

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-142

Description: Contains notes compiled by Ngata from published sources about Maori placenames in the Bay of Plenty region, including information about the derivation of the names; also includes some Tainui whakapapa

Date: 1893-1894

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-177

Description: Notes, with covering letters from Tarakawa to S P Smith, dated 18 Dec 1893, 17 Feb 1894. Most published under this title in the JPS, v 3, pp 59-71. The notes deal with the migration of the Mataatua and Kurahaupo canoes to New Zealand from Hawaiki; in the letters, Tarakawa discusses the various landing places of the canoes, and personal and Polynesian Society affairs Published under this title in the `Journal of the Polynesian Society' v 3, 59-71. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1961]

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

Reference: 77-014-1/17

Description: Papers relating mainly to East Coast Maori history, place names, waiata [songs] and whakatauki. Includes a poem which begins "Ask of us. What is our Maoritanga?..." and a waiata which mentions Koroki, Tainui and Waikato. Research notes and articles about Te Kaha and waka history and place names for the East Coast and Eastern Bay of Plenty. A letter [carbon copy] from Te Kani Te Ua relating to the meeting house at Whakato Marae. A document relating to the propietors of Mangatu, nos 1,3 & 4 blocks. Some wartime waiata from World War One and World War Two including one composed by Apirana Ngata in 1916 titled Te Wiwi Nati, and an impromptu tangi chanted by a father who had lost a son in 1945. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1800 - 1840

By: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976; Roydhouse, Judith Beverley, 1921-1999; Roydhouse, Garth Sutherland, 1912-1981

Reference: MapColl-832ecde/1840/Acc.26084

Description: Shows Tainui tribal area in 1840 with location of battles, and dates where known. Also shows main North Island tribal areas. Drawn by Pei Te Hurinui possibly for proposed Centennial Historical Atlas. Probably drawn between 1937 and 1945. Probably originally intended to form part of the Centennial Historical Atlas collection. Language - Iwi areas and battle locations in Maori Other Titles - shown Extended Title - Principal tribal battle fields are shewn [sic] and dates of battles, where known, are given See also Centennial Historical Atlas collection held Cartographic Collection. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink sketch on base map (No.5). 59 x 46 cm.

Date: 18 Feb 1990

From: Bay of Plenty Earthquake (1987) Oral History Project

By: Fyfe, Judith Mildred de Visme, 1944-; Sisley, Matekitawhiti Eliza, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0106-04

Description: Mate Sisley was born at Otakiri on 4 March 1950. She grew up in a large extended family in Otakiri and was largely raised by her maternal grandparents after her father had an accident. Describes her schooling, going to secretarial college and working at Tasman Pulp and Paper. Talks about what her siblings are doing now. Describes her marriage and moving to Wellington with her husband. Recalls working for Robert Muldoon, socialising with him and being the only Maori working for the National Party. Describes having her children, the death of her husband in a car accident and its effect on her. Talks about the day of the earthquake and her job as secretary to the Mayor and Council at the time of the earthquake. Notes that the Council was meeting at the time. Describes the Council buildings being set up as Civil Defence headquarters. Comments on the role of Wira Gardiner. Talks about returning home and going to see her children at a relative's house. Describes taking the children to Rotorua and cleaning the mess at her house. Describes disorganisation and alienation and recalls that it took a few days before people developed a community spirit. Describes the work of the army and recalls elderly people being taken to the marae. Talks about working at the Disaster Recovery Centre at Edgecumbe. Comments on the work of Elsie Walker, the lack of involvement of politicians and difficulties with insurance. Describes her children as still frightened. Venue - Whakatane : 1950 Interviewer(s) - Fyfe, Judith Venue - At 12 Kauri Street, Edgecumbe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002889; OHC-002890; OHC-002891 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 555. Photograph of Mate Sisley in February 1990; photograph of Mate Sisley and others about 1980; photograph of Mate Sisley and Judith Tangitu about 1953 Search dates: 1990

Date: Date unknown

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

Reference: OHC-031710

Description: Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Write-protection tab removed by Library.

Date: 29 May 1994

From: Dr Golan Maaka

By: O'Brien, Putiputi, 1922-

Reference: OHInt-0453-15

Description: Puti O'Brien, a district nurse who worked with Dr Golan Maaka, discusses the health of Maori in the Whakatane district when Dr Maaka began his services to the people of the Mataatua region Access Contact - Oral History Curator Awards/funding - Australian Sesquicentennial Gift Trust for Oral History Interviewer(s) - Brad Haami Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1994

Date: [1940-1980]

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

Reference: fMS-Papers-6717-05

Description: Contains extensive whakapapa charts and a list of prominent Waikato rangatira in the 1860's. Relationship complexity - Larger whakapapa charts from this folder have been separated and foldered into MSI-Papers and MSO-Papers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1879-1929

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0207

Description: Maori Customary Concepts: Cosmology, Religion, Mythology and the great tribal meta-narratives. Includes inter-tribal conflicts between Ngati Toa and other tribes from Waikato to Te Waipounamu (ie. Te Heke Tahutahu Ahi to the death of Te Peehi at Kaiapoi and the subsequent Elizabeth Affair ca. 1829). Also includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion and the exappropriated taonga collections of Govenor Grey et al., in the British Museum. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.