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Whakapapa tables,correspondence, notes, schedule of rents and Royal Commission material
Date: 1881-1901
From: Mackay, Alexander, 1833-1909 : Maori land papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2089-1
Description: Contains detailed whakapapa tables of the Ngati Toa tribe, with cross links into Te Ati Awa, relating to the purchase of the top of the South Island by the Crown; a copy of the Royal Commission relating to Ngati Toa (published in the AJHR 1881); correspondence dated 1901 regarding McKay's retirement; notes and a schedule of Maori rents in Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Reminiscences of W Hampton Thorp and other writings
Date: 1838, 1846-1851
From: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986 : Papers
Reference: 89-249-9/19
Description: Peace meeting between Thames and Tauranga Natives at the Puke, Waihou River, Apr 1851 (from the reminiscences of W Hampton Thorp) (4 leaves) The Great Barrier raid in 1838 by H J Thorp (3 leaves) Account of an exploring expedition to the S W of Nelson by Charles Heaphy (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand chronicle, 7 Mar 1846 (18 leaves) An attempt to find a route into the Wairau Plain through the opening north of Ben Nevis in the waimea Range by Cyrus Goulter and W Bishop, 30 Mar 1846 (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 4 Apr 1846 (3 leaves) Notes of an expedition to Kawatiri and Araura on the western coast of the Middle island performed by Messrs Heaphy and Brunner by Charles Heaphy (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 5 Sep 1846 (53 leaves) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Correspondence
Date: 13-21 Oct 1881
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 77-248-05/2
Description: Mainly telegrams. Identifiable correspondents entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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.
Correspondence
Date: Apr-Aug 1881
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 77-248-04/1
Description: Identified correspondents entered under Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Whakapapa and diary notes
Date: 1896
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6571-042
Description: Contains Te Whaiti family whakapapa and related whakapapa from other hapu in the South Wairarapa; also contains diary entries by Iraia Te Whaiti about local events, hui and personal affairs in 1896
Margaret Aroha Skelton - The Clarkson family
Date: 1990
From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection
Reference: MS-Papers-4280-082
Description: Title continues:`...pioneers of Port Nicholson and Port Cooper'. The essay covers verified facts about Clarkson's great-great-grandparents, their emigration to NZ, and the seafaring career of their son, Thomas. Some of the family arrived on the `Bolton' at Port Nicholson in 1840 and another group on the `Sir Edward Paget' at Port Cooper in 1856. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Includes photographs of Capt Thomas Nicolson Clarkson, 1890; Caroline Clarkson, 1898 Processing information: Name heading for Clarkson family removed following information from staff member, August 2023.
H T Whatahoro Jury - Minute book
Date: 1879-1888
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B038
Description: Contains the proceedings of Native committees and the Maori Land Court with regard to land in the South Wairarapa with details of land ownership, mahinga kai, history of the blocks and the related hapu, rentals and land use Also contains cosmological notes, with an account of Tangaroa and Rua-te-pupuke and the origins of carving, an account of Maui, an account of Uenuku and Ruawharo at Hawaiki which includes karakia associated with the Takitimu canoe; notes about the boundaries of land blocks in the Wairarapa with notes about occupant hapu and mahinga kai; waiata, whakapapa and a list of conflicts involving Wairarapa people over a number of generations Physical Description: Marbled boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 23
Correspondence
Date: 24 Oct-17 Nov 1881
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 77-248-05/3
Description: Mainly telegrams. Identifiable correspondents entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
William Christopher Bennett - Journal of a voyage to and stay in New Zealand and thence...
Date: 20 Jan-5 Jun 1854, 28 Sep 1854-20 Jan 1858
From: Bennett, Agnes Elizabeth Lloyd, 1872-1960: Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1346-371A
Description: Describes voyage to Lyttelton, New Zealand on the `Royal Stuart' arriving Jan 1855. He describes daily activities and mentions fellow passengers. Also time spent in Wellington (including a description of the earthquake and aftermath) and Napier, voyage from Wellington to Sydney on the `Waterwitch', Apr 1855, and time spent in New South Wales, at Sydney, Wollongong, Angels - Cateract River, Campbelltown, Cordeaux Creek, Bargo, Cross Roads, and Bathhurst. The back of the volume has been used as a Cash book (receipts & disbursements) 20 Jan-5 Jun 1854, and for surveying/engineering notes and mathematical calculations Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume). Physical Description: Holograph
Correspondence
Date: 8-12 Oct 1881
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 77-248-05/1
Description: Identified correspondents entered under Name field below; also includes typescript of report of meeting between W Rolleston, Native Minister and Te Whiti, 8 Oct 1881. Most are telegrams with some in code. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Deeds and agreements
Date: [1891-1932]
From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers
Reference: fMS-Papers-6904-08
Description: Deeds, agreements, transfers and mortgage arrangements Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Autobiography
Date: 1966-1980
From: Andrews, Reginald Percy, 1899-1987 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6153-2
Description: Describes early life in Napier, employment, involvement with Labour Party, local politics in Wanganui where he was mayor, 1962-1974 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: 1881
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 82-355-03/2
Description: Identifiable correspondents entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: Mar-May 1881
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 77-248-03/3
Description: Identified correspondents entered in Name field below; also includes coded telegram from Sir John Hall re Parihaka, interview with Te Whiti Quantity: 1 folder(s). Includes printed map of Mikonui Water Race near the settlement of Ross [Totara District]
Research papers
Date: [1916-1934]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11310-75
Description: Assorted research papers, drafts and clippings about New Zealand history. Includes articles about Te Teko Pa, and George 'Rowley' Hill and drafts of 'The inspector: A police force vignette' and 'At the rising of the moon' and postcard of the Maori carved pulpit at the Maori Mission Church [possibly Ohinemutu?] and a photograph with caption which says 'At the wood-carving school, Horohoro. The carving instructor and the boy who made this decorative "pare" for the top of the doorway.' Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Whakapapa and history
Date: 21 Aug 1863
From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts
Reference: MSY-2145
Description: Contains the whakapapa and history of Chatham Islands in Ngati Awa and Moriori (Maruiwi) dialects Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)
Army list : Militia and volunteers, Wanganui Militia District
Date: 30 Jun 1864
Reference: MS-Papers-2789
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms
History of the East Coast
Date: 1897-1941
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0042
Description: Contains notes, records and research notes on the history of the East Coast and includes a critique of Horouta history, extensive whakapapa and correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
H T Whatahoro Jury - Whakapapa book
Date: 1883-1890
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-125
Description: Contains whakapapa and notes about conflicts involving various Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay hapu in the early 19th century Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss