Tokomaru

Date: 1908-1949

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0488

Description: Contains personal and professional correspondence regarding visits, marae, historical research; newspaper clippings and a report, `Wanganui Maori Conference as a Parliamentary paper'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1855-1909

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B014

Description: Contains cosmological notes about Rangi and Papa, the children of Rangi and Papa, the separation of Rangi and Papa, the creation of women, the flight of Hine-nui-te-po and the death of Maui, notes about the divine origins of various items and practices, and the various activities of the children of Rangi and Papa Also contains notes about conflicts involving Manaia at Hawaiki, and a subsequent flight to New Zealand and further fighting in New Zealand There are notes about 18th and 19th century conflicts involving Wairarapa hapu, including waiata, and subsequent peace-making in the face of external invasion; there is also a `genealogy' of whare wananga Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ½ brown calf, black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 4

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-175

Description: Copy of some of Takaanui Tarakawa's papers in S P Smith's hand including many whakapapa for Te Arawa, Tainui, Tokomaru, Horouta, Takitimu, Tuamatua and others. The papers also include information about the arrival of the Te Arawa canoe and the Kurahaupo canoe, the legend of Hatupatu, details of Rongomaiwahine's relationship with Kahungunu, and discussions of Maori customary concepts including hau, hoa, mana, kura, whatukura and kawa; Some of this material is in JPS V 2 p168-171, 199-207. Also includes letter and notes to Smith from Walter Gudgeon severely critical of Tarakawa's whakapapa. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1803-1865

By: Williams, William Leonard, 1829-1916

Reference: MS-2452

Description: History of the East Coast people and district as seen from a missionary's view point. Many topics including hauhauism; land confiscation, Te Kooti; the murder of Rev C S Volkner; the work of the missionaries etc. Source of title - Transcribed from spine Quantity: 1 volume(s) (95 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with holograph corrections (26cm, blue buckram)

Date: 1894, n d

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-070

Description: Account of the coming of the Tokomaru canoe to New Zealand from Hawaiki; includes a covering letter and translation from W Morpeth, Urenui 13 June 1894. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1860

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B001

Description: Contains notes about the circumstances in which Te Matorohanga dictated the material, which includes cosmological notes about Maui, Mataaho and the divine origins of various items and practices; there are also notes about Kupe, Toi and Whatonga and the discovery and settlement of New Zealand The text also discusses the interaction between the original inhabitants and the Maori settlers; there are also discussions about the activities of the canoe commanders in discovering and naming places around the North Island; there are also extensive whakapapa, waiata and karakia There are notes about the settlement of Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa and Wellington which were subsequently used by Best for journal articles, there are also annotations in Ngata's hand that refer to another publication Publication - Material has been used in `The Lore of the Whare Wananga' according to annotations thoroughout the book Relationship complexity - Some of the material was also published in 'The Land of Tara' , an article written by Elsdon Best for the Journal of the Polynesian Society between 1917-1919 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1943-1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material

Reference: MS-Papers-0230-008

Description: Correspondence and letters concerning the history and activities of whalers in New Zealand during the early and mid 18th century. Mostly concerns activities in Northland, Kawhia and Tauranga. Also includes extracts of verbatim evidence from various Maori from these districts. Also includes whakapapa for the Kennedy family from Ngati Porou, and biographical information for the Kennedy, Mair, Clendon, Tapsell & other families. Includes census of Europeans residing in Northern District, 1846 (from Clendon mss in Auckland Public Library) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-094

Description: Contains many myths and legends, probably written by Ihaka Whaanga, starting with Rangi and Papa and including information about the creation of the universe and the establishment of various customary practices; notes about the activities of Maui; also includes information about conflicts at Hawaiki; also includes an account of the introduction of the kumara to New Zealand by Pourangahua and a related whakapapa; includes information about the Takitimu migration from Hawaiki led by Tamatea, conflicts at Turanga involving Rakaihikuroa and others, and traditions about the Ngati Te Whatuiapiti hapu. The apparent contents list at the front does not correspond with contents. In Maori. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1898-1906

By: Kahui, Raihania, active 1860-1890s?; Southon, Gloria K, active 1900s?

Reference: MSY-6849

Description: Contains detailed whakapapa relating to the tribes of the East Coast, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and some inland tribes such as those situated around Taupo and Rotorua, and also the Bay of Plenty. These whakapapa have been extracted from Maori language newspapers, most notably `Te Puke ki Hikurangi' and the `Matuhi press'. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (143 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (34 cm; green buckram; phase box)

Date: [ca 1873-1885]

By: Williams, William Leonard, 1829-1916

Reference: MS-2474

Description: Includes meteorological summary of Gisborne, including rainfall, temperature statistics etc. Also whakapapa of Te Hapuka, Te Kani a Takirau by Hemi Wahine and a Maori legend related by Henare Te Kotiti. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (18cm, ¼ brown morocco slip case)

Date: [19-?]-1945

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-41

Description: Includes a description of a Ngapuhi tangi `Puhipi Te Riri Dies, Nga Kuku'; letter to Tamaho Maika in 1929; brief note on cannibalism and the practice of preserving the bodies for food; various letters to the editor of the Dominion regarding the Maori New Year and Haka performances; includes a compilation of letters and transcripts from various people eg Percy Smith to and from the Polynesian Society about Toi or Whiro Toi, waiata, karakia, purakau or stories, myths, grammar, whakapapa and Moriori; includes an essay `Bryce's raid on Parihaka'; `The Priest Pakeha settler'; Maori grammar and possible evolvement from Egypt; a waiata tangi regarding suicide; a purakau on `Tane and Hine Ao'; an essay on whether `Karihi and Tawhaki' were real brothers; an essay on `Early Maori history'; the proceedings from the `Otamatea Hui - Easter 1941' where there were descriptions of the powhiri or welcoming ceremony and of the issues which were addressed, the Maori war effort, the Treaty of Waitangi and land; also includes a query from the Native Department about the naming of Maori children with the same names as their parents Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, mss and typescripts (some with ms annotations)

Date: [188-?]

By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920

Reference: Micro-MS-0179

Description: Genealogies of Hawkes Bay, Poverty Bay and Northland tribes; index and some vocabulary included Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 100 frames).

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: 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: 24, 25 April 1992 - 24 Apr 1992

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

By: Waho, William Perenara, 1921-2001; Tauariki, Sonny, active 1992; Whanga, Robin Tukaha, active 1992

Reference: OHInt-0085-06

Description: Bill Perenara Waho gives details of his whakapapa and his life history including details of where he grew up, schooling, work, marriage, childhood memories of old Kaumatua, brothers and sisters, school days, sports and hobbies, pig hunting, living through the Depression and the World War II period. Comments on the Maniapoto Conservation Research Group. Gives the whakapapa of the wharenui at Maniaroa Marae (Mokau), explains and describes the carvings, pictures, chiefs and talks about the Tainui anchor being relocated from the Mokau River. Details the history of Mokau area including the hills and ridges, main tracks walked by ancestors and Te Rauparaha, Tainui in the area, Tokomaru and Kurahaupo waka, the wharekai at the marae, surrounding Pa in Mokau and the boundaries of Tainui. Talks about the Urupa, the stone outside the Urupa and the arrival of the Tainui anchor at the Urupa. Points out and talks about the various pa site in the area including the Pa of Ngati Maniapoto, te Rauparaha and the Motutawa Island Pa. Talks about food sources, the battles that took place and the main road taken by the ancestors to Piopio. Language - English and Maori Venue - Maniaroa Recorded by - Place of recording Jackson Tutaki (Audio technician) Abstracted by - Jason Paahi, Nikki Carnachan Interviewer(s) - Sonny Tauariki Interviewer(s) - Robin Whanga Venue - Mokau Marae, Maniaroa Accompanying material - Printed abstract contains background information about the project, the project symbol and karakia. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004454, OHC-004455 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 videocassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0750. Printed abstract contains photographs of; Bill Waho and Stan Warren standing on the mahau of the wharenui te Kohaarua Maniaroa Marae; Bill Waho on Maniaroa Marae with peak of Taranaki in the distance and two group photographs of the He Taonga Tuku Iho project team.

Date: 1940-1960

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-54

Description: Contains a wide range of literature relating to whakapapa, waiata, poetry, chants, and also some minutes relating to family hui Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies with ms annotations

Date: 1865, 1899, 1908-1917

From: Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah : Records

Reference: MSY-3829

Description: Contains copies of correpondence between Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah leaders about the position of Haimona Patete in the Church; copies of correspondence between Church leaders and the Kingitanga, especially Te Puea and Te Rata; Church records, including baptisms, deaths, marriages, annual reports; whakapapa; cosmological account based on Te Matorohanga's teachings Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: [1915]

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: MS-0849

Description: Contains notes defining Maori terms; also includes biographical notes Variations in title - Spine title: Maori data Quantity: 1 volume(s) (88 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (22 cm; red buckram) Includes map

Date: n d

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0078-25

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1900-1980]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-019

Description: Includes whakapapa from many iwi such as Te Arawa, Tuhourangi in Rotorua, many of the Tairawhiti or east coast iwi such as Ngati Porou and also Tainui. There are also whakapapa written on the back of papers and correspondence from the Maori Purposes Fund Board, the New Zealand Military Forces or Army and the Ministry of Maori or Native Affairs. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph Ms Whakapapa charts