Places

Date: 1916

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.47cba/1916/Acc.37816

Description: Topographic map of Kapiti Island with some described features and named vegetation. Includes the site of an anchorage adjacent to Motungarara Island and Kapiti Island. Ink blotches obliterate parts of the map Kapiti Island includes numerous Maori placenames and named streams. Pa sites and former Maori settlements are marked, as are whaling stations and a cavern, formerly a burial ground. Sites of mutton birds are marked as are water supplies, walking tracks, the site of an old homestead and old cultivations. Tokumapuna Island, 1.2.21 [acres] includes the site of the main whaling station and named rocks which are covered at high water are named. Motungarara Island, 3.2.0 [acres] includes the site of a former whaling station Tahoramaurea Island, 3.3.21 [acres] includes the site of Mayhew's store 442 is written in each of three corners of the map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:70 000], 70.1 x 75.5 cm.

Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1920 - 1930

From: Hodgkins family :[Miscellaneous sketches and greetings cards. 1870-1920s].

By: Field, Isabel Jane, 1867-1950

Reference: E-399-f-023

Description: Looking south along the steep cliffs on the west face of Kapiti Island from the summit Probably drawn after the artist's marriage, when she was living in Waikanae Other Titles - Field Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in folder. Physical Description: Pencil on board, 168 x 139 mm

Date: 1991

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R26-10,000/5.1-Acc.

Description: Published by Department of Lands and Survey Quantity: 1 map(s) [with annotations]. Physical Description: Ink on white paper. Scale [ca 1: 10, 000] 83 x 65 cm. Provenance: Purchased 17 December 1992

Date: [ca 1906]

By: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/[ca.1906]/Acc.347

Description: Copy of topographic manuscript map of Kapiti Island, with cadastral and Māori historical information. Shows several pā sites, including Wharekahu Bay Pa, Taepiro Stream Pa, 'Rangitira Point Pa'. Shows land subdivisions, such as Maraetakaroro Kapiti No. 2, subdn 2B and Waiorua Kapiti no. 5, subdn 1B. Identifies Māori place names, the residence of Te Rauparaha and 'Rangihaieta' (Te Rangihaeata), the residence of Mr A S Wilkinson, whaling stations on surrounding islands. Beside the map are notes on early HMS ship visits to the island. Total area for the island is given as over 4855 acres. Annotation on map before copying: Sale plan W 35. It was formerly assumed that this map is a photocopy from the manuscript reproduced in 'The stirring times of Te Rauparaha (Chief of the Ngatitoa) / by W.T.L. Travers. Also, The sacking of Kaiapohia / by J.W. Stack.Travera - the stirring times of Te Rauparaha'. Christchurch ; Melbourne : Whitcombe and Tombs, [1906]. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 30 x 26.7 cm.

Date: [Between 1920 and 1940]

From: Kapiti Coast District Libraries: Photographs of the Webber family

Reference: 1/2-057811-F

Description: Group photo of Webber family children, (left to right) Kap, Rangi, Jim and Piki Webber at their home on Kapiti Island. Note on back of photo "dress material is from shipwrecked "Lily". Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative

Date: 1995-1996

From: Ross, Gregory F A, 1951- : Papers

By: Ross, Gregory F A, 1951-

Reference: MSX-4193

Description: Comprises original of `Red beech writing' with cover, layout and illustrations, two letters from Ross to the Turnbull Library describing these papers, two draft letters from Ross (not sent), to Keri Hulme and Chris Hooker, loose illustrations including maps of the Lewis and Arthur's Pass areas, and a play, `How the ecosystem works' (1996) In `Red beech writing' Ross describes his experiences as a hunter, tramper and mountaineer in the NZ back country with particular emphasis on the people he tramped with, the huts they stayed in and flora and fauna. Among the areas he writes about are Kapiti Island, the Paparoas, the West Coast, Fiordland, the Rakaia and Stewart Island. Other Titles - Red beech writing Quantity: 1 volume(s) (case folder). Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Transfers: To Book Collections - Two booklets `Alpine: true outdoor stories from Canada and New Zealand...' and `Kiwi writing: more New Zealand and Canadian adventures' by Greg Ross - To Photographic Archive - Photograph of Ross - To Oral History Collection - Tape: Greg Ross reads NZ stories from `Apline writing' and his other books 20 Jan 1996 (Side 1) and from `Alpine writing' and `Red beech' (Side 2). In the text Ross has done illustrations of Serpentine Hut, Bluff Hut, Old Croesus Hut, and general trampingscenes

Date: [1920-1940]

From: Kapiti Coast District Libraries: Photographs of the Webber family

Reference: 1/2-057822-F

Description: Hona Webber feeding wild ducks in his garden at Waiorua, Kapiti Island Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/2-057644 to 057687, 057801 to 057829-F. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellolose triacetate copy negatives

Date: 1954-1966

From: Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0699-44

Description: Reports, papers and notes (unpublished) by Elder on forest cover, ecology in the Ruahine, Tararua and Kaweka Ranges. Includes list of contents. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 21 October 1998

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1998/3358-F

Description: Aerial view of the Waikanae River and adjacent flooding, Waikanae, and Kapiti Island. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Melanie Burford 21 October 1998. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler film negative, 35mm

Date: 1983-1987

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-15/09

Description: Contains maps of archaeological sites on Kapiti Island Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1983-1984

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6504

Description: Bellbird and nest of chicks, Kapiti island, November 1984. Birds on the Chatham Islands, photographed in October 1983. These include: Weka. Chatham Island Robin (Black Robin). Little Blue Penguin (Korara). White-fronted Tern (Tara). Chatham Island Tomtit. Shore Plover (Tuturuata). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard and plastic mounts.

Date: 1925

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-04

Description: Chronological account of Adkin's farming activities and his interests in local Human History and Natural History as well as Ethnology. Includes information on Kapiti Island (ie. Waiorua Bay, Motungangara, and Wharekohu where Te Rauparaha was said to have signed the Treaty). Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1983-1987

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-15/14

Description: Contains official papers and correspondence about the possum eradication programme on Kapiti Island; also contains a copy of `Kapiti Island Vegetation' by S A Fuller Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1973

From: Eiby, George Allison, 1918-1992 :[Wellington sketchbook]. October 1971-March 1973.

Reference: E-477-f-021

Description: View of beach and sand dunes at the northern end of Waikanae Beach. To the left the northern end of Kapiti Island can be seen over the top of the dunes. In the foreground is a stream flowing out to the sea. People are walking on the beach. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 270 x 365 mm

Date: 1902-1903, Jan-May 1905

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-116

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes assessment by an engineer of damage to land by the Waikanae River with suggestions for improvement, part of telegram from Pukere, correspondendence re access of Eclipse Lambert, correspondence re conditons at Reikorangi, letter from D [?] Hannan re section at Horowhenua and papers re Field's claim for compensation re the purchse of Kapiti Island by the Government Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1919-1932

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-25/1

Description: Newspaper clippings pasted in exercise book re Kapiti Island, Taupo earthquake, Waikuku earthquake, Wellington hinterland and water supply, Lower Wairarapa Valley floods Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1960-1964

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-12

Description: Notes on Adkin's original Maori oral history research which focuses on tribal histories, settlements, and historic sites. Adkin's interviewed Paeroa Wineera and her son Tutuira Wineera (1963) who gave him information on Ngati Toa whakapapa as well as the original Maori place-names for Taupo Pa (ie. Turi-Karewa) and other landmarks around Takapuwahia Pa. Includes notes on Adkin's archeological expeditions in the Mana-Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Wairarapa-Palliser Bay districts. Also comprises notes on the Whitireia and Mana Island archeological sites. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: ca 2001-2002 (originally created 1930s-1950s)

By: Lee, Karen, active 2002-2015; Fitzgerald, Frank, 1916-2012

Reference: PAColl-7877

Description: Collection comprises: Four contact sheets and 13 enlargements made ca 2001-2002 by Karen Lee from negatives taken 1930s-1950s at Terawhiti by Frank Fitzgerald. Includes a photograph of Nugent Welch at "Nugent's Cave", ca 1930s. Two photographs of Terawhiti taken in 2001 by Karen Lee. Quantity: 15 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 b&w original photographic print(s) contact sheets. Provenance: Donated by Karen Lee, Wellington, on 10 December 2002

Date: 1900, 1923 - 1933, 1938, 1947

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

By: Wells, Robert Ernest, 1905-2006

Reference: PAColl-0001-2-2

Description: Quantity: 74 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).