Nene, Tāmati Wāka, -1871

Tāmati Wāka Nene, -1871

Nga Puhi leader, trader, government adviser, thought to have been born in the 1780s. Younger brother of Patuone. Signed the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.

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Manuscript

Ewen, Charles John 1826-1883 : Journal

Date: 1847-1850

By: Ewen, Charles John, 1826-1883

Reference: MSY-6840

Description: Ewen records events in Kororareka, Wellington, Wanganui, Nelson and elsewhere, with particular emphasis on military movements and social life. He mentions earthquakes in the Wellington Region, 1847-1848, and Tamati and Te Rauparaha. Includes synopsis of entries by Colonel C B Brereton, 1952. Source of title - Transcribed Other - Volume 1 of the journal was missing from Nelson at the time the copy was made Ewen was a lieutenant in the 65th regiment; he sailed from New Zealand in Nov 1850 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (219 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy), (38 cm, green buckram hinged lid box)

Map

[Warrington, H W V, fl 1845] :[Another sketch of the attack on the pa of John Heke] [co...

Date: 1845

By: Warrington, H W V, active 1845; Great Britain. Public Record Office

Reference: MapColl-832.11hkm/1845/Acc.39289

Description: Topographic and military map from the New Zealand war of 1843 to 1847. Shows the road leading to Heke's Pa from Waka's Pa, three miles distant, along which the forces advanced. Rocket positions are marked, as is the position of the main body and reserves, also the position of the storming party. Numbers of men in each party are recorded. The valley of the charge on Kawiti is marked and the place where Kawiti first appeared is noted. Some topographic features are described. Pencilled note on top left: H.W.V. Warrington. [Another sketch of the attack on the Pah of John Heke]. Copy of original in 'Maps from Colonial & War Office Papers pertaining to New Zealand'. Note on original on bottom right: M.P.I. 59 Stamp on bottom edge of map: Public Record Office M.P.I. 59. 25137. With copyright note Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 32.8 x 53.4 cm. on sheet 50.9 x 68.2 cm.

Manuscript

Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Letter from James Busby and other papers

Date: 1835-1840

By: Petersen, George Conrad, 1900-1978

Reference: f-76-048

Description: Two letters from James Busby to William Colenso with the draft in Maori of the circular (30 Jan 1840) summoning chiefs to Waitangi to meet Hobson. Includes Colenso's back translation into English of the circular. Also includes codicil to the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand, 1835 in Busby's hand, with signature of Nene and list of six chiefs, expected to sign, subsequently. On the verso is Busby's list of names of chiefs and their hapu who had signed the holograph declaration in 1835. Source of title - Supplied See George Conrad Petersen collection at 80-038 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Part of the George Conrad Petersen collection of Colenso papers, which he acquired from the Simcox family, and later split up for sale.

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Angas, George French 1822-1886 :Four watercolours of Maori life in 1844 by George Frenc...

Date: 1844 - 1973

By: Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust

Reference: C-028-039/042

Description: Reproductions of original watercolours in the Library's collections: Motupoi Pah with Tongariro; On the Waikato at Kapou, travelling party with their canoes halting to cook their midday meal; Nene [of] Hokianga; Women of the Nga Te Toa tribe, Porirua, Cooks Streights, August 1844. On folder: Karoo, a native of Anatam, New Hebrides [1850] "The Alexander Turnbull Library prints 1973". Reproduced from watercolours held by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Issued with descriptive text sheet; includes portrait of Angas and a preliminary pencil sketch Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Loose coloured photolithographs 323 x 232 mm; 330 x 221 mm; 333 x 242 mm; 333 x 242 mm on sheets 432 x 507 in col. illustrated folder.

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Williams, K S :Cartes de visite, cabinet cards and photographs consisting of portraits,...

Date: 1865-1931

By: Williams, K S (Ms), active 1991; Robert H. Mason and Company

Reference: PAColl-1960

Description: Quantity: 44 b&w original photographic print(s).

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[Bridge, Cyprian], 1807-1885 :[View of the Waimati from the road to Poka Noi and Waka's...

Date: 1845

By: Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885

Reference: A-079-035

Description: View across rolling countryside, with fenced fields, a road passing into the distance on the left, with several figures walking along it. Houses can be seen in the distance on the skyline among trees Title from a very similar view by John Williams (A-079-018) The reference to 'Poka Noi' is to the volcanic cone Puke Nui, now known as Te Ahuahu. It is barely visible in the middle distance The reference to 'Waka' is to Tamati Waka Nene Other Titles - Waimate Puke Nui Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 165 x 243 mm

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King, Marcus, 1891-1983 :The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Feb 6th, 1840 Free Lanc...

Date: 1840 - 1939

By: King, Marcus, 1891-1983; New Zealand free lance (Newspaper)

Reference: C-033-007-a

Description: Shows representatives of the government and Maori assembled at J Busby's residence, including Captain W Hobson, H Williams, Captain J Nias, J Busby and Tamati Waka Nene in the act of signing Presentation plate, centenary no. of: New Zealand Free Lance Wellington, 16th October 1939 Same as C-033-007 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Coloured print 280 x 440 mm

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[Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :Nene or Tamiti Waka, chief of Hokianga / George Frenc...

Date: 1847 - 1844

Reference: B-080-029

Description: Standing portrait of Ngapuhi chief Tamati Waka Nene, a taiaha in his right hand, a woven flax and feather cloak wrapped around him Published in: Angas, G F The New Zealanders illustrated. Pl. 17. After original watercolour held at A-ll4-022 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, hand-coloured 362 x 213 mm

Manuscript

Williams, Charles Warren, 1895-1985 : The Whangamumu whaling family

Date: 1980

By: Williams, Charles Warren, 1895-1985

Reference: MS-Papers-2122

Description: Family reminiscences, chiefly of the unique whaling enterprise at Whangamumu, Northland, which started with open boats in 1890 by George, Francis and William Harvey Cook, and further developed in 1910-1911 Williams was a great-grandson of William Cook, who settled at Russell, 1823 and married a relative of Tamati Waka Nene. William Cook and two generations of descendants, who were involved mainly in shipbuilding and whaling. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (8 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

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Kelleher, Elizabeth :Photographs of Maori

Date: ca1860s-ca1940

By: Kelleher, Elizabeth, active 1997

Reference: PAColl-5304

Description: Four Heads of men with moko, and a portrait of Mere Amohau Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s).

Manuscript

Hingston, William George Cornelius, 1802-1894 : Papers

Date: 1831-1906

By: Hingston, William George Cornelius, 1802-1894

Reference: MS-Papers-0043

Description: Papers include correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to land purchase in the Bay of Islands, and a land dispute with James Busby; also muster roll for the ship `Mary Ann' (1835-1838) Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs of Hingston (2164 1/4 print only); Tamati Waka Nene (8155 1/2 neg & print); Henry Williams and daughter Jane (2558 1/4 print only). Also memorials to Marsden, and Tamati Waka Nene (104152 1/2). - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Engraving of the arrival of Captain Wallis at O'Taheite. Engraving of visit of Captain Cook to O'Taheite (second voyage). (Both from Millar's 'New Complete & Universal System of Geography'). Transferred 1991 - A111/141 and A111/142..

Manuscript

Nene at Hokianga

Date: [nd]

From: Buick, Thomas Lindsay, 1865-1938 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0058-011

Description: Contains a typed extract from `My first voyage' by William Stones (1858), dealing with a meeting between Stones and the Baron de Thierry at Hokianga; there is also a brief note about a speech made by (Tamati Waka) Nene in which he denounces the Baron Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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King, Marcus, 1891-1983 :The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Feb 6th, 1840 [Wellingt...

Date: 1840 - 1939

By: King, Marcus, 1891-1983; New Zealand free lance (Newspaper)

Reference: C-033-007-c

Description: Shows representatives of the Government and of Maori assembled at J Busby's residence, Henry Williams in bowler hat and priest's collar, Captain W Hobson, Tamati Waka Nene, signing at the lower table, Captain J Nias, James Busby Presentation plate, centenary no. of: New Zealand Free Lance Wellington, 16th October 1939 Library holds the oil painting on which this reproduction is based. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph 280 x 440 mm

Manuscript

Ngatata, Wiremu Tako d 1887 : Transcript of text of Treaty of Waitangi and related corr...

Date: 1845-1873

By: Ngatata, Wiremu Tako, -1887

Reference: MS-2204

Description: Includes a transcription of the 1845 printing of the Treaty, and correspondence between Wi Tako and Fitzroy, Grey, Featherston, and Parliament, in English and Maori. Language - Some material in Maori Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (43 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photographic copy) (21 cm, blue linen folder)

Manuscript

H T Whatahoro Jury - Whakapapa notebook

Date: 1890 - 1899

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-104

Description: Contains whakapapa from Ngati Awa, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Porou and Wairarapa; also contains detailed information about the Takitimu canoe and its crew; waiata , karakia; notes about the settlement of the South Island by various iwi with extensive information about Kai Tahu; notes about native dogs, and narratives about the Ngati Kahungunu ancestor Maahu as well as nineteenth century tribal conflicts. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume). Physical Description: Mss Black exercise book

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Illustrated London news :The New Zealand chief, Tamati Waka, a friend to European settl...

Date: 1861

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

Reference: E-106-f-048

Description: Half-length frontal portrait of a Maori chief. He has moko, is wearing a European suit with a bow tie. The suit lapels and bow-tie are coloured-in red; the face a pinkish-brown. Accompanying text entitled `New Zealand - The Battle of Mahoetahi'. Artist and engraver unknown. Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, Vol 38, Jan-Jun 1861, p 67 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, with hand-colouring, 150 x 120 mm

Map

[Warrington, H W V, fl 1845] :[Sketch of the attack on the pa of John Heke] [copy of ms...

Date: 1845

By: Warrington, H W V, active 1845; Great Britain. Public Record Office

Reference: MapColl-832.11hkm/1845/Acc.39290-91

Description: Topographic and military map from the New Zealand war of 1843 to 1847. Shows the routes leading to and from Waka's Pah, from the Bay of Islands, along which the forces advanced. Ships named Nistar, Slains Castle, Velocity and Aurora are shown anchored off Pahia. The Hazard is anchored off KidiKidi River [sic]. A place of encampment is marked as is a mission station, a pa and Heke's Pa. Roads to various settlements include mileages. Rivers are named and details of landing places, falls and crossing places are included. Some topographic features are described. Mr. Busby's house is marked. Other Titles - Line of march to the place of attack and return to the ships Pencilled note on top left: H.W.V. Warrington. [Sketch of the attack on the Pah of John Heke] Stamp on right edge of map: Public Record Office M.P.I. 59. 25137. With copyright note Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - H.W.V. Warrington Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 64.2 x 40.6 cm. sheets 52 x 68 cm. and 49.5 x 59.6 cm.

Manuscript

Diaries

Date: 1906-1912

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-01

Description: Chronological account of George Adkin's daily life as a farmer in Horowhenua. Details contemporary rural social activities as well as Adkin's interests in the social sciences and natural sciences. Includes comprehensive use of Maori place-names for the Horowhenua-Manawatu region with a single entry (March 27, 1907) about the historical Ngati Toa-Muaupoko conflict. Brief mention of the `Amiowhenua Expedition' 1818. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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Angas, George French 1822-1886 :Four watercolours of Maori life in 1844 by George Frenc...

Date: 1844 - 1973

By: Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust

Reference: C-028-039-a/042-a

Description: Reproductions of original watercolours in the Library's collections: Motupoi Pah with Tongariro; On the Waikato at Kapou, travelling party with their canoes halting to cook their midday meal; Nene [of] Hokianga; Women of the Nga Te Toa tribe, Porirua, Cooks Streights, August 1844. On folder: Karoo, a native of Anatam, New Hebrides [1850] "The Alexander Turnbull Library prints 1973". Reproduced from watercolours held by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Issued with descriptive text sheet; includes portrait of Angas and a preliminary pencil sketch Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Loose coloured photolithographs 323 x 232 mm; 330 x 221 mm; 333 x 242 mm; 333 x 242 mm on sheets 432 x 507 in col. illustrated folder.

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Grace, John Te Herekiekie (Sir), 1905-1985 :Grace family photograph album

Date: [186-? to 187-?]

By: Grace, John Te Herekiekie (Sir), 1905-1985; Grace, Dorothy Merle (Lady), 1922-2000

Reference: PA1-q-630

Description: Photograph album inscribed `To Lawrence E T Grace from J E Grace 16 April 1881', containing carte de visite portraits of Thomas Samuel Grace, his wife Agnes and their ten surviving children. There are also photographs of prominent Maori men from the North Island. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Transfers: MS-Group-0218.