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: 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: 1979-1982

From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki

Reference: MS-Papers-9587-02

Description: This volume is about the Tohunga Toiroa and his predictions about Te Kooti. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (53 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies

Date: 1834-1910

By: Fairburn, Edwin, 1827-1911

Reference: qMS-0710

Description: Reminiscences of the Bay of Islands, 1830s-1840s; letter from Fairburn's sister, Esther Hickson (1908); and extract on Hongi Hika from Carleton's life of Henry Williams. Records an early amputation of an infected leg carried out by William Williams, assisted by E T Fairburn, at Paihia, on a Mr Gray, a blacksmith, ca 1832. Mention of "first game of cricket in New Zealand" at Paihia, ca 1832 or 1833. Also contains detailed instructions for snaring birds including korimako (bell-bird) and sea gull Source of title - Title page Edwin Fairburn was the son of the CMS missionary, William Fairburn. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (54 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm, blue pam case)

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: 1904, 1920, nd

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0039-08C

Description: Contains notes about the Waikato theatre of the New Zealand Wars; contains waiata and accompanying narrative; contains whakapapa; list of mountains in the Waikato area, lists of Waikato tribes, lists of waka taua in Waikato area; notes about the Maori occupation of Auckland; notes and waiata about patupaiarehe (fairy people) Contains letter from PaitiniWi Tapeka of Heipipi, Urewera Arrangement: Material extracted from MS-Papers-0039-08A & 08B Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1911-1940]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-74

Description: Research papers, drafts and correspondence relating to New Zealand history. Includes handwritten notes for 'The adventures of Kimble Bent' book, a letter from W M Fraser from the Whangarei Harbour Board relating to wahi tapu in the Whangarei region (particularly Okoihu Pa and Cowan's research notes on Okoihu Pa near Whatitiri). Also includes waiata relating to the Ngongotaha area 'The fairy chief's lament for Ngongotaha mountain' and typewritten 'Maori love ditties, or ruriruri' from Hare Hongi, and assorted notes about the Kaipara and Bay of Islands area. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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: 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)

Date: 1988

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: Robertson, William Alexander, 1937-; New Zealand. Department of Survey and Land Information

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-1/3/29/Acc.54715

Description: Terrainmap of Auckland City and surrounding areas from Huntly, Waikato Region up to Welsford, Auckland Region, and the Coromandel Peninsula in Thames-Coromandel District (Info map 262-3). Map features extensive numbered pencil annotations along coastline indicating Iwi affiliations with localities. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed in colour on paper, scale 1:250,000, 65.5 x 94.5 cm

Date: 1875, 1893-1907

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-266

Description: Comprises letters from F E Maning (1) 1875, to and from C E Maxwell (7) 1895-1901, Edward E Morris (1) 1896, Charles Murray (2) 1892, and nine Maori letters from Hoani Nahe, Eruera Hohepa, Taurua Minarapa, Heni Te Rau o te Rangi, Hone Wetere 1893-1909. The Maori letters concern Polynesian Society business and activities, information about the origins of Ngati Maru and Ngati Paoa, the collection of whakapapa, the inspection of old pa sites, the Maori division of time, the activities of Te Whiti and Tohu at Parihaka, and accounts of the migration to the Wellington area by Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa. Also contains 3 letters written in the hand of Heni Te Rau about her mothers famous swim from Kapiti Island (during the battle of Waiorua, 1824), and other family information; and information by Minarapa about the birth of the prophet Te Whiti o Rongomai. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (20 pieces).