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H T Whatahoro Jury - Notes about land management and ownership in Wanganui
Date: 1876-1905
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B047
Description: Contains proceedings of the Maori Land Court and the Tribal Committee of Wanganui with regard to land in the Wanganui district, including whakapapa, block boundaries, lists of hapu members; also contains Ngati Tuwharetoa whakapapa, and the proceedings of committees formed to manage land blocks in the Wanganui area including urupa Physical Description: Black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 30 Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Scrapbook No 2
Date: 1915-1931
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0208
Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages, the story of Takitimu Waka, Maori Customary Concepts and Tribal Narratives. Includes information on the messianic cults that flourished in the 19C; the battle of Waiorua (Whakapaetai) at Kapiti; Te Rangihaeata's stockade at Paremata; the death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, and expropriated taonga in the British Museum, including Te Rauparaha's mere-pounamu `Papatahi' and Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi's mere-pounamu `Tuhiwai'. Comprises information on Nga Puhi `Atamira', and generic Maori tohunga practices.
Elsdon Best - Aotea notebook no 5
Date: [ca 1895]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-026
Description: Begins with a contents list and comprises notes in English and Maori on many aspects of iwi history and battles in the Whanganui, Taranaki and Waikato areas, whakapapa and newspaper clippings about West Coast Maori history. Some notes copied from other sources eg John White manuscripts. Other Titles - West coast notes Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume, 43 pages).
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Wellington visit to Taumarunui
Date: 1970
From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5220-027
Description: Detailed programme for the visit to Taumarunui by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Wellington, His eminence, Cardinal McKeefry, October 17th and 18th 1970; also includes a demographic and regional profile of the area for the visitors which include the Maori and iwi history of the area Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Correspondence - Kahui Kararehe, H H Lawry, A Leverd
Date: 1886, 1893-1907, 1910-1915
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-264
Description: Contains inwards letters from Kahui Kaharehe 1893-1907 (40); a letter from H H Lawry, and correspondence with A Leverd 1910-1915 (8). The extensive correspondence between Smith and Te Kahui Kararehe of Taranaki deals with Taranaki whakapapa, information about the migration to New Zealand from Hawaiki of the Aotea and Kurahaupo canoes, whakatauki, information about the Maori language, waiata, karakaia, information about 19th century conflicts and about tthe activities of Te Whiti and Tohu at Parihaka Relationship complexity - Refer to `Ko nga tuhituhi a Te Kahui Kararehe ki a Te Mete 1893-1906', editted by Ruka Broughton (1984), and published by the Maori Studies Dept, Victoria University of Wellington - this contains transcripts of the originals in the manuscript, with a good name-iwi index Quantity: 1 folder(s).
George H Davies - Papers relating to Maori legends, waiata and other matters
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).
H T Whatahoro Jury - Notebook
Date: 1903
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B081
Description: Contains diary entries that cover farming, business and land dealings in particular; also contains whakapapa, waiata, karakia, address lists, shopping lists, a list of the assets of Taare Turi, a narrative account of historical conflicts involving Wairarapa people and hapu, and copies of letters to Maori people asking for information about the genealogies and activities of their ancestors Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
A T Ngata Centennial Atlas papers - Notes for Taranaki Coast
Date: 1940
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-144
Description: Contains notes compiled by Ngata from published sources about Maori place names on the west coast of the North Island, together with information about the derivation of the names; also contains maps of the area
Maori personalities, history, concepts
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)
Maori language, songs, place names and poetry
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
Arapata Te Maari : Maori genealogies
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
Scrapbook Vol 5
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.
H T Whatahoro Jury - Whakapapa notebook
Date: 1862-1906
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B039
Description: Contains detailed whakapapa, waiata with explanatory notes, and an account of the travels and deeds of the ancestor Rongokako; also contains various loose papers This book was loaned by Te Whatahoro to S Percy Smith, and it seems that Te Whatahoro may have written at least part of the book at Smith's request Physical Description: ¼ maroon black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 25
Maori notebook No 20
Date: ca1917
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0200
Description: Contains notes about various topics including whare wananga information about the creation and nature of the universe and the settlement of New Zealand by different waka, including Aotea, Te Arawa, Takitimu and Horouta (including related karakia); also includes notes about the fostering and harvesting of eels, fish, agricultural produce (including kumara), and notes about whakatauki. Information recorded from - Moihi Torohanga, Hakaraia Pahewa of Te Kaha, Pita Kapiti, Te Whatahoro Jury, and Karaka Tarawhiti. (Includes an index) Source of title - Title from spine Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph
Articles and papers on iwi and waka
Date: [1880-1983]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-124
Description: Translation of extract from the history of the migration of Tainui by Hoani Nahe (AJHR, 1880, v2, G-L); copy, Whenuakura (1882); Nga Korero mo nga waka mo Horouta, Takitimu me te Ikaroa a Rauru (1930); Tuwharetoa Trust Board proposed education grant; piece on Bellingshausen from Glyn Barrett; `The Tangi and the tangihanga' by Ralph Love (1983); `Maori memories; Rau Pararaha' by J H Stevens; discussion on Maori tribes A comprehensive collection of pakiwaitara, whakapapa on iwi and waka in New Zealand Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Holograph