Places

Date: 1832-1840

By: Knocks, John Anthony, 1827-1889

Reference: MS-Papers-4385

Description: Describes life as a young boy on Mana Island, with its first settlers (the Bell family) and later on Kapiti Island. The deeds of Te Rauparaha and Rangihaeata figure prominently. Source of title - First page Quantity: 1 folder(s) (13 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: Sep-Dec 1839

By: Hadfield, Octavius, 1814-1904

Reference: qMS-0896

Description: Hadfield describes his journey down the East Coast with the Rev Henry Williams and others in the `Columbine', their arrival at Port Nicholson, visit to Cloudy Bay, the return to Port Nicholson, their walk from Wellington to Porirua and thence to Mana Island where Hadfield first met with Te Rangihaeata. He describes meeting Te Rauparaha at Kapiti, and records his impressions of Waikanae and his first visit to the villages near Otaki. Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 volume(s) (23 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) (26 cm, pamphlet)

Date: 1907, 1987

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-209

Description: A letter to Margaret Cowan from Joy A Marson (née Macdonald), dated 16 March 1987. The letter mentions that Margaret had spoken of forming a 'Cowan collection' when they had previously worked together. The letter contained an article by James Cowan relating to Kapiti Island, published in 1907. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1888 (1928)

By: Te Kanae, Wi Neera, -1905

Reference: MS-Papers-1285

Description: 'The history of the tribes Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Awa-O-Runga-O-Te-Rangi, and Ngati Raukawa, having special reference to the doings of Te Rauparaha'. Translated by G Graham, (1928). Quantity: 1 folder(s) (23 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: [between 1908-1911]

By: Henry, Richard Treacy, 1845-1929; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office

Reference: PAColl-5576

Description: Photographs of Kapiti Island taken by Kapiti Island ranger Richard Treacy Henry, during his stay between 1908-1911. Arrangement: Copy negatives at 1/2-56404-F, 1/2-70894-F. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Collodion printing-out paper prints Provenance: Donated by the Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, 1969

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: 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: 16 Apr 1903

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944

Reference: MS-Papers-9297

Description: Letter from the Minister of Lands, Thomas Duncan, relating to W H Field's claim for compensation after the Government decided to acquire ownership of Kapiti Island to conserve its natural scenery and to preserve its fauna and flora Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Formerly in the possession of Mr J Smith, Waikanae

Date: [ca 1869]

By: Buchanan, John, 1819-1898

Reference: qMS-0291-0292

Description: Copied from undated newspaper cutting. Note by J C Anderson tipped in Botanist Quantity: 2 volume(s) (11 pages in each). Physical Description: Typescripts (35 cm; blue linen; 2nd volume: grey boards, ¼ dark green morocco)

Date: 1921-1922

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0214

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages & Mythologies; Tawhaki/Christian parallels; the New Zealand Wars and Hauhauism. Includes information on Maori Divinatory Rites, Maori Fishing Methods, Maori Games and the Moko-Mokai Collection of Major General Robley. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0215.

Date: 1913-1916

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0211

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages, Maori Astronomy, Tribal Narratives, the Waikato Wars, Hauhauism and the Paimarire Religion. Includes information on the Taranaki Mauri-Stones (ie. Tupua & Ahurewa), the Maui Maori stones of Whakatu (Nelson) and Tikanga-Muru. Comprises the arrest of Rua Kenana; the early history of the Kaikoura; the exchange of cannons for the Wairau and Port Underwood; the Wairau Incident; Te Kooti's exile and seizure of the schooner Rifleman, and Te Rauparaha's acquiescence to Ngati Apa's sale of the Rangitikei. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: 1862, 1935

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-077

Description: Published by James Nisbet and Co., 1862. Also includes a letter that was tipped in to the volume, from A. S. Wilkinson to James Cowan, written from Kapiti, 22 December 1935. The letter wishes Cowan a 'Merry Xmas' and talks about the abundant native bird life, and the flowering harakeke. There is also a personal message written to Cowan in the book from A. S. Wilkinson 'Ki taku hoa Jas Cowan, na A S Wilkinson, Kapiti, Xmas 1935'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, with loose papers

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: 1923-1931

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

By: Dumont d'Urville, Jules Sebastien Cesar, 1790-1842

Reference: qMS-0216

Description: 1870 Government census of Ngati Toa; Te Ati Awa ki Waikanae and Whareroa, and Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga with the names of Ngati Toa's principal chiefs and the death notice [1924] of the Ngati Toa chief Hanikamu Te Hiko. Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Maori origins; Tuhoe Whare Tapere traditions, and the Waikato Wars. Comprises information on the Kingitanga debate to send Maori troops into World War One; Te Kooti's re-interment and the sale of Major General Robley's collection of Moko-mokai to the New York Metropolitan Museum. Paper on Kai Tahu Maori vocabulary and dialect. Speculative article on the Spanish Helmet dredged up from Wellington Harbour 1906. Includes D'Urville's narrative on Otago and his interaction with Kai Tahu Maori. Report on the Kaingaroa rock carvings and Maori Death Customs. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.