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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.
Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington : Records - Maori & European
Date: 1840-1855, 1934
By: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington
Reference: fMS-Papers-1432
Description: Contemporary copy of register of marriages (1840-1845), burials (1840-1845), and baptisms (1840-1844), of original register in St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington. Lists of Maori confirmations at Pipitea, Wainui and Waikanae in 1855 and 1856; list of births, baptisms, marriages and deaths in Kapiti parish (1845-1846), compiled by Rev O Hadfield for census of the Ngatiawa tribe; Wanganui church return for 1844. Includes a canticle by Robert Parker. Note, the names appended are indicative only. Researchers should refer to the contents as there are too many names to list. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Te Kahui Wiremu Kararehe - Life of Wiremu Kingi Matakatea and other notes
Date: 1835-1893
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-077
Description: Includes a preface and translation in S P Smith's hand with a note: `A large part of this has been embodied in "Hist. and Trad. of Taranaki Coast"'. There is also a covering note signed by W H S (W H Skinner) on the provenance of the ms with a genealogy of Teira Whatakore attached. Also includes letter from T M Hocken to Smith, Dunedin 1 Jun 1893, forwarding books and precis of copies or extracts of Colonial Office material, Sep 1835, on the `Alligator' and J Guard affair. The manuscript gives a biographical account of Wiremu Kingi Matakatea, with whakapapa, with much information about his role in conflicts between Taranaki and other iwi, and between Taranaki and the Government in the first Taranaki campaign (1860) in the New Zealand wars; the document also discusses the shipwreck `Harriet' and the treatment received by the survivors; there are also translations of the material. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Crawford, James Coutts 1817-1889 :[Eight sketchbooks] (Microfilm copy of E-041, E-125, ...
Date: 1860s
By: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889
Reference: Micro-Art-004
Description: 1. Sketchbook of a journey up the Rangitikei River 1862 (51 drawings); 2.Sketchbook of a journey to Havelock and the Pelorus Sound and Central Otago, 1864 (75 drawings); 3. A journey up the Manawatu River, 1862 (94 drawings); 4.Journey up the Wanganui River, 1861 & 1862 and other journeys (71 drawings - ); 5. A journey from Upper Hutt to Waikanae, Jan 1863. 6. A journey to the Waikato, Feb. 1864; 7 & 8. A journey to the Wairarapa, 1863. Physical Description: Negative microfilm (486 frames)
Hadfield, Octavius 1814-1904 : Letters written to his family
Date: 1833-1846
By: Hadfield, Octavius, 1814-1904
Reference: MS-0922
Description: Letters written in England, Australia, the Bay of Islands, Kapiti and Otaki Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typed transcript (26 cm; red linen)
Register of male and female population - He Tuhituhinga o nga tangata o te Hahi - Kapit...
Date: 1835-1846
From: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Wellington Diocese : Central and parish records
Reference: MSZ-0081
Description: Folder of loose material removed from volume stored with it in phase box Contains a census of the Anglican Maori female population of the Kapiti and Horowhenua areas, with occasional notes about various individuals Arrangement: Boxed together with MSZ-0080, MSZ-0082, MSZ-0083, MSZ-0084, MSZ-0085, and MSZ-0085A-C (folders) Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Collinson, Thomas Bernard 1822-1902 :North Coast, Cook Strait N. Z. from the Horokiwi R...
Date: 1846 - 1847
From: Collinson, Thomas Bernard 1822-1902 :Seven years service on the borders of the Pacific Ocean, 1843-1850
By: Collinson, Thomas Bernard, 1822-1902
Reference: A-292-054
Description: The right side of a two-part panorama with A-292-052. This section of the image shows the Paekakariki Hill Road winding down to Paekakariki and the Kapiti Coast. The left section (A-292-052) shows a soldier reclining on Paekakariki Hill, beside the road, looking north up the Kapiti Coast with Mt Taranaki appearing above the horizon on the left. The soldier is smoking a pipe and has a bundle on his back. A-292-055, [Map of Waikanae Pa, 1847?] is on the verso of A-292-054 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on cream wove paper 239 x 153 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - March 1993, from [MS 50].
2/2 Papers relating to political career - Local issues
Date: [1890-1943]
From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers
Reference: Series-2239
Stephenson Percy Smith - Polynesian notes Volume 2
Date: [ca 1895-1898]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-163
Description: Notes on many topics, including: whakapapa, tribal notes, whakatauki (proverbs), fights, etc. Also includes waiata from Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Taranaki and Ngati Kuia (many of the waiata and karakia of Ngati Kuia were contributed by Eruera Pakauwera), and tribal stories and notes by Te Karehana Whakataki about Ngati Toa and Tainui. Also contains an accompanying letter from W Mair, Nov 8, 1898. Language - (and English) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (414 pages). Physical Description: Holograph, ms and typescript
Waiata / collected by Timoti Tahi
Date: 10-17 Jan 1853
From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts
Reference: MSY-2104
Description: Contains waiata from various tribes, particularly from the Kapiti region. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Miscellaneous Maori papers
Date: 1858-1983
From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes
Reference: MS-Papers-6373-33
Description: Correspondence, mainly in Maori, by Te Kahui Kararehe to Percy Smith. Typescript of biographical papers about A.M. Hocart [MS-Papers-0060]. Typescripts and papers by Neil Grove about Te Whatanui and Ngati Raukawa, chieftainship by Te Rangikaheke, copy of a supplement to "Nga Pepeha", and a bibiliography of Maori sources for the Waikato region. Copies of notes by Percy Smith of "Polynesian Notes", vol 1, with holographic probably by Sharon Dell. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Hadfield, Octavius 1814-1904 : Letters to the Church Missionary Society
Date: 1838-1868
By: Hadfield, Octavius, 1814-1904
Reference: qMS-0895
Description: Letters written chiefly from Otaki describing progress of mission work in Wellington province and Maori unrest Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Microfilm of originals at Micro-MS-Coll-04 reel 52 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (258 leaves). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm, ½ brown calf) Finding Aids: Index at back of volume.
Miscellaneous Maori papers
Date: 1817-1990
From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes
Reference: MS-Papers-6373-31
Description: Copies from various published sources on how to catalogue Maori names. Copy of original manuscript with typescript about whawhai rakau Maori, korero Atua Maori, nga tohu o te moana, and he korero mo matariki with waiata. Copy of clipping giving an account of Joshua Newburn who was held captive by Maori for 9 years in 1832. Copies with correspondence about William Jenkin's trip to England with 14 Maori in 1863, includes copies of various photo's. Notes on early European spelling of Maori and typescript summary of contents of George Graham collection. Copy of paper on regional variations of the Maori language and part index to the Bishop Selwyn collection. Exhibition catalogue, "Maori Heritage: A Living Tradition", from the Turnbull Library. Copies and typescripts from the John White and James Cowan collections An account of the life of Wi Kingi Matakatea by Te Kahui Kararehe [copy only-see MS-Papers-1187-77]. Lists of Maori letters from the Mantell collection. A guide to the National Library of Australia. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
[Creator unknown] : Island of Kapiti [Maori pa sites and notes] [map with ms annotation...
Date: 1898
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943: Maps from papers
Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1898/Acc.3695
Description: Drawn on a published map of Kapiti Island, the annotations depict land for sale, pa sites, hapu, Maori names, and other Maori historical notes relating to the island. Some of the writing is difficult to decipher. Base map: Island of Kapiti (Wellington, Department of Lands and Survey, 189 8) Quantity: 1 map(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on photolithograph, linen backed, scale [ca. 31 680], 37 x 36 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Cowan, James, 1870-1943, Papers - MS-Papers-0039.
Register of male and female population - He Tuhituhinga o nga tangata o te Hahi - Kapit...
Date: 1845-1846
From: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Wellington Diocese : Central and parish records
Reference: MSZ-0080
Description: Contains a census of the Anglican Māori male population of the Kapiti and Horowhenua areas, with occasional notes about various individuals. Also includes some Tainui whakapapa at the back. Ngāti Te Upokoiri is written as a hapū of Ngāti Raukawa. This is possibly an error and should be recorded as Ngāti Te Upokoiti. Title taken from item. Arrangement: Boxed together with MSZ-0081, MSZ-0082, MSZ-0083, MSZ-0084, MSZ-0085, and folders MSZ-0085A, MSZ-0085B and MSZ-0085C Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Pearse, John, 1808-1882 :Between Waikenai & Porirua [Between 1852 and 1856]
Date: 1852 - 1856
From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]
Reference: E-455-f-088-2
Description: A steep road cut out of hills with valleys and surrounding bush. Possibly part of the Paekakariki Hill Road Other Titles - Waikanae Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper, 120 x 74 mm
Climie, James Daniel, 1849?-1928 :Topographical plan [copy of ms map]. By J.D. Climie, ...
Date: 1880 - 1884
By: Climie, James Daniel, 1849-1928; Snowden, W, active 1884; Barton, Phillip Lionel, 1925-2010
Reference: MapColl-832.4cba/1884/Acc.26504
Description: Topographic maps F1 and F2 of Akatarawa, Paekakariki, Kapiti, Kaitawa which overlap at Emerald Hill with maps F3 and F4 of Remutaka [sic] and Belmont. Includes tracks, railway lines, named settlements, district boundaries. Signature on bottom right corner: J.D. Climie, D. surveyor, Aug 3rd. 1884 Stamps on maps: F1, F2, F3, F4 and No. 12296 Quantity: 2 map(s) on four sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale [ca.1:125 000], sheets 41.9 x 59.8 cm.
Maori Land Court - Assessor's book
Date: 1894
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: MSY-4814
Description: Records from the sitting of the Maori Land Court in Otaki as recorded by the Maori Assessor, A H Kumeroa; the records include ver batim transcripts of the questions and answers before the court in Maori, and whakapapa material Also contains a draft lease for land at Wairarapa for Teri Paerata and a notice from Te Kahiti o Niu Tireni
Collinson, Thomas Bernard 1822-1902 :[North Coast, Cook Strait N. Z. from the Horokiwi ...
Date: 1846 - 1847
From: Collinson, Thomas Bernard 1822-1902 :Seven years service on the borders of the Pacific Ocean, 1843-1850
By: Collinson, Thomas Bernard, 1822-1902
Reference: A-292-052
Description: Shows a soldier reclining on Paekakariki Hill, looking north up the Kapiti Coast with Mt Taranaki appearing above the horizon on the left. The soldier is smoking a pipe and has a bundle on his back. The picture is the left side of a two-part panorama with A-292-054 Formerly part of a sketchbook, this drawing forms the left side of a two part work. The right side is located at A-292-054, with the title North Coast Cook Strait N. Z. from the Horokiwi Ridge. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on cream wove paper 239 x 153 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - March 1993, from [MS 50].
Searle, George, 1914-2002 : Early Waikanae (and surrounding areas)
Date: [199-?]
By: Searle, George, 1914-2002
Reference: MS-Papers-7383
Description: Early history of the Waikanae districts covering the period up to ca 1850. It begins with a description of the geographical setting and then covers the Maori history of the district prior to the first European contact, the arrival of Europeans, the development of communications, military action against Te Rauparaha, the advent of Christianity and missionary work among the Maori, including the building of churches and schools Variations in title - Ko Waikanae (me whenua tata) i Nga Ra O Mua (alternative title in Maori) Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)