Places

Date: [1930-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-02

Description: Essays and articles, and small pieces by Mead on aspects of Whanganui River history. Includes letters to `New Zealand herald' and `Evening post'; bibliography of the river compiled by Mead; summary of river levels at Pipiriki; notes from conversation with David Barr on Pepe Turoa and pa on the river; transcripts of reports and accounts on the river from official and personal sources; piece on discrepancy in information on the gunboats on the river; 1908 inspection trip report, notes obtained from W Salt, Roman Catholic mission; Parikino, the tidal reach, hydro-electric development, canoe accounts; the 1865 Pipiriki skirmish; notes compiled for F W Furkert by J R Cade; Lands and Survey report summaries and other accounts including proposed charter for the river. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863 - 1870

Reference: MapColl-832.14hkm/1863-72/Acc.24350

Description: Military map showing operations from the Auckland Fort Britomart Albert barracks, south along the military route to Cambridge, Aratitaha and Tokanui, Waikato District. Depicts military blockhouses, redoubts and forts (five in the Waikato region and over eleven in South Auckland), stockages, routes used on garrison duty only, engagements, Maori pa and kainga and the confiscation boundary as gazetted 17/12/1864 including the aukati (frontier) line. Also shows mission stations Waipa and Taupiri and geographical features, most with Maori placenames. Identifies battle sites at several places including Hairini (22.2.64), Rangiaohia (21.2.64) Kihikihi and Orakau (2.4.64), Waiari (11.2.64) and in South Auckland including Hills Clearing (8.9.63), Koheroa (17.7.63), Meremere (1.11.63). Several Maori pa and kainga are named, including Tokanui, Te Kopua, Otawhao, Otautahanga. In the Waikato regions a similar number of both redoubts and pa sites are identified. If distinguishing between the route followed by the troops and the confiscation boundary, refer to original map. Reference key at bottom of map identifies features of the map. Other Titles - showing Other Titles - District Other Titles - and Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, scale [1:253 440], 81 x 62 cm.

Date: 1865 - 1866

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

By: Jackson, Mason, 1819-1903; Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1930

Reference: E-106-f-018-1

Description: Interior view of the pa, with a group of Maori men around a fire in the foreground, two holding spears and two with guns, and other small groups standing and seated in the background near dwellings. A flagpole or signal pole in the background. M Jackson, engraver. Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, V. 48, 1866, p. 189 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 175 x 240 mm

Date: 1864

From: Illustrated London News :[Scrapbook of clippings relating to New Zealand 1860s]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-372-f-010-1

Description: Shows the trenches and stockade at Puke Wharangi Pa and two European soldiers on guard. Discarded swords and rifles are on the ground in the foreground. Extended Title - From Illustrated London news, Vol 45, July 1864, page 81 after Robley Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 175 x 237 mm

Date: 1864 - 1872

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/12-Acc.37750

Description: Identifies military operations in the North and East Coast of the North Island, including main routes followed by Te Kooti and expeditions led by Lambert, Deighton and Herrick. Also shows blockhouses and redoubts, Maori pas and Kaingas and confiscation boundaries as gazetted. Also includes two negative maps of same = MapColl-CHA-4/1/17-Acc.37755 and MapColl-CHA-4/1/18-Acc.37756 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 78 x 117 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1863 - 1870

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/10-Acc.37747

Description: Identifies military operations in the South Auckland District and Waikato Valley. Shows Blockhouses and Redoubts; routes followed by troops; routes used on garrison duty only; engagements; Maori pas and Kaingas and Confiscation boundary as gazetted (17/12/1864) including aukati (frontier) line. Index to names etc included on file Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 91 x 61.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1865 - 1866

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper); Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1930

Reference: E-106-f-016-2

Description: A large group of Maori men performing a haka, shown at a moment of leaping in the air. They are carrying a mixture of muskets and spears, and dressed in mixed European and Maori clothing. They are observed by a group of European and Maori men and women, with the artist's self portrait sketching near the centre in the foreground. In the background are low hills of Tauranga with several European buildings and a few military tents. Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, V. 48, 1866, p.417 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 165 x 240 mm

Date: 1865 - 1866

From: Illustrated London News :[Scrapbook of clippings relating to New Zealand 1860s]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper); Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1930

Reference: E-372-f-001-1

Description: A large group of Maori men performing a haka, shown at a moment of leaping in the air. They are carrying a mixture of muskets and spears, and dressed in mixed European and Maori clothing. They are observed by a group of European and Maori men and women, with the artist's self portrait sketching near the centre in the foreground. In the background are low hills of Tauranga with several European buildings and a few military tents. Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, V. 48, 1866, p.417 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 160 x 225 mm

Date: 1863 - 1870

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/9-Acc.37746

Description: Identifies military operations in the South Auckland District and Waikato Valley. Shows Blockhouses and Redoubts; routes followed by troops; routes used on garrison duty only; engagements; Maori pas and Kaingas and Confiscation boundary as gazetted (17/12/1864) including aukati (frontier) line. Index to names etc included on file Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 91 x 61.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1863 - 1870

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/1/10A-Acc.37748

Description: Identifies military operations in the South Auckland District and Waikato Valley. Shows Blockhouses and Redoubts; routes followed by troops; routes used on garrison duty only; engagements; Maori pas and Kaingas and Confiscation boundary as gazetted (17/12/1864) including aukati (frontier) line. Index to names etc included on file Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale [ca 1:253 440] 91 x 61.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [Circa 1860s]

From: Marvin, W G (Captain) :Marvin family photographs

By: Beere, Daniel Manders, 1833-1909; Crombie, John Nicol, 1827-1878; Kinder, John, 1819-1903; Marvin, William, 1834-1915

Reference: PA1-q-320

Description: Album of photographs taken during the 1860s by various photographers. All the images are related to Colonel William Marvin (1834-1915) who came to New Zealand circa 1858 and was possibly attached to the 70th Regiment of Foot during the New Zealand wars. There are many photographs relating to military activity, including military working parties at Fort Britomart; military and naval camps at Maungatawhiri Creek, Queen's Redoubt, Drury, Ngaruawahia and Albert Barracks; a monument to the 43rd Regiment at Gate Pa near Tauranga; Potatau's tomb with a sentry guarding it; and the Auckland cemetery. Many of the images are of Auckland, including `Hale's Boarding House, where I first slept in N.Z.'; `The Masonic Hotel where I was made a mason in 1861'; `My last batchelor home near Constitution Hill green, next door to the Dacres'; `St. Mary's where I was married 4th August 1862'; a long sequence showing Queen Street from different angles in 1866'; and various homes that he knew, including Heaphy's house in St George's Bay, Dillon Bell's House in Parnell, and `Little Sutton' in St. George's Bay. Other images of interest include a mining camp at Coromandel; the tree on which Volkner was hanged, with a seated group of Maori beside a whare; a Maori church that is completely thatched, in the Waikato; and two views of the sailing ship Ida Ziegler [i.e. Zeigler] `In which we returned from N.Z. round Cape Horn, 29th Jany to 1st May 1867'. Photographs in England are all related to Tipner Barracks near Portsmouth, and Malpas Cemetery, Newport Monmouthshire. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with albumen prints. Label attached to cover `Pictures of N.Z. (N. Island) & Tipner with captions by Col. Marvin'. Textured black cover; 30 x 24 cm

Date: 1865

By: McCarthy, Justin E D, active 1860s

Reference: A-007-020

Description: Pa at left, with blockhouse, tents, flags, at mouth of Waitara River. Ihaia was chief of Hurirapa Pa Photographic copy (b&w, same size) of signed original held by Taranaki Museum Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of watercolour 140 x 240 mm

Date: 1869

From: Statutory Branch. Head Office. Department of Lands and Survey :[Aperture cards of] maps and plans

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-L&S-A50a

Description: Map shows Ngatapa Pa, trenches and disposition of various forces. Quantity: 1 map(s) on 2 aperture cards. Physical Description: 35mm microfilm inserted into card, scale [ca.1: 720], copy at same size as original Provenance: Donated by Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, November 1982

Date: 1860 - 1920

By: Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936

Reference: MapColl-832.2hkm/1860/Acc.5106

Description: Manuscript map depicting the position of Mahoetahi pa, and old pa Otarahua site during the Taranaki Wars when it was taken by the British Forces. Shows the position of the volunteer soldiers, the reserve, the swamp, the Waitara party, the Ngapuketurua Bush, the Waiongona Stream, as well as the roads Devon, Kairau, and Mahoetahi (to Puwhata). Map states that New Plymouth is seven and a half miles away. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, on card, scale [ca. 1:3 960], 27 x 40 cm.

Date: [1864-1926]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MSY-8204-8205

Description: Notebooks containing research notes: - relating to 'Whakatane Pas' [various pa in the Whakatane area] including Te Teko Pa and Rauporoa Pa. Contains sketches of landmarks including Rauporoa Pa, Mt Putauaki and Te Teko Pa. - focussing on the Urewera and central North Island, particularly relating to the New Zealand wars, history of battles, history of particular pa and individuals from Urewera, Whakatane, Rotorua and Taupo areas. Includes sketches of pa sites and sketches of Netana Whakaari of Waimana, focussing on his facial moko. Also includes waiata including 'Rewi's song at Aratitaha' relating to the defence of Orakau Pa. Language - Contains some Maori content, particularly waiata and place names. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: 53 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 2 notebooks.. Sketches of pa and other landmarks including of Rauporoa and Te Teko pa, and Mount Putauaki.. Some sketches of moko, pa and a sailing vessel. Processing information: Reference number changed following re-housing. Title and description updated 30 November 2022.