Places

Date: [1950-1952]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-25

Description: Comprises notes on Maori place-names and sites of past and present kainga, Bay of Plenty (with map); of Tauranga Harbour, Mt Maunganui, Whakatane and Maketu and Waihi estuaries (with maps); section of whalebone object; letter, Bryce Wood to Adkin (1953); moa-bone with cuts, Roxburgh; Solomon Islands adzes; adzes from Auckland and Poroutawhao; data from Moawhango by R A L Batley (with map) Arrangement: Notebook no 24 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [1928 or 1929]

From: Mann, John, 1898-1987 :Album of photographs of Presbyterian Maori Mission activities in Tuhoe region

Reference: PA1-o-1630-07-2

Description: Large group eating a meal, Maungapohatu. Photograph taken 1928 or 1929, possibly by John Mann. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - A typical scene at Kai time Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints 13.8 x 8 cm, mounted on album page 17.3 x 29 cm

Date: 1978

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-035

Description: Report on pa sites on the Eastern Bay of Plenty, compiled by Anne L Leahy and Wendy Walsh; with diagrams and sketch plans Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1930 - 1945

From: Beautiful New Zealand in 6 interlocking jigsaw puzzles; six puzzles containing approximately 300 pieces. A "Standex" product; photographs by permission of the New Zealand Govt. Publicity Department. [1930-1940s]

Reference: Eph-F-GAMES-1930s-01-1

Description: Jigsaw puzzle shows a reproduction of a photograph of a Maori woman in traditional dress standing at the gateway to Whakarewarewa Pa. Extended Title - One of the puzzles in "Beautiful New Zealand in 6 interlocking jigsaw puzzles" Dated from estimated age of photographs on puzzles. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) in jigsaw puzzle. Physical Description: Photolithograph on puzzle, of approximately 50 pieces (2 missing), 207 x 153 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2006.

Date: 1894-1930

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-271

Description: The correspondence with Tamati Ranapiri, 1894-1895 (3), deals with Polynesian Society business, traditional bird-catching practices and information about various Maori words and expressions; the correspondence with Rimini, 1893 (2), deals with Polynesian Society business, Te Arawa whakapapa and history and pa associated with the Tapuika people. Also contains a 1903 letter from G H Robinson, and four letters, undated, from Joshua Rutland. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 pieces).

Date: 1884

From: Harper, Laura 1833-1887 :Laura Harper's sketchbook. No. 10 1884

Reference: E-376-007

Description: A scene at Ohinemutu showing a Maori pa Other Titles - Ohinemutu from ..... Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Ohinemoto from Hotel Window Nov 1884 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 140 x 230 mm. (page size)

Date: 1922 - 1940

From: Brooks, Catherine, 1884-1980 :[Thirty (30) watercolours of Auckland, Onehunga and Rotorua. 1922-1940].

Reference: A-306-052

Description: Shows St Faith's Church, Ohinemutu, a white church with brown roof, on the water's edge beyond a small inlet, with arched wooden footbridge. There is a motorboat on the inlet, and horse grazing in a field near the church. A woman walks at the right of the footbridge. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 107 x 184 mm.

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-1720-F

Description: Group of Maori men performing a haka (war dance). They are carrying various weapons, including taiaha. Groups of women behind, some seated on the right. Buildings in the background include a whare nui, and a pataka. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore, between 1923 and 1928. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Maori haka. N.Z. No. 127; Marginal notes on negative - Maori haka. No. 2 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 115.7 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-1718-F

Description: A group of Maori men and women posed in the Whakarewarewa model village. Shows palisades, whare, pataka (a Maori storehouse). Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore, between 1923 and 1928. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Maori Pa. Rotorua. N.Z. No. 125; Marginal notes on negative - Maori Pa Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 102.4 cm

Date: 1888

From: Hoare, E A, fl 1887-1888 :Drawings, watercolour sketches, photographs and notes of E A Hoare, Artiste, on board 'S S Tongariro'. December 1887 to March 1888

Reference: E-955-f-026

Description: A view of the pa on Mokoia Island, seen from Owhata on the eastern shores of Lake Rotorua. Behind the island, at the edge of the lake to the north, the hills down to the water's edge appear grey and barren in contrast to the green of the island The image has been painted on the back of E-955-f-025, and a window has been cut out of the sketchbook page so that both sides can be viewed Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil on paper, 80 x 242 mm, on sketchbook page 255 x 370 mm

Date: 1844

From: [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844]

Reference: A-020-017-4

Description: A very large pa seen from outside its palisades with a backdrop of Mt Edgecumbe. Food storage platforms and many roofs can be seen above the palisades, and steps come down to a river, with waka and people on the riverbank and in a canoe on the river Physical Description: Pencil on sheet, 248 x 338 mm

Date: 1916

From: Harris, Esme Enid, 1913-1993 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-215

Description: Snapshots of the Rotorua area, taken on a holiday at Christmas, 1916. Images include one of two women looking at the remains of Sophia's whare; views of thermal activity; and views of Maori life, including scenes of children diving for pennies, and women washing clothes in hot pools or in a river or lake. Other Titles - Rotorua. Xmas 1916 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Grey soft card cover entitled `Rotorua. Xmas 1916', lettered in white ink; 14.5 x 17.0 cm

Date: 1885

Reference: B-062-007

Description: Shows the shore of Lake Rotorua with European and Maori settlement, grazing pigs and steam rising from various spots. In the foreground, a Maori woman is wading into the water, with another paddling a canoe laden with flax kits. On the small peninsula in the background, the palisades of an earlier sunken pa can be seen, along with part of the current pa, its palisades and buildings. Along the foreshore are European houses and hotels, including the Lake Hotel on the shore. Other structures are in the process of being built.. The peninsula does not feature the first St Faith's Church, prominent in most views of Ohinemutu. The church was cosecrated in 1885, the year this work was done, suggesting that the watercolour was completed early in the year Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - monogram J over S inside C and the date 1885. Title probably taken from a former inscription on a backing, now removed Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 13.1 x 18.5 ins Provenance: Unknown. Probably purchased 1960s

Date: 1884

From: Harper, Laura 1833-1887 :Laura Harper's sketchbook. No. 10 1884

Reference: E-376-010

Description: Shows a Maori pa and hot springs at Whakarewarewa Other Titles - Whakarewarewa ... Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Waka rewa rewa Nov 3 1884 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 140 x 230 mm. (page size)

Date: 1884

From: Harper, Laura 1833-1887 :Laura Harper's sketchbook. No. 10 1884

Reference: E-376-020

Description: Ohinemutu viewed from above, showing the Maori Pa and the Anglican Church at the lake's edge Other Titles - Ohinemutu Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Maori Pa Rotorua Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 140 x 230 mm. (page size)

Date: [1928 or 1929]

From: Mann, John, 1898-1987 :Album of photographs of Presbyterian Maori Mission activities in Tuhoe region

Reference: PA1-o-1630-07-3

Description: Group at sale of clothes, Presbyterian Mission house, Maungapohatu. Photograph taken 1928 or 1929, possibly by John Mann. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - A sale of clothes; Mission House, Maungapohatu Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints 5.3 x 7.8 cm, mounted on album page 17.3 x 29 cm

Date: 1912

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Rotorua as a tourist destination. 1890-1929]

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Rotorua-1912-01-cover

Description: Shows two illustrations by Thomas Ryan, one of a Maori warrior dancing and brandishing a taiaha, and the other of a view of Ohinemutu and Lake Rotorua. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on brochure, 156 x 214 mm.

Date: 1916

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-0581-1/2-G

Description: Model pa at Whakarewarewa, showing carving and thatched sides and roof on a meeting house, and on two smaller buildings, one a pataka or storage house. A woman is seated in the front step of the meeting house. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber in 1916. Dated from other images in the Godber Album at PA1-q-102. Original print at Pa1-q-102 (Godber Album, Vol 109, p 40) Inscriptions: Album page - Model Pa. Whakarewarewa. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: Circa 1924

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-1288-1/2-G

Description: Matapihi Pa, circa 1924, showing a meeting house and dwelling. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber. An original print of this image is in Godber Album Vol 109, p 200 (PA1-q-102) Dated circa 1924 because other photographs in the Godber album date from this time. Other Titles - Matapihi Pa Inscriptions: Album page - Matapihi Pa Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1870 - 1879

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

Reference: MapColl-832.16gmbd/[ca.187-]/Acc.3324

Description: Hand drawn map of the area from Te Papa, Tauranga Harbour to Te Roto. Otanewaiuku mountain is drawn. Pa sites are named. Includes rivers, of which the Waimapu and Waioroa Rivers are named, and routes of two proposed roads, of which one is named Cameron Road, and another is already under construction. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper, linen backed, coloured, 65 x 92.8 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032. Processing information: Pencilled title of map has been copied and added to the top right corner, believed to be at a later date, possibly by curator.