Places

Date: 1868 - 1871

Reference: MapColl-832hkm/1868-71/Acc.5976

Description: Map showing the East Cape, Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Northern Hawkes Bay and just south of Taupo. Shows Te Kooti's approximate route, and direction (arrows on line) and his engagements with the Hauhau people. Stops at certain pa are dated, some added text (before photocopy) e.g. "Final escape to King Country", "Visit to Takangamutu". Key stops included Opape, Tologa Bay, Turanga, Whakatane, Rotorua, Te Pourere, Puketapu. The linking areas for all these points was the Urewera country. Te Kooti was a Rongowhakaata leader, military leader, prophet, religious founder, pursued by colonial forces, eventually took refuge in the King Country where Te Kooti remained until pardoned in 1883. Language - Place names Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [1:700,000], 26 x 34 cm

Date: 1856

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/[1856]/Acc.23102

Description: Cadastral map of the Masterton Small Farm settlement, showing numbered land blocks with acreages, runholders' names, reserves. The area includes the Ruamahanga and Waipoua Rivers, Kuripuni and Wai Po Kako Creek. The town area of Masterton is marked but is not subdivided into sections. Includes some roads. Farm blocks are numbered and include owners' names. Names include: C. Hare, R. Hare, P. Sullivan, L. J. Evans, Taverner, W. McKelvey, W. Anketell, W. Chamberlain, McKenzie, G. Bull, S. E. Seymour, E. F. Eaton, John Jones, John Webb, Thomas Tinney, James May, C. Collett, A. McKenzie, E. Chamberlain, M. McKenzie, T. W. Tankersley, L. Potts, Thomas Webb, C. G. Crosse, Ihaia Te Wakamaire, W. P. Nix, J. Tucker, A. Hayward, C. Bennington, W. T. Ward, R. Craig, Chas. Dixon, Charles Matthews, A. Matthews, J. Matthews, D. Cochran, T. Child, J. Harding, S. B. Hewett, W. B. Burgess, E. Dixon, W. B. Burgess, H. Bentley, J. Smith, H. Russell, R. W. Smith, A. de Lisle, W. L. Buller, S. Downes, J. Lambert, J. Dixon, R. Childs, W. Knight, G. S. Pratt, E. Bradshaw. Print taken from aperture card Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 42 x 59.2 cm.

Date: 1890

Reference: MapColl-832.3bj/[ca.1890]/Acc.28694

Description: Survey map showing subdivisions of Pt. 3c, Akura Block, Block IV Tiffen, situated 3 km north of Masterton, Southern Wairarapa, between Waiopoua and Waingawa rivers. Shows the first subdivisions into 3c 1, 3c 2, 3c 4. 3c is shown bounded by 3b to the left and 3a, d and b to the left and 5 1 below. Akura no.2 is to the right. The name Akura means 'entrance to a fortified pa'. Shows two roads, Akura Road and Kibblewhite Road. Part 3c specifies the location of the urupa (17) or cemetery on the roadside of Kibblewhite Road. Also specifies five subdivisions or lots of land on Pt 3c 4 (1100 each) belonging to members of the Karaitiana family: Waha o te Rangi Karaitiana, Ote ne Kuku Karaitiana, Arawhita Karaitiana and Te Ouai Karaitiana. Shows some measurement 'by old surveyors'. Inset of part of the Kibblewhite Rd's centre showing cement blocks, probably added at a later date. Under title is written "M.O. Ckd. H.R." Other Titles - Subdivisions Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, scale indeterminable, 41 x 31 cm.

Date: 2006

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-64

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Neil James Roy; history of farm ownership and family; photographs of the farm and family; certificates of title and maps Original owner of the farm at Moonlight was John Roy who purchased 201 acres in 1883. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandsons, Neil James Roy and Bruce Robert Roy. In 2006 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs, maps (some photocopies)

Date: 2006

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MSI-Papers-8640

Description: Six photographs of the farm taken in Jan 1960; Tuturau District map showing crown grants (including Alexander Cockburn), 1864; cadastral map of area south of Gore, showing land owned by Moseby family on Boundary Road (highlighted). Other - Material which accompanies MS-Papers-8640-56 Original owner of the farm at 135 Boundary Road, Mataura (Tuturau District) was Alexander Cockburn from Scotland who purchased 240 acres in 1874. In 2007 the property was owned by his great-grandson Ken Moseby and his wife Sue. In 2006 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter and photographs (photocopies)

Date: 2005

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-13

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Scott Donald Blair McKenzie; original farm deed, 1869; maps The original owner of Greenbush was Kenneth George McKenzie of Kildonan, Little Loch Broom, Western Highlands, Scotland, who acquired 50 acres at Fortrose, Southland. In 2005 the land at 218 Fortrose-Otara Road (Block IX Toes Toes District Section 3) was farmed by his great-great-grandson Scott McKenzie and his wife Christine. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript (some photocopies)

Date: 2007

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-11

Description: The papers consist of: Application form and land documents to support the application submitted by Robert Gillow Elliott; history of the family's ownership; Plan of Mangatahi; `The Mangatahi Settlement, particulars, terms and conditions', 1907 (photocopy of printed material). Original owner was Robert William Andrew Elliott who acquired 568 acres of the Mangatahi Block by ballot in 1907. On his death in 1933 the farm was run as an estate by his wife Ruby. After her death it was farmed in partnership by their children Joyce and Robert. After three years Robert leased his sister's share, until 2003 when he bought her out. In 2007 it was being run by Robert's son David. In 2007 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter, photographs, maps (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0402.

Date: Between 1871 and 1881 - 1870

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

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbe/1871/Acc.27669-70

Description: Copy of an 1870 cadastral map of land blocks within the Manawatū-Wairarapa Block, from the Tararua Ranges eastwards to the Puketoi Range and Castle Point Block. Blocks indicate name, number and acreage, and include Kaihinu, Pahiatua, Te Pukahu, Mongorongo, Eketāhuna, Ngatapu, Ihuraua, Manawatū, Mangahauo, Puketoi, Tautane, Makure. Two blocks include note 'not passed the [Native Land] Court' (Kaihanga, Mangahao no. 3; 7,000 acres and Puketoi no. 6; 3,200 acres). Includes annotations such as the addition of Mangakao no. 2 block in 1881. Includes names of rivers, streams. Note on map reads: 'Produced before the N[ative] L[and] Court at Masterton Wairarapa September 7th 1871'. [Signed] J Rogan'. Note on map reads 'This ? does not conflict with Crown Lands' Judge (signature indeciferable) 'Oct 23 '[18]71' Written on map, bottom left: '897', '2387' Written under map 'This plan is now numbered 88B'. Some annotated text and signatures difficult to decipher (such as map compiler and surveyor). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 61 x 50 cm. Provenance: Copied from map W49 part of Head Office Collection of maps and plans. Dept. of Lands and Survey. Processing information: Separated in 1999, combined with ATL-Group-00693 in August 2023.

Date: 1840 - 1844

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-5/9/9-Acc.37938

Description: Includes reference giving coloured symbols identifying Church Missionary Society, Wesleyan Missionary Society, Roman Catholic Mission, Presbyterian Missions and North German Missionary Society stations. Also station outposts and religious frontier posts for Church Missionary Society, Wesleyan Missionary Society and Roman Catholic. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream card. Scale indeterminable. 106.5 x 71 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1895

Reference: MapColl-832.41cba/[ca.1895]/Acc.2864-5;9064-5

Description: Topographic map of the area from Mataroa, Hokio, Kaitapa, Kahikawaka, Cedar Ranges to Makokomiko Creek, bordered by the Rangitikei River. Motukawa No.2 and Awarua No.2 are prominently written and refer to the districts. Some of the terrain is described. Settlements, rivers, creeks, streams are named. Waterholes, horse tracks, the best line for a road, woolsheds, sheepyards, a racecourse and the site of an iron house are marked. Includes Kirimara Old Pa. Names include: Mitchell. Paurini's, Keri Kow's, Tawhi Paranihi's, Te Aruhe's, Birch's Stn., Chase's, Waikari's, Sutherland's. Title assigned by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s) on 4 sheets. Physical Description: 2 positive and 2 negative photostatic copies, linen backed, scale [1:31 680], 79.3 x 108 cm., sheets 45.7 x 63.5 cm. and smaller

Date: 1860

Reference: MapColl-832.2ecde/1860/Acc.786

Description: Photograph of a cadastral map of disputed land blocks bordering on the part of the Waitara River at the mouth. Includes the old road to the ferry. A handwritten note along the bottom of the map states '9 parts belonging to Teira and his father'. Includes the following names: He Taurarepu, Tawhio, Teira, Rahira, Taupunga, Pautumu, Wiremu Kingi, Tamati & Raru Teira, Retemona, Moku, Watu, K. Patumu, Poro, Piko, Runu, Para, Takura, Maturahu, Tawheo, Te Raipene, Hohepa, Rauponga, Ngapeki, Karanga, Patukaka, Kerehi, Kakarutia, Paia, Patuka, Karaki, Patukakariki, E. Tuwhare, Ritatoria, Arapere, W. te Hone, Rangimoho, Remu, Patu, T. te Raru, Piri Kawau, Remu, Pomare, Piko, Riwai te Ahu, R. Whiti Kau, T. Raru, H. Para, Maihi, Renata, Kihu, Rauponga, E. Tuwhare, Muku, Poro, Ngatoro, W. te Hono, Tamati, Rahera, Epiha, R. Tamaka, Ihakara, Raukuru, Kohika. Note on catalogue record states that this map possibly came from Taylor, Richard? Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photograph, scale not given, 36.3 x 21.2 cm.

Date: 1840

Reference: MapColl-832.15gmfw/1840/Acc.6850

Description: Diagrammatic map drawn on higher ground overlooking the scene where the HMS Buffalo navy ship was wrecked ('28th July 1840, at 10 am'). Map shows the site was wrecked, in a flat, sandy beach area, the thickly wooded hills behind it, the encampment of those who were in the wrecked ship, points on the beach where parts of the ship were washed ashore, and an area of flat marshy ground. Also depicted is the neighbouring pa site (maori village) of the Chief Teraroa, ('Teraroa's hippah'), the encampment of the part of the Buffalo's crew 'who were employed in the firest, preparing the cargo, Mercury River, part of Wiritianga's pa site, as well as Mr Brown's wharf-store and settlement ('Buffalo's store's were landed there'). Signature of creator on map but hard to distinguish. Appears to be ?T. Laslett. Shows several drawings of trees, buildings at Brown's settlement, navy tents. Other Titles - pa site Stamped in right hand bottom corner 'Hydrog[raphic] Office, 20 Au. 41'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 32 x 45 cm.

Date: 1826 - 1839

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-5/10/9-Acc.37949

Description: Pre 1840 European Settlement giving dates Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream linen. Scale indeterminable. 59 x 42 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1880 - 1900

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/7/5-Acc.37226

Description: Identifies tribes in New Zealand ca end of 18th century Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 27.5 x 25 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [1870s]

From: Smith, Helen Rachel Mary, 1974-: Collection

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ka/[187-?]/Acc.39863

Description: Copy of part of an unidentified cadastral map of Karori, Wilton, part of Ngaio and sections adjacent to the Makara Stream in the Hutt County. Subdivisions are numbered and include acreages and names. Includes some roads and names of the Karori and Parkvale roads have been added at a later date. Streams are marked but are un-named. Otari Scenic Reserve is named. Names include Graeme Hari?, E.G. Wakefield, R. Ker, Thos. Raku, Sir J.I. Coleridge, Rev. I.I. Penrose, S. Lancaster, B. Sorell, S. Brooks, T. Dyke, R. Farr, W.H. Rawson, Jas. Wallace, Edward Batterson?, John Crawford, Frederick Ibbotson, C. Cass, J.B. Reading, E. Irons, C. Broderick, Joseph Hurley, Stevens, Robt. Pemberton, J. Carroll, Burnard, J. Higginson, William Quilter, I. Robinson, J. & H. Kilminster, R.H. Huntley, Fillis, E.S. Halswell, Edward Hinton, J.E. Wainhouse, J. Thompson, Wm. Fowler, W. Shepherd, J. Fray, J.White, B.M. Smith, W. Finnimore, J. Semp, W. Barnes, J. Johnston, Samuel Maxton, Robinson, B. Holmes, Thos. Lewis, J.T. Wingfield, Henrietta Johnston, E. Standen, T. Benton, R.D. Mangles, S. Gawith, J. Diamond, R. Canian, E. Allington, June Burrows, E.R. Burnett, J. Campbell, G. Graham, John Pirbie?, G. Burnard, G. Baker, J.E. Boulcott, Mitchell Title provided by Library. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale not given, 29.3 x 20.2 cm.

Date: 1890 - 1909

Reference: MapColl-os832.4199gbbd/[1890-1909?]/Acc.45916

Description: Shows area of land bounded by London, Ingestre streets and Victoria Avenue, Wanganui. Gives sections and section numbers (in most cases) in this area. Has an area marked as 'proposed new grounds for boy's college' with acreage. Next to this, is a block with a note: 'about 44 acres let on short grazing leases'. Another block has 'about 61 acreas let on grazing leases expiring 1909' written on it. One section near Victoria Avenue and Plymouth St is marked 'Mr Watson's house' and an adjacent section has 'garden' written on it. The Wanganui Aramoho railway is indicated. Other streets shown are Hatrick, Purnell, Wilson, Nixon, St Hill, Glasgow, Liverpool and Dublin. There is some pencil annotation on the map one of which is 'Mr W E Atkinson's school'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, outline colour, scale [1:1 584], 73.5 x 83cm. Provenance: Donated by Rob Mitchell, Wellington, September 2002 Transfers: From Drawings & Prints Collection - relates to Plans-2002-058-Drawer-008.

Date: 1800

Reference: MapColl-832ecd/1800(1939?)/Acc.25,704

Description: Detailed map, possibly compiled by Sir Apirana Ngata, showing the more important tribes and their territorial boundaries as at 1800. Map divided into eight areas, and some of the areas are linked to canoes, for example, Nukutaurua on Mahia Peninsular is linked by a line to the Takitimu canoe, with the date 1350, and then makes a link to Map 6. Written on map is: Names for North Island of N.Z. in, for example, Rarotongan and Taranaki dialect. Other Titles - showing Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 59 x 42 cm.

Date: 1842 - 1907 - 1868

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-5/11/33-Acc.38166

Description: Map possibly intended to identify areas explored by Cotterill, Brunner, Mitchell and Dashwood, Weld, Lee & Jollie, Mackay and Travers (1842-1868) but only reference key completed. Base map of NZ - South Island, Nelson and Marlborough with parts of Canterbury. Lands and Survey [1907]. Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink and colour drawings on cream paper. Scale [ca. 1: 506 880] 67.5 x 94 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1865

Reference: MapColl-832.295a/[ca.1865]/Acc.7827

Description: Cadastral map of New Plymouth. An area outlined in red, possibly the approximate trench line which denoted the older settlement, which extends from the landing place adjacent to the naval camp to the hospital to Liardet Street and Molesworth Street. Rivers and camps are marked, streets are named. Includes sections with the sites of buildings, some of which include names of Watson, Webster, H. Halse, Perry, Superintendent, Land Office. Note on catalogue card states: Removed from - The history of Taranaki / B. Wells. New Plymouth, N.Z. : Edmondson & Avery, 1878. Purchased Bethunes 1966. This map is not included in the book. Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:4752], 23.6 x 28.7 cm.

Date: 1890

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

Reference: MapColl-r832.3ee/[ca.1890]/Acc.27661

Description: Cadastral map, maker not identified. Shows the coastline and country inland of southern Hawkes Bay, between the Pōrangahau River and the Whangaehu River on the coast, bounded by the edge of the Tautane land block in the south and inland to the Mangaorapa Stream in the west. Numbered land blocks are shown along the Pōrangahau River from the coastline and inland, including the outlined Pōrangahau township. Shows acres in numerical format, some river names and place names and numerous Māori names. Broken and unbroken black lines indicate boundary lines of land blocks and the land area is marked with numerical and alphabetical figures in black, red and blue ink. A red line is marked on the map in a south to north direction, near the name Kohu.o.tu in the south and Waioheke in the north. Circles in red ink with numbers next to them are also shown. Annotations have been made in pencil with no indcation of the date of the annotations. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, colour, scale [1:15 840], 154 x 95cm. Processing information: Separated in 1999, combined with ATL-Group-00693 in August 2023.