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Miscellaneous material in Maori
Date: 1863
From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0075-119C
Description: Contains miscellaneous material consisting of a mixture of official letters and papers re land, together with notes White collected for `Ancient history of the Maori' and other projects. Includes the minutes of a meeting held at Te Puku Mahi Tamariki (whare runanga), Waikanae [1886], listing Wi Kingi Te Rangitake and Wi Tako Ngatata among the speakers. Also includes a copy of Tuteremoana's oriori by Hata Rio; `He Karakia Mauri'; He Tangi mo Epiha Putini. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Waiata and traditions
Date: 1845-1849
From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts
Reference: MSY-2106
Description: Contains waiata, haka, whakatauki, karakia etc from various tribes. Includes at least one waiata for ta moko (tattooing). Includes waiata and haka from Ngati Toa with references to Te Rauparaha; various waiata composed by Te Rangi Topeora, one of which makes references to Te Wherowhero's pursuit of Ngati Toa to Taranaki and the ensuing battle at Motunui; waiata with references to various Ngati Toa tupuna from Kawhia just prior to - and during - the migration period of the 1820s. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Notebook containing research notes including Potatau's waiata
Date: [1901-1918]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MSX-9069
Description: Notebook containing research notes and clippings entitled 'Potatau's waiata' [with other MS annotations on front cover]. Mainly relating various areas in the North Island particularly Rotorua, Urewera, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and East Coast regions. Includes waiata relating to waka, tangi, aroha, and some Maori vocabulary relating to rain [from Tuhoe], and names of stars etc 'Te Paki o Matariki'. Language - Contains some Maori content, particularly waiata and place names. Arrangement: 53 in original listing Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Letter from Te Kanawa to Te Waka (with translation)
Date: 30 Sep 1847
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0671B-05
Description: Letter informing McLean of Te Rauparaha's efforts to gain Maori allies in the Waikato and Thames Accompanying material - Includes translation by Michael Rotohiko Jones Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).
Secretary, Native Department - War in Taranaki and Waikato and King Movement
Date: Mar-Sep 1860
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0012
Description: Includes papers on Maori intelligence gathering for the Crown and a letter in between Maori discussing preparation for conflict Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Secretary, Native Department - Administration of native affairs
Date: 1860
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0010
Description: Includes papers relating to the activites of Ngati Toa and its allies along the Kapiti Coast at Wainui, Whareroa, Te Uruhi, Waikanae, Otaki, Ohau, and Porouatawhao ca 1860. This was a period when the colonial settlers at Wellington thought themselves to be under imminent attack by Ngati Toa and others. Wi Tako Ngatata's activities were under suspicion as well (ie Wi Tako left the Hutt Valley with a mounted escort of sixty seven well-armed men from Waikanae and Whareroa). Quantity: 1 folder(s).
A F McDonnell papers - History of early land claims on Maori records
Date: 1847-1893
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-091
Description: Contains a narrative about early relations between Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand (1835-1870), including information about the Treaty of Waitangi, and disputes over land. Also comprises papers on the New Zealand Company's block-purchases of lands in the North and South Islands. Includes instructions from the British Government regarding the alienation by its agents of tribal lands. Also contains a transcript in Maori of Wi Parata vs the Bishop of Wellington and the Attorney General over the alienation of the Whitireia Block belonging to the Ngati Toa iwi. Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.