Te Tai Hauauru (West Coast Tribes)
H T Whatahoro Jury - Notebook
Date: 1883
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B032
Description: Contains whakapapa from Wanganui and Wairarapa, whakatauki, waiata and narratives of conflicts involving Wairarapa hapu Enclosures - 1 portrait at beginning of book as well as 3 loose leaf pages with the letterhead `Fairbairn's New Occidental Hotel, Wellington' which contains whakapapa `na Paora Poihipi' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (23 cm; marbled boards)
Stephenson Percy Smith - Polynesian notes Volume 2
Date: [ca 1895-1898]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-163
Description: Notes on many topics, including: whakapapa, tribal notes, whakatauki (proverbs), fights, etc. Also includes waiata from Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Taranaki and Ngati Kuia (many of the waiata and karakia of Ngati Kuia were contributed by Eruera Pakauwera), and tribal stories and notes by Te Karehana Whakataki about Ngati Toa and Tainui. Also contains an accompanying letter from W Mair, Nov 8, 1898. Language - (and English) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (414 pages). Physical Description: Holograph, ms and typescript
Williams, William Leonard, 1829-1916 : East Coast historical records
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)
George H Davies - Papers relating to Maori legends, waiata and other matters
Date: [ca 1900-1911]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-044
Description: Contains a 6-page notebook of songs and chants with a note at the beginning by S P Smith saying `sent to me by G H Davies, Karore April, 1911'. In Maori the notebook includes notes on Kaioraora (cursing songs) by Topeora, and a waiata `E pa to hau ke Te Wairau e'. Inside the back cover is a copy of a letter in Maori from S P Smith to Whatahoro, New Plymouth 29 August 1911. Several pages relating to legend, waiata and other matters in several hands. Legends include Mataora, Tumatauenga and Kongomaraeroa; Tura and Whiro; Tamatea and the moa; Mataoho; Maui; Tane and others. Some of this material may be from a Ngati Porou source; One section is headed `Waiata a Te Whatu', and there are various waiata among the text which Davies claims have been sung before the Maori Land Court in the Hawkes Bay area. There is also an explanation in Maori and English of the expression `Ariki tapairu' signed by Rawiri Te Rangi Rangikauri. A covering letter from Davies to S P Smith, dated 18 Jul 1902, offering them to the Polynesian Society for publication. There is also an undated note from Elsdon Best to Smith forwarding a letter from Tamahau (Mahupuku?), sent by Davies for publication. An unsigned paper in Maori is probably the letter referred to. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
H T Whatahoro Jury - Note book of traditions dictated by Te Matorohanga
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
Whaling, sealing and early settlement - Part 3
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.
Reception to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburg...
Date: 1954
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12777-07-04
Description: Includes words of Te Arawa and Ngāti Tūwharetoa haka; pōwhiri; Posture dance by Ngāti Tūwharetoa; Poi dance by Te Arawa; Mataatua tribes action dance; Taihauauru Poi Aotea, Whakapapa Kawai Rangatira, He Ngeri; Haka Waka Atua; Ngati Porou tribe women's haka of welcome; men's ceremonial haka. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet, 38 pages, 220 x 144 mm. Processing information: Combined into ATL-Group-00753, October 2022. Previous reference: Eph-A-ROYAL-1954-01.
Karere Maori papers
Date: 1857-1860
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-081
Description: See MS-Papers-1187-079 for details. This volume contains draft copies of notices, articles and advertisements subsequently published in Te Karere Maori. The copies address the following; the construction of an Anglican Church at Rangitukia, the Governor's visit to the Bay of Islands, the declaration of martial law in Taranaki, notes on agriculture and market prices, notes on animal husbandry, a statement about intertribal hostilities between Ngati Awa and Te Arawa in the Bay of Plenty, and boat racing at Auckland Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
Kahui, H Raihania fl 1890s : Na te Kahui tenei pukapuka whakapapa tipuna orunga ia Taki...
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)
Godber, Albert Percy 1875-1948 : Exercisebook containing notes on Maori history customs...
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
Reweti Kohere - Taumata Korero
Date: 1902-1930
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-062
Description: Contains manuscripts prepared by Reweti Tuhorouta Kohere for publication; there are articles on various topics, including some by other writers Relationship complexity - These manuscripts have been published by Te Ohorere Kaa and Wiremu Kaa (eds) in 1994 in Nga Korero a Reweti Kohere ma; the relevent pages of the book are pp27-41 Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Whakapapa written by others (a)
Date: [1930-1940]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-016
Description: Includes Te Whanau a Taranga Raua ko Maheawha by Tieme Wirihana and long extract from `Little exercise book' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph Printed matter
Maori notebook, whakapapa of Ngati Toa written in a number of hands including Rakera
Date: [ca 1850-1870]
By: Houston, John, 1891-1962
Reference: MS-1547
Description: Includes historical notes about meetings, lists of hapu and their tupuna, extensive genealogies of Ngati Toa, an account of Te Rauparaha's actions and notes about Rakera's family. Also includes lists of hapu with their corresponding eponymous ancestor, and an account in Maori of the death of Marore, wife of Te Rauparaha, by the Ngati Pou, and the marriage of Nohorua, the eldest brother of Te Rauparaha, to Wharemawhai of the Ngati Rahiri. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 140 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (24 cm; vellum)
Maori manuscript material
Date: 1852-1935
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-20A
Description: Contains holograph copies, made by McDonnell, of various Maori language items including the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852, Nga kupu mihi atu ki a Kingi Te Rata, Te Whare Paremete by Apirana Ngata, A defence of the Maori people, and a history of Haiti There are also orignial letters to McDonnell and others about land issues, book buying and selling and other topics; there is a whakapapa of Ngati Ira, some waiata and a Maori calendar Quantity: 1 folder(s) (56 leaves). Physical Description: Mss
Maori notebook No 20
Date: ca1917
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0200
Description: Contains notes about various topics including whare wananga information about the creation and nature of the universe and the settlement of New Zealand by different waka, including Aotea, Te Arawa, Takitimu and Horouta (including related karakia); also includes notes about the fostering and harvesting of eels, fish, agricultural produce (including kumara), and notes about whakatauki. Information recorded from - Moihi Torohanga, Hakaraia Pahewa of Te Kaha, Pita Kapiti, Te Whatahoro Jury, and Karaka Tarawhiti. (Includes an index) Source of title - Title from spine Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph
Articles and papers on iwi and waka
Date: [1880-1983]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-124
Description: Translation of extract from the history of the migration of Tainui by Hoani Nahe (AJHR, 1880, v2, G-L); copy, Whenuakura (1882); Nga Korero mo nga waka mo Horouta, Takitimu me te Ikaroa a Rauru (1930); Tuwharetoa Trust Board proposed education grant; piece on Bellingshausen from Glyn Barrett; `The Tangi and the tangihanga' by Ralph Love (1983); `Maori memories; Rau Pararaha' by J H Stevens; discussion on Maori tribes A comprehensive collection of pakiwaitara, whakapapa on iwi and waka in New Zealand Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Holograph
Correspondence in Maori
Date: 1890-1919
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-001
Description: Contains correspondence that deals principally with land issues, electoral support for various candidates and electorate work by sitting MPs Also contains a letter from William McDonnell to the Prime Minister in 1914 about why he should be awarded a New Zealand Cross Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Royalty in New Zealand 1953-54 Maori Receptions
Date: 1953-1954
From: New Zealand Parliamentary Library : Papers, volumes, albums, and ephemera
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.