Ceremonial opening of a building.
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Rarotongan performers at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga, Pākirikiri Marae
Date: 25 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-17
Description: Photograph taken by Ivan Sutherland at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, 25 January 1934. Shows women and men from Rarotonga performing a traditional dance, and playing music. All are dressed in Cook Island Māori costume, including, titi (waist band) and pāreu kiri‘au (hibiscus skirt). Spectators can be seen in the background. Rarotongan delegation led by Makea Nui Tinirau. Additional information from Mepham, J M, 1969. "The story of Te Hono Ki Rarotonga carved meeting house and Hine-Matikotai dining hall, Pakirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay, New Zealand ". 'Logan Print', Gisborne, N.Z.; Library reference MĀORI PAM 725.8042 MEP 1969 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Ivan Sutherland and friends, Pākirikiri Marae, 1934
Date: 26 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-18
Description: Photograph taken by unidentified photographer at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, 25 January 1934. Shows Ivan Sutherland with a group of friends, including members of the Cook Islands' delegation, which was led by Airiki Makea Nui Tinirau. Phil Turiri Aspinall can be seen the centre, standing wearing a hat. Te Oraiti Potae Aspinall stands at the front left. Title supplied by Library. Names of people provided by donor. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Rarotongan performers at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga, Pākirikiri Marae
Date: 25 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-16
Description: Photograph taken by Ivan Sutherland at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, 25 January 1934. Shows women and men from Rarotonga performing a traditional dance, and playing music. All are dressed in Cook Island Māori costume, including, titi (waist band) and pāreu kiri‘au (hibiscus skirt). Spectators can be seen in the background. Rarotongan delegation led by Makea Nui Tinirau. Additional information from Mepham, J M, 1969. "The story of Te Hono Ki Rarotonga carved meeting house and Hine-Matikotai dining hall, Pakirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay, New Zealand ". 'Logan Print', Gisborne, N.Z.; Library reference MĀORI PAM 725.8042 MEP 1969 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Sir Apirana Ngata and others performing at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga, Pākirik...
Date: 25 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-12
Description: Photograph taken by Ivan Sutherland during the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay, 26 January 1934. Shows Apirana Ngata with wāhine, performing waiata outside the wharenui. Many performers wear piupiu skirts. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga, Pākirikiri Marae, 1934.
Date: 25 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-10
Description: Photograph taken by Ivan Sutherland during the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay, 26 January 1934. Shows a man dressed in piupiu and holding a flag staff, while children watch on. The wharenui and women performing waiata can be seen in the background. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Rarotongan performers at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga, Pākirikiri Marae
Date: 25 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-13
Description: Photograph taken by Ivan Sutherland at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, 25 January 1934. Shows women and men from a Rarotongan delegation performing a traditional dance, and playing music. All are dressed in Cook Island Māori costume, including 'ei katu (flower crown), titi (waist band) and pāreu kiri‘au (hibiscus skirt). Spectators can be seen in the background. Rarotongan delegation led by Makea Nui Tinirau. Additional information from Mepham, J M, 1969. "The story of Te Hono Ki Rarotonga carved meeting house and Hine-Matikotai dining hall, Pakirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay, New Zealand ". 'Logan Print', Gisborne, N.Z.; Library reference MĀORI PAM 725.8042 MEP 1969 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga, Pākirikiri Marae.
Date: 25 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-11
Description: Photograph taken by Ivan Sutherland during the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay, 26 January 1934. Shows groups of people talking in an open grassy area, many are wearing hats. In the background, a building made of Māori and European materials can be seen. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Rarotongan performers at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga, Pākirikiri Marae
Date: 25 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-15
Description: Photograph taken by Ivan Sutherland at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, 25 January 1934. Shows women and men from Rarotonga performing a traditional dance, and playing music. All are dressed in Cook Island Māori costume, including, titi (waist band) and pāreu kiri‘au (hibiscus skirt). Spectators can be seen in the background. Rarotongan delegation led by Makea Nui Tinirau. Additional information from Mepham, J M, 1969. "The story of Te Hono Ki Rarotonga carved meeting house and Hine-Matikotai dining hall, Pakirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay, New Zealand ". 'Logan Print', Gisborne, N.Z.; Library reference MĀORI PAM 725.8042 MEP 1969 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Rarotongan performers at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga, Pākirikiri Marae
Date: 25 January 1934
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10801-14
Description: Photograph taken by Ivan Sutherland at the opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga wharenui, Pākirikiri Marae, 25 January 1934. Shows women and men from Rarotonga performing a traditional dance, and playing music. All are dressed in Cook Island Māori costume, including 'ei katu (flower crown), titi (waist band) and pāreu kiri‘au (hibiscus skirt). Spectators can be seen in the background. Rarotongan delegation led by Makea Nui Tinirau. Additional information from Mepham, J M, 1969. "The story of Te Hono Ki Rarotonga carved meeting house and Hine-Matikotai dining hall, Pakirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay, New Zealand ". 'Logan Print', Gisborne, N.Z.; Library reference MĀORI PAM 725.8042 MEP 1969 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Note relating to opening of Te Hono ki Rarotonga
Date: 2019-2021
From: Sutherland, Ivan Lorin George, 1897-1952: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12672
Description: Comprises a note made by Oliver Sutherland relating to photographs, taken by his father Ivan Sutherland, that were donated to the Library in 2021. Includes information regarding the Rarotongan delegation who performed at the opening of the whare tupuna Te Hono ki Rarotonga at Pākirikiri Marae, 1934. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 1 leaf.