Places

Date: 1911

From: Ormsby family : Papers

By: Wahanui, Hari H, active 1917

Reference: MSY-5005

Description: Contains manuscript minutes notes of the Maori development hui (1911) which was hosted by Ngati Maniapoto in Te Kuiti and which was attended by people like Sir Apirana Ngata and Peter Buck and which addressed issues such as the future development of the Maori people and Maori culture and the impact of law and religion. Accompanying material - Partial transcription contained in folder MS-Papers-6889-1 but excludes pages 45-52 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1910

By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920

Reference: Micro-MS-0811

Description: Description of his life, with emphasis on his term as Resident Commissioner to the Cook Islands 1899-1909 (entitled `A journal of my residence in the South Seas and the causes that led to that residence, 1898-1909'); some details of the New Zealand wars, Maori genealogies. Source of title - Transcribed Other - Pages 242 and 247 appear on the microfilm between pages 219 and 220. Page 220 shows as a reversed (mirror) image. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 250 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: [1910]

By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920

Reference: fMS-079

Description: Autobiography with related documents including many Maori genealogies. Includes description of his time as Resident Commissioner to the Cook Islands, 1899-1909 entitled `A journal of my residence in the South Seas and the causes that led to that residence', (68pp & 3 pp related) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (loose leaves tied between boards). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies) (loose leaves tied between boards)

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: 1880-1912, n d

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-206

Description: Includes various papers for whom authorship is generally unknown: An address to the Polynesian Society (16 leaves); a paper on Ngati Whiti history and traditions, Omahu, 26 and 27 Oct 1880, in Maori (possibly by Paramena Te Naonao)(a translation is in JPS v 21 p 83, and there is a note on the back in Elsdon Best's hand dated 5 Apr 1912); A typescript copy of comments on Easter Island by James Cook (with a note in S P Smith's hand "from Mr Kenworthy"); a waiata in Best's hand titled Waiata tangi by Tukua-te-rangi Tutakangahau for his daughter Marewa-i-te-rangi, who died 13 Sep 1897, of Tamakamoana hapu, Tuhoe; a waiata (Kimikimi noa ana ahau, i to kunenga mai i Hawaiki...) by Rangitokoru for his child, and proverbs, supplied by Hetaraka Wakanua and Numia Kereru, 25 Nov 1897; waiata tangi for Tukorehu (Tahuna mai te ahi ki runga i a te Poa...), with translation and a note by Smith saying see Ngamoteatea p 33; waiata aroha (Kaore te aroha e awhea mai nei kei to ngohi pawhara) and other notes (typescript with translation and explanations of waiata, with a note saying "translations verified by Mr George Wilson); a partial index for the early volumes of the JPS; a typescript of the Rarotongan legend No Angene teia tuatua; and a genealogical chart showing the connection of various prominent families of the Waikato and Hauraki districts, including a genealogy of Ngati-Pou (or Uri-o-pou). Also includes information about the Maori division of time and related astronomical knowledge Language - Also material in Cook Island Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of content of this folder.

Date: nd, 1800-1929

By: Rae, Elsie Alice, 1911-2002; Rae, Kenneth William, 1909-1986

Reference: MSX-9366

Description: 'History of the Western Hauraki Plains', compiled by Elsie Alice McDonald (later Mrs Rae), focusses on the geology, landscape, and social history of the Western Hauraki Plains in the Waikato Region. McDonald's history has a preface and two parts: "Pt 1 The Maori" and "Pt 2 The Pakeha". In Part I subjects covered include pa sites and fortifications, burial sites and traditions, eeling, and conflict with other tribes, including Ngapuhi under Hongi Hika. Part II focusses on the development of the land for dairying and flax farming, the discovery of taonga during development, the building of houses, various personalities, and social events such as dances. Places specifically mentioned include: Kahurangi Pa, Torehape stream, Patetonga, and Mangawhero. Illustrations attributed to Kenneth William Rae (later McDonald's husband). Includes pasted in photographs. See Illustrations field for further information. Includes two commendations on the title page, one being from Duncan McFadyen Rae (principal of Auckland Training College and no relation) and the other from a person with the initials "F C L". Notes and remarks in pencil throughout the volume are in an unknown hand. Source of title - Transcribed from item Relationship complexity - Two spiral bound facsimiles of this item are held in the National Library's published collections: Wellington, New Zealand Pacific (PAM 993.327 MCD 2002) and Alexander Turnbull, New Zealand Pacific (P 993 MACD 2002). Elsie Alice Rae grew up on a farm in Hauraki District before moving to Auckland to train as a teacher. She compiled 'History of the Western Hauraki Plains' when she was 17, during her first year at Auckland Teachers College. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, watercolours, photographs Illustrations are watercolours, unless otherwise specified, and all images are attributed to Kenneth William Rae. Photographs are taken circa 1920s. Illustration titles are as follows: 'Map of the Western Hauraki Plains' (including key); a stylised tiki; 'The disappearing stream, Torehape'; 'The Maori - Kahurangi' composite illustration of two images of Kahurangi pa captioned "conjecture" and "evidence", two pen drawings of carved wooden panels, and one photograph of the pa site captioned "truth"; 'The site of the Mission Station, Patetonga'; 'Patetonga's first house'; pen drawings 'The cream launch' and 'On the swamp land'; and two photographs 'The remains of the Patetonga Mill' and 'The hill above Mangawhero'.

Date: 1929-1937

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-61

Description: Includes Maori history, the effects of colonisation, Maori trans-Pacific migration, Maori and Pakeha internal and external travel, geographical histories, New Zealand flora and fauna, religion, astrology, health, disease, language, place names, poems and volcanology Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (some with holograph 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: 1943

By: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944

Reference: qMS-1929

Description: Contains notes dictated to G.C. Heron in 1943 shortly before Stowell's death about Maori history, tribal migrations and demography, prominent iwi figures, whakapapa, New Zealand flora and fauna and also Maori science Quantity: 1 volume(s) (11 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; ¼ grey cloth)

Date: 1947

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

Reference: 77-014-1/05

Description: Record list of the Thames Valley and Waikato tour of the Mobile Recording Unit of NZBC and other loose papers. Topics covered in the interviews include early settler and Maori history of Thames and Waikato, including Morrinsville, Te Aroha, Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel, Paeroa, Pirongia, Te Awamutu and Huntly. Includes some details about the interviews with Sir Stephan Allen and Missy Mary Ann Turnbull of Morrinsville, Toki Watene and R W Hammond of Thames, Kapa Potae of Kennedy Bay (Coromandel), C H Hovell [Charlie], Hoane Te Huia of Paeroa, Mr H A Swarbrick relating to the missionary period, and Raureti Te Huia and Te One Haereiti of Te Awamutu. Some of the interviews were conducted in Maori mostly relating to early Maori and Pakeha settler history of the Waikato and Thames area, also recordings of waiata, whakatauki, whakapapa etc. Also includes a biography of Mr George Shaw of Wilson & Shaw, Huntly, and a story about Te Rauparaha's lament, [relating to leaving Kawhia] and English translation. Language - Some notes about interviews recorded in Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s). One photograph of a family. One young girl, one young boy and a teenage girl, possibly Fowler's family?

Date: 1925-1954

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

Reference: 77-014-2/03

Description: Historical articles [and drafts] relating to Maori, Pakeha and Chinese on the New Zealand goldfields. Also includes synopses of recordings and a manuscript for "Ah Wong, the gold seeker". Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1916-1919

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0212

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Aotea Waka; Maori Customary Concepts; Maori Cosmology; Tribal Narratives; Paimarire Religion, and Hauhauism. Includes information on Rua Kenana's Rebellion and the Taranaki Wars as well as the Battle of Waiorua (ie. Whakapaetai) 1824 on Kapiti Island and the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 adjacent on the mainland which were the last inter-tribal sea and land battles fought in Aotearoa. Also information on Maori whaling activities at Kapiti; building Rangiatea Church in Otaki 1847; Te Rauparaha's release from HMS Caliope 1848, and Te Rangihaeata's Stockade at Paremata. Includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion 1914-18. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: [ca 1948-1949]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: 80-115-11/14

Description: Includes notes on whakapapa and tables for the `Inland Patea' areas compiled by R A L Batley; editorial correspondence and associated material, illustrations etc; E H S (kawhia) Te Kamate chant; ts of Nga Moteatea (3/241-260) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.

Date: 1930

By: Rupe, Tuhikaka, active 1930-1931

Reference: qMS-1733

Description: Includes a draft for, or copy of transfer of land between Roy Corkhill and a number of Maori. At head of page is `Ngatihawe grant 3954'. On verso of front cover is `Tuhikaka Rupe, Manutahi Paa 11th Oketopa 1930'. Also includes Whanganui whakapapa and other whakapapa Language - Mainly in Maori Variations in title - Spine title: Journal Tuhikaka Rupe was appointed a member of the District of Taranaki Maori Council in August 1931 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (192 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (33 cm; ¼ tan cloth, brown boards)

Date: 4 March, 5 May 1992 - 04 Mar 1992 - 05 May 1992

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

By: Davis, Arthur Wharetotara, 1921-1998; Carnachan, Nikki, active 1992; Paahi, Te Waitere Jason, active 1992

Reference: OHInt-0085-03

Description: Arthur Wharetotara Davis details his whakapapa, tribal affiliation to Ngati Maru, Ngati Paoa, Uekaha and Ngati Maniapoto and his family history. Details his local schooling and notes that there was no speaking Maori at the school. Talks about sports, local picture theatre, his teenage memories including memories of the Maniapoto Rugby Club before World War II, his Army career and his World War II experiences in the Italian Campaign. Talks about injuries sustained during the war, loss of friends and notes the names of the Returned Servicemen in the Waitomo and Te Kuiti area. Details his work history building dams for 27 years. Talks about the loss of land at Waitomo, the creation of scenic reserves and of Waitomo Caves being taken into government hands. Describes in detail the history, name, carvings, poukai, associated families and buildings of his marae, Toki Kapu. Notes that the carvings were carved by Mr Maha Hetet. Talks about the sacred places of the area. (Note - some of this part of the interview takes place inside the Wharepuni at Toki Kapu Marae). Language - English and Maori Venue - Waitomo Abstracted by - Nikki Carnachan, Matiu Love and Robin Whanga Recorded by - Place of recording Nikki Carnachan Interviewer(s) - Nikki Carnachan Interviewer(s) - Jason Paahi Venue - Davis Homestead, Waitomo; Toki Kapu Marae Accompanying material - Printed abstract contains background information about the project, the project symbol and karakia. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004449, OHC-004450 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.40 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0746.

Date: 14 April 1993

From: Hiruharama Oral History Project

By: Pahau, Hinetiurangi, 1919-1999

Reference: OHInt-0099-10

Description: Hinetiurangi (Tiu) Pahau gives details of her Rongowhakaata and Ngati Maru background, noting that her mother was a granddaughter of Tamihana Ruatapu. Talks about being born and growing up at Manutuke, attending Manutuke Primary school and then being sent to Gisborne Girls High School. Describes the experience of being the first Maori from Manutuke to go to that school and being the only Maori at the school during her time there. Details her employment after school at the Department of Maori Affairs and going nursing until she had a child. Describes Gisborne at the outbreak of WWII. Gives details of her sister Hinehou Te Kani and her marriage to Parekura Tureia. Speaks at length about Parekura, his schooling, rugby playing, relationship with Apirana Ngata, his role in the Territorial force before the war and then in the Maori Battalion as the first Maori commander of C Company. Describes the farewell parade in Gisborne and dance at Poho-o-Rawiri for the main body of the C Company, noting that Tuini Ngawai sang. Details Parekura being killed, names others who died during the war and describes the tangi held for the soliders and for Parekura. Talks about meeting her husband Watene Pahau, members of his family, his being awarded a Military Medal, moving to Whakapaurangi with her son Wally, names her children with Watene and details Watene's employment. Notes that her sons were sent to Presbyterian College at Ruatahuna to get farming education. Describes living at Matahiia Station and later at Taumarunui where she worked for probation and as a prison welfare office before retiring. Gives her views on education, notes that Peter Gordon has completed her whakapapa and recounts memories of friends and growing up at Manutuke. Talks about a car accident and her present health. Venue - Gisborne Interviewer(s) - Monty Soutar Venue - Gisborne Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005815, OHC-005816a Tape numbers - OHLC-002887, OHLC-002888 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1222A. Search dates: 1993

Date: 1896, 1930-1940

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-052

Description: Published by W. McCullough, Auckland, [1896]. An address to Ngāti Maru delivered at Thames, 25 May, 1896, relating to gold mining in the Hauraki area. Also some loose material that was laid in to the publication, including clippings, correspondence, notes, and photographs. Includes two letters from W. H. Taylor, of Hill St, Paeroa, written on 8 March, and 23 March 1937, both relating to James Mackay. Language - Some of the text in the book is in Te Reo Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, loose papers, and photographs

Date: 1950s - 01 Jan 1950 - 31 Dec 1959

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHT7-0883

Description: Contents: Oral Tradition (Part 3) (a) He waiata tangi na to Kouru Ratana 'Taku turanga he ake i te takutai moe ana te hikuoe' (Nika Anihana, Maraeroa, Hokianga) (b) He waiata 'E rere te ao e kukume i runga' (Ngati Hine, Ngati Maru group) (c) He waiata tangi mo te rite heihei 'E pa moe roa maranga mai ke runga' (Kare Te Ahi Irimana) (d) Te waita o te kapatai o Ngati Pai 'E taka ki te raro' (Te Hikuai) (e) He Waiata 'Kaore te aroha mohukihuki ana' (f) He waiata tangi 'Tera te kakau e whakangaro atu ana' (g) He waiata 'Kaore te aroha kia poi purukawea' (h) Whaikorero kia Wiremu Ngata me tetahi pao 'He rakau inana rakau tu hiwi' (Koroua no Kaikohe) (i) He waiata 'Kai noaiho ana te kaiheke rawaho te mohiotia' (j) He waiata tangi mo Wihikau 'Toia mai ra e te atai nga rau' (Nika Anihana) (k) Te waiata s muriwai 'Takoto mai e hine i roto i te wharekino' (l) Te waiata tangi a Kuiawai, t wahine a manaia 'Tapu mai te huna nui' also on Tape 46 (RM 48, OHT7-0882) (m) Te waiata a Karihi mo Tawhaki tan tuakana 'Te kiri o Tawhaki ka ngaro koe' also on Tape 46 (RM 48, OHT7-0882). Taitokerau, 1950s. Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.

Date: 12 Nov 1903-8 Jan 1904

Reference: qMS-1010

Description: Record in Maori of Horomona's claim in Maori Land Court to part of Titahi Bay, case conducted by Wi Naera Te Kanae; successful counterclaim was lodged by Tuiti Makitanara (or Makitonore) for Wi Parata. Evidence relates to occupation by Ngati Toa chiefs Te Peehi and Te Rangihiroa. Official record in: Maori Land Court Wellington Minute Book 12 Source of title - Page one Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 150 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (34 cm; ¼ red morocco, blue boards in grey phase box) Provenance: Formerly in possission of H M Stowell

Date: 1900-1920

By: Rangiuia, Edward Hatiwiri Pahura, 1886-1918

Reference: qMS-1673a

Description: Notes on Maori land blocks around many parts of country relating to many regions, iwi and prominent Maori ancestors and records whakapapa and narratives of iwi history. Variations in title - Spine title on phase box: Rangiuia family whakapapa Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (477 pages). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (33cm; in phase box)