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Date: 1849-1862

From: Petersen, George Conrad, 1900-1978 : Papers relating to a biography of William Colenso

Reference: 80-038-33

Description: Transcripts of papers relating to Colenso's petition regarding his occupation of land at Ahuriri Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (carbon copies)

Date: 1852 - 1856

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

By: Pearse, John, 1808-1882

Reference: E-455-f-024-03

Description: A standing frontal portrait of a Maori woman (Tami) of Ahuriri or Hawkes Bay. She is wearing a pink dress. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 165 x 84 mm

Date: 1960-1970

From: New Zealand Playcentre Federation, Education Subcommittee : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-6410-47

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1827-1828, 1833-1863, 1939

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899

Reference: MS-0582-0585

Description: Volumes 1-3 contain a journal 1833-1852. Volume 3 includes the diary of C Davids, a carpenter attached to the Bay of Islands mission in 1827-1828. Volume 4 contains correspondence 1833-1863. The journals cover Colenso's Cape Reinga journey, March 1839; the establishment of the mission at Ahuriri, Dec 1844-Oct 1845, including a Wairarapa journey; Autumn 1846, Wairarapa and 1848 autumn and spring journeys including a crossing of the Ruahine range; Dec-Jan 1849-1850 and May-Nov 1852 Ahuriri journal. The correspondence includes letters of botanical interest from Allan Cunningham, and others from James Busby and William Hobson. Appended is an article on the kiwi and draft Maori-English dialogues. Quantity: 4 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (27 cm; ¼ dark green morocco) Finding Aids: Indexed.

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: 1850-1857

By: Cooper, George Sisson, 1825-1898

Reference: MS-Papers-1644

Description: Two drafts of a journal from Taupo to Taranaki section (2-10 Jan 1850) of an overland expedition with Sir George Grey and Te Heuheu Tukino III. Describes Maori, legends, way of life, countryside, tangi for Te Heuheu II and conflict over reburial. Also notes of the journey overland from Auckland to Ahuriri detailing route, describing state of roads etc (1857); and `Acrostics,' written at Kawau, Christmas 1850, a poem Publication - Published in edited form as Journal of an expedition overland from Auckland to Taranaki....Auckland, 1851. The Auckland to Ahuriri trip is published in Report C1 in the AJHR, 1862 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: [ca 26 May 1960]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

By: Gardiner, Robert I, active 1960

Reference: PAColl-9150-27

Description: Damaged bridge, and gas main between Ahuriri and Westshore, Napier, caused by a tsunami generated by the 1960 Chilean earthquake. Workmen are connecting a temporary gas pipe to the West shore. Photograph taken circa 26 May 1960 by Robt I Gardiner. Publication note - Published in the Evening Post, 26 May 1960. Source of descriptive information - Notes on item, including caption from Evening Post, 26 May 1960, attached to back of print. Inscriptions: Verso - [stamped in ink] Photograph Robt I Gardiner Hastings; Verso - [stamped in ink] 26 May 1960 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 15 x 20 cm

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-022

Description: The essay details the Scottish origins of Daniel Munn and Jessie McLaurin and their marriage in Australia; Daniel's voyage in the `Christina', the loss of the `Siren' and arrival in Wellington and subsequent voyage of the `Jewess' and other ships; Jessie and children's arrival in Wellington and Daniel's coastal voyaging; the Munn's catering and accommodation establishments; 1848 earthquake; move to Napier. Also includes details of their children and their lives Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available.

Date: 1910 - 1912

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0123

Description: Contains amendments to the Licensing Act. Also letters of concern and support for the provision of the Licensing Act specially affecting Maori and Maori Districts. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and maps

Date: 1979-1982

From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki

Reference: MS-Papers-9587-06

Description: This volume contains lessons, hymns, psalms and prayers of Te Kooti. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (124 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies

Date: [1890s-1900s]

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star

Reference: PA1-q-014

Description: Views of a trip along the Whanganui River with views of Paranui kainga (listed as Parinui in the album), showing groups of whare, groups of Maori, various activities in the kainga, canoes on the river, and many scenes of waterfalls along the river. These include Taraipokiore (or Tarei-po-Kiore), Otuitu Falls, Ohura Falls, Kakahi Falls. The "Ladder scene", copy of Denton photograph, and other views of the Whanganui River and Ohura River. There is a gap in the album, followed by a separate sequence on Napier. These images include panoramic views of Napier from various locations, church buildings (including exterior and interior views of St John's Cathedral), hotel buildings and other public buildings and memorial statues. Photographs taken by Auckland Star photographers circa 1900s. Inscriptions: Album page - top right - Wanganui trip. Napier. Relationship complexity - Most images are represented by original negatives donated to the Library by the Auckland Star in the 1950s Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cloth bound album, labelled "This book must be returned to Mr H Brett's room"

Date: February to March 1913

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-q-003

Description: Record of a trip from Woodville to Napier and Taupo via the Napier-Taupo Road, February to March 1913. Views include Dannevirke, the upper reaches of the Manawatu River, Waipukurau Lake, Tavistock Hotel, the rail and foot bridge across the Waipawa River between Waipukurau and Waipawa, Hastings Post Office; motor and horse-drawn buses which run between Hastings and Havelock North; house under construction in Henry Street, Hastings (house named Ackworth, owned by Laurence Denton, accountant); views of Cape Kidnappers and the gannet rookery; Ed James and family at their seaside bungalow at Te Awanga; views of Napier and Ahuriri; the Taradale Road embankment over the Tutaekuri River, the Ahuriri Lagoon and mudflats; Marine Parade, Napier showing Norfolk pines, the Municipal Baths and a monument to "six brave men drowned in floods while rescuing people at Clive". Views on the Napier-Taupo Road including the Mohaka River, Tarawera Hotel in Waipunga Valley; Lake Taupo; Huka Falls; Aratiatia Rapids on the Waikato River; hot pool at the Geyser House Hotel (Wairakei) with a group of children swimming; Wairakei Geyser Valley showing geysers, and mud pools.

Date: 1982

By: Webb, Marilynn Lois, 1937-2021; Loney, Alan Perress, 1940-; Hawk Press

Reference: E-286-f

Description: Portfolio of illustrated "recipes" reflecting current environmental concerns, produced to accompany exhibition at Dowse Art Museum, December 1982; prints are versions of the large watercolours exhibited. Title and production details from coloured title-page and colophon printed by Alan Loney. Some prints with added inscriptions by artist. Recipe for "Ngauruhoe snow" taken from: Basham, Maud Ruby, The Aunt Daisy cookbook. Auckland, 1968. For contents see shelf-list. No. 2 of limited edition of 19. Quantity: 19 colour art print(s). 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: 20 art prints ; linocut, coloured and handcoloured, images chiefly 169 x 224 mm or smaller, on sheets 404 x 302 mm, in black buckram box 440 mm ; 1 print black and white 347 x 247 mm

Date: 1927

From: Panoramic photographs of New Zealand taken by R P Moore

By: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948

Reference: PA6-211

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1900

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-015

Description: Shows a view of Napier's Westshore, or Western Spit. There is a house to the right of the picture, and rowboats sitting on the flats. The Kaweka Ranges are in the distance. The light in the sky suggests sunset or sunrise Western Spit is now known as Westshore Other Titles - Westshore Inscriptions: Verso - bottom centre - From Watern Spit April 5th 1900 [in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 132 x 184 mm

Date: 1960 - 2012 - 1969 - 2013

By: Hingston, Earl, 1938-

Reference: Eph-A-PUBLISHING-2013-01

Description: Business card for a Napier publishing company run by Judy Siers features a small print from a 1960s design by Earl Hingston, of the historic house "Millwood" in Ngaio, Wellington. It was later the home of Judy Siers and renamed "Chew Cottage" after its original owner. The Earl Hingston printing block for the Chew Cottage image is held at Drawings Paintings & Prints Curios-049-006 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on card, 56 x 90 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Judy Siers, Wellington, in 2014.

Date: 1900

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-014

Description: Shows a rowboat in the foreground with a folded-up sail lying the length of it. Fishing nets can be seen drying to the right of the picture. The view is probably looking north-west, with the Kaweka Ranges in the distance Significant view of the harbour, being prior to the 1931 earthquake that raised the sea floor by 2.7 metres, with the Ahuriri Lagoon and tidal flats drained Western Spit is now known as Westshore Inscriptions: Verso - bottom centre - Inner harbour Napier [in biro] / The Watchman Wetsern Spit April 5th 1900 [in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 132 x 184 mm

Date: 6 Feb [1858?]-14 Sep 1858

From: Powdrell family: Correspondence from John and Samuel Dutton Powdrell, with transcripts

Reference: MS-Papers-0021-2

Description: Contains five letters sent by John Dutton Powdrell to his father, mother, and sister. Letters contains a description of Powdrell's journey to Ahuriri, references to Maori customs, comments on New Zealand farming, the Morgan family, method of land purchasing, and information on wild pigs. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: 1855-1861

From: Seed family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4775-04

Description: Receipts and accounts etc for town and suburban land in Napier and building of house at Ahuriri. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

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.