Places

Date: [1890-1965]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-075

Description: Typescripts and photocopies of articles, `Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill)' by M H Wynyard; `Maori geographical knowledge and mapping; a symposium' by P L Barton (Turnbull Library record, v13, n1, May 1980); `A Sketch of Maori church work on the East Coast in early times' by J G Baker; letter with notes on Buin stone implements (1965); manuscript of Eruera Te Uremutu from the Polynesian Society library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Typescript with ms annotations Photocopy of ms

Date: 1903

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B030

Description: Mostly songs, some whakapapa. Other - 1 loose leaf page inserted at the beginning of book Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Black paper covers, 22 cm., vol numbered 18

Date: 1923

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-112

Description: Two handwritten letters by H D Bates, a witness of the battle of Moutoa Island in 1864, both written in 1923. Also includes two photographs of a memorial [possibly of the Moutoa Island battle memorial which is mentioned in one of the letters] and one of Gilbert Mair [held by the ATL under the reference number PAColl-4306]. Also mentioned is Te Whiti and Parihaka. Arrangement: Bundle 39 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1942-1971

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

By: Bracken, Thomas, 1841-1898

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-002

Description: Includes correspondence about critiques to book drafts such as 'Nga Moteatea' and 'Tamihana, the king maker', also includes Tainui whakapapa and history, an article on Samuel Marsden, dedication of Maori, church and historic buildings, patere from Tuhoe, research correspondence, poor pronounciation of Maori placenames, prestigious visits to New Zealand and places like Taumarunui and also the history of Te Miringa Te Kakara. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: [1971]

From: Salmond, Anne (Dame), 1945- : Contemporary Maori society - The hui

Reference: MS-Papers-9920-1

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1943-1945

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-023

Description: Includes a list of polling places, newspaper articles on election issues such as racism and social poverty, telegrams and letters of support and also party correspondence regarding Maori social policy; also includes a pamphlet on Moana Ngarimu; also includes electoral flyers Other Titles - E. Edwards, 'Lt Moana Ngarimu V.C' (Palmerston North) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1979-1982

From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki

Reference: MS-Papers-9587-01

Description: This volume explains the outline of the collection and gives the reasoning of why the dossier was put together . This volume gives a brief background on the project. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (77 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies

Date: 1938

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-245

Description: Photocopy of article by W J Phillips, Dominion Museum, on the carved house at Te Kuiti, named `Te Tokanga Nui a Noho'. Originally published in `Art in New Zealand (1938). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970s

From: Awatere, Arapeta (Lieutenant-Colonel), 1910-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6152-5

Description: Contains poetry and waiata by Awatere, and traditional waiata with accompanying notes (especially `E kore te roimata' from Ngati Maniapoto and `Pinepine Te Kura' from Ngati Kahungunu); also includes karakia and information about the nature and aspects of Tumatauenga, notes about traditional Maori weaponry and the qualities expected of a warrior; also includes some haka Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1922-1926

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6571-006

Description: Contains farm records (wages, advances, shearing); Te Whaiti family whakapapa from Ngai Tahu, Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Kauhi; also contains draft notes about rescinding costs for pupils at Hikurangi College, Clareville Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1949-1962

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-045

Description: Includes a published copy of Puhiwahine : Maori poetess by Pei Te Hurinui Jones, 1961; correspondence, papers relating to the unveiling of the monument of the Ngati Tuwharetoa chieftainess Puhiwahine, research notes regarding the publication of Puhiwahine which includes waiata and history about Puhiwahine and a paper titled `Gotty, Man of mystery' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, Typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1933

By: Wicks, Arthur John, 1871?-1942; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1933/Acc.40298-99

Description: Topographic map of the area from the Wanganui River near Petania, includes parts of the Ongarue River and Main Trunk Line, the Punui and Waikato rivers, Lakes Taupo and Rotoaira. Names of rivers, some mountain ranges and settlements are included. Rohe Potae (i.e. King Country) land, in the Taupo Ruapehu districts, claimed by the Ngati Maniapoto and that awarded to Ngati Tuwharetoa are divided by a boundary line and referred to in key. 'Maniapoto' and 'Tuwharetoa' are written across their respective land. Other Titles - Tracing showing that part of the Rohe Potae of Taupo Nui A Tia awarded by the Court to Ngati Tuwharetoa and that claimed by Ngati Maniapoto Handwritten note on bottom left of map: Plan annexed to the Commission and referred to in the Report of the Commission as Map No. 1 Handwritten at top of map: Tauponuiatia Commission Handwritten at bottom right of map: G. M. No. 180 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Signature of A. J. Wicks, Chief draughtsman 8/11/33 Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale indeterminable, 51.7 x 22.3 cm. on sheets 33 x 21.5 cm.

Date: 1969

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-009

Description: Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence about books, critiques, research enquiries, whakapapa of Ngati Koroki, speeches from the Treaty of Waitangi and visits from Queen Elizabeth and the then Vice Regal, includes whakapapa of Te Rongorito, Tamatehura, Ngati Maniapoto, Marutuahu, karakia for baptism, war, bird snaring also includes a biography on Te Whitiki II, also includes the introduction of the Waikato University tie and an essay on early Maori leadership in the Kingitanga Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1929

By: Cowan, James, 1870-1943

Reference: MS-Papers-11660

Description: Folder contains a translation into English from Maori by Cowan of George F Allen's account of Bishop Selwyn's visit to Ngati Tuwharetoa leader Te Heuheu Tukino at Re Rapa, Taupo in the 1840s. The account relates the offering of a sleeping partner for Bishop Selwyn by Te Heuheu Tukino. On the last page of the document Cowan discusses the veracity of such an action by the Maori chief. Cowan also notes this account by Allen is referred to in his book `1902 supplementary edition of Willis's guide book of new route for tourists, Auckland-Wellington, via the Hot Springs, Taupo, the volcanoes and the Wanganui River', page 122. Allen's account is in Maori and suggest that the reader must ask "some Pakeha-Maori to interpret it for them". Also contains an unidentified poem which begins "How brightly the dawn maid comes webbed in rosy plumes". Language - Translated from Maori into English Source of title - Transcribed from item Cowan worked as a writer, historian and journalist. He was a fluent Maori speaker and wrote the two-volume `The New Zealand wars: a history of the Maori campaigns and the pioneering period (1922-1923)'. Te Heuheu Tukino III Iwikau, was a Ngati Maniapoto chief, lived at the southern end of Lake Taupo. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs

Date: [1939-1943]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-42

Description: Drafts, research papers and clippings on various topics, mainly Maori and New Zealand history. Includes draft of `The Waikato War. Defence of the Auckland frontier'. A film narrative `Pathfinders and treasure seekers: The story of the land of gold and greenstone'. A draft of `The lightning: A West Coast Iliad' and typewritten research notes relating to the early history of Westland including information about land purchases and excerpts and copies of correspondence by Ngai Tahu chiefs and James Mackay. Newspaper articles relating to South Island land purchases and the biography of John Tikao `The story of a Maori sailor'. Draft chapter `Gun-running in the King Country' and typewritten research papers and copies of correspondence relating to `Captain Mair's battles: His defeat of Te Kooti. 1870. Hard running fight near Rotorua' this includes a copy of a letter from Gilbert Mair to his brother Robert Mair, written from Ohinemutu in 1870 and copies of other letters. Newspaper articles relating to Te Kooti. Draft of `The story of the Mahuhu' which Cowan describes as a Maori-Polynesian immigrant vessel, also includes a copy of a published article by the same title. Typewritten draft of `Urewera notes: The valley of the bellbirds' (annotated by Cowan). Draft of `Little legends of Maori land: The message of the sea-shell. A story of the East Coast of New Zealand' (carbon copy). Arrangement: Contained in bundle 58 in original listing. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863-1921

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-12

Description: Includes a handwritten letter by G McDonald enclosing a six page document by his father, detailing an account of the Pukekohe fight. This letter is quoted in James Cowan's `The New Zealand Wars'. Handwritten letters by Joseph Scott, one with a small sketch map of the church and Maori positions at the base. A letter dated 14 March `22, signed by Arthur [?] regarding the building and construction of the stockade. Christmas Supplement of the Franklin Times, Pukekohe, December 16, 1921. Numerous letters from the reviewer of `The New Zealand Wars'. Arrangement: Contents of this folder were lot 181 of auction where purchased The defence of Pukekohe was an action during the invasion of Waikato, part of the New Zealand Wars. On September 13 and 14, 11 settlers and six militia held off a Maori taua or war party inside a half completed stockade. They were relieved by detachments of the 18th, 65th and 70th regiments. In a series of actions around the stockade, the taua (of Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Pou) sustained 20% casualties and retreated [Wikipedia]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: 13 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Rangiihu, Myrtle Tahiti, 1918-2003; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-03

Description: Tahiti Rangiihu nee Chadwick, born 1918 at home in Kohupatiki in Hastings. Father, Te Hore Ngarangi Chadwick of Ngati Mananui of Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngati Maniapoto; mother, Erana Rapana (Robin) of Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Kahungunu-ki-Heretaunga. Talks about schooling, leaving at a young age to work in the family home and farm. Recalls marriage to a minister, Hamiora Rangiihu in 1938 and gives details of their 4 adopted children. Mentions contact with Apirana Ngata and talks about the role of Bishop Bennett in establishing the Te Awapuni Institute. Describes setting up a Chadwick family trust and comments on the effects of 99-year land leases on Maori. Discusses the importance of church, community and marae in her life. Describes establishing an orchard on family land, picking apples for export and creating employment for the local people. Talks about joining the Huramua branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League in Wairoa and mentions Rangi Royal, Turi Carroll and early members of the branch. Mentions role as a branch president in the Hastings area. Describes ways in which the League has benefitted the lives of Maori women. Quantity: 1 transcript(s). Search dates: 1991 Processing information: No recording received. Transcript only

Date: 15 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Renata, Taumata Myra Christina, 1914-1998; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-21

Description: Taumata Renata nee Kereama, born 1913 in Shannon. Refers to mother Te Waitauhi Emere, Ngati Pikiao and Ngati Maniapoto; father Kereama Te Ngako, Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Tuwharetoa; whangai mother Taumata Te Ono, related to the Herangi whanau; whangai father Teia Te Tuahu Reweti, Ngati Porou. Describes childhood with whangai mother: living in Pirongia, Purikiriki, Te Reu Reu; attending school in Kakariki and Kopua; speaking only Maori until the age of nine. Mentions Karena Tamaki. Talks in detail about traditional food including poaka kunekune, poha kereru using pigeons gathered from Pirongia Mountain, kamokamo, inanga, kakahi, hue, riwai, eels known as tuna. Describes mother baking in camp ovens. Recalls adjusting to Pakeha cooking. Talks about contact with Te Puea and her family, and refers to local man Pouhera. Recalls picking potatoes in Rata, farm work, later running a farm with her husband. Describes setting up the Pikiahu-Waewae branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League with sister Kararaina. Mentions involvement in the Parewahawaha branch and the Raukawa District Council of the League. Describes branch activities including millinery demonstrations, crochet, baking and weaving. Mentions Lucy Jacobs, Maora Tamihana, Polly Royal. Recalls marriage in 1933, children and grandchildren. Refers to traditional methods of disciplining children. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991

Date: 1921-1922

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-15

Description: Contains correspondence to and from Keys about questions re Maori history, including the naming of Putauaki; also contains manuscripts about ancestors named `Manaia', and about other ancestors including Tamainupo and Te Whitipatoto; in these manuscripts there is information about historical conflicts involving Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Maniapoto and other related iwi; there is also information about the meaning and derivation of the name `Ngaruawahia' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1891-1913

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-263

Description: Comprises correspondence between Smith and Father A Hoberhoek 1906 (3); letters from Mrs E M Hocken 1910-1913 (3, includes typescript copy and second copy); letters from T M Hocken 1891-1909 (8, includes typescript and second copy); a letter from H Dunbar Johnson 1908; letters from A H Keene 1903-1914 (14, includes typescript copy and second copy, also some letters from Alex Michael); a letter from William C Kensington, 1909; a letter from Hakiaha of Taumarunui to Smith, dealing with Ngati Tama and Ngati Maniapoto history. Quantity: 1 folder(s).