Places

Date: 1910-1965

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0072B

Description: Contains research notes and appendices for articles and publications on subjects such as Tairawhiti history and moteatea Includes excerpts from Te Toa Takitini and Te Wananga. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1895

Reference: MapColl-832.41gbbd/[ca.1895]/Acc.388

Description: Topographic map of the Oruamatua Kaimanua Block bordered by the Moawhango and Rangitikei Rivers. Other blocks adjoining are Rangipowaiau, Kaimanua No.3, Ohaoko, Awarua Block No.2, Mangaohane No.1. Includes entirely Maori names of settlements and people. A few notes are in English, e.g. sheepyards. Three notes refer to the places where Tipae was believed to have been killed according to Te Hau, Hiraka and Ihakara, Hepara. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:31 680], 50.8 x 40.4 cm. on sheet 51 x 60.2 cm.

Date: 1936-1945

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0649

Description: Contains whakapapa charts, essays and research notes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1890

Reference: MapColl-832.3bj/[ca.1890]/Acc.28694

Description: Survey map showing subdivisions of Pt. 3c, Akura Block, Block IV Tiffen, situated 3 km north of Masterton, Southern Wairarapa, between Waiopoua and Waingawa rivers. Shows the first subdivisions into 3c 1, 3c 2, 3c 4. 3c is shown bounded by 3b to the left and 3a, d and b to the left and 5 1 below. Akura no.2 is to the right. The name Akura means 'entrance to a fortified pa'. Shows two roads, Akura Road and Kibblewhite Road. Part 3c specifies the location of the urupa (17) or cemetery on the roadside of Kibblewhite Road. Also specifies five subdivisions or lots of land on Pt 3c 4 (1100 each) belonging to members of the Karaitiana family: Waha o te Rangi Karaitiana, Ote ne Kuku Karaitiana, Arawhita Karaitiana and Te Ouai Karaitiana. Shows some measurement 'by old surveyors'. Inset of part of the Kibblewhite Rd's centre showing cement blocks, probably added at a later date. Under title is written "M.O. Ckd. H.R." Other Titles - Subdivisions Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, coloured, scale indeterminable, 41 x 31 cm.

Date: 1953-1955

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-119/20

Description: Correspondence and papers include Royal Humane Society of New Zealand re awards; renaming of road in vicinity of Rimutaka Prison (Wi Tako), 1955; Safe Driving Awards for drivers of commercial vehicles; W Julius Hyde re airport site; New Zealand Geographic Board re the name Horokiwi; New Zealand Travel and Holidays Association Inc list of members and subscribers, 1954; East Harbour Branch, NZ Returned Services Association re East Harbour war memorial; Vance Vivian Ltd re stolen cheque; Wellington Associated Mountain Clubs re shelter at entrance to the Tararua Range, 1954; Whites Aviation Ltd; and other miscellaneous matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

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: 1946-1960

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-6/17

Description: Research papers including typescript draft of preface to `The Tomahawk and the testament'; notes about Te Kooti and hauhauism; duplicates of some material in 77-014-6/16; list of recordings at Whakato meeting house, Manutuke; `A New look at Te Kooti'; agreement of title for Waerenga-a-Hika block to missionaries (1859); and `Place names associated with the canoes...East Coast and eastern Bay of Plenty' (cyclostyled) (1950s). Language - some Maori place names and waka names Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1954

Reference: qMS-0400

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm, blue pam case)

Date: [1996-2000]

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MS-Papers-7129-01

Description: Correspondence, particularly between Royal and Reed Publishers, and other papers relating to the publication of `Nga Tohu o te Whenua o Hauraki', written by Taimoana Turoa and edited for publication by Royal and published by Reed in 2000 as `Te Takoto o te whenua of Hauraki' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1927-1942

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-07

Description: Includes many letters to a variety of people and institutions about the whakapapa of Matene Te Whiwhi, Kahungunu, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Raukawa and Waikato - Tainui; also includes letters about Maori place names like Ngaruawahia; letters about Stowell's journey through places like Whakaki, Nuhaka and Lake Waikaremoana; includes letters on Maori language and also includes a condolence letter to the Pomare family on the death of their son, T Pomare; also includes a letter on haka to the Wellington Camera Club Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (with some ms annotations) and printed matter Processing information: Not all names have been indexed.

Date: [19--]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MSI-Papers-0261-10/18A

Description: Maps and tracings of land features and various archaeological finds, including numerous Maori artefacts (usually made from either bone or wood, but includes some human remains), from around NZ but mostly from the Horowhenua district. Examples are a whale club (patu paraoa) found at Horowhenua, and a whale bone comb (heru paraoa) found at Waikanae.

Date: 1800

Reference: MapColl-832ecd/1800(1939?)/Acc.25,704

Description: Detailed map, possibly compiled by Sir Apirana Ngata, showing the more important tribes and their territorial boundaries as at 1800. Map divided into eight areas, and some of the areas are linked to canoes, for example, Nukutaurua on Mahia Peninsular is linked by a line to the Takitimu canoe, with the date 1350, and then makes a link to Map 6. Written on map is: Names for North Island of N.Z. in, for example, Rarotongan and Taranaki dialect. Other Titles - showing Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 59 x 42 cm.

Date: 1962

Reference: MapColl-832.45931bje/1962/Acc. 5553

Description: Shows borough of Greytown, land blocks and urban areas; also shows Maori land and reserves, and Maori placenames Extended Title - Wellington: Dept. of Lands & Survey, 1962. NZMS 189 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Part coloured. 67 x 92 cm. Scale 1:6 336

Date: 1880

Reference: MapColl-832.2ee/1880/Acc.450

Description: Manuscript map of Maori geographical placenames between Patea and Waitotara, from Tawhitinui, Tiratahi, Mangaehu and Pourangi near Waitotara south to Matangirei, Taumaha, Ruatanewha, Whenuakura, Tokapapa near Patea. More than seventy placenames are identified on the map. A whare is depicted north of Patea. Several areas have two placenames with an asterisk between them, for example Matangirei * Turi, Huiakama * Raikatu, Ihirangi * Tuanewa, Tirotirowhetu * Tuirirangi, Teareiorauru * Tara. Under the name Ihirangi is a small unidentifiable sketch. Map includes ownership phrases such as 'Tenei te whenua Tutawa'(This is Tutawa's land', 'Tenei te Turanga Takanga', 'Tenei te whenua Rakei' in the Patea area and 'Tene te whenua Tutawa' and 'Tene te whenua Turanga Takanga' in Waitotara area. The map title is reversed and upsidedown. The map signature is illegible. Brandmark on tracing material: '...The Vellum Tracing Cloth...Sagars Patents...' See also copy of same map, Acc. 3729, which is more legible. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 42 x 43 cm.

Date: [1992-1998]

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MS-Papers-7129-03

Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to proposed publication by Taimoana Turoa of `Nga Tohu o te Whenua o Hauraki; includes notes by Royal prior to his taking over the project Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1918, 1934

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-06/04

Description: Hand drawn maps and sketches from the interior of the North Island of New Zealand identifying Maori place names, sites of occupation etc. Maps, diagrams and sketches

Date: 1903-1939

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-62

Description: Includes articles, pictures and other material on Maori history, health, and religion as well as geography, language, science and volcanology Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1925

Reference: MapColl-832fb/[1925]/Acc.28013

Description: Drawn on a published map shows the boundaries of public works districts of the North Island, 1925. Base map: 'North Island New Zealand...' (Wellington, Lands and Surveys Department, 1925). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, hand coloured, scale [ca.1:1,000,000], 85 x 60.5 cm.

Date: [1962-1963]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-63

Description: Comprises discussion on Maori place-names of Porirua Harbour and environs, northern area from Paekakariki to Wairaka with maps; memoranda of illustrations for Porirua Harbour area with map showing viewpoints and directions; former Maori lines of communciataion and travel (paths, tracks, trails, canoe passage) in the south-western Wellington district, a compilation; Paremata Flat, a cartographic adjustment of early cultural and vocational sites (all with maps) Arrangement: Notebook no 62 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1963

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-64

Description: Comprises historical notes and early sketch maps of Mana Island (with map); place-names of the Takapu-Porirua town area (includes genealogical chart of Paeroa Wineera from the Tainui and Aotea waka), map of Takapuwahia Porirua area; unexpected evidence of the western Polynesian-Melanesian boundary area origin of the proto-Ngatimamoe...handgrips of weapons and artefacts Arrangement: Notebook no 63 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).