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Date: 3 January 1882

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1881/Acc.4842

Description: A hand-drawn copy of a topographic map of P.W.D. survey plan 8554 for the proposed route of the railway line from Paekakariki to Wareroa clearing in the Horowhenua on the Foxton line. In two areas an alternative railway line is drawn and all railway lines, not recommended and recommended, are referred to in a reference key. A cross sectional plan of the same area is included. Other Titles - Wellington and Foxton railway; Paekakariki - Horowhenua sketch plan trial line Handwritten note on left of map states: The starting point of this mileage is 7 miles, 3.05 chains from Wellington Main Station Stamp on verso states: National Archives, Group W, PW 8554, 1881 Note on bottom right states: Copy of P.W.D. 8554. This is a hand drawn manuscript map Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:28 512], 55.22 x 191.5 cm

Date: 1934 - 1938

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Delany, John, active 1992

Reference: MapColl-832.3eam/[1937?]/Acc.27165

Description: A base planning map of Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation and proposed drainage and subdivisions has been used to show the proposed water supply and subdivision for the area of Napier from Napier Park, Greenmeadows to Te Ruru-o-Kuri Island and Bay View. An artesian well and substation are marked, as are pipes, house connections, scour valves, valves and proposed subdivision boundaries which are included in a reference key. Subdivisions are numbered. Includes Crown Land, Native Land and subdivisions marked Public Trustee, also sites of radio stations and the Westshore Emergency Landing Ground. Names of subdivision owners are: G.R. Mongomery, J.I. Cato, T.N. Tasker, M. Oak, H.M. Murton, M. Waterhouse, E. Cato, Mrs. T.N. Baker, Stanley Bennett, O.J.W. Lake, M. Strauchan or May Stroughan, Evan Davies, J. Morrison, G.A. Eddy, C.C. De V. Holt, B.R. Menzies, S.H. White, R.D. & L.D. Hall, A. Edwards, J. Marshall, L.C. Lopdell, J. Vigor Brown, A.H. Pollen, J.A.L. Hay & E. Nesbit, H. Neagle, Messrs. Lockyer. Names of the Public Works Department employees written on base map: D.J.B. Halley, H. Mayhead, A.R. McKenzie, W.S & D.J.B.H. Handwritten title on reverse states: Ahuriri lagoon reclamation Base map: Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation: plan of proposed drainage and subdivision, P.W. Napier 348. [Napier, N.Z.]: P.W. Napier, [1937?] Written on bottom right of base map: Drawing no. 2, Sheet No. 1 Written on bottom left of base map: Drawing No. 1, Sheet No. 1, W.O. Plan 7/7 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:7 920], 74.4 x 154.4 cm.

Date: 1910

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; New Zealand. General Assembly Library

Reference: MapColl-832.41gmbd/1910/Acc.22906

Description: Cadastral map of part of the township of Mangaweka, east of the railway, showing the path of the Mangaweka Stream through the township, and the Mangaweka Stream Bridge at Kahu Road (marked with an 'x'). Sections are numbered and some streets are highlighted. Stamped 'Public Works Department, Wanganui'. Initialled 'J.R.C., 20.10.[19]10.' Pencil annotation 'Mangaweka' in bottom right corner. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:3 168], 37.8 x 40.5 cm. Provenance: Public Works Department, Wanganui.

Date: 1871

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department

Reference: MapColl-832.4743gmbj/1871/Acc.4343

Description: Plan of the new Hutt Bridge (1871) over the Hutt River, showing its vicinity to buildings on either side of the river, including the Whitewood's Hotel. Shingle banks, roads, the Aglionby Arms (N Valentine) and the music hall are shown. Note on map: Tracing from which printed accompanied Engineer-in-chief's report of 18/11/1872. PWD 679. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, linen backed, 69.5 x 57.5 cm.

Date: 18 July 1883

By: Coom, John, 1844-1921; New Zealand. Public Works Department; McLeod, Norman Colin, 1921-

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1881/Acc.37113-14

Description: Photocopies of P.W.D. survey plan 8554 for the proposed route of the railway line from Paekakariki to Wareroa clearing in the Horowhenua on the Foxton line. In two areas an alternative railway line is drawn which is not recommended. Recommended railway lines are referred to in a reference key. A cross sectional plan of the same area is included. Other Titles - Wellington and Foxton railway; Paekakariki - Horowhenua sketch plan trial line Handwritten note on left of map states: The starting point of this mileage is 7 miles, 3.05 chains from Wellington Main Station. [Initials indecipherable], 3/8/81. Handwritten note on verso states: Copy of Public Works Department map. Donated by N.C. McLeod, Commissioner of Works, Jan. 1975. Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale [1:31 680], 30.7 x 109 cm, sheets 46 x 61.3 cm.

Date: 1858

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gmbj/1858/Acc.4344

Description: Plan of the Hutt Bridge over the Hutt River, showing its vicinity to buildings on either side of the river, including the Post Office. An embankment and a wind mill are shown. Note on map: Tracing from which printed accompanied Engineer-in-chief's report of 18/11/1872. PWD 679. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, linen backed, 91.2 x 55.1 cm.

Date: 1900

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Mason & Marchant (Firm); Hutt River Board

Reference: MapColl-832.4793cdc/[1900]/Acc.4341

Description: Survey map of proposed embankments and protective works of the Hutt River, circa 1900, showing river flow, embankments, shingle areas, gorse, measurements, the railway line, Alicetown, Gear Island, and the mouth of the Hutt and the Waiwetu (Waiwhetu) River into the Wellington Harbour. On map: PWD 19079. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, linen backed, 63.7 x 92.4 cm. Provenance: Public Works Department - PWD 19079

Date: 20 November 1880

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; McLeod, Norman Colin, 1921-

Reference: MapColl-832.47gme/1880/Acc.37817

Description: A topographic map includes the upper and lower sections of the railway line in the area leading up to the Pukerua saddle, part of the North Island main trunk railway. The map covers the area from the fourteen to fifteen mile mark and this milage runs from Porirua Crossing side towards Paekakariki. Gradients are included on the upper section of the line. The line passes through heavy bush and a clearing and is adjacent to a swamp. A track is marked criss-crossing both the upper and lower lines. The lower diagram is of a cross section of the upper and lower lines up to the Pukerua Saddle, including gradients. Notes state: Line 200ft. above datum for 1 in 90, and, Line 250ft. above datum for 1 in 66. Map signed by W. Hill, 20-11-[18]80. Note on bottom right of map states: P.W.D. 8411 cancelled. P.W.D. 8117 Title assigned by cataloguer from curator's notes on verso Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 46.1 x 61.2 cm.

Date: 1937

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Delany, John, active 1992

Reference: MapColl-832.3eam/1937/Acc.27163

Description: A base planning map of Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation and proposed drainage and subdivision has been used to show the proposed and completed drains, formed and trimmed roads and metalled roads, a stopbank, drains, areas ploughed by rotary hoe and fencing for the area of Napier from Napier Park, Greenmeadows to Te Ruru-o-Kuri Island and Bay View. The map is substantially marked with lines of lateral drains, positions of soil samples taken and soil survey data referred to in reference keys. Includes Crown Land, Native Land and subdivisions marked Public Trustee, also the site of the Westshore Emergency Landing Ground, cattle stops and Park Island Road Bridge with dates of commencement and completion of its building.. Names of subdivision owners are: G.R. Mongomery, J.I. Cato, T.N. Tasker, M. Oak, H.M. Murton, M. Waterhouse, E. Cato, Mrs. T.N. Baker, Stanley Bennett, O.J.W. Lake, M. Strauchan or May Stroughan, Evan Davies, J. Morrison, G.A. Eddy, C.C. De V. Holt, B.R. Menzies, E.E. Lemon, S.H. White, R.D. & L.D. Hall, A. Edwards, J. Marshall, L.C. Lopdell, J. Vigor Brown, A.H. Pollen, J.A.L. Hay & E. Nesbit, H. Neagle, Messrs. Lockyer. Names of the Public Works Department employees written on base map: D.J.B. Halley, H. Mayhead, A.R. McKenzie, W.S & D.J.B.H. Handwritten on reverse of map: Ahuriri Lagoon Base map: Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation: plan of proposed drainage and subdivision, P.W. Napier 348. [Napier, N.Z.]: P.W. Napier, [1937?] Written on bottom right of base map: Drawing no. 1, Sheet No. 1, revised to March 1937 Written on bottom left of base map: Drawing No. 1, Sheet No. 1, W.O. Plan 7/7 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:7 920], 74.3 x 154.5 cm.

Date: 1900

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Mason & Marchant (Firm); Hutt River Board

Reference: MapColl-832.4793cdc/1900/Acc.4340

Description: Civil engineering map of protective works and embankments for the Hutt River, circa 1900, showing river flow, embankment lines, shingle areas, gorse, measurements, the railway line, Alicetown, Gear Island, and the mouth of the Hutt River, Randwick and the racecourse. On map: PWD 19160. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, linen backed, 62.5 x 95.6 cm. Provenance: Public Works Department - PWD 19160

Date: 18 July 1881

By: Coom, John, 1844-1921; New Zealand. Public Works Department; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: MapColl-832.4gme/1881/Acc.37108-37112

Description: One photocopy of the map cover and four photocopies of P.W.D. survey plan 8555 comprising Sheets 1, 4, 7, 8. Sheets 2, 3, 5 and 6 were not copied. Sheet 1 is of the proposed route of the railway line from the 20 mile mark at Paekakariki to the 21 mile mark. Sheet 4 is from the 23 to 24 mile mark. Sheet 7 is from the 26 mile mark, near Paraparaumu, to the 27 mile mark. Sheet 8 is from the 27 to 28 mile mark. The starting point of this mileage is the Wellington Main Station. Includes references to telegraph lines and the site of the Paekakariki Station, watercourses - dry in summer and the relief of each area. The location of Lynch's is marked. A cross sectional plan of the same area is included with references to level crossings, watercourses, box drain and pipe sizes, streamlet pipes and streams to be diverted. Other Titles - Wellington and Foxton railway; Paekakariki - Horowhenua trial line Quantity: 4 map(s) on four sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale [1:2 376], sheets 46 x 61.3 cm. Provenance: Handwritten note states: Donated by Ministry of Works, Jan. 1975.

Date: 1940

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1940/Acc.10251

Description: Survey map with cadastral information of elongated subdivisions of section 42, Block ten, Belmont Survey District, off Naenae Road and totalling over 45 acres. Land owners are named as His Majesty the King (for housing purposes), and four Native land subdivisions are owned by 'Native owners'. Adjacent sections are owned by the Crown, G Hall, E Anderson, GE Chapman, AM Lewis and CS Brandon, HB Robb, JJ & LE Toomer, JM Reid, J Reilly, EE Jones, FJ Hickman, W Russell, A Lerwill, R Munger, G Purvis. Note: Boundaries adopted from N[ative] L[and] Plans 1203, 2387, 4319 - see report. Signed by chief surveyor and others. PWD 109023. Accompanied by covering letter which explains the land has been taken by the Public Works Department for housing purposes. It provides a government valuation of the land and requests Thomson and East to value the land for Native Land Court purposes, and is signed by the Chief Land Purchase Officer, GD Brosnan.; PW 24/1258/47/13. Accompanied by a copy of the latest government land valuation which lists the owners of the properties in question as Eparaima Takarangi; Hohua, Hoani and Atareta Warena; Te Manumatake and Ranera Herema and others. Parent plan: NL 2387 RP323. Quantity: 1 map(s). 2 accompanying letters. Physical Description: Negative photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 37 x 36 cm. Provenance: Gordon Harcourt collection.

Date: 1937 - 1938

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Delany, John, active 1992

Reference: MapColl-832.3eam/[1937?]/Acc.27164

Description: The left half of a base planning map of Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation and proposed drainage and subdivision has been used to show the proposed water supply system for the southern area of Napier from Napier Park to Poraite to the vicinity of Westshore Bridge. The subdivision boundaries have been prominently outlined. An artesian well and substation are marked, as are troughs, future house connections, pipes, future extensions, valves, scour valves and proposed subdivision boundaries which are included in a reference key. Subdivisions are numbered. Valves are numbered. Various heights above sea level are recorded including a reservoir. The future extension to the northern area is indicated. Names of the Public Works Department employees written on base map: D.J.B. Halley, H. Mayhead, A.R. McKenzie, W.S & D.J.B.H. Base map: Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation: plan of proposed drainage and subdivision, P.W. Napier 348. [Napier, N.Z.]: P.W. Napier, [1937?] Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:7 920], 77 x 75 cm.

Date: 1872

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department

Reference: MapColl-832.4793cdc/1872/Acc.4342

Description: Topographical map of the length of the Hutt River and its pathway (1872), showing the road across the river and the location of the old and new Hutt Bridge. Note on map: Tracing from which printed accompanied Engineer-in-chief's report of 18/11/1872. PWD 679. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, paper and linen backed, 49.4 x 72.8 cm.

Date: 20 November 1880

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; McLeod, Norman Colin, 1921-

Reference: MapColl-832.47gme/1880/Acc.37818

Description: A topographic map includes the upper and lower sections of the railway line in the Plimmerton area, part of the North Island main trunk railway. The map covers the approximate area from the eleven to the twelve mile mark and this milage runs from Porirua Crossing side towards Paekakariki. The line passes through a swamp. Taupo Creek is named. The site of a pah is marked adjacent to the line at Plimmerton, on the seaward side. The lower diagram is of a cross section of the upper and lower lines at Plimmerton, including gradients. A note states: Line 50ft. above datum for 1 in 660 Map signed by W. Hill, 20-11-[18]80. Note on bottom right of map states: P.W.D. 8411 cancelled. P.W.D. 8117 Title assigned by cataloguer from curator's notes on verso Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 46 x 55.5 cm.

Date: 1883 - 1885

By: Rochfort, John, 1832-1893; New Zealand. Public Works Department

Reference: MapColl-832.41gme/ca.1884/Acc.3906

Description: A survey map showing part of the Turangarere to Waimarino section of the main trunk line trial survey. Depicts the planned path of the railway line from 26 miles (past Ohakune) to 27 miles along the line. Includes an accompanying explanatory note. Sheet also shows a cross section of the same distance, depicting banks, cutting, formation levels, gradients, and distance. Signed as traced by FNB, 8.1.[18]85. Part of title 'North Island main trunk trial survey 1883-84' added as pencil annotation. Map stamped 'Record set return to H.O. plan records'. and 'Copy PWD'. Map annotation 'PWD 12'077', 'Originals with Ministry of Works', signed 'John Rochfort'. Map verso stamped 'Return to H.O. plan records'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale [1:2 376], 59.3 x 75.5 cm.

Date: 1900

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: MapColl-832.41gme/1900/Acc.36708

Description: Survey plan for the proposed route of the North Island main trunk line near Mataroa, Taihape. Shows distances and gradients, the Hautapu River and Mangarautawhiri Stream. Shows the beginning of the Hautapu Falls section, as well as the tracks to Marton and Murumutu. Deviation 50 metres - 50 metres 77. Shows various buildings such as Maori whare, whare (government). Also shows a cross section of the same distance, depicting banks, cuttings, formation levels, gradients and distance. Bottom right corner: '1900 8 3-3'. Stamped 'Public [Works] Rec'd 18 Jul 1900 Hunt...'. Signed 'Compared ? FJW' bottom left corner. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [ca. 1:3 584], 41.8 x 53.5 cm. Provenance: Donated by the Ministry of Works, January 1975.

Date: 1944 - 1945

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; New Zealand. Public Works Department; Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.47964gbbd/1948/Acc.10382

Description: Survey map with cadastral information showing the plan of land in part of Elsdon, to be taken for housing purposes, highlighted in red. Land area covers the Takapuwahia Township (Porirua Pa), south of the Takapuwahia Stream, southwards along the Porirua Harbour to just south of the Urukaika Stream, along the border of the Porirua Mental Hospital Reserve, and northwards along the western border of the Takapuwahia Block. Land owners shown on the blocks include: D Prosser, Te O Rene, Te R Rene, M Te Hiko, M Inia, R P Wineera, Riki Rihiatu Wineera, R W ?Bothanby, HRP Prosser, Natives, Native (Maori) owners. Section numbers, block names, CT numbers and acreages are shown. Stamped PWD [Public Works Department] no. 127407, written on map PW 80/106. Signed by the chief surveyor and the acting commissioner of works. Written on map: S[urvey] O[ffice] 21183. Written on map: 'B'. Written on map: 'Wellington Land District, Makara County'. Other Titles - Plan of land to be taken for housing purposes, being Takapuwahia D1A1A, D1A1B, D1B, D1A2A, D1A2B, D2, E1, E2, G1, G2, H1, H2, H3, H4, Mahinawa Block & Mahinawa 1A, 1B, 1C1 & 1C2, Rangituhi Block, Urukaika Block and Part Kenepuru 1a, Block 1 Belmont Survey District Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, coloured, on photographic copy, linen backed, 73.2 x 75 cm.

Date: 1930 - 1940

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.47983gbbd/[ca 1935]/Acc.14571

Description: Cadastral map from Terrace Road, Titahi Bay, eastwards to Te Onepoto Bay, southwards to Te Pene Avenue (not shown on map), to the boundary of Takapuwahia. Shows the boundary of the special unit camp, on Kahutea and part of Onepoto blocks, which are numbered. Also shows B M Marshall's property, washed green and bordered red, with section, Certificate of Title and some Deposited Plan numbers. Part of the Koangamu Block is also bordered red and green. Shows part of the Tutaeparaikete Block and several roads, including Whitehouse, Tireti, Main, Mana, Kapiti, Te Hiko. Several land owners are shown on the map. They include: BM Marshall, AJ Whitehouse, Presser, Popoteruru (Natives), A Vella, PW Ongley, GP Middleton, W ? Ryan, Ongley, Middleton [&] Ryan, JFB Stevenson, HI ?Grives, Natives, F B Stevenson, JH Marshall, A Emmett (leasee), Porirua College Trust Board, Ongley etc. Stamped on map: 'WDO 11355'. Includes small blue pencilled annotations of sections, the text 'Mare' and the repetition of the letters 'T' and 'B' on the land blocks. Written on map recto: 'Titahi Bay'. Inscriptions: Verso - bottom left - WDO 11355 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and coloured pencil on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 70 x 83.8 cm.