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Date: 1881-1901

From: Mackay, Alexander, 1833-1909 : Maori land papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2089-1

Description: Contains detailed whakapapa tables of the Ngati Toa tribe, with cross links into Te Ati Awa, relating to the purchase of the top of the South Island by the Crown; a copy of the Royal Commission relating to Ngati Toa (published in the AJHR 1881); correspondence dated 1901 regarding McKay's retirement; notes and a schedule of Maori rents in Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1901-1927, 1995

By: Patete family

Reference: MS-Papers-5689

Description: Collection comprises diaries, whakapapa, ledger, letter book, and other papers concerning land dealings, the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah, minutes of the Hoiere (marae) committee, and a biography of Haimona Patete written by Anthony Patete in 1995. Language - Some material in English Source of title - Supplied Haimona Patete was the founder of the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah. He was the chairman of the Hoiere (marae) committee. Anthony Patete wrote an essay for vol 3 of the DNZB. Quantity: 13 folder(s) (in hollinger box). 0.17 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter

Date: 1901-1913

From: Patete family : Diaries and other papers relating to Haimona Patete

Reference: MS-Papers-5689-01

Description: Diary of activities; accounts, details of lands owned by Patete and land rentals; whakapapa of Patete family and associates; Hoiere (Marae) Committee minutes Also contains local births and deaths records Includes fragments of Ngati Toa whakapapa from Tupahau to Te Maunu - Kimihia - Te Kanae - Te Uira and Wineera Te Kanae. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1900-1909

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B005

Description: Contains verbatim evidence from sittings of the Maori Land Court at Otaki and in the South Island to hear subdivision and succession cases, with details of land ownership and occupation, whakapapa and ancestral rights, pa and mahinga kai and notes about current use of land; a letter to Te Whatahoro from his daughter is also included Enclosures - 1 page letter dated Maehe 12 1907 inserted in the beginning of book Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Marbled boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 3

Date: 1937

From: Metekingi, Claire (Mrs) :Photographs relating to Ngati Toa and Takapuwahia Marae, Porirua.

Reference: 1/2-181661-F

Description: A photo of a hui at Joe Rene's house, Takapuwahia - Porirua, of a Ngati Koata meeting in 1937. From left at back: John Kawharu, Ratapu Elkington, Joe Solomon (Te Rangihoungariri Horomona), Tommy Rei, Noble Hippolite, Ruru Rene, Kehu Royal, Te Ouenuku (Joe) Rene, Te Teira, Turi Ruruku Elkington, Whatu Tete, Arthur Elkington (Ruruku). Middle row: Tommy Mokau Kawharu, Riria Rapana (Kereopa), Raupi Rene, Horohau Hawea, Wharehuia Rei, Pumipi (Jimmy Toi) Te Hiko, Ngahuia Rene, Ngatare Rei, Te Ahu Hippolyte, Teri Royal, Wetekia Elkington. Third row: Kipa Roera (Royal), Te Iringa Solomon (Horomona), Titi Ruruku, Mata Rei, Makere Te Hiko, Te Hawea Rei, Johnny Daymond, Ao Elkington, Huirangi Ruruku, Mere Hippolite, Pene Ruruku, and Roma Elkington. Front row: Buck Ruruku, Eileen (Ariana) Rene, Ruta Rene, Joe Wilson, Tony Walker with Hoke. Photographer unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative

Date: 7 May 1901

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B061

Description: Contains notes from the sitting of the Maori Land Court at Kaiapoi and Nelson to hear succession and subdivision cases. Includes significant verbatim evidence on the Whakatu, Whakapuaka, Whangarae, and D'Urville Island Land Blocks. Comprises evidence by Hemi Matenga, Huria Matenga-Katene and others. Physical Description: Marbled boards, 33 cm

Date: 1923

From: Kapiti Coast District Libraries: Photographs of the Webber family

Reference: 1/2-057658-F

Description: The Webster children at their Otaki home "Te Manuoterangi". From left Rewa, Turoa, Kohe and Doona. Remaining child unidentified. Information from file print, but uncertain. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative

Date: 1995

From: Patete family : Diaries and other papers relating to Haimona Patete

Reference: MS-Papers-5689-013

Description: Biography of Haimona Patete, written for DNZB III; contains footnotes that are not included in the published version. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1901-1910

From: Patete family : Diaries and other papers relating to Haimona Patete

Reference: MS-Papers-5689-04

Description: Copies of letters to Arapawa Maori Council, Taiawhio Te Tau, Te Ao, Te Etita (unknown newspaper), Timi Kara (Sir James Carroll), te etita o Te Matuhi and Te Puke Ki Hikurangi, Hone Heke, Takuta Pomare, Mr J Palmer, Polly and others. Includes census (1904) for Arapawa Island. Records Haimona's concern for the Ngati Toa-Koata people of Whangarae in the Croiselles who had been ravaged by a localised epidemic. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1881-1907

From: Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah : Records

Reference: MSX-3924

Description: This notebook appears to have been written by Haimona Patete. It contains autobiographical details of his birth, relationships and interaction with the Kingitanga. It also contains accounts of various Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah hui, church records and draft prayers, and notes about the Kotahitanga movement and the Aropaoa Maori Council Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1911-1913

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0210

Description: Maori Customary Concepts, Religion and tribal narratives including Hauhauism, Karakia, Makutu, and mara-kumara. Includes the capture and illegal imprisonment without trial of Te Rauparaha onboard HMS Driver. Also information on Ta Moko practices, Natural History and the Christchurch Exhibition 1906. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: 1913-1977

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

Reference: MS-Papers-4563-2F/03

Description: Contains correspondence, clippings, minutes and the personal papers and documents of Lae Royal. These papers also contain whakapapa for the Royal family, Wineera family, Kawharu family and the Rowland family; all of which are related to the Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Koata tribes. There is also whakapapa which relates to other sections of these and other tribes. Also includes examples of the Kai Tahu dialect. Also contains typescript notes, in English, about some places around the northern South Island (meanings of names and brief histories), and some brief notes about Ngati Kuia Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 1974]

By: Arapata, Te Maari, active 1970s

Reference: Micro-MS-0494

Description: Contains whakapapa of Maori waka, whakapapa of Maui, whakapapa of Ngati Toa and Ngati Koata, information on Maori Land court hearings, information on nga kete o nga wananaga and other miscellaneous material Contains Whakapapa of Ngati Toa with special emphasis on Nohorua, an elder half brother Te Rauparaha and tohunga of the Ngati Toa tribe, and the Rei family of Manaia. History of Wairarapa, and evidence for Wairarapa land blocks; a memorial for monies donated to the upkeep of the Marae at Waiokura, Manaia; and stories about 28 Maori waka (canoes) from ancient Maori mythology. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 150 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1916-1919

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0212

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Aotea Waka; Maori Customary Concepts; Maori Cosmology; Tribal Narratives; Paimarire Religion, and Hauhauism. Includes information on Rua Kenana's Rebellion and the Taranaki Wars as well as the Battle of Waiorua (ie. Whakapaetai) 1824 on Kapiti Island and the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 adjacent on the mainland which were the last inter-tribal sea and land battles fought in Aotearoa. Also information on Maori whaling activities at Kapiti; building Rangiatea Church in Otaki 1847; Te Rauparaha's release from HMS Caliope 1848, and Te Rangihaeata's Stockade at Paremata. Includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion 1914-18. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: 1839-1996

By: Baldwin, Olive Ruth Frances, 1928-2012

Reference: MS-Group-1151

Description: Research papers relating to French Pass and D'Urville Island including land deeds and maps; Ngati Koatoa genealogy by James Elkington; tribal legends by Wetekia Ruruku Elkington; correspondence from James Elkington relating to Baldwin's research. This material forms part of the research undertaken for Olive Baldwin's trilogy on the history of d'Urville Island, French Pass, Admiralty Bay and Stephens Island in the Northern Marlborough Sounds titled Story of New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book one (1979), book two (1981) and book three (1983). History of the north Paraparaumu beach pioneer grave and the area it is sited on. A chronological account of the events that occurred in the area from 1839-1904 concentrating on the lives of the Henry and Hannah Field family, a history of the land ownership of the area of the pioneer grave and other information about the graves. Reports on geological and palaeontology samples collected by Baldwin from two groundwater drilling programmes undertaken by the Kapiti Coast District Council 1994-1996. Papers relating to the story of Hinepoupou. These include research papers, photographs, maps, whakapapa relating to the story of Hinepoupou and her swim from Kapiti. Publication - Story of New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book one. History, legends of French Pass, d'Urville Island, Cook Strait and their relation to the history of the areas of New Zealand, 1979. Publication - New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book two. Sea business: sea business relating to d'Urville Island, French Pass, Admiralty Bay, Stephens Island, Cook Strait, hydrographic surveys, shipwrecks, strandings, lighthouses, coastal transport vessels, 1981. Publication - Great New Zealand adventure, 1990 : retracing the legendary swim by Hinepoupou from Kapiti Island, across Cook Strait to d'Urville Island via the Outer Marlborough Sounds, 1990. Publication - Kapiti Coast : history of New Zealand's Paraparaumu beach, Paraparaumu airport and Kapiti Island : situated on the western coast of the lower North Island, 1993. Publication - Kapiti Geological/Paleontological Collection, 1996 Researcher, writer and historian Quantity: 16 folder(s). 1 box(es). Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs and maps Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Olive Baldwin, Paraparaumu

Date: [1940-1953]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-27

Description: Contents comprise notes on D'Urville Island artefacts including watercolour by E M A of a greenstone chisel from Greville Harbour (D'Urville Is.), all from collection of A C O'Connor; stone sinker from Waitotara; map of Riversdale Rd, Avondale with notes re Maori midden; adze from Forest Lakes near Manakau with map; adze from Pirinoa, Wairarapa with map; and notes on greenstone amulet, Heatherlea, Levin Arrangement: Notebook no 26 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 30 Sep - 4 Oct 1991 - 30 Sep 1991 - 04 Oct 1991

From: Nga Kohikohingia o Nga Taonga a Ngati Koata. (Ngati Koata Oral History Project)

By: Warren, Louisa Takuna, 1906-1995

Reference: OHInt-0017/6

Description: Louisa Warren describes her mother's dreams and her father's authoritarianism; Joe Walker's background; being kicked out of school; school holiday activities; chores; brother, Jim Elkington; Whareatea; Whangarae; mentions Elder Mackelby, Pirihira and Rauenata Kohe, Fanny Kawharu, William Kawharu; eldest brother, James Elkington; father's occupation; how the Nikau home was burnt; reason for leaving Tinui; mentions Toro Romas' (grandfather) farm; Issac Rei and family, their land at Whareatea; Turi and Huirangi Ruruku; match marriage of Arthur Elkington and Ao Manuirirangi; bride's dowry; removal of house in Whangarae to Whareatea; match marriage of Hahi Kawharu to Pauline Elkington; Pirihira Kohe's death; memories of Huirangi Ruruku; children who attended school at Whareatea; eeling at Moawhango; chores; moving to Haukawakawa. Recalls legend of Turongo and Whatihua; courtship, betrothal and marriage of Turongo and Mahinarangi, their whakapapa; relates the legend of how Tupahau became known as Toa Rangitira; mentions Tamure and their expertise in Tuturu Tohunga; relates legend of Kaiapa and Puhanga; mentions Te Hope, Whareiaia; sacking of Kaiapas' pa; speculates as to why Ngati Koata left Kawhia; recites whakapapa from Kaiapas to her grandmother, Maria Tuo (Hukaroa) and from Te Hope and Puhanga to great grandfather, Te Ruruku; talks of connection between Apihai and Potatau Te Wherowhero; describes an encounter with Te Rauparaha; the taking of Rei Uhiwaeroa by Ropooma; marriage of Te Ruruku and Rei Uhiwaeroa, their children Matiu Te Ruruku and Roma Te Ruruku; mentions Ian Matiu Ruruku, Arthur Elmsley, Wallace Webber; describes French Pass; French Pass dances; Bill Turner; how Ngati Koata gained possession of land; Stephens Island Lighthouse; Te Rauparaha's invasion of Whakapuaka; the wrecking of the 'Delaware'; mentions Kauhoe and Huria Matenga; various iwi in area; granting of land by Koata to Kauhoe; the meeting of Whata Green and Dovey Katene. Talks about death of Waihaere; previous occupants of D'Urville Island; feelings of Ngati Kuia people for Ngati Koata; holidays in Blenheim with Titi McDonald; John McDonald; origin of Patete, mentions wife Ruihi Takuna; mentions her (Louisa Warren's) grandmother; mother's chores; proposal by Jim Hemi; mentions Sarah Hemi; Tom Simons; match between Joe Elkington and Charlotte Kohe; elopement of Joe Elkington and Titi McDonald; mustering with husband; cravings for shandy; living at Port Hardy after her marriage; mentions Hemi Walker, Percy Kotua; details meeting first husband; friendship with Issac Walker. Describes birth of first child; husband's personality; Tony Walker; move to Canvastown; describes home; the burning of Toro Pou's home; cooking facilities; the local pub; Joe Hippolites, Toro Riria; connection to Darby Smith; mother's spiritual experience around death of Raniera Kawharu; the Hautai Cemetery; Toro Pou and Tere Smith; attending Paki reunion; recalls second husband's employment; marriage of Tom Tupaea; Mary Maaka; the return to Waepeke; visiting sister at Mohaka; memories of local taxi driver, John Ruru; mentions Bob Hippolite, Tony Walker; illness and death of first husband from tuberculosis (TB); funeral arrangements of Kotua baby; death of Joe Rene; tangi at Whangarae; her baby's death; death of Snow Hemi; mentions closing of cemetery; Turi and Roma Elkington; sister Polly; Sophie Kotua; Lucy and Rangi Elkington: Jo-Jo Warren; Manu Walker; Ben Hippolite; moving back to Madsen Bay; catching mutton birds; loneliness when children go to Wharariki; her physical ability during the shearing season; Hazel Ruruku and Nui Elkington. Accompanying material - whakapapa sheet Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Josephine Paul Venue - 95c Tramway Road, Hamilton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004481 - OHC-004486 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 6 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 767.

Date: 22 Mar 1992

From: Nga Kohikohingia o Nga Taonga a Ngati Koata. (Ngati Koata Oral History Project)

By: Tupaea, Matthew Matiu, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0017/1

Description: Matthew Tupaea recalls Te Kohanga Native Primary School; father's personality, his mechanical knowledge; his mother's skills and attributes; history of his mother coming to Te Puha o Waikato; the family farm, Wiatawhara; reasons for his mother's visits to her people, Ngati Koata; her vast knowledge, the things she taught; role of Polly Selwyn and Lucy Kohe in his life; why he went to live at D'Urville Island; his farewell and journey to D'Urville, mentions Roma Elkington; speculates on the population at that time; arrival at Elkington homestead, Rangi Kapua Elkington and his boat, The Verdon, relationship with Mick Elkington. Describes Rangi's and Lucy's parental love; discipline; closeness of family unit; jobs available; mentions Turi Elkington; fishing experiences; hunting days; talents and personality of Mick Elkington; rugby trips away; boating skills of the family; fitness of Rangi Elkington; property at Marsden Bay; whereabouts of graveyard; mentions Wetekia Elkington and Waha Tupaea Elkington; visits to Nelson; length of stay on D'Urville. Recollects how his ideas and personality changed; driving skills of Mick Elkington; employment at French Pass; mentions Webber Family; musical skills of Mick Elkington especially the piano; return to Te Puha o Waikato; introduces wife, Doris Orangakau Tunui, recites wife's whakapapa, mentions Pautapu and Tairi; funeral services of Rangi, Mick and Lucy Elkington. Matthew Tupaea recites his whakapapa from Tainui Waka to his mother Ngarata Charlotte Kohe Love, mentions tribal connections to Kurahaupo, Aotea, Te Arawa, Mataatua Wakas; recites his whakapapa from Tainui Waka on father's side, tribal connections to Tokomaru, Mataatua, Ngati Toa; closing remarks; sings waiata pertaining to the travels of his great great great great grandfather, Hori Tupaea. Accompanying material - copy of Doris Tupaea's (spouse) whakapapa from Tainui Waka; copy of his line of descent from Hori Tupaea (pictorial); copy of words of his wiata Venue - Hastings Interviewer(s) - Josephine Paul Venue - 25 Lipscombe Crescent, Havelock North, Hastings Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004470 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 762.

Date: 1847-1928

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-20

Description: Folder made up of copies of material held in Sir George Grey Collection at Auckland City Library. Contains: - Photocopy of manuscript and typescript letter by Himiona Te Hopu, about the conquest of the Middle Island (Te Waipounamu) by Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Koata, 1847. From Richard Taylor papers. - Photocopy of English translation of Wi Neera Te Kanae's 1888 manuscript about the history of Ngāti Toa, with whakapapa. Translated by George Graham, 1928. - Photocopy of a letter to Governor Grey from Ngāti Toa rangatira, 1851,Takapūwāhia (Auckland City Library reference: GNZMA 103). - Photocopy of manuscript by Hoani Wiremu Hipango titled 'Tawaki Nui A Hema'. From Richard Taylor papers. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Description enhanced September 2022.

Date: 1937

From: Grace, John Te Herekiekie (Sir), 1905-1985 : Grace family papers

Reference: 85-173-4/5

Description: Contains very detailed accounts of the domestic situation of South Island Māori families living in traditional kainga; the accounts include information about the housing, health, employment and educational status of every single person in the various settlements, organised alphabetically. These accounts were apparently compiled under the aegis of the Native Land Court, Wellington. Title taken from item. Two copies also held at Archives New Zealand: ABAQ W4235 box 1 parts1 and 2; R361254 and R6723246. Other related material at Archives New Zealand, Wellington: Maori Affairs archives group (MA 30/3/-). Quantity: 1 volume(s) contains approximately 475 pages. Finding Aids: Report for each locality has index of persons.. Processing information: Chief Librarian restriction removed 12 July 2023 as part of the Chief Librarian Restriction Review project.