Turei, Mohi (Rev), 1830?-1914

Date: 1865

By: Williams, William Leonard, 1829-1916

Reference: MS-2472

Description: Explanations of various Maori proverbs and sayings; most material supplied by Mohi Turei. Includes a loose sheet titled Days of Moon's age, by Hoeta Kukumomo of Whangaroa. Source of title - Transcribed Other Titles - Days of moon's age Quantity: 1 volume(s) (29 numbered pages, ca 100 blank). Physical Description: Holograph (19cm, marbled end-papers, ¼ black roan, marbled boards, ¼ brown morocco slip case brown linen) Finding Aids: Includes index at front.

Date: 1909-1910

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B040A

Description: Papers extracted from MS-Papers-0189-B040 Includes whakapapa, waiata, an extract from the Journal of the Polynesian Society, notes about Ngati Porou, the Takitimu canoe and its migration to New Zealand, the establishment of chiefly authority along the East Coast from Wairoa to Wairarapa

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-076

Description: Contents of the volume include; information about the Maori method of bird snaring and preservation, together with related karakia; a narrative about the events leading up to the Paikea's migration to New Zealand and subsequent events with information about relevant karakia, whakapapa and about places associated with Paikea; a narrative about Maia, a Hawaiki ancestor; information about the building and migration of the Takitimu canoe and of the Horouta canoe, including karakia, ngeri and details about the introduction of the kumara to New Zealand; and an account of the rituals associated with kumara growing. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (86 leaves). Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Notes inside the cover: "Trans.: To Locke, this book written by me Mohi Turei Tangaroapeau of Waiapu ... written at the dictation of an old tohunga, Pita Kapiti".

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

By: Turei, Mohi (Rev), 1830?-1914

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-095

Description: Contains a detailed account of the migration from Hawaiki to New Zealand of the Takitimu canoe, and the subsequent exploration of New Zealand by Tamatea; also contains an account of the courting of Rongomaiwahine by Kahungunu Contains some karakia written at Tuparoa, in September 1868, at the request of the Ngati Porou runanga . One page (XIV) says "the above is copied from the journal kept by Wi Te Haua of the Ngati expedition to the assistance of the Maori King in 1863". The volume also contains waiata from Mohi Turei and Anaru Taruke. Also contain accounts of the activities of various demi-gods including Tawhaki, Maui, Wahieroa and Tinirau, and accounts of early iwi ancestors in New Zealand including Tara, Manaia and Pourangahua (this includes details of the fetching of the kumara from Hawaiki) Also contains an account of the death of Te Wakaunua of Ngati Hineuru (?) in the middle of the 19th century Quantity: 1 volume(s).

By: Kapiti, Pita, active 1850s

Reference: Micro-MS-0715

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive.

Date: 1980-1990

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-08

Description: Typescripts relating to the histories of various tribes written by Maori in the 19th century. Originals are located in the Polynesian Society Papers, MS-Papers-1187-076. Also contains translations by Piripi Walker of Mss by Eruera Te Uremutu and notes about George Graham's JPS article on Ngati Whatua. In includes maps, whakapapa Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1923-1949

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-063

Description: Contains manuscripts prepared by Reweti Tuhorouta Kohere for publication; there are articles are about Maori beliefs and about the Maori language, 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 are 42-55 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing available.

Date: 1856-1866 (translated 1977)

From: Williams family : Miscellaneous papers, particularly of William, William Leonard and Herbert William Williams

Reference: MS-Papers-0190-18

Description: Correspondents include: Matiaha Pahewa of Waerenga-a-hika, 1856; Hare Potae of Uawhai, 1860; Raniere Kawhia of Whareponga, 1864; Mohi Tuei of Rangitukia and Te Ruaopongo, 1864, 1865; Pita Tauhau of Nukutaurua, 1865; Tamihana Huata of Nukutaurua, 1865; Rutene of Waitotara, 1865; Raniera Kawhia of Tuparoa, 1864; Hare Tawhia of Waerenga-a-hika, 1865; Riripeti, 1865; Matiaha Pahewa of Wairererhua, 1865; Raniera Kawhia of Tuparoa, 1865; Wi Haronga te Kareti, 1865, Pita (Te Huhu?), 1865; Wi Pere, 1865; Mohi Turei of Te Hapete, 1865; Raniera Kawhia of Tuparoa, 1865. The above are letters from Maori ministers and deacons mainly to W L Williams whom they address as Mita Renata, discussing the movement of Hauhaus through the area and their contact with them. Also reports of their activities. Also letter from Anaru Matete passing on to the people of the East Coast a proclamation by King Tawhiao calling for support, 15 Apr 1866; letter from King Tawhiao to Reretua Titiro (proclamation calling for the support of the East Coast people), 15 Apr 1866; letter from Anaru Matete to Karaitiana, Renata Kawepo, Noa and Paora Kaiwhata concerning his visit to Tawhiao, and persuading others to support the King, 17 May 1866; letter from Anaru Matuakore to Renata Titore concerning relationships with the King Movement and Te Ua, Patara, Te Whiti etc; letter from (named) East Coast people to Anaru Matuakore Te Wereta and Hemi, a reaction to Anarua's letter and the King's proclamation. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See detailed list with inventory.

Date: 1912

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-241

Description: Comprises manuscripts of the following papers (in publication order): W H Skinner `Ancient Maori canals'; James Cowan `Miru, of the Reinga'; W W Smith `Motu-Ngaio Pa'; C H Davies `Ko Tura raua ko Whiro'; Wiki To Paa `He Korero mo Te Kuaka'; `Notes and queries'; H D Skinner `Maori life on the Poutini coast'; Mohi Turei `The History of the Horouta canoe'; Sidney H Ray `Polynesian linguistics'; Roger Buddle `Contributions to South Island Maori history'; William Churchill `Easter Island'; `Notes and queries' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1880]-1922

From: Williams, Herbert William (Bishop), 1860-1937 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7173

Description: Notes by Williams and various people including errata, biographical notes on Samuel Blackburne, hymn, `Thro' the day Thy love hath spared us' in Maori with score on back page for tenor; page, He Manu, of Maori bird names, additions from Kirl's `Flora', Whakatauki collected by Mair; and inward letters to Williams from Mohi Turei, T G Hammond and R Coupland Harding Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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.

Date: 1911

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-238

Description: Comprises manuscripts of the following papers (in publication order): `Annual meeting'; J T Large `An unu ti (fire ceremony) at Atiu Island, Cook group'; Teuira Henry `More on the ari'is of Tahiti'; G H Davies `Maori star names'; Mohi Turei `Tu-Whakairi-ora'; Review of Rev W D Westervelts's `Maui and the demi-god'; Takaanui Tarakawa `Ko Tuatara raua ko kumukumu'; Dr E Schultz `The Most important principles of Samoan family law'; S P Smith `The Coconut and the peopling of the Pacific'; Hare Hongi `Whiro and Toi'; W H Skinner `The Ancient fortified pa'; Tamati Whakatara `The Story of Mahanga'; Hemi Parata Raukatauri `The Story of Te Hana'; `Notes and queries'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jan-Oct 1868

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0020

Description: Comprise correspondence, memoranda and reports mainly relating to McLean's work as Government Agent in charge of the campaign against Te Kooti Also includes letters in Maori from Maori such as Mokena Te Kohere and Mohi Turei regarding ammunitions and provisions Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 7 Jul 1865

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0689G-03

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 1919-1933

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0151-38

Description: Contains material about the Ratana Church and the related organisation, the United Maori Welfare League (Te Kotahitanga); there are letters and receipts relating to the purchase of rare books and the printing of various items for the Church and the League, information about the operation of `Te Whetu Marama' (the Ratana newspaper), newspaper clippings from Pakeha media (mostly derogatory) about the Church and printed invitations to various Ratana gatherings; there are also letters about land shares and an electoral petition Quantity: 1 folder(s) (ca 177 leaves). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 3 Aug 1865

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0689H-05

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 4 Sep 1866

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0690F-05

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Orbell, Margaret, fl 1940-2001 : Photographs, mostly taken at East Cape, Gisborne region

Reference: 1/2-022632-F

Description: Maori Anglican clergymen. Photograph taken at East Cape, Gisborne region, circa 1900. Other - Identification notes on back of file print cannot not be reconciled with the photograph as there are fewer names than people. Also, the names are listed from right to left (not from left to right, as is more usual), and many names are spelt oddly. Other - Note on back of file print reads: "Prominent Anglican clergymen, East Cape. Back row, from right: Rev Mohi Turei,..., Rutene Te Hihi [since identified as Rutene Te Aihi], Mokai Kerara, Mateie Kapa, Taimora Hapimana. Middle row, from right: Rev Teri Paerata [since identified as Hone Teri Paerata] , Hone Papahia, Nikora Tautau. Front row, from right: Rev Hare Maihi, Timoti Kiriwi, Hemi Huata, T Tawhai." Source of descriptive information - File print Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: ca 1870s

Reference: PA2-2938

Description: Studio head and shoulders portrait of Mohi Turei. Photographer unknown. Inscriptions: Mount verso - top centre - Mohi Tarei, Waiapu (Parson) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: 20 Oct 1876

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0700C-08

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (1 page on 1 leaf).