Whare at Tuapō Marae, in the Waimana Valley, near Ruatoki.
Te Ao Hou (Waimana, N.Z.)
Negatives of images relating to Rua Kenana, taken by Gillian Chaplin
Date: 1977-1979, 1981
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Chaplin, Gillian, 1948-; Smythe, Alan, active 1975
Reference: 35mm-96794-96909
Description: Negatives of images taken by Gillian Chaplin, in the Urewera region between 1978 and 1981. Corresponding proof sheets at PAColl-9907. Chiefly images of places and people relating to the Tuhoe prophet Rua Kenana Hepetipa, taken between late 1977 and early 1978 during two trips made by Binney and Chaplin to the Ureweras. (Note: The purpose of the initial trip in 1977 was to take copies of historical photographs relating to Rua, to the people of Maungapohatu, in the hope of identifying unknown faces.) Some of Chaplin's photographs were later published in the book by Binney, Chaplin and Craig Wallace - Mihaia: the prophet Rua Kenana and his community at Maungapohatu (Wellington, NZ: Oxford University Press, ca 1979). Includes: - meeting houses, exteriors and interiors, including Te Ao Hou at Tuapou, Tane Nui a Rangi meeting house at Maungapohatu. - family of Rua and others: Puti (Rua's daughter) and Mac Onekawa, Horo Tatu (also his funeral), the Kereopa family, Arnold Butterworth (former policeman), Heta Rua and his wife Te Paea, Iraia Rua, Te Akakura (Rua's daughter), Kino Hughes, Te Puhi (daughter of Tatu and wife of Whatu), Paetawa Miki (young brother of Te Heuheu and kaitiaki of Maungapohatu), Tom Collins (former policeman) - Binney herself, including her showing photographs to locals - framed photographs of people related to or associated with Rua, including Toko Rua, Henare Rua, Whaitiri and Whatu, Whatu by himself, Ngapera with her mother Rahia - scenes at a wedding at Rakuraku marae, 25 Dec 1977 - Rua's tapu house (exterior and interior) and tomb at Tuapou, Matahi - gun said to be Toko's Mauser - shrine to Rua in his daughter's home - inside the derelict Hiruharama Hou - Rua's house at Tuapou, Matahi - Auckland policeman Tom Collins - burial cave at Maungapohatu Also photographs taken, probably in 1979, during the launch of the book 'Mihaia' at Tuapo marae, Matahi Valley Also images taken in May 1981 including Judith Binney and a man that is probably Harry Vercoe. Accompanying information - Original negative sleeves for negatives 35mm-96794 to 96909, which have Binney's brief hand written identification notes on them, are held at PAColl-9907. Further information regarding Chaplin and Binney's 1977 trip to the Urewera district is at Museums and source communities : a Routledge reader /edited by Laura Peers and Alison K. Brown (London ;New York : Routledge, 2003) Chapter 5 'Taking the photographs home'. Quantity: 116 b&w original negative(s) strips with 653 images. Physical Description: 35mm film strips Finding Aids: Proof sheets of these negatives and original negative sleeves are at PAColl-9907.
Prints from negatives of images relating to Rua Kenana, taken by Gillian Chaplin
Date: 1973, 1977-1979, 1981
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Chaplin, Gillian, 1948-; Smythe, Alan, active 1975
Reference: PAColl-9907
Description: Photographic prints (mostly contact prints, but also some enlargements) of images taken by Gillian Chaplin, in the Urewera region between 1978 and 1981. Nearly all images have corresponding negatives at 35mm-96794 to 96909. Chiefly images of places and people relating to the Tuhoe prophet Rua Kenana Hepetipa, taken between late 1977 and early 1978 during two trips made by Binney and Chaplin to the Ureweras. (Note: The purpose of the initial trip in 1977 was to take copies of historical photographs relating to Rua, to the people of Maungapohatu, in the hope of identifying unknown faces.) Some of Chaplin's photographs were later published in the book by Binney, Chaplin and Craig Wallace - Mihaia: the prophet Rua Kenana and his community at Maungapohatu (Wellington, NZ: Oxford University Press, ca 1979). Includes: - meeting houses, exteriors and interiors, including Te Ao Hou at Tuapou, Tane Nui a Rangi meeting house at Maungapohatu. - family of Rua and others: Puti (Rua's daughter) and Mac Onekawa, Horo Tatu (also his funeral), the Kereopa family, Arnold Butterworth (former policeman), Heta Rua and his wife Te Paea, Iraia Rua, Te Akakura (Rua's daughter), Kino Hughes, Te Puhi (daughter of Tatu and wife of Whatu), Paetawa Miki (young brother of Te Heuheu and kaitiaki of Maungapohatu), Tom Collins (former policeman) - Binney herself, including her showing photographs to locals - framed photographs of people related to or associated with Rua, including Toko Rua, Henare Rua, Whaitiri and Whatu, Whatu by himself, Ngapera with her mother Rahia - scenes at a wedding at Rakuraku marae, 25 Dec 1977 - Rua's tapu house (exterior and interior) and tomb at Tuapou, Matahi - gun said to be Toko's Mauser - shrine to Rua in his daughter's home - inside the derelict Hiruharama Hou - Rua's house at Tuapou, Matahi - Auckland policeman Tom Collins - burial cave at Maungapohatu Also photographs taken, probably in 1979, during a launch of the book 'Mihaia' at Tuapo marae, Matahi Valley Also images taken in May 1981 including Judith Binney and a man that is probably Harry Vercoe. Also, a contact sheet of images taken 18 May 1973, probably by Chaplin, showing scenes during a trip to (England?). (Note: there are no original negatives for these) Other - Original negatives for most images, held at 35mm-96794 to 96909. (Note: original negatives for images of Tawhaki Awa not held by Library) Other - Enlargement of Tawhaki Awa is at PAColl-9907-32. Accompanying information - Original negative sleeves for negatives 35mm-96794 to 96909, which have Binney's brief hand written identification notes on them, are held at PAColl-9907. Further information regarding Chaplin and Binney's 1977 trip to the Urewera's is at Museums and source communities : a Routledge reader / edited by Laura Peers and Alison K. Brown (London ; New York :Routledge, 2003) Chapter 5 'Taking the photographs home' Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s) (contact sheets). 18 b&w original photographic print(s) enlargements of some of the images on the contact sheets. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints
Colour transparencies of an unidentified gathering including images taken at Te Ao Hou ...
Date: 1984
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: PA12-8616
Description: Colour transparencies of an unidentified gathering in 1984 including images taken at Te Ao Hou meeting house and Rua Kenana's house, both at Tuapou, Whakatane district. The photographs are taken by, or relate to, Joe Te Maipi. Note by Binney on the original envelope housing the transparencies read: "Joe Te Maipi negs (May 1984 Ntbk) Jan 1984: Te Ao Hou" Quantity: 5 colour original transparency/ies strips with 29 images. Physical Description: Colour transparencies