Places

Date: 1883-1924

By: Houston, John, 1891-1962

Reference: MS-Papers-5673

Description: Includes whakapapa from Taranaki and Waikato and also on Ruaputahanga; also contains waiata, karakia and tauparapara from Taranaki; also includes diary entries, court expenses and the names of people involved in voting for Runanga members; these accounts are handwritten by Tinirau Ariki and Marereira Wiremu; also contains an account of a meeting between Tuatahi and Titokowaru; also contains a story entitled 'Te Kainga o Uenuku Ko Ratamaru' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 vol, ca 90 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (32 cm; ¼ red cloth, marbled boards)

Date: 1884-1897

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B017

Description: Contains whakapapa, and boundaries of land blocks in Whangaehu and related notes about ownership, whakapapa, related hapu, mahinga kai, and occupation issues (this appears to have been an extract from the sitting of the Maori Land Court or a Native Committee) Contains information about conflicts involving tribes in the Wanganui district, and karakia Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Maroon paper covers, 20 cm., vol numbered 10

Date: 1835-1893

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-077

Description: Includes a preface and translation in S P Smith's hand with a note: `A large part of this has been embodied in "Hist. and Trad. of Taranaki Coast"'. There is also a covering note signed by W H S (W H Skinner) on the provenance of the ms with a genealogy of Teira Whatakore attached. Also includes letter from T M Hocken to Smith, Dunedin 1 Jun 1893, forwarding books and precis of copies or extracts of Colonial Office material, Sep 1835, on the `Alligator' and J Guard affair. The manuscript gives a biographical account of Wiremu Kingi Matakatea, with whakapapa, with much information about his role in conflicts between Taranaki and other iwi, and between Taranaki and the Government in the first Taranaki campaign (1860) in the New Zealand wars; the document also discusses the shipwreck `Harriet' and the treatment received by the survivors; there are also translations of the material. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1943-1973

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

Reference: 77-014-2/04

Description: Mobile Recording Unit, Taranaki (1946); note inside folder states that it contains only pages 4-35 of the catalogue. Also includes manuscripts of radio talks re Te Kooti, the Wairau Affray (1843); and Maori historical articles by Fowler. Also includes some broadcast notes relating to what seems to be a broadcast covering Samoa's independence from New Zealand in 1962. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1842-1866, n d

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-207

Description: Comprises a whakapapa of Warea area people, April 1862, in Maori (10 pages); a 19-page text of 43 waiata, dated 4 Feb 1866 (by Ropata Ngarongomate?); a further transcription of 50 waiata in Maori hand, possibly from Taranaki area; a 7-page account in Maori of the stories of Kae and Maui; an account of the activities of Wiremu Kingi Matakatea; and a document titled 'Maori house' which lists names of the figures depicted in the pou of 'Te Hau ki Tūranga', a whare built by the Ngāti Kaipoho tribe "to the memory of Tamata Waaka Tuangere [Tamati Waaka Mangere], the elder brother of Raharuhi Rukupo who designed it". This whare was built in Turanga (Gisborne) in 1842-1843. In addition to the above Maori writing the folder contains a large empty envelope with a pasted on note in Smith's hand listing previous contents, some of which are now to be found in other folders; a Taranaki whakapapa with a note by Smith saying it was given to him by Mr Jackson, Native interpreter at New Plymouth, Jun 1910; a drawing of a sailing canoe and miscellaneous photographs and other documents. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript

Date: 1895

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-023

Description: Contains notes on various Māori-related subjects. There is a full contents list at the front. Includes transcript of notes by G H Davies on Māori-Pākehā children. Also comprises notes on death ceremonies - cremation; Kāi Tahu death ceremonies, as well as karakia, waiata and whakataukī including tapu lifting practices. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Processing information: Description updated 19 September 2023 following information provided by a staff member.

Date: [189-?]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-020

Description: Comprises notes in Best's hand, notes by S P Smith and letters to Smith. Among the variety of material are notes on Hau, a West Coast ancestor and his journey to Paekakariki; traditional history of early ancestor Tutahanga and fighting between Ngati Maru and Ngapuhi; whakapapa from Karepa Te Uira to Tamarere Ahu II; queries and notes about Ngati Ira and early Wellington; brief notes and whakapapa of Ngati Maru; a waiata from Whanake; many items relating to Wellington Maori place names, iwi, chiefs and history and other fragments of North Island Maori history. Includes two letters from W H Skinner to S P Smith, 1894. Also contains notes about the Ngati Toa and Taranaki chiefs leading the migrations to the Horowhenua and Wellington regions, and their conflicts with the Muaupoko; Ngati Apa; Rangitane and Ngati Kahungunu. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing of folder contents available in inventory.

Date: 1873, n d

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-34/03

Description: Typescript paper, in preparation for publication in the Polynesian Society Journal, titled "The Great Muru", as an example of the Maori practice of "Muru". Also includes a typescript paper by the Hon. Mr Moffat, prepared for the Palmerston North Polynesian Discussion Group, about the Rangitaane tribe. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1895-1898]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-163

Description: Notes on many topics, including: whakapapa, tribal notes, whakatauki (proverbs), fights, etc. Also includes waiata from Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Taranaki and Ngati Kuia (many of the waiata and karakia of Ngati Kuia were contributed by Eruera Pakauwera), and tribal stories and notes by Te Karehana Whakataki about Ngati Toa and Tainui. Also contains an accompanying letter from W Mair, Nov 8, 1898. Language - (and English) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (414 pages). Physical Description: Holograph, ms and typescript

Date: 1844-1866

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-290

Description: Contains correspondence about Maori - European relationships, Maori land tenure and the New Zealand Wars. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (16 letters).

Date: 1878

From: Buller, Walter Lawry (Sir), 1838-1906 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0048-14

Description: Contains letters from Maori to Buller, in his capacity as a lawyer, with regard to Maori land tenure and transactions, related financial matters, and other affairs Also contains letters about the engagement of Buller's services, money-lending, and a report about Maori `squatting' on land under claim in the South Island (at Omarama) Contains letters from Kai Tahu Maori giving examples of 19th century Kai Tahu dialect. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1841-1928

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-01

Description: Contains photographic file prints from the Turnbull Pictures collection and photocopies of Maori images with some supporting correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1868

From: Ward, John Patrick, 1847?-1914 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11616-4

Description: A draft article [with annotations] by J P Ward relating to Sir G S Whitmore and the New Zealand Wars in the period following "Motoroa" [Moturoa] in 1868. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1862-1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-217

Description: Contains correspondence and memoranda regarding Maori Affairs, including information about the administration of the Native Affairs Department and other related government agencies in Taranaki and the lower North Island, the disposition of Maori in Taranaki and elsewhere towards the Government and the Kingitanga, and information about Maori land transactions and related matters, especially in Wairarapa. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1858-1862

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-005

Description: Maori letters (most with translations) to Crown agents re: land purchases and various miscellaneous matters. Also includes lists for Native Assessors, Wardens and Police from the Whanganui district for 1862. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1852 - 1851

By: Oliver, Richard Aldworth, 1811-1889; Dickinson & Company

Reference: C-054-006

Description: A group of Maori in front of a tent shelter. The group includes two seated women, one breast-feeding an infant, a naked toddler reclining in front and two young men standing behind, one with a rifle and cartridge case. A tewhatewha (weapon) lied in fron on top of a pile of cloaks. A third woman kneelds to the right, her back to the artist and her face hidden. According to Oliver's accompanying text, the scene is at Kororareka (modern Russell) in 1851, during the feast (hakari) put on by Tamati Waka Nene for Governor George Grey. 'The man on the right with the musket is Neddy, who fought against us under Heki [Hone Heke] at Ruapekapeka. The girl next to him is Maria ... the woman with the baby is said to be the daughter of Chevalier Dillon; and on the left is Jane, who was famous for her personal attractions ... The old lady kneeling on the right is "Na Nuia" Pomare's wife, who placed herself in that becoming attitude to avoid having her portrait taken' From: Oliver, R A A series of lithographic drawings from sketches in New Zealand [London, 1852, plate 6] The Library holds an original watercolour version of this lithograph at C-054-021 The hand-coloured version of this lithograph is catalogued at PUBL-0032-6 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph (two-tone) 269 x 396 mm

Date: 1862-1865

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-216

Description: Matene Te Whiwhi and Wi Tako Ngatata are enlisted by McLean (1865), to try and pursuade influential Poverty Bay chiefs to resist the encroachement of three to four hundred anti-government Paimarire-Hauhau followers in their region. Includes comments about pending war at Wairoa and the Kingitanga regarding the political instability in Waikato and Taranaki. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1866-1888

From: Davies, George Henry, 1844-1914: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MS-0670

Description: Contains text copied from a manuscript dictated by Te Kooti in the period 1867 - 1868 while imprisoned on the Chatham Islands; the text consists of extracts from the Bible or notes based on biblical texts, a diary of Te Kooti's revelations while on the Chathams, some prophetic sayings, and lists of names of people associated with Te Kooti on the Chathams Contains a copy of a letter from Te Kahui Kararehe of Taranaki to Didsbury, the Government Printer, about the Maori custom of makutu, and associated waiata Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Ms Provenance: The Te Kooti material was copied by Davies from a manuscript found in a house at Tamihana Ruatapu's Pa (note at the start of Davies manuscript)

Date: 1892-1894

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-021

Description: Informants and contents listed at the front. Mainly concerns Maori subjects of the Wellington district and provincial area, as well as some notes on Asian languages. Included are notes by S P Smith, and letters to Smith from Gudgeon. Also contains information on Maori circumcision practices as well as Maori customary concepts and whakapapa specific to the Kurahaupo and Takitimu Waka traditions. Includes comprehensive account of the Ngati Toa - Ati Awa including Puketapu and Ngati Maru - migration to the Kapiti Coast. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [1868-1923]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-98

Description: Three handwritten letters from J M Roberts to Cowan dated 1922 and 1923. Also two typescripts titled 'Taranaki Campaigns' and 'The defeat at Te Ngutu, Colonel Roberts account' and 'Waikato and Taranaki: Notes from Colonel Roberts'. A pencil drawing of the plan of Te Ngutu o te Manu battlesite by Cowan. Arrangement: Was bundle 47 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).