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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).
Elsdon Best - Notebook vol 4
Date: 1895
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-023
Description: Contains notes on various Māori-related subjects. There is a full contents list at the front. Includes transcript of notes by G H Davies on Māori-Pākehā children. Also comprises notes on death ceremonies - cremation; Kāi Tahu death ceremonies, as well as karakia, waiata and whakataukī including tapu lifting practices. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Processing information: Description updated 19 September 2023 following information provided by a staff member.
Ngatata, Wiremu Tako d 1887 : Transcript of text of Treaty of Waitangi and related corr...
Date: 1845-1873
By: Ngatata, Wiremu Tako, -1887
Reference: MS-2204
Description: Includes a transcription of the 1845 printing of the Treaty, and correspondence between Wi Tako and Fitzroy, Grey, Featherston, and Parliament, in English and Maori. Language - Some material in Maori Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (43 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photographic copy) (21 cm, blue linen folder)
Correspondence - Miscellaneous re Maori affairs
Date: 1858-1862
From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0075-005
Description: Maori letters (most with translations) to Crown agents re: land purchases and various miscellaneous matters. Also includes lists for Native Assessors, Wardens and Police from the Whanganui district for 1862. Quantity: 1 folder(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.
Maori letters
Date: Jan-Jun 1863
From: Mantell family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0083-195
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Mantell and other Government officials about land tenure, and a rejection of unauthorised land sales Also contains letters warning of a general Maori uprising under the aegis of the Kingitanga including a letter from the Ngati Toa chief Hohaia Te Pokaitara concerned about a Kingite meeting in Waikanae; acknowledging receipt of a government circular on the issue and denouncing the activities of the Kingitanga; also contains a letter that has a Maori casualty list following conflicts in the Wanganui area. Also contains a letter to Mantell from a Maori in Wellington prison seeking leniency Also contains correspondence giving examples of the Kai Tahu dialect. Quantity: 1 folder(s).