Places

Date: 1885

By: Stewart, H, active 1885

Reference: PAColl-8715

Description: Photograph of Te Kuiti, taken 1885 by H Stewart. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Mount verso - centre - Taken by H. Stewart Te Kuiti 1885 T. A. Houghton Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 13.3 x 20.5 cm, mounted on cardboard Provenance: Donated by Mr W McRae, Wellington, 1977

Date: 1885

From: New Zealand Department of Justice, Commissioner of Patents :Collection of Burton Brothers prints

By: Burton, Alfred Henry, 1834?-1914

Reference: PA7-36-26

Description: Photograph of Te Hau Hau wearing a headband with two huia feathers at the front and with a blanket over his shoulders. He is standing behind a fence which has been erected in front of the verandah (mahau) of King Tawhiao's whare puni at Te Kuiti. Photograph taken by Alfred Burton in Jun 1885. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - 3607. `Te Hauhau' at the Te Kuiti - King Country. Burton Bros, Dunedin; Mount recto - left of image - Registrar of Copyrights, New Zealand. 692 Another view of the same subject at PA7-36-25 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 20.2 x 14.8 cm on mount 29.2 x 22.8 cm

Date: 1931 to 1934

From: Craddock, Gerald Rainsford :Assorted photographs including New Zealand locations and Kashmir, India

Reference: PA1-o-116

Description: Album of tramps, camps, and other boy scouting activities, chiefly photographed by Gerald Rainsford Craddock, who was an active scout member and later scout master during the 1930s at Otorohanga. Maori legends and hand-drawn maps accompany the photographs, bringing New Zealand geography and history alive to the young scouts. Outings include following Te Kooti's trail, searching for caves where moa bones have been found, and climbing to various trig stations in the Waikato area. Other images show competitions for scouting badges and first aid instruction. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black leatherette cover, loose-bound album, 18 x 30 cm

Date: 1972

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-8969-3

Description: Events recorded include: First New Zealand Polynesian Festival, Rotorua, March 1972. Jesus Festival, March 1972. Welcome to Governor General Sir Dennis Blundell at Waiwhetu Marae, 14 October 1971. Maori Women's Welfare League conference, July 1972. Farewell to Sir Arthur and Lady Porritt, Wellington Town Hall, 30 August 1972. Centenary of Te Kuiti meeting house, October 1972. Opening of meeting house, Mangakino, October 1972. Coronation Hui, May 1972. Rangatahi concert, January 1972. Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets.

Date: 1905 - 1924

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1905-/Acc.35533

Description: A cadastral map of rural lands open for selection on lease in perpetuity, of the area adjacent to the east branch of the Mangaohae River, including the Waiangura and Mangotaki Rivers, including the Manga-o-taki Road. This base map has numbered sections, some have been coloured, and include acreages, owners' names and dates handwritten in each section. Sites include: Cattle - camping, creamery, cemetery, school site and a section reserved for the township. What remains of the map on the reverse has some sections outlined in red with a prominent note stating 'Superseded. See map on face'. The base map is a plan of sections in the Maugamangero survey district in the Awakino and Waitomo counties. Auckland land district No. 787. A schedule of first class surveyed land (heavy bush) is referred to in a key. The vegetation is named as are rivers, streams and roads. A schedule of the land is referred to in a key and includes the section number, acreage and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow the with the printed name of James Mackenzie, Commissioner of Crown Lands. A statement on the left side of the map begins 'first class surveyed land (heavy-bush) 4316 acres, 1 rood'. Includes the application date of 16th. August 1905 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. A map, inset on the bottom left, is a locality plan of the area from the Kaipara Harbour to Hawke's Bay Handwritten names listed are: P. Keenan, W.S. King, J.B. Lowman, H.H. Thomas, P. Brady. E. Brier, Catherine Sale, E. Sale, C.H. Sale, D. Murdock, H. Lowrie, E.H. Neill, A. Bennett, J. O'Halloran, P. Maclay, F. Kinnear, F.L. Jackson, V.L. Jackson, E. Felton, Ethel Dennis, G. Johnston, P. Gallagher, Kathleeen Buckley, T.L. Cook, R.F. Peters, J. Barratt, T.W. McMullan, J.W. Gardner, A.S. Field, N.L. Larsen, G.A. Dew, N.L. Thomas, W. Cook, Eliz. Voyce, W.A. Scott, C.F. Frederiksen, D.F. Fredericksen, D.E. Frederikson, W. Jones, H.H.E. Jones, N. Armstrong, W.E. Daly, A. Daly, S.H. Cranston, A.F. Walker, J.D. Dodds, James D. Dodds, E. Harwood, W. Voyce, Mrs. A.K. Armstrong (deceased), J. Armstrong, R.E. Armstrong, J. Carmichael, R. Carmichael, J.P. Lindsay, P.W. Clarkson, C.H. Cox, J. Evans, D. Anderson, mary Gyde, W.T. Alder, E.B. Hanson, J. Lindsay. Inset: Awakino and Waitomo Counties locality plan. Scale [1:2 534 400] Quantity: 2 map(s) The map on the verso is mostly missing and is a copy of the larger map on the recto with variations detailed below.. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scales vary, 84.6 x 42.1 cm, on sheet 92.4 x 63.1 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuations New Zealand, February 1991

Date: 1927

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: McDonald, J, active 1927

Reference: Pan-2162-F

Description: Panoramic view looking up at a single-storeyed farmhouse on a rise centre left, with outbuildings further left. Paddocks on sloping ground on the far right and to the right of the house. An unidentified man is standing in the paddock on the far right. Stands of trees below and behind the house. Partially cleared land on hills behind. A rough road leads up to the house from centre left. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - "Glenmore" 1927; Marginal notes on negative - J. McDonald "Glenmore" Te Kuiti. Title "Glenmmore" 1927. 2 B&W. 1 oils. Red roof white house. Green verandah posts under eve [i.e. eaves]. Building next to house on left brick walls plain iron roof. Other buildings no paint at all; Marginal notes on negative - 8 8 8 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 120.3 cm

Date: 1927

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Cubit, T, active 1920s

Reference: Pan-2163-F

Description: Panoramic view of a newly cleared farming valley near Te Kuiti with a single-storeyed wooden farmhouse and garage on the right. Native bush still standing on the far left, paddocks with tree stumps still standing across the centre of the image, and scrub with remnants of trees on hills behind the house on the right. A few animals grazing in paddocks in the foreground and on the far left. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - "Te Rapahi" 1927; Marginal notes on negative - T. Cupit [i.e. Cubit] (Title "Te Rapahi" 1927) Te Kuiti. 2 B&W. 1 oils. 8-100 [pounds]. Print from garage on extreme right. Cream house dark red roof dark brown under eve [i.e. eaves]. Plain iron roof on garage.; Marginal notes on negative - 9 9 9 9 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 134.0 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Hunt, William Irwin, 1892-1997

Reference: Pan-2166-F

Description: Panoramic view looking across a narrow valley surrounded by sloping hills. A single-storeyed farmhouse with a return verandah is on a knoll above a road on the far left. Trees and garden around the house. Large stand of native bush nearby, and a large woolshed with animal pens on a slope above the road in the right foreground. Rough ground and some clearer paddocks on a slope in the left foreground. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Pa Taua; Marginal notes on negative - W.I. Hunt. Title "Pa Taua". Box 54, Te Kuiti. 3 B&W. 1 Sep [i.e. sepia] on Kodak. Print from cabbage trees on left to as far as possible. Develop up well so as to get detail in bush; Marginal notes on negative - 6 6 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 126.0 cm

Date: 01 Oct 1992

From: Interviews for Romance Writers Book Project

By: Hughes, Rose, 1910-1995

Reference: OHInt-0339-07

Description: Catherine Hay is the pseudonym of Rose Hughes. Talks about preference for historical romance writing and her plots that included the New Zealand gold rush and the Tarewera Eruption. Discusses and critiques some of her early publications in detail and summarises the characters. Talks about romantic fiction heroines in New Zealand settings. Outlines work in modern suspense romance genre. Backgrounds her own childhood with parents and younger sister on Te Kuiti farm. Talks about her father's work as a farmer and her early interest in art. Recounts life on the farm including drain digging, making milk butter, collecting eggs, riding a pony to school and early education. Remembers father's bed time stories. Outlines working career as domestic and clerical worker to supplement her writing career. Discusses physical limiations of typing. Recounts death of her husband, travel and health problems with Parkinson's Disease. Interviewer(s) - Rachel McAlpine Accompanying material - abstract includes list of interviewee published works Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012756, OHC-012757 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4414.

Date: 26 Nov 1993

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

By: Tauariki, Sonny, active 1992; Wano, Kataraina, active 1993; Rangitaawa, Taihuri Hine Iti, 1927-

Reference: OHInt-0085-23

Description: Taihuri Hine Iti Rangitaawa recited her whakapapa. Talks about her childhood on the Pohatuiri Marae, also known as Parahamuti. Recounts family's relocation to Waitomo and Te Kuiti from Piopio. Discusses Hangatiki, Te Temepara, the Tupuna whare and varied religious beliefs of the community including Paimarire and Ratana. Outlines time at school, sports, initial lack of knowledge of English and Maori classes. Talks about family collecting eels and muttonbirds to eat. Recollects singing in Sunday school. Remembers relationship between Pakeha and Maori and states it has changed over time for the better. Describes restoration of Te Tekateka, the road to Pohatuiri, hunting and gathering food and employment opportunities in New Zealand. Tells story of Miria and Hera. Provides whakapapa for husband's family and talks about their children. Mentions a number of local landmarks and historical sites. Interviewer(s) - Sonny Tauariki and Kataraina Wano Accompanying material - Abstract contains fascimile photographs of interviewee, site of Marae and local natural features and former home. Also backgrounds the research project 'He Taonga Huku Iho'. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013532, OHC-013533 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4760.

Date: May 1962

From: Young, David Christopher, 1947- :Photographs, mostly relating to the Matahina Dam and to a South Westland canoe trip

Reference: PA12-9892

Description: Views of Miringa Te Kakara taken in May 1962 by an unidentified photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 2 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1910

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

Reference: A-462-011

Description: Shows a wooden bridge crossing what is probably the Mangaokewa Stream at Te Kuiti. A number of buildings can be seen on the banks of the stream, and the vicarage is visible further up the hill Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Te Kuiti May 2, 1910 [in brushpoint and in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on sketchbook page, 222 x 263 mm

Date: 1910

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

Reference: A-462-010

Description: Shows a large, single-storeyed villa nestled into the side of a bush-covered hill Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Vicarage Te Kuiti [in brushpoint] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page, 172 x 127 mm

Date: 1995 - 1999

From: [Pamphlets, programmes, flyers relating to wood-chopping and sports meetings, collected by Eric Warner. 1915-2009]

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-Warner-1995/1999

Description: Includes: 1995: New Plymouth Axemen Club. Milemaster Tyres Chopping Carnival. Bridge tavern 11 March; Marfell Park 12 March 1995. Programme Tokoroa 1995 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, Two-day carnival, 3-4 November 1995. Programme North Island Axemen's Championships, Te Kuiti, 1995. OFFICIAL [Blue ribbon] 1996: Christchurch Show Axemen's Club Chopping Carnival, 13-15 November 1996. Catalogue of events North Island Woodchopping cahmpionships. Ngati Manu marae, Karetu Road, Kawakawa, 5-6 January 1996. Programme Tokoroa 1996 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, Two-day carnival, 8-9 November 1996. Programme 1997: Franklin A & P, One hundred and eleventh show, 15th February 1997, organised and promoted by Waiuku Cosmopolitan Axemen's Club. Programme Rotorua A & P Axemen's Club. Saturday 25 January 1997, Riverdale Park, Ngongotaha [Programme] Tokoroa 1997 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground. Two-day carnival, 7-8 November 1997. Programme 1998: Tokoroa 1998 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground. Two-day carnival, 6-7 November 1998. Programme (2 copies) 1999: Egmont A & P, Hawera Showgrounds, 20 November 1999; Toko Junction Tavern, Stratford, 6 February 2000. Entry form (on blue sheet) Tokoroa 1999 Golden Axe Woodchopping Festival. Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, 5-6 November 1999. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 11 Programme(s). 1 printed ribbon. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1910

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

Reference: A-462-009

Description: Shows a wooden bridge crossing what is probably the Mangaokewa Stream at Te Kuiti. Two houses are just-visible above the bridge line Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Te Kuiti 1910 [in brushpoint] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page, 127 x 172 mm

Date: 1914

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

Reference: A-462-012

Description: Shows houses on the banks of the Mangaokewa Stream, with hills surrounding Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Te Kuiti April 1914 [in brushpoint] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page, 178 x 254 mm

Date: [Bween 1870 and 1885]

Reference: PA1-o-091

Description: Album of early New Zealand scenes, mainly taken by the Burton Brothers. Images include gold digging, gold dredging (image of Sew Hoy's dredge), and gold sluicing, one showing the flume on a Scandinavian race at St Bathans. There are a number of views of the Pink and White Terraces, scenes of Maori life in the King Country, and scenic views of Dunedin and the Queenstown-Lakes District. The album consists of about 71 pages, of which 25 are empty. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Maroon covered album, 23 x 31 cm Provenance: Donated by Kings Cottage Museum, Australia, 1987

Date: 1921 - 1924

By: King Country Central Agricultural and Pastoral Association

Reference: Eph-A-SHOW-King

Description: Includes schedule or catalogues for: 1921: Ninth annual show. [Te Kuiti], 10 February 1921. Schedule of prizes 1924: Tenth annual show to be held on Thursday March 13th, 1924 at the racecourse, Te Kumi. Catalogue of exhibits Quantity: 2 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes around 217 x 142 mm.

Date: [ca 1910-1925]

From: Sworder, B H, fl 1985 :Photographs relating to the Sworder family and postcards of New Zealand scenes

Reference: PAColl-0599

Description: Postcards of Victoria Avenue, Wanganui looking towards Durie Hill with much carriage, automobile and bicycle traffic; Wanganui from Durie Hill showing Victoria Avenue and the businesses along the water front; Te Kuiti Railway Station showing a bill poster for the Rosenbergs; and two nurses in the grounds of Palmerston North Hospital. Three of the postcards have been used. Quantity: 4 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Postcards

Date: 1922

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Atkins, Bacon & Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2002-058-055-019/028

Description: Includes floor plans, elevations and sections, a detail of the front elevation, plan and section of the banking portion. Quantity: 10 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on waxed linen paper, sizes varying up to 490 x 640 mm.