Places

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

Date: 1942

By: Phillipps, William John, 1893-1967

Reference: qMS-1588

Description: To W J Phillipps of the Dominion Museum, giving a list of carved houses on the East Coast Quantity: 1 volume(s) (5 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (35cm, grey covers) Processing information: Transferred from main collection, Oct 1978

Date: [1950-1960?]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/04

Description: Papers relating to Maori history, waka history, names and place names, particularly focussing on East Coast tribes, the crew of the Horouta waka and the Maori history of Titirangi [Gisborne region]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: A chart titled "Maoritanga" was included in this folder, but the chart was flattened by conservation in 2013 and taken out of this folder as it no longer fitted. The chart's new reference number is MSO-Papers-11554..

Date: 1944, 1972

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-061

Description: Two copies of the intrductory address (lecture one) by Sir Apirana Ngata at the opening of the Porourangi Maori Cultural School, Ruatoria, and lectures two and three (4 Apr 1944, copied 1972); and correspondence relating to this series of lectures Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1905

By: Wilson, George Henry, 1832-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-2738

Description: Tokomaru pa Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms

Date: 1933-1934

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MSY-5559

Description: Contains loan accounts relating to regional development schemes Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [ca 1900-1911]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-044

Description: Contains a 6-page notebook of songs and chants with a note at the beginning by S P Smith saying `sent to me by G H Davies, Karore April, 1911'. In Maori the notebook includes notes on Kaioraora (cursing songs) by Topeora, and a waiata `E pa to hau ke Te Wairau e'. Inside the back cover is a copy of a letter in Maori from S P Smith to Whatahoro, New Plymouth 29 August 1911. Several pages relating to legend, waiata and other matters in several hands. Legends include Mataora, Tumatauenga and Kongomaraeroa; Tura and Whiro; Tamatea and the moa; Mataoho; Maui; Tane and others. Some of this material may be from a Ngati Porou source; One section is headed `Waiata a Te Whatu', and there are various waiata among the text which Davies claims have been sung before the Maori Land Court in the Hawkes Bay area. There is also an explanation in Maori and English of the expression `Ariki tapairu' signed by Rawiri Te Rangi Rangikauri. A covering letter from Davies to S P Smith, dated 18 Jul 1902, offering them to the Polynesian Society for publication. There is also an undated note from Elsdon Best to Smith forwarding a letter from Tamahau (Mahupuku?), sent by Davies for publication. An unsigned paper in Maori is probably the letter referred to. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1930

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-069

Description: `Nga korero mo nga waka mo Horouta, Takitimu me Te Ikaroa a Rauru' by Henare Ruru and Rongowhakaata Halbert - another copy of manuscript at Folder 54

Date: [19-?]-1945

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-41

Description: Includes a description of a Ngapuhi tangi `Puhipi Te Riri Dies, Nga Kuku'; letter to Tamaho Maika in 1929; brief note on cannibalism and the practice of preserving the bodies for food; various letters to the editor of the Dominion regarding the Maori New Year and Haka performances; includes a compilation of letters and transcripts from various people eg Percy Smith to and from the Polynesian Society about Toi or Whiro Toi, waiata, karakia, purakau or stories, myths, grammar, whakapapa and Moriori; includes an essay `Bryce's raid on Parihaka'; `The Priest Pakeha settler'; Maori grammar and possible evolvement from Egypt; a waiata tangi regarding suicide; a purakau on `Tane and Hine Ao'; an essay on whether `Karihi and Tawhaki' were real brothers; an essay on `Early Maori history'; the proceedings from the `Otamatea Hui - Easter 1941' where there were descriptions of the powhiri or welcoming ceremony and of the issues which were addressed, the Maori war effort, the Treaty of Waitangi and land; also includes a query from the Native Department about the naming of Maori children with the same names as their parents Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, mss and typescripts (some with ms annotations)

Date: [188-?]

By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920

Reference: Micro-MS-0179

Description: Genealogies of Hawkes Bay, Poverty Bay and Northland tribes; index and some vocabulary included Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 100 frames).

Date: [19-?]-1930

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-40

Description: Includes a poem from Pat Lawlor,`The Ould bog hole' and a poem, with explanation, `Freya'. Also includes a waiata tangi (funeral dirge) written by Te Ika Here Ngutu regarding his children who were either killed in conflict or died of disease later on. Includes a school haka for `Victoria College' and an index with Maori headings; lists of Maori place names for various regions (Wellington, Napier, Gisborne) and provides linguistic rules and grammar for appropriate pronunciation. Also includes whakapapa, an essay on comparative language between Maori and the Pacific Islands. Includes the song `Pokarekare ana', and list of names with ages and gender [perhaps a shareholders list] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (some with ms annotations), mss and typescripts

Date: 1883-1962

By: Tamihana, Rewi, active 1899-1915

Reference: Micro-MS-0569

Description: Includes registers of Maori births, deaths and marriages in the Wairoa district, Hawkes Bay. Also an account book, 1899-1906 which lists Maori land holdings in Wairoa, and a whakapapa of the Ngati Porou tribe compiled by Mr J Kauraria. Film made by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (ca 590 pages).

Date: [ca 1974]

By: Arapata, Te Maari, active 1970s

Reference: Micro-MS-0494

Description: Contains whakapapa of Maori waka, whakapapa of Maui, whakapapa of Ngati Toa and Ngati Koata, information on Maori Land court hearings, information on nga kete o nga wananaga and other miscellaneous material Contains Whakapapa of Ngati Toa with special emphasis on Nohorua, an elder half brother Te Rauparaha and tohunga of the Ngati Toa tribe, and the Rei family of Manaia. History of Wairarapa, and evidence for Wairarapa land blocks; a memorial for monies donated to the upkeep of the Marae at Waiokura, Manaia; and stories about 28 Maori waka (canoes) from ancient Maori mythology. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 150 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: [1950s-1960s?]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/20

Description: Stories relating to New Zealand pioneers including "Tales of a pioneer housewife" and a story about Bully Hayes. Also includes a story "A matter of Title" about a Mr Lourie who was given the name of Lau'uli in Samoa, a story about Maori settlement in Poverty Bay, and further stories "Mainly about rabbits" and "Counting sheep". Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1840-1940

By: Mackay, Joseph Angus, 1882-1952

Reference: MS-Papers-1006

Description: Material collected for his work `Historic Poverty Bay and the East Coast' published in 1949. Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - Historic Poverty Bay and the East Coast Quantity: 51 folder(s). 0.51 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1923-1939

By: New Zealand. Native Department

Reference: qMS-1530

Description: Contains correspondence about, and invitations to, Ringatu meetings at Wainui and Ruatoki to discuss the unification of the various divisions of the Ringatu Church; also contains minutes and resolutions of the meetings, and a list of people who received the minutes and resolutions Also contains correspondence and official papers about the administration of Ringatu land at Wainui in the Bay of Plenty, and about the registration of Ringatu ministers by the Registrar-general; there are also police reports about the moral fitness of some Ringatu ministers There are also papers concerning the constitution of the Ringatu Church and it's administration Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript (33 cm; blue cloth)

Date: 1960

By: Green, Pinky Lauriston, active 1950-1970

Reference: qMS-0882

Description: Title continues: Studies in the development of the predominantly Maori communities of Whakawhitira, Tikitiki and Rangitukia on the East Coast. Green includes several chapters on pre-European history, then deals with Maori settlement, the coming of Christianity and the pakeha, the Maori wars, Ringatu church, the growth of Maori/pakeha society, the development of agriculture and the situation in 1950. Also includes appendix and bibliography. Source of title - Trancribed title A collection of material as a research project Quantity: 1 volume(s) (147 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with holograph corrections (26 cm, ¼ green linen, green boards)

Date: [ca 1961]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/17

Description: Papers relating mainly to East Coast Maori history, place names, waiata [songs] and whakatauki. Includes a poem which begins "Ask of us. What is our Maoritanga?..." and a waiata which mentions Koroki, Tainui and Waikato. Research notes and articles about Te Kaha and waka history and place names for the East Coast and Eastern Bay of Plenty. A letter [carbon copy] from Te Kani Te Ua relating to the meeting house at Whakato Marae. A document relating to the propietors of Mangatu, nos 1,3 & 4 blocks. Some wartime waiata from World War One and World War Two including one composed by Apirana Ngata in 1916 titled Te Wiwi Nati, and an impromptu tangi chanted by a father who had lost a son in 1945. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1959-1965

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-2/01B

Description: Contains articles, notes, drafts and correspondence relating to early East Coast Maori history and whakapapa (genealogy). Relates to many places and iwi. Includes an article for the Historical Review, Dec 1962 "Genealogies as a means of dating Maori prehistory" by R W Halbert of Gisborne. Also includes an account "Mahaki at war: Te Takoremu-a-Mahaki: The closing of the jaws of Mahaki" and information about place names relating to landing sites for waka on the East Coast. Language - Some Maori content, notably whakapapa and whakatauki and lyrics Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1947

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-123

Description: Lectures given at the Porourangi School of Maori Culture. Folder contains complete set of working notes for Lecture 2. Outline of content for lecture 2: Landing sites for Horouta Waka, customary lines their descent and relationships through to their ancestors. Folder also contains complete set of working notes from lecture 3. Content for lecture 3; the interactions of Ngati Porou ancestors with the land, populating the Tairawhiti area and establishing villages and marae. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript