Places

Reference: MapColl-832.47eg/[18-?](1972)/Acc.37822

Description: Map showing cultivation area on the southest side of Okupe Lagoon, Kapiti Island. Shows scrub and fence lines, banks, and grooves, scrub and exotic grasses. Shows site of the remains of a half a canoe. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 36.8 x 54.5 cm. Transfers: From the Harper-Taylor papers..

Date: 1846

By: Marlow, William Biddlecomb, active 1840s; Leeds, (Lieutenant), active 1840s; Du Moulin, Jean Peter, 1816-1901; Page, E M (Mrs), active 1939

Reference: MapColl-832.11hkcmf/1846/Acc.5103

Description: Interior view of Kawiti's Pa at Ruapekapeka includes his house and pallisade, and several unnamed houses. Two wells are labelled, while the ditches, embankments and gateways are not. A reference key identifies the areas destroyed by artillery as well as the positions of the flagstaff. Four diagrams surround the plan: elevation of palisades; bomb proof hole; section of a hut and an underground passage and cave. A larger diagram shows a cross-section view of the pa showing the position of the breach and underground bomb proof chambers. Compare to lithograph held in Drawings and Prints E-320-f-003 and MapColl-832.11hkm/1846/Acc.29011. Map has manuscript annotations. On the rear of the map is handwritten "Captured under Sir George Grey Govenor, January 11th 1846, 12 English killed and 30 wounded. An amnesty granted and peace prevailed, the pa burned ... 8 days after'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, linen backed, [scale ca. 1:1 720], 25 x 27.5 cm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs E.M. Page of Combe Down, Bath, 1939.

Reference: MapColl-832.47eg/[18-?](1972)/Acc.37821

Description: Sketch plan of stone walls at Okupe, Kapiti Island, showing measurements, and their proximity to the gravel beach. Indicates gravel terrace behind the walls, a shallow depression strewn with boulders and a gradual rise between walls and the beach. Identifies a civil aviation beacon. Note on map describes the walls as boulders, with a sketch showing a typical cross-section. Other Titles - January Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 24 x 85 cm. Transfers: From Harper-Taylor papers.

Date: 1921

By: Messenger, Arthur Herbert, 1877-1962; Cowan, James, 1870-1943

Reference: A-138-009

Description: On the left, a map of the Waikato River between the Mangatawhiri and Maramarua Rivers close to Koheroa, with hills, swamps, redoubts, rifle pits and the present location of the town of Mercer shown. On the right are two soldiers with rifles at the ready, alongside a cabbage tree Reproduced in Cowan, J. The New Zealand wars (1923), Vol. 1, p. 247 For related maps from the Cowan collection see MapColl--q832hkcmj/1845-1871/Acc.5122-8;46793-813 Inscriptions: Signed: A H Messenger 1921 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 102 x 179 mm

Date: 1845

By: Warrington, H W V, active 1845; Great Britain. Public Record Office

Reference: MapColl-832.11hkcmf/1845/Acc.39284

Description: Plan of Hone Heke's pa at Ohaeawai in the Far North District, Northland shows sites of the flagstaff, Kawiti's house, houses underground, heaps of potatoes and indian corn, pits underground covered with plants and earth, Nos. 1 & 2 - nine pounder guns, No. 3 - six pounder cannonade, c&d - points of attack, a&b - sections taken, are referred to in a key. Doors in the outer fence are marked and the principal place of egress and congress. Positions and distances of a camp and batteries around the pa are marked, also numbers of soldiers. Names include Major Bridge, Lt. Phillpotts, Major McPherson, Lt. Col. Hulme. A sketch on the left of the map is of the pallisade. Notes refer to the inner and outer pallisade with detailed information about the heights and thicknesses of the posts. The sketch on the right of the map is of a Maori wearing a cape, who appears to be using a blow pipe which projects through a section of the front face of the pallisade. Map accompanied by a photocopy from The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography about Kawiti and related events at the time of the battle Other Titles - Plan of Heke's Pa at Ohaeawai attacked 1st. July 1845 Pencilled note on top left: Artist, H.W.V. Warrington Scale of original: [1:480]. A note states that this is for the ground plan of the Pah and not applicable to the positions outside Numbers on original on top right: 849 and 422 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 38.6 x 53.8 cm. on sheet 50.2 x 69.3 cm.

Date: 1863 - 1870

Reference: MapColl-832.14hkm/1863-72/Acc.24350

Description: Military map showing operations from the Auckland Fort Britomart Albert barracks, south along the military route to Cambridge, Aratitaha and Tokanui, Waikato District. Depicts military blockhouses, redoubts and forts (five in the Waikato region and over eleven in South Auckland), stockages, routes used on garrison duty only, engagements, Maori pa and kainga and the confiscation boundary as gazetted 17/12/1864 including the aukati (frontier) line. Also shows mission stations Waipa and Taupiri and geographical features, most with Maori placenames. Identifies battle sites at several places including Hairini (22.2.64), Rangiaohia (21.2.64) Kihikihi and Orakau (2.4.64), Waiari (11.2.64) and in South Auckland including Hills Clearing (8.9.63), Koheroa (17.7.63), Meremere (1.11.63). Several Maori pa and kainga are named, including Tokanui, Te Kopua, Otawhao, Otautahanga. In the Waikato regions a similar number of both redoubts and pa sites are identified. If distinguishing between the route followed by the troops and the confiscation boundary, refer to original map. Reference key at bottom of map identifies features of the map. Other Titles - showing Other Titles - District Other Titles - and Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:253 440], 81 x 62 cm.

Date: 1865

Reference: MapColl-832.1291bje/1865/Acc.11199

Description: Cadastral published map of the city of Auckland with annotated electoral boundaries of Auckland City West 6024, Auckland City North 5479 and City East 5106. Published map shows land blocks and allotments for the entire city, Ponsonby Square, Catholic and Anglican churches, Catholic school, Native Hostelry, the Albert Barracks and adjoining military reserve, the Britomart Barracks, banks and public offices. Base map: 'Plan of the city of Auckland - copied from the Government Registration map'. (Auckland; Geo. T. Chapman, 1865), Booksellor and Stationer, Auckland. Insert of sub-division of section 20 in upper right corner. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, scale [1:3 168], 51 x 58 cm.

Date: 1960 - 1961

Reference: MapColl-832.2hkcmf/[186-?]/Acc.25400

Description: Manuscript sketchmap containing military information relating to the battle of Huirangi near Waitara during the first New Zealand War, Taranaki, depicting rifle pits, a peach grove, bush, the first redoubt with 100 men, the second redoubt with 100 men and guns, the Hairau Camp (spelt Hairoa, two and a half miles in a direct line from the Waitara Camp) and the signal station Matarikoriko with 100 men. Written on reverse: 'Maori wars - general. Neg 1/2 29378, Battle of Hurangi? - Taranaki' in pencil. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, scale indeterminable, 20 x 12 cm.

Date: 1890

By: Deverell, Walter, 1853?-1920

Reference: MapColl-832.11hkcmf/ca.1890/Acc.5098

Description: Hand-drawn map of the Kaipara Pa, including two cross-sections, drawn on a template originally provided by the General Survey Department of New Zealand for use in surveying. Buildings are marked but names are not included. 'Declaration for subdivision of land under the Act', on reverse, is part of original template but has not been completed for this plan of the pa. Sections of the template on the recto of the plan remain incomplete also. Attributed to W. Deverell. Base map: Survey under Section 171 of the Land Transfer Act, 1885. [Wellington] N.Z.: General Survey Department of New Zealand, 1885. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, [scale indeterminable], 51.5 x 51.1 cm. Provenance: Handwritten note on reverse states 'Dear Mr Smith, Excuse me rolling it. Shewed your note to Johuoon - glad to hear you were allright. W. Deverell'.

Date: 1864 - 1872

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/12-Acc.37750

Description: Identifies military operations in the North and East Coast of the North Island, including main routes followed by Te Kooti and expeditions led by Lambert, Deighton and Herrick. Also shows blockhouses and redoubts, Maori pas and Kaingas and confiscation boundaries as gazetted. Also includes two negative maps of same = MapColl-CHA-4/1/17-Acc.37755 and MapColl-CHA-4/1/18-Acc.37756 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 78 x 117 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1863 - 1870

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/10-Acc.37747

Description: Identifies military operations in the South Auckland District and Waikato Valley. Shows Blockhouses and Redoubts; routes followed by troops; routes used on garrison duty only; engagements; Maori pas and Kaingas and Confiscation boundary as gazetted (17/12/1864) including aukati (frontier) line. Index to names etc included on file Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 91 x 61.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1863

From: Various artists :[1. A/U. Sketch of possible Maori fortification. 1800-1900s; 2. [Unidentified pa, sketch signed by R. Chapman]; Rangiriri, sketch of Maori works taken the day of the capture, 1863; 3. Earthworks at Rangiriri, Waikato, 1863; Plan of a pa, Massacre Bay, 1839; Section of a wall near a gateway / Heaphy].

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Chapman, R, active 1863

Reference: B-059-023

Description: Shows a plan of the Rangiriri pa, and a sketch of an unidentified pa seen between trees. Same as works at: B-043-015-6 and B-043-016-6. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph of pen drawing and notes on sheet 395 x 470 mm Transfers: Material of related provenance is at MS-Group-1233, PAColl-8066, A-352-009/016, A-327-013, A-357-022/026, and Ephemera..

Date: 1968 - 1846

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Photogrammetric Branch.

Reference: MapColl-832.11hkcmf/1846(1968)/Acc.8176

Description: Sheet 2 of Aerial plan 791 is of the Ruapekapeka Pa in the Far North District. The drawings are believed to be a study of an archaeolgical site in use in 1846. Contour lines include height in feet. An inset locality map, situated bottom right of the main map, shows the location of the Pa in relation to named roads, some streams and the railway line. Reference notes refer to the Geodetic Grid - 1949, and Photography - survey 3028, date 6.2.68, negative scale 1:2900 (approx.). Latitude and longitude coordinates are included. Inset: The aerial plan includes a locality diagram with a scale of 1 inch to a mile, situated bottom right, below the main plan. Note on catalogue card states that Ruapekepeka Pa was Kawhiti's fortress taken by the British in 1846. Aerial plans published by Dept. of Lands and Survey, Photogrammetric Branch. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ammonia print on paper, linen backed, 72 x 91.2 cm.

Date: 1864 - 1872

Reference: MapColl-832.19hkm/[1864-1872]/Acc.3907

Description: Shows blockhouses, redoubts and related data Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: 58 x 116 cm. Scale 1:253 440

Date: 1863 - 1870

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/9-Acc.37746

Description: Identifies military operations in the South Auckland District and Waikato Valley. Shows Blockhouses and Redoubts; routes followed by troops; routes used on garrison duty only; engagements; Maori pas and Kaingas and Confiscation boundary as gazetted (17/12/1864) including aukati (frontier) line. Index to names etc included on file Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 91 x 61.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1845

By: Ligar, Charles Whybrow, 1811-1881; Great Britain. Public Record Office

Reference: MapColl-832.11gmbk/1845/Acc.38285-38288

Description: Military map of the area from Hokianga Harbour, including Doubtless Bay and Omapare Lake to the Bay of Islands during the New zealand war of 1843-1847. Shows route taken by first military expedition from the Bay of Islands to Tarrawahanua Pa along a native route, and to may and June battle sites. Shows changing postions of Heke Pokai's pa sites wher battles took place. Settlements and pa sites are named, as are bays, rivers, heads. Includes tracks from pa sites, cut roads and horse roads and a cart road. Routes taken by troops under the command of Lt. Col. Hulme are marked. An inset shows the plan of Heke's Pa with strategic positions of a camp and two sites of gun batteries on 1st July 1845, one includes native 'allies' and Walker's party. A caption above the inset drawing states that there is a slight elevation between the battery and the pa so that shot cannot strike close to the ground. Shows mission stations, various pa sites, a cart road, horse road, forests, rivers, a volcanic range and the site of Mr Williams' farm. Pencilled note on reverse of Map 1: Signed Robt. Fitzroy. Rough draft for clean copy. Copy of original held in 'Maps from Colonial & War Office Papers pertaining to New Zealand'. Scale of original: [ca.1:126 720] Numbers on original on top right: 367 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Signature of C.D.W. Lygar, Surveyor General. Signature of Robt. Fitzroy, Governor, July 10/45 Quantity: 1 map(s) on four sheets. Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 81 x 100.7 cm. on sheets 50.4 x 68.4 cm.

Date: 1863 - 1870

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/10A-Acc.37748

Description: Identifies military operations in the South Auckland District and Waikato Valley. Shows Blockhouses and Redoubts; routes followed by troops; routes used on garrison duty only; engagements; Maori pas and Kaingas and Confiscation boundary as gazetted (17/12/1864) including aukati (frontier) line. Index to names etc included on file Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 91 x 61.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1860

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

Reference: MapColl-832.2hkc/[1860]/Acc.3314

Description: Manuscript sketch of an area bounded by the Waitara River from Pukerangiora to 'Kairau no 1' and Matarikoriko. Shows redoubts numbers 2 to 7, sap from nos 3 to 6, rifle pits along ridges and at Huirangi, some topography and a road or track. Pencil annotations as follows: 'cultivations destroyed by the troops 12 Feb 1861', and at Pukerangiora 'rebels' and 'Arei' Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink on paper, card backed, in blue pamphlet case, coloured, 19 x 13 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.

Date: 1864

Reference: MapColl-832.16hkm/[ca.1864]/Acc.1869

Description: Hand drawn military map of the area from the Waimapu River, including the Tauranga-Rotorua Road to Okauia, Irihanga, Wairoa River and Tauranga Harbour. Includes roads and tracks, one of which is marked as 'my scouting track - there and back close on forty miles'. Gate Pa is marked, settlements, rivers and some roads are named. Scenes of action are marked as crossed swords and some battle sites are named - Gate Pa, Te Ranga, Oropi, Waehi, Whakamarama. Directional arrows point to Rotorua and Okauia. Includes some hachures, sites of clearings and a location of a house. Title partly taken from the pencilled heading, believed to have been added at a later date, and the catalogue card. Pencilled title of map is written along the top edge and on reverse: [Sketch map of country around Gate Pa ... ca. 1864] believed to have been added at a later date. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil, coloured pencil on paper, linen backed, coloured, 19.7 x 21 cm.

Date: 1870 - 1879

Reference: MapColl-832.16a/[187-?]/Acc.1848

Description: Topographical map of the area around the Maketu Pa, including the Kaituna River and Waihi Estuary. Okurei Point, Pukemiro Redoubt, Wharekahu Mission Buildings and Tapsell's store are named, as is the first old road to Waihi and Rotorua. The sites of the cemetery, a house and an English church are marked as is the palisade surrounding the pa. An extensive key details historic notes about the area. Title taken from the pencilled heading, believed to have been added at a later date Pencilled title of map is written along the top left [Sketch map of country around Waihi Estuary ... 1870] believed to have been added at a later date. The reference key is as follows:- A - Maketu Pa - palisade facing Te Tumu B - Tapsell's store on flat & whare on edge of cliff. A ti-palm marks spot of house now C - Pukemiro Redoubt - first Maori fort. Later 1845-1870 - British garrison D - Remains of old road graded by Maoris to Waihi & Rotorua E - Remains of trenches - 10ft. deep in places F - Last resting place of Arawa Canoe & grove of angiongi trees G - Pipi's chopping block H - Wharekahu Mission property - first police station in Bay of Plenty - bought from Tohi-te-Ururangi for a saw. Cemetery beyond where Hans Tapsell was buried I - palisaded fighting pa of Nagatierangi on sandhills at Te Tumo Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, linen backed, 19.7 x 25 cm.