Places

Date: [Circa 1870s to 1880s]

By: Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm)

Reference: PA1-o-533

Description: New Zealand views taken circa 1870s to 1880s by E Wheeler & Son. Scenes include both North Island and South Island views, and all places named are listed above, as are businesses, ships and buildings, where possible. Items of interest include a photograph of trout taken by the Upper Selwyn River "A good day's sport. 38 fish, with the fly, 2 rods" with two large baskets alongside. Two scenes show different means of transport across rivers where there are no bridges. One is the "Cage bridge" (or Flying Fox) across the Teremakau (Taramakau) River, and the other shows a ferry punt across the Buller River. A number of views show farming activities, including a scene near Cheviot of about 20,000 sheep being drafted for shearing; and one of a wagon laden with wool bales being hauled by a team of bullocks. A view of gold sluicing is shown in this album with the locality indistinct. The same view is shown in the first Wheeler Album (PA1-o-532) in which the locality is named as Waimea. Other Titles - New Zealand Views Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue buckram cover, entitled "New Zealand Views. Wheeler & Son" in gold lettering on spine; 26.5 x 33.0 cm

Date: 1847 - 1844

By: Angas, George French, 1822-1886; Giles, John West, 1801-1870

Reference: B-080-028

Description: The Pa's series of palisades on the hill to the left, with storehouses visible at the highest level. Several Maori seated in the foreground, and three around a small canoe at the water's edge. The details are a close copy of the watercolour original in the Library's collection. Published in: Angas G F The New Zealanders Illustrated. Pl. 32 After original watercolour, held at A-196-022 On sheet: 380 x 560 mm Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, hand-coloured 232 x 324 mm

Date: 1827 - 1838 - 1828

From: Earle, Augustus 1793-1838 :Sketches illustrative of the Native Inhabitants and Islands of New Zealand from original drawings by Augustus Earle Esq, Draughtsman of H. M. S. "Beagle". London, Lithographed and Published under the auspices of the New Zealand Association by Robert Martin & Co, 1838

Reference: PUBL-0015-07

Description: Seated portrait of Kawakawa (Bay of Islands) chief Rangituke, his wife leaning on his shoulder, his son seated at his feet, viewed, according to the artist, 'from the window of my hut at the Bay of Islands' (Russell or Kawakawa?). A carved storehouse is in the right background and a whare and storage platform on the left, with the sea beyond. According to Earle 'it illustrates the general attachment of the natives of New Zealand to their wives and children'. Based on Earle's oil painting 'Portrait of Arangi Tooker [Rangituke] ... with his wife and son ... [1827]' (G-634) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, hand-coloured 289 x 235 mm

Date: 1840 - 1846

From: Dumont d'Urville, Jules Sebastien Cesar, 1790-1842 :Voyage au Pole Sud et dans l'Oceanie ... 1838 - 1842. Atlas pittoresque. Paris, A. Gide, 1846.

By: Le Breton, Louis Auguste Marie, 1818-1866; A Gide, active 1846; Blanchard, Henri Pierre Leon Pharamond, 1805-1873

Reference: PUBL-0028-184

Description: Several Maori dwellings, and a storage platform inside a pa, probably at Russell. The nearest house has a carved lintel and elaborate carvings can be seen inside the door. Part of a large war canoe can be seen to the right Other Titles - Houses of the natives, Bay of Islands Another copy at B-187-008 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, black and white, 202 x 303 mm

Date: 1838

By: Read, W, active 1901-1902; Polack, Joel Samuel, 1807-1882

Reference: A-259-006

Description: Shows a Maori village with huts, food stores and food being prepared. Polack was based in the Bay of Islands and this view is likely to be in that area Extended Title - From: Polack, J. S. New Zealand; being a narrative of travels and adventures... London, Richard Bentley, 1838. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Interior of a Native village in New Zealand.; Recto - beneath image - London. Published by Richard Bentley, 1838.; Recto - bottom left - J. S. Polack, del.; Recto - bottom right - W. Read, sc. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Aquatint 90 x 150 mm on sheet 140 x 220 mm

Date: 1866 - 1845

By: Meryon, Charles, 1821-1868

Reference: B-014-006

Description: A large thatched storehouse (pataka) on four poles to the left, outside a fenced area containing three houses (one with a European style slab chimney), and a smaller taller storehouse on the far right. A group of Maori outside the fence appear to be selling potatoes to a European. No. S97 in Richard S. Schneiderman's catalogue raisonne. State v/vi. The Library holds a second copy of the same print (same state) at B-014-007. This copy is more heavily inked than B-014-007. Other Titles - New Zealand. Native storehouses and dwellings at Akaroa (Banks Peninsula) [translation] Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etching, 120 x 228 mm (image) on sheet 270 x 382 mm

Date: 1840

By: Wilson, D M, active 1921

Reference: MapColl-832.11gcdo/Pre-1840/Acc.1717

Description: Drawn on a published map, shows plan of the ancient drains of the Kaitaia swamp, situated in Block V (five) Ahipara survey district, Pt 13, 14 and 15, adjoining the Pukepoto Block of Native land, on Kaitaia Road between Kaitaia and Ahipara. Archeological detail of old water course or drain, remains of Maori kainga encircling drain, remains of Maori camp, several large store pits, and streams (Waitapu, Kohi, Whau, Waipapa). Shows the position of the new drains, undrained land (raupo and wiwi swamp), unformed roads, school residence and Kaitaia Road. Blocks of land owned by A.W. Masters (Pt. 15), Campbell (Pt. 14) with Pt. 13 divided between L. Masters and S. Masters. Map made by the Department of Lands and Survey, surveyed for the Polynesian Society on August 18, 1921. Base Map: For surveys under the Land transfer Act. Plan of ... ([Wellington]: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey, 191[?].) Stamped 'Polynesian Society'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, hand coloured, linen backed, 49 x 49.5 cm.

Date: 1885

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-8741

Description: Photograph of a group of Maori in front of a meeting house at Jerusalem, taken 1885 by Burton Brothers. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Other Titles - Hiroharama (Jerusalem) - Wanganui River Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - 3529-Hiroharama-(Jerusalem-) Wanganui River. Burton Bros. Dunedin; Verso - top centre - Hirorahama (Jerusalem) Wanganui Riv Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14.6 x 19.9 cm

Date: between 1863-1872

From: Martin, A R :Mundy photographs

Reference: 1/2-082343-F

Description: Photograph shows the large and intricately carved Ngāti Tūwharetoa pātaka named Hīnana ki uta, Hīnana ki tai (search the land and sea), which was built at Waihī on the shores of Lake Taupō in 1855. Shows a Māori group seated alongside, comprising a woman flanked by two men holding guns. People possibly identified (from left to right); Rangitua, Ngaumu, and Aperahama Whetu, also known as Tuatara. Photograph taken by Daniel Louis Mundy between 1863 and 1872. Sources: - Rahui Papa and Paul Meredith, 'Kīngitanga – the Māori King movement - Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, 1858–1860', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/37856/hinana-ki-uta-hinana-ki-tai (accessed 27 September 2017). - From item (file print verso of 1/2-021882). Title supplied by Library. Daniel Louis Mundy was active in New Zealand as a photographer between 1863 and 1872. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Processing information: Title and description changed in September 2017 as a result of information from a researcher which identified the name of the pātaka. Description updated 14 March 2024.

Date: 1835

From: Polack, Joel Samuel, 1807-1882 :New Zealand ; being a narrative of travels and adventures during a residence in that country during the years 1831 and 1837. London, Richard Bentley, 1838.

By: Polack, Joel Samuel, 1807-1882

Reference: PUBL-0115-2-120

Description: View at the mouth of the Turanganui River, Gisborne, 1835, with a large canoe with two triangular sails in the foreground, smaller canoes further away, a pa site with pataka, whare and palisades, with trees and a hill to the left beyond. On the site of modern Gisborne Extended Title - From Polack, J. S. New Zealand, being a narrative of travels. London, 1838, Vol. 2 p. 120 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving

Date: 1827 - 1828

From: Earle, Augustus, 1793-1838 :A narrative of a nine months residence in New Zealand in 1827. London, Longman, 1832.

Reference: PUBL-0022-2

Description: A storehouse (pataka) with carved entrance, supported by a carved pole and a branch, watched by a man whose head and shoulders are visible on the left. In the background an extensive landscape, either of the Bay of Islands or the Hokianga Harbour. Ellis number 243. Based on a watercolour now in the Rex Nan Kivell Collection, National Library of Australia. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Aquatint, 152 x 112 mm

Date: 1848

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant 1820-1895 :[Sketchbook, no. 3] 1848-1849

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: E-334-071

Description: 'From Te Kapa's kaik' on the left, drawn across the page, is a view across a valley towards hills, with the small buildings of the kaik or village in the foreground. Below that 'Te Morokuia' (or Te Morokina?) is a view of a distinctive low hill. On the upper right drawings of three items lost in Mantell's travels: 'Ye candle box [candlestick] wh[ich] was lost atte [at] Otaitai'. 'Ye nyfe [knife]... wh. was lost atte Orewa' and a third object, possibly another knife 'loste atte Godde nos wher' [lost at God knows where]. Bottom right is Mantell's group crossing the Waitaki River in a large canoe, with their Maori guides and their baggage, watched from the bank by a fifth man with his baggage. In the background at the river mouth is a small kainga, with at least one food storage platform. Other Titles - Kainga; candle-stick; knife Inscriptions: Recto - above image - Oct 24 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 120 x 200 mm (page size)

Date: 1893

From: Various artists :[Selection of newspaper supplements; illustrations by Kennett Watkins, Thomas Ryan, L W Wilson and Charles Goldie. Published by Brett for the 'Weekly news' and the 'New Zealand graphic'. ca 1900-1936]

By: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927; New Zealand Graphic and Star Printing Works

Reference: A-385-020

Description: Shows a view of the source of the Waikato River as it leaves Lake Taupo. There is a pataka at the right, two figures in a waka at left, and a harakeke (flax) bush in the centre foreground. Mounts Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu are in the distance. Other Titles - Lithographed Extended Title - From the New Zealand Graphic Christmas number 1893, page 11. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 212 x 330 mm.

Date: ca 1906

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-q-002-017

Description: Pataka (Maori storehouse) Te Takinga at Lake Papaitonga, circa 1906, photographed by George Leslie Adkin. Album piece is from has been digitised and surrogates are available at Library reference PA1-q-002. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Carved pataka at Papai-tonga showing intricate and masterly craftsmanship of the old style. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 11.1 x 15 cm, on album page

Date: 1827

By: Earle, Augustus, 1793-1838; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: G-707

Description: Shows canoes, storehouse and carved objects. Hongi is seated in a central position, with huia feathers in his hair. Earle, seated on the left, is gesturing and is wearing a green cap. Another European is seated behind Earle, his friend Shand. Hongi's family and supporters surround him and the group is seated at the base of a low cliff. The meeting took place in a bay about 1 mile from Kororareka (Russell). Hongi had fought without his armour, supplied by King George IV, and had been wounded by a ball in the chest. He was to die the following year. Identification: the exact identity of Mr Shand is not known. Earle described him as a Scotsman. Exhibited in 'Two centuries of New Zealand landscape art' Exhibition at Auckland City Art Gallery, 2 February - 22 April 1990. Exhibited in 'Treasures in Trust' exhibition to celebrate 75th anniversary of the Alexander Turnbull Library in 1995. Exhibited in 'The Dream Collectors' Exhibition at Te Papa / Museum of New Zealand, 14 February 1998 -; then touring to Auckland City Art Gallery and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Also known by title: The wounded chief, Hongi (or Honghi). Other Titles - Meeting of the artist and the wounded chief, Hongi Other Titles - The wounded chief Honghi Inscriptions: Recto - on the back neck area of the cloak of the foremost reclining figure: A.E. Related works: a lithograph version of this view, 'The wounded chief Honghi and his family' was published as plate 2 in Earle's 'Sketches illustrative of the native inhabitants and islands of New Zealand ... (London, New Zealand Association and Robert Martin, 1838). The lithograph contains fewer figures and details than the oil Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas 578 x 898 mm (sight) Provenance: Collection of Alexander Turnbull

Date: 1882

By: Blomfield, Charles, 1848-1926

Reference: G-633

Description: A pre-eruption view of Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake) shows the Maori village of Kaiteriria. In the left foreground a group of Maori is seated on the ground beside a raised storehouse (pataka), with several other pataka and whare further away. There is a stake fence between the pataka and the whare, as well as another pataka on the headland reaching away into the lake. Three figures sit in a waka with a small rectangular sail at lower right. The island or headland at the far right has a flat top which may be a pa site. There are bare steep hills on the far side of the lake. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - top centre - [Title]; Recto - bottom left - C Blomfield. 1882 Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas, 420 x 672 mm (sight)

Date: 1844

By: Angas, George French, 1822-1886; Fuller, Alfred Walter Francis, 1882-1961

Reference: A-196-022

Description: A series of palisades of the pa on the hill to the left, with storehouses visible behind the highest level of fencing. Four Maori seated or leaning on a carved post in the foreground, along with a piglet; two others seated at the lake edge and three in or beside a small waka laden with stores at the water's edge. Related copies: Original for a lithograph by J W Giles in The New Zealanders Illustrated (London, 1847), Plate 32. Motupoi Pah was described by Angas as a heavily fortified pa on a neck of land jutting into lake Roto-Aire. The chief at the time of this painting was Munga-Kahu, a Roman Catholic convert. Purchased with assistance from the Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 573 x 820 mm Provenance: Previously from the collection of Captain A W F Fuller, London.

Date: 1841 - 1855

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: A-189-019

Description: A clearing in dense bush, with a Maori storage platform containing kete and seed potatoes. Two people to the right of the platform. One appears to be lifting a kete onto the platform. A cabbage tree is visible amongst the bush to the left and there is a large dead tree trunk on the left. The drawing is black and white and may be unfinished. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Crayon on paper, 215 x 127 mm

Date: 1840 - 1845

By: Agate, Alfred Thomas, 1812-1846; Cushman, George Hewitt, 1814-1876

Reference: A-259-030

Description: Scene inside a pa in the Bay of Islands in 1840, with several whare, a patuka prominent in the left foreground, being accessed up a notched log ladder by a man, children and possibly women seated in the shade below the patuka (storage-house), and kete (flax storage baskets) suspended below it. On the right is a man seated on the roof of a shelter, a kete in front of him. The United States Exploring Expedition called at the Bay of Islands in 1840. Extended Title - Detached from; Wilkes, Charles. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841. Vol 2, p. 369. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 118 x 180 mm on sheet 182 x 280 mm

Date: [ca 1890]

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Hill, William Howard, 1886-1956

Reference: 1/2-091916-F

Description: Taitua at Taumarunui circa 1890. Alongside are two young Maori girls seated on a pataka (storehouse). Photograph taken by the Burton Brothers. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).