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Waiata written at the dictation of aged chiefs by Hoani Riki [Ngati Toa]
Date: 9 Jun 1851
From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts
Reference: MSY-2094
Description: Written at Wainui, north of Paekakariki, near Wellington at the dicatation of elder chiefs of that area. This volume captures a variety of waiata, haka, whakatauaki, karakia and moteatea from the Tainui tribes with particular emphasis on the Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa tribes. Quantity: 1 volume(s) 90 pages.. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Elsdon Best - Notes and correspondence on Maori matters
Date: [189-?]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-020
Description: Comprises notes in Best's hand, notes by S P Smith and letters to Smith. Among the variety of material are notes on Hau, a West Coast ancestor and his journey to Paekakariki; traditional history of early ancestor Tutahanga and fighting between Ngati Maru and Ngapuhi; whakapapa from Karepa Te Uira to Tamarere Ahu II; queries and notes about Ngati Ira and early Wellington; brief notes and whakapapa of Ngati Maru; a waiata from Whanake; many items relating to Wellington Maori place names, iwi, chiefs and history and other fragments of North Island Maori history. Includes two letters from W H Skinner to S P Smith, 1894. Also contains notes about the Ngati Toa and Taranaki chiefs leading the migrations to the Horowhenua and Wellington regions, and their conflicts with the Muaupoko; Ngati Apa; Rangitane and Ngati Kahungunu. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing of folder contents available in inventory.
Elsdon Best - Miscellaneous notes
Date: [ca 1893-1895]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-037
Description: Includes correspondence and notes to S P Smith; lists of Maori informants; copies of questions sent to various informants; notes on incidents involving Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa, including their migrations to Wellington, and on place names in the greater Wellington area; rough indexes to notes; waiata and haka; whakapapa of Ngati Raukawa, Mahu and Taewa and Ngati Ira and Whanganui notes from his 1895 field trip. Includes a long letter from Kerehoma Tuwhawhakia of Kaiwhaiki to 1895 with waiata by Naapea Nganawheuru. Contains waiata from the Ngati Toa-Raukawa tribes from the middle and late 19th century periods including the haka of Upokoiti, the patere of Manomano and the story of Kaihamu, great grandfather of Toa Rangatira. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing available in inventory.
Te Kairangi, Atanatiu, fl 1870-1913 : Ngati Toa history and whakapapa
Date: 1881
By: Te Kairangi, Atanatiu, active 1870-1913
Reference: Micro-MS-0949
Description: Arranged in four parts this journal explores the history and whakapapa of the Ngati Toa people. It includes detailed whakapapa from Marangaiparoa, son of Toa Rangatira, with a special emphasis on the relationships between Ngati Toa and other closely related Kawhia tribes. The manuscript also details the migration of the Tainui and Te Arawa canoes to Aotearoa, with accompanying karakia; Purakau, or short historical narratives, about numerous Ngati Toa tupuna (ancestors); The migrations of the Ngati Toa tribes from Kawhia to the Kapiti district; And an examination of Maori theological concepts, and includes a discussion about the descent of the Maori people from Adam and Eve. Also records the baptism of various people into the Mormon church at Takapuwahia pa, Porirua, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Publication - This manuscript may be the original source material used by Sir Maui Pomare for the book "Legends of the Maori", 2 volumes [1930]. Other - Microfilmed in 2001 from original in private hands Manuscript journal by Atanatiu Te Kairangi, later acquired by Sir Maui Pomare. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. 0.01 Linear Metres.
Elsdon Best - Notebook vol 1
Date: 1892-1894
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-021
Description: Informants and contents listed at the front. Mainly concerns Maori subjects of the Wellington district and provincial area, as well as some notes on Asian languages. Included are notes by S P Smith, and letters to Smith from Gudgeon. Also contains information on Maori circumcision practices as well as Maori customary concepts and whakapapa specific to the Kurahaupo and Takitimu Waka traditions. Includes comprehensive account of the Ngati Toa - Ati Awa including Puketapu and Ngati Maru - migration to the Kapiti Coast. Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Letters in Maori
Date: July 1862
From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0075-009C
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Governor Grey with regard to land tenure (reservations, subdivisions, payments, and warnings about false claims), and with regard to mail delivery during the time of the New Zealand wars; also contains a lengthy letter to Grey from the Wairarapa Runanga repudiating a land sale by Wi Kingi Tutepakihirangi because he was not an owner of the land that was sold; letter confirming arrangements between Grey and Te Runanga o Ngati Toa, acknowledges his authority and expects Grey to honour their agreement (?). Includes letter from Horomona Pohio requesting financial assistance to build a church, which would double as a school, for the people of Ngati Huirapa and the education of their youth. Includes letter from Ropata Hururmutu informing the Governor that Ngati Toa retain the authority relating to Motuhara, Hongoeka & Haukopua (lands about Plimmerton), some of which are leased to Mr Levy, on behalf of their children; letter from the Muaupoko elder Te Rangirurupuni to Governor Grey about letters requesting payment from Ngati Toa for their lands; and letter from Tamaihengia requesting formal recognition by Grey of the Ngati Toa "Runanga". letter from "Nga Runanga e rua o Whangaehu me Mangawero", by the Ngati Apa, requesting the Governor Grey should come and visit them. Arrangement: Previously from 1/1 Official Correspondence series Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.