Atua

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0660

Description: Contains histories and biographies including `The History of Te Huki', `The History of Te-O-Tane', whakapapa of Rakaipakaa, 'The Coming of Ngati Kahungunu', waiata, and whakapapa of Porourangi Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1934

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-020

Description: Published by Reed, Dunedin, 1934. Also some loose material that was laid in to the volume, including photographs, clippings, and whakapapa (from Tamatekapua, to Patiti - Alfred Warbrick). Photographs include a carving of a Māori goddess Horoirangi, carved on a cliff of Tihi-o-Tonga, Rotorua; an image of Gilbert Mair; an image of a cave; and an image of a small island in a lake. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, loose papers and photographs in a folder

Date: 1882

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-122

Description: Contains whakapapa from Rangi and Papa to Ngati Porou in general, and Henare Potae in particular; cosmological notes about the separation of Rangi and Papa, notes about Tawhaki, Maui and Rata and their various supernatural feats Also contains Ngati Porou whakapapa, and narratives about Ngati Porou ancestors including Ira, Ruatapu, Pawa and Paikea and their settlement of the East Coast region; there are also letters from Keriana (Potae?) and a narrative about the origin of greenstone Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1912

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0072-14

Description: Consists of notes on Io by Te Whatahoro, The names of Io (manuscript), Maori religion, The beliefs of the Maori, The mission field, Maori religion and some moralizing. Also The concept of a supreme being as evolved by a Neolithic Folk (1912). Also includes mss written by Best on the Maori religious cult of Io (ca 1913) with letter from W H Skinner Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1977

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1977-03

Description: An arrangement of text, with an applied photograph of Cliff Whiting's "Te wehenga o Rangi raua ko Papa". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, collaged to black and white relief print, 352 x 550 mm.

Date: 14 Mar 2002

From: Recordings of events programme for Kahungunu ka moe ... ka puta ... Te Hononga Mareikura exhibition

Reference: OHInt-0645/02

Description: A talk given by Rose Pere at the National Library Gallery as part of the above exhibition Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s) 120-125 minutes. 1 event(s). 48 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: [1972]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-38

Description: Research papers, notes and drafts relating to Polynesian culture, including gods and religious practices, oceanic canoes, tattooing, and carving. Includes a draft article for a magazine which became defunct before it was published, relating to the Maori atua, Tane. Also includes some drawings of Maori carved figures, waka and a pataka. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Two colour prints of Ponsonby Road residence transferred..

Date: [1980s-1990]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-52

Description: Drafts, correspondence and other papers. Includes ET/AT 014, a draft article relating to Hongi Hika, ET/AT 015 a draft article relating to toki poutangata adzes, and ET/AT 016 a letter dated 1990 from Garth Cartright relating to Taylor's book `Maori folk art' which also discusses the artist Tony Fomison. Also includes some papers relating to Abe Wharekawa, the Black Power gang, a building project and papers seeking funding for a 1990 project relating to the writing of Maori biographies. Also includes a copy of Maori Rock Drawing: The Theo Schoon Interpretations published by the Robert McDougall Art Gallery (annotated - probably by Alan Taylor) with three black and white prints of the Takiroa Rock Shelter on a piece of cardboard. Also includes two pages of handwritten drafts for an article titled `Nga Atua Maori: Maori Gods' which includes a drawing of a godstick and a picture of rainbow labelled Kahukura, and a draft article relating to Oceanic canoes and Maori waka, including pencil drawings of tauihu and rapa (taurapa). These draft articles were in a hand printed envelope which has `Ms., karakia and whakapapa' written on it. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: [ca 1962]

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

Reference: 77-014-1/18

Description: Miscellaneous papers including a radio play by Leo Fowler "The house that couldn't be bought," an article written by the Very Reverend J G Laughton "The Maori and religion" and some Christmas cards [with NZBC Maori design] and Fowler's 60th birthday party invitation [Sat 15 Dec 1962, Waihirere Maori Club Rooms, Gladstone Road, Gisborne]. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1945

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-089

Description: The title of this book is 'English translation, He tuhi mareikura, A treasury of sacred writing, Book 1' and the inlet says ' He tuhinga mareikura, A treasury of sacred writing, A Maori account of the creation, From the Tainui priesthood, Book 1'. Contains, whakapapa of gods and man, the creation of the universe and describes the elements of Maori religion and a sketch of a fishing net. Also includes a dedication from Pei to Te Hurinui Te Wano who was his uncle and foster father. This volume appears to be one of the first volumes for the final draft of Mareikura. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [1870-1940]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-017

Description: Includes volume labelled `Book IV, pp64-77, whakapapa from Paetai Wilson and others linking with authentic modern dates' which includes house championship organisation; Kohupatiki whanautanga; and many notes and whakapapa unidentified Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph Whakapapa charts

Date: 1957 - 1958

From: [Turner, Dennis Knight], 1924-2011 :[Illustrations for Legends of Rotorua and the hot lakes. 1958?]

Reference: A-060-059

Description: Shows Te Matua-tonga, a kumara god, a stone emblem of fertility on Mokoia Island, surrounded by a group of Maori men. One old man is about to touch the sacred effigy with a seed-kumera from the basketful of kumara beside him on the ground to ensure the fertlity of the crop Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Ink, 297 x 198 cm on sheet 380 x 280 cm

Date: 1945

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-088

Description: Contains stories, whakapapa and Maori religious ideas and events relating to the creation of the universe and the origin of mankind Also contains loose notes and printed matter on whakapapa and a letter to the Minister of Maori Affairs in application of a liquor license Other Titles - Mareikura - Io (English) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [ca 19--?]

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-092

Description: The title of this book is 'He tuhi mareikura, Nga korero a te Maori o te hanganga mai o te ao, No nga whare wananga o Tainui' and the inlet says the same with the addition 'Pukapuka tuatahi' Contains whakapapa, stories, concepts and ideas pertaining to the creation of the universe, the evolution of mankind and elements of Maori religion Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1890 - 1891

From: Various artists :[Proofs and related pictorial material for illustrations to John White's Ancient history of the Maori (Wellington, 1891)] 1832, 1890

Reference: A-274-027-2

Description: Nail-like objects shaped to represent various Maori gods Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, on sheet 143 x 221 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 2011

From: [Ephemera and posters up to A1 size, relating to Maori, for the years 2010-2014]

By: Health Sponsorship Council (N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-2011-11

Description: Poster advocating a smokefree world shows a central illustrated panel showing tiki figures of seven Maori guardian figures: Tawhirimatea (guardian of winds and weather), Tangaroa (guardian of the sea), Rongomatane (god or guardian of cultivated foods), Tumatauenga (god of war), Ruaumoko (god of earthquakes and volcanoes), Tanemahuta (guardian of the forest and birds) and Haumietiketike (guardian of wild foods). Two copies held. Maori version at Eph-D-MAORI-2011-08. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print, 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Cellia Joe, 2013; on by Health Sponsorship Council (N.Z.) in June 2011.

Date: 2014

From: [Ephemera and posters up to A1 size, relating to Maori, for the years 2010-2014]

By: New Zealand Post; Whiting, Clifford Hamilton, 1936-2017

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-2014-01

Description: Poster showing a stamp issued by New Zealand Post for Matariki 2014, shows a detail from the Cliff Whiting mural in the National Library of New Zealand. The detail portrays an inverted stylised figure superimposed on an image of the sun. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset lithograph, 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated in July 2014.

Date: 1882

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-011

Description: Published by Longmans, Green, London, in 1882 (Auckland: William Atkin), and includes loose material that was laid in to the volume. The loose papers consist of a clipping of an article by 'Tohunga' (a pseudonym for James Cowan) titled 'The wisdom of the Maori'; and other drafts and notes. These include waka chants (in Māori with English translations), which particularly relate to war. The book has some annotations by Cowan, including his name. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume with loose papers in a folder

Date: 2007

By: New Zealand. Ministry of Māori Development

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-2007-01

Description: Recto of poster shows a montage of photographs. At the top a Maori god figure looks down on members of the Maori rugby team in traditional dress performing gestures of the haka. Below is an illustration of a sleeping Maori goddess in a landscape of carved pounamu hills and snowy mountains. Inverted at the lower edge, the Maori rugby team performs the haka in their black rugby jerseys. The verso gives the words and translation of the team's haka and lists the members and iwi names of all the team players. The other significant symbols and significance of elements of the poster are explained at length. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 420 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by Joan McCracken, Wellington, in 2012.

Date: 2011

From: [Ephemera and posters up to A1 size, relating to Maori, for the years 2010-2014]

By: Health Sponsorship Council (N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-2011-08

Description: Poster advocating a smokefree world shows a central illustrated panel showing tiki figures of seven Maori guardian figures: Tawhirimatea (guardian of winds and weather), Tangaroa (guardian of the sea), Rongomatane (god or guardian of cultivated foods), Tumatauenga (god of war), Ruaumoko (god of earthquakes and volcanoes), Tanemahuta (guardian of the forest and birds) and Haumietiketike (guardian of wild foods). English version at Eph-D-MAORI-2011-11. Other Titles - Maori gods Other Titles - Strengthen the whanau, strengthen the hapu, strengthen the iwi Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print, 297 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Health Sponsorship Council (N.Z.) in June 2011.