Places

Date: 1868 - 1871

Reference: MapColl-832hkm/1868-71/Acc.5976

Description: Map showing the East Cape, Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Northern Hawkes Bay and just south of Taupo. Shows Te Kooti's approximate route, and direction (arrows on line) and his engagements with the Hauhau people. Stops at certain pa are dated, some added text (before photocopy) e.g. "Final escape to King Country", "Visit to Takangamutu". Key stops included Opape, Tologa Bay, Turanga, Whakatane, Rotorua, Te Pourere, Puketapu. The linking areas for all these points was the Urewera country. Te Kooti was a Rongowhakaata leader, military leader, prophet, religious founder, pursued by colonial forces, eventually took refuge in the King Country where Te Kooti remained until pardoned in 1883. Language - Place names Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [1:700,000], 26 x 34 cm

Date: 1934

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-020

Description: Published by Reed, Dunedin, 1934. Also some loose material that was laid in to the volume, including photographs, clippings, and whakapapa (from Tamatekapua, to Patiti - Alfred Warbrick). Photographs include a carving of a Māori goddess Horoirangi, carved on a cliff of Tihi-o-Tonga, Rotorua; an image of Gilbert Mair; an image of a cave; and an image of a small island in a lake. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, loose papers and photographs in a folder

Date: 1800 - 1890

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.16gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36913

Description: Cadastral map depicting properties, some highlighted in brown and some pink, along the Wairoa River and westward, north of the Tauranga-Waihi Main Road, the total amount of land totalling over 900 acres. Also depicted is the Te Puna Parish, the Tauranga township and two warves, Greerton, Waikareao and Waimapu. Four properties of 50 acres each are coloured pink, five properties of between 50 and 317 acres are coloured brown. No distinction given as to which properties are Miss Henry's. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 30 x 33 cm.

Date: 1882-1894

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-193

Description: Contains a chronology of significant 19th century events that affect Te Arawa people and land; Signed and dated "Ohinemutu, 14 March 1882", with additional notes in another hand up to 1894. There is a note by S P Smith saying "Many of these are wrong". Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 leaves). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1875-1921

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8066-10

Description: Three photographs of Auckland, a photograph of Mechanics Bay Auckland, Herd's Point Hokianga 1875, a group of Maori at Te Umuroa in 1896-1897, and Tuhoe women photographed at Ruatahuna in 1895. Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1858 - 1892

By: New Zealand. Māori Land Court; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922; Cussen, Laurence Carroll, 1844-1903

Reference: MapColl-832.1gmbh/[1858-1892]/Acc.4484-4492

Description: A collection of map information from various sources from 1858-1892. The maps no. 1-6 and 8 contain information from Native Land Court plans of the 1880's, Survey Office road plans, Lands and Survey's first amendment (Mr Cussen's topographical survey), a map by S. Percy Smith, and the Sub-Atlas committee. The information has been added in different pens and hand writing eg "Plan marked from Hokianga" or "no track here shown by Mr Cussen". The map marked no. 7 shows military information from the New Zealand wars eg "Troops to be sent to Waikaremoana via Ahikereru - Ruatahuna Huiarau from Taupo". Shows some native tracks eg "from Heruiwi" and corrections or previous omissions. Map no. 9 shows tracks on N.L.C. plans, one of which "is away at the Court". The maps show very little signs of any settlement, except No. 3 and 6 "Tapuaeharuru Pa" and "Te Pueto Stn". A mission station, a native settlement and a school are also indicated. The maps cover the region from Hokianga, Kawhia Harbour, Mokau River, Waikato River, Tirau, Taupo to Rotorua on maps 1-6, 8 and Rotorua to Waikaremoana to Poverty Bay on maps 7 and [9]. All maps depict rivers. Map 7 and [9] are maps with annotations. They are on the published base map "Four-mile sheet, No. 10" (Wellington, New Zealand Lands and Surveys, 1935). The others no. 1-6 and 8 are tracings of an unknown map. Quantity: 9 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copies, scale indeterminable, various sizes.

Date: 1901

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-019

Description: Printed by Geddis & Blomfield, 1901. Illustrated by Thomas Ryan. Includes some loose drafts and clippings relating to the Bay of Plenty Region, including a Te Arawa whakapapa for 'the Ohinemutu chief Hemi te Tupara'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume and loose papers in a folder

Date: 1848

From: British Library. Department of Manuscripts :Drawings and sketches illustrative of New Zealand. 1845-1853. [Additional Manuscript 19953. File prints].

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854

Reference: E-143-052

Description: View from the shallows of the shore, looking towards a bank with the mission station on top, surrounded by a garden. On the shore below are six Maori with two waka Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of ink and wash drawing

Date: 1895-1899

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-173

Description: Includes letters to S P Smith 11 Jan-4 May 1895, from Te Puke, and Jun-Jul 1899, from Takapau, Hawkes Bay The letters include a discussion of Tarakawa's role in the Polynesian Society as an authority on tribal history, a report on a meeting at Tauranga to discuss Ngai Te Rangi history, an invitation to Smith to come on a guided tour of the Bay of Plenty, information about Ngati Kahungunu founding ancestors and notes about Tarakawa's residence in the Hawkes Bay area The letters also contain notes about Ngapuhi conflicts with iwi in the southern North Island in the 1820s, and commentary (and some whakapapa) on papers submitted by Gudgeon about the Takitimu and Te Arawa canoes Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1903-ca 1950

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8066-07

Description: New Zealand scenic postcards, most of which depict Rotorua and Whakarewarewa. There are snapshots of unidentified rural views, some of which relate to the Kaingaroa Forest. The group of images of Maori meeting houses include "Te Whai-A-Te Motu" built for Te Kooti at Mataatua, Ruatahuna, and the house at the Te Umuroa Marae, also in the Ruatahuna area. Quantity: 59 b&w original photographic print(s). 29 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832eke/1947/Acc.1771

Description: Map of North Island showing [Presbyterian] Maori Mission stations. They are marked as situated at Otaki, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Turakina, Marton, Napier, Wairoa, Whakaki, Nuhaka, Gisborne, Taumarunui, Auckland, Wellington, Paihia, Tauranga. There is a large cluster (18) in the Opotiki - Waikaremoana - Taupo - Te Teko district. Glued on to the bottom left hand corner of the map is a list of the Mission Staff based in each area eg Taumarunui, Rev. Homi Potatau; Takaanu, Sister Edith. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, card backed, coloured frame, not to scale, 48.5 x 43 cm.

Date: 1835

By: Wing, Thomas, 1810-1888; Great Britain. Hydrographic Office; Wyld, James, 1812-1887

Reference: MapColl-832.16aj/1835/Acc.3899

Description: A hydrographic chart sketching the entrance of the Tauranga Harbour, depicting the path of the ship 'Fanny', around Mount Maunganui and Waikouai, with full sounding information. Identifies fortified pa site named 'Tumaitai Pa', the accompanying diagram depicts six whare or houses, and two tree-like storage huts. On the other side of the water, text reads 'the chief of this place anutra (sic)'; text on water reads 'going to Tomonalap (sic) Pa'. Denotes several sentences of text on geographical features, hydrographic detail and information on safe entrance and exit to the harbour. Catalogue card: 'Made by Thomas Wing in the schooner Fanny. Shows tracks, navigations notes.' Note on map reads 'Copied from a rough tracing belonging to Mr Wyld, May 12, 1841.' Note on map reads: 'The Fanny's track into Tauronga (sic) June 1835 south by compass from the Mayor Island.' See also MapColl-832.16aj/1835/Acc.423 which is the original drawing of this map, attributed to Capt. Thomas Wing, of the ship 'Fanny'. Extended Title - Tauranga Inscriptions: Stamped 'Hydro Office 13.My.41' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 41 x 61 cm.

Date: ca 1939-1974

By: de Castro, Ian Douglas, 1923-1999

Reference: PAColl-6009

Description: Photograph of Maori concert party, J Force soldiers, Tourists at a war memorial Whakarewarewa (Tehokowhitu a Tu memorial erected by the Tuhourangi sub-tribe), unidentified group, and unidentified man photographed in front of the Parliament Buildings, Wellington. These are part of a larger collection comprising papers of Douglas de Castro including correspondence, minutes and other papers relating to 28th (Maori) Battalion, postcards relating to de Castro in J-Force, news clippings and other papers, including relating to Nikorima de Castro Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 23 Apr 1971

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-037

Description: Notes taken of a meeting between Ngai Tuhoe and the Hon Duncan MacIntyre, Minister of Maori and Island Affairs, at Mataatua. Annotated by Elsdon Craig. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1930-1950]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-072

Description: Typescripts of `Residence of Tamatea and Rongokako', by Matiu Kapa of Kaikohe; letter, Enid Tapsell to Mr Taylor with `The Twin legends of Tainui and Te Arawa' (1950); `Maori women, their place in New Zealand society; part of article on spirituality; notes on the taiaha; `The Development of Maori culture since the advent of the pakeha'; `Tongariro-Waikato River'; `Reliable ancient history' by Hare Hongi (H M Stowell) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph Typescript

Date: 1868 - 1869

By: Hill, Howard, active 1870s-1880s

Reference: MapColl-832hkm/1868-1869/Acc.5862

Description: Plots the Hauhau campaign and Te Kooti campaign from the New Zealand Wars. Shows central North Island and note reads "Land enclosed by yellow is that of the Maori King, boarded by the 'aukati' no European may cross on pain of death". Military engagements and massacres are identified across the map. Massacres are identified at Matawhero, Ohiwa Harbour, Whitecliffs and Waihi. Engagements are identified at Mohaka, Ngaatape, Puketapu, Turanga and Ahikerera Pa on the East Coast and Whakatane districts, and Rauparoa Pa, Otatau, Otoia, Wairou, Moturoa, Ruapuru and Te Ngutu o te Mana (identified as Tito Kowaru's own place). Shows "Nukumaru Pah taken 2 Feb 69". Orange lines represent Colonel Whitmore campaigns eg Campaign of Ngatapa Dec/Jan 1869 (Poverty Bay area), or Oct/Nov 1868 Whanganui area, April/ May 1869 Bay of Plenty area. Small yellow lines represent the New Zealand war battle campaigns by the ers and the New Zealand government against the Maori, especially those led by Colonel Whitmore eg Col. Whitmore's pursuit of prisoners July August 1868, St John's column Apr-May 1869, or Col. Whitmore Jan, Feb, April, May 1869 from Whanganui to New Plymouth. Shows overland road from Napier to Auckland. Some text on map e.g. "Whareongaonga, where the prisoners from the Chatham Islands landed in July 1860." (This would included Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki.) Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, backed with card, hand coloured, 17.5 x 22 cm.

Date: 1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MapColl-832.18a/[1927?]/Acc.6640

Description: Hand drawn topographical map, by Henry Hill, of the lower area of the Kaingaroa tableland including Lake Taupo. Main roads with distances between settlements, old native tracks and rivers are named. Routes taken by travellers - Diffenbach [i.e. Dieffenbach], Colenso and Governor Grey (Sir George) are marked. Stations, homesteads and an hotel are named. No reference key is provided. Notes include historical information about events. See records for other material collected by Henry Hill. Stamps on the reverse state 'University of New Zealand, matriculation examination 192. Drawing. Candidate No.'. Handwritten notes on the reverse state: Map of Kaingaroa. Working map of Kaingaroa - Taupo. HH. See also MS-Papers-0146 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil on card, linen backed, coloured, 33.3 x 42.5 cm.

Date: 1926 - 1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MapColl-832.18gdw/1926-27/Acc.5836

Description: Hand drawn topographical map, by Henry Hill, of the lower area of the Kaingaroa tableland including Lake Taupo. Main roads with distances between settlements, old native tracks and rivers are named. Areas relating to artesian water prospects are marked as is a sulphur deposit near Taupo. Routes taken by the travellers - 1841 Diffenbach [i.e. Dieffenbach], 1841-2 Colenso and 1859-50 Governor Grey (Sir George) are marked. Stations, homesteads and an hotel are named. Includes a references key. Notes include historical, legendary and geological information. See records for other material collected by Henry Hill. Names include: Cox, Hitere, Hillier, Ihaia te Waru, Yarle. A note in the bottom right corner states: This map of the Taupo-Kaingaroa tableland illustrates Mr H. Hill's research inquiries as to prospects of artesian water on Kaingaroa in 1917, 1925, 1926 and 1927 respectively. To accompany research paper on Kaingaroa. A. Legendary. B. Historical. C. Geological. Stamps on the reverse state 'University of New Zealand, matriculation examination, 192. Drawing. Candidate No.'. See also MS-Papers-0146 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, 33.3 x 40.3 cm.

Date: 1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MapColl-832.18atc/1927?/Acc.5831

Description: Hand drawn topographical map, by Henry Hill, of the lower area of the Kaingaroa tableland including Lake Taupo. Main roads, old native tracks and rivers are named. Areas relating to water prospects are marked. Routes taken by the first travellers - 1841-42 Diffenbach [i.e. Dieffenbach], 1841-42 Colenso, 1849-50 Governor Grey [Sir George] are marked. Includes a reference key. Notes include historical events. See records for other material collected by Henry Hill. Handwritten on reverse 'Taupo - Kaingaroa. HH. Copy of my map'. See also MS-Papers-0146 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, linen backed, coloured, 31.2 x 45.4 cm.

Date: 1835

By: Wing, Thomas, 1810-1888; Great Britain. Admiralty

Reference: MapColl-832.16aj/1835/Acc.423

Description: A hydrographic chart sketching the entrance of the Tauranga Harbour, depicting the path of the British Navy ship 'Fanny', around Mount Maunganui and Waikouwai, with full sounding information. Identifies fortified pa site named 'Tumaitai Pa', the accompanying diagram identifies six whare or houses and two storage huts. On the other side of the water, text reads 'the chief of this place anutra' (sic), text on water reads 'going to Tomonalap Pa'. Denotes several sentences of text on geographical features, hydrographic detail and information on safe entrance and exit to the harbour. Other Titles - Tauranga Text 'By Capt. Thomas Wing' (and underlined in signature style) added to map in black ink. See also MapColl-832.16aj/1835/Acc.3899, which is a photographic copy of a hand copy of this original, (with slight changes, such as text in different hand, storage pits drawn as trees). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, 26 x 32 cm.