Places

Date: 1861-1867, 1876

By: Taylor, Basil Kirke (Rev), 1831-1876

Reference: Micro-MS-0841

Description: Journeys around the Wanganui district ministering to Maori; records of baptisms, marriages and burials; military engagement at Moturoa 15 May 1864; meeting near Taumarunui between Wanganui, Waikato and Taupo Maori Feb 1876; observations on Maori customs, flora and fauna and nature of country traversed; Maori vocabulary; sketches Source of title - Supplied title Rev Basil Taylor was the son of Rev Richard Taylor Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 170 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1877-1890

From: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925 : Papers

Reference: 79-027-07

Description: Papers on various topics including the starch factory at Greytown, dam building, treeplanting, Maori vocabulary, ploughing, harrowing, farm estimates, wool shipments and carpentry (1877-1879); letters (1879); invoices; `Spithead review' (1890); plans for work bench; advice on the use of jacks; Capt James Stevens' account of his shipwreck in 1875; article on England as a third rate power (1881) Also handbill `Replies to slanders from "Star" Office in paper called "Something further"' on a political debate about the merits of Buchanan and the demerits of Bunny Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Preliminary listing in Back file.

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: [198-]

By: Barnes, Olive Dorothy, active 1973

Reference: MSX-8060

Description: Typescript draft of a guide to New Zealand placenames and meanings. Each entry includes the postal district and location for the place, suburb or town mentioned. Also included is a descriptive meaning for each location. Some entries have been annotated at a later point in ink. Throughout the volume are examples of postmarks from New Zealand post offices. Many of the placenames cited are historic in origin, for example: Zalatown, which is a ghost town near Lyell. The inside cover depicts sketches of New Zealand Post Office buildings, old and new. Also included with the work is a useful bibliography. Source of title - Transcribed from item Other Titles - What's in a name? Origins and meanings of the place names used by the New Zealand Post Office. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with mss annotations

Date: [1938-1972]

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

Reference: 77-014-6/08

Description: Scant notes mainly relating to Maori vocabulary surrounding such themes as such as `Weapons', `Barter', 'Early Maori and European influence' including a Maori name for Cook 'Te Paia' owing to circumstance of his calling 'fire' at Poverty Bay. Language - Some scant records relating to Maori vocabulary Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1870

By: Williams, William Leonard, 1829-1916

Reference: MS-2492

Description: Contains notes about the history of the Hauhau movement, notes about the history of the Ringatu movement, with biographical notes about Te Kooti's revelations, and notes about the movement based around Himiona Te Orinui at Maketu; Also contains notes on Maori words and language Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) [ca 60 pages]. 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (16cm, stiff black wraps, blue edges, ¼ brown morocco, brown buckram)

Date: 1819-1853

By: King, John, 1787-1854

Reference: qMS-1111

Description: Comprises reports to CMS secretary on journey to Hokianga (1819); to Thomas Kendall on teaching, twine spinning and flaxdressing (1820); to secretary on English-Maori dictionary and its usefulness (1822); to CMS secretary re request for psalters and prayer books and death of Mrs King (1851); survey after 37 years at Bay of Islands, death of Mrs King, Maori wars and their effects (1852); letter to Central Committee NZ re expenses of Mrs King's death and fences round property; piece on beginning his 40th year (1853); and his journals (1819-1834) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Further papers of John King at Micro-MS-0305 King was an evangelist and missionary among the Maori for the CMS Quantity: 1 volume(s) (113 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies) (38 cm, turquoise buckram)

Date: 1894-1930

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-271

Description: The correspondence with Tamati Ranapiri, 1894-1895 (3), deals with Polynesian Society business, traditional bird-catching practices and information about various Maori words and expressions; the correspondence with Rimini, 1893 (2), deals with Polynesian Society business, Te Arawa whakapapa and history and pa associated with the Tapuika people. Also contains a 1903 letter from G H Robinson, and four letters, undated, from Joshua Rutland. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 pieces).

Date: 1846-1852

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899

Reference: qMS-0504

Description: List of household effects, ca 1846, including a letter from Elizabeth Colenso (?) to Colenso 25 Feb 1852. Ki nga Kaiwhakaako printed itinerary (Maori), 1851. Waimarama and Patangata Schools attendance registers. Source of title - Transcribed title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (135 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph, Mss and printed matter (photocopies) (35cm; red buckram)

Date: 1961-1971

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

Reference: 77-014-4/13

Description: Contains ephemera, correspondence, research notes and articles. Includes two Dominion Museum Education Service pamphlets relating to Maori clothing, housing, warfare and canoes [waka]. Also includes a programme of the Waihirere Maori Club which includes a description of 'The taiaha and the testament' written by Leo Fowler, a pamphlet relating to the Maori publications by Reed, and an article about the Maori rock carvings in the Kaingaroa Forest. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1836-1886

From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0031-03

Description: Contains miscellaneous correspondence, Maori letters and telegrams The Maori letters contain information about the Hauhau movement in the Hawkes Bay area, reports of deaths, community conflicts and prison escapes, and information about the Maori language and Maori proverbs Language - Some letters in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1853-1880

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B071

Description: Contains Maori-English vocabulary, notes relating to Maori land tenure and ownership in the Southland area including lists of owners of some blocks, whakapapa and waiata, diary type entries, and a list of Treaty of Waitangi related grievances Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1862-1906

Reference: MS-Papers-0173

Description: Mainly applications for publican and accommodation licences, judgment summons, and plaints. Also some papers from the magistrate's court, Napier, and a copy of a statement made by Hohaia Ngahiwi, 1885. There is also a court book, written in English and Maori recording charges and verdicts of Maori offenders heard in the courts in the Taupo district, 1863-1873; cash book of the magistrate's court, Taupo, 1871-1878; and a general order book of the Taupo police station containing copies of circulars and memos, 1883-1906. Language - Court book written in English and Maori Quantity: 26 folder(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 4 Dec 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile.. Provenance: Previously in the collection of Henry Thomas Hill (1849-1933).

Date: [ca 1858-1870]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-010

Description: The drafts of outward letters are from 1862-1864. The Maori letters include information about the meanings of various Maori words, intelligence about the Waikato and Taranaki campaigns in the New Zealand Wars and the establishment of the Kingitanga, ethnographic information, and a call for a review of Maori educational spending The printed Maori material includes a proclamation from the Governor calling for the end to intertribal hostilities, and an open letter from Wi Tako decrying Maori resistance to the Government in Taranaki and calling for peace. Includes traditional Maori narrative concerning the Tainui Waka and Ngati Toa. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: More detailed listing of printed material available in inventory.

Date: 1885-1901

By: New Zealand Native Tract Institution

Reference: MS-Papers-1661

Description: Minutebook contains ms minutes and printed annual reports for years 1886-1892 and 1899-1901. At back of volume is list of New Zealand and foreign distributing agents. Also included are two letters addressed to the Secretary, one re purchase of a tract dated 5 April 1893 and the other re donation to the Institution dated 13 Dec 1900 Source of title - Supplied title Institution was set up in 1885 to organise the translation, printing and distribution of Gospel tracts to the Maori in New Zealand. It was based in Gisborne, and was funded by voluntary subscriptions. Joseph Baker acted as Secretary and translator and also supervised the publishing and circulation of tracts. Yearly meetings were held and an annual report presented from 1885-1901 except for the years 1893-1896 when the Institution's activities lapsed due to lack of funds. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume and 2 pages). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: Source unknown Processing information: Formerly Misc MS J9

Date: 1838

By: Williams, William, 1800-1878

Reference: qMS-2253

Description: Inscribed on first page is Hakarameta, Kaitaia. May 15 1838. To the reverend William Williams, Waimate. Includes karakia, and karakia for Church service (sacrament), bread and wine etc. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (20 unnumbered, 20 blank pages). Physical Description: Mss (33 cm; blue buckram)

Date: [ca 1889-1902]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-035

Description: Notes in Maori and shorthand, correspondence, printed waiata. There are two letters; one is from Kerehoma Tuwhawhakia of Wanganui dealing with the settlement of the Wanganui area, and the process for collecting traditional information; the other letter is from Tutakangahau of Maungapohatu and includes a karakia. There are also notes dictated by Tamarau Waiari of Ruatoki, dealing with Tuhoe history, whakapapa and land tenure (possibly associated with the Urewera Commission), notes about various Maori vocabulary items, notes about customary concepts and practices, waiata and karakia (from Tuhoe?), there are also notes in shorthand that are headed `Te Amiowhenua' and may discuss that military excursion by Ngapuhi and their allies. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing available in inventory.

Date: 1857, 1900-1901

By: Williams, William Leonard, 1829-1916

Reference: MS-2494

Description: Advice to intending missionaries, together with recommended prayers, both in English and Maori; also, letter of declaration by David Ruddock as to his commitment to work in the Waiapu Diocese (1857) Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 200 pages, 51 numbered leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, ms, printed matter (19cm, marbled end-papers, ¼ brown morocco, brown linen)

Date: 1876-1932

Reference: MS-Papers-0273

Description: Documents dealing mainly with land transactions around Wanganui; includes several drafts signed by Hauparoa Hiroti, Wanganui. Some exercises in Maori translation and grammar Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1836-1898

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899

Reference: qMS-0495-0503

Description: Notes and drafts for Colenso's Maori dictionary; sketches etc of Bay of Islands; notes on Maori social life and customs, weapons, food, proverbs and stories. Letters, 1890-1898, chiefly to Harding, reminiscing about the Paihia mission, fellow missionaries, Maori conflict, early printing and New Zealand publications. Also papers on William Yate, Hawkes Bay politics, and letters and text in Maori. Also contains an undated manuscript about Tasmanian plants, written by Ronald Campbell Gunn. This item was previously mis-identified as a manuscript about New Zealand plants by Colenso. Quantity: 10 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopies) 36 cm (volume 9 is 49 cm at fMS-049) Red buckram and red hinged lid box Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.