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Date: 9-28 Dec 1996 - 09 Dec 1996 - 28 Dec 1996

From: Memories of the Kaipara oral history project : Part two

By: Pihema, Ani Masefield, 1924-2002

Reference: OHInt-0633/1

Description: Ani Pihema was born near Helensville in 1924. Describes how her mother, Meri Ngaroto, had foster parents and her father, Murray Pihema, was brought up by his mother's family. Mentions his father, Louis Arnoldson, worked on the gumfields. Describes how her own father was gassed during World War I and died of tuberculosis at a young age. Gives early memories of Haranui, their small farm, the old pa and her great grandmother Harata Takare. Talks about their whare, gardens and gardening techniques. Mentions her mother Meri Ngaroto (Molly Williams) went to school at Helensville. Talks about camping holidays on Pahekeheke Island, Sunday School picnics at Shelly Beach, the small Parkhurst School and local spring water. Discusses Maori Pakeha relationships. Mentions Harold Mather. Describes how her mother milked a herd of cows. Discusses the meeting house which had been brought over from Taporoporopo, dismantled, the carvings buried and found again after World War I. Discusses tikanga Maori. Discusses kinship with Maori across the Kaipara Harbour at Kakanui, Araparera and Puatahi. Discusses tangi. Talks about the tangi of Arthur Povey and the Povey, Hill and Richards families. Discusses a gift of land. Mentions Rev Marsden. Describes her writing of Ngati Whatua history in 1965. Talks about the Orakei meeting house and her grandmother whose second husband owned part of the Otakanini Block. Describes how Orakei was originally Tainui land. Mentions Kiwi Tamaki, Te Tao, Haranui, Tuperiri, the Makirikiri Pa and Waiohua (iwi). Discusses the family interrelationship of Reweti, Haranui and Orakei. Mentions the Orakei Block has been returned to Te Tao. Discusses the settlement of land claims in the early 1900s by the Maori Land Court. Mentions an 1869 land claim and the case of Te Kawau against Waiohua. Interviewer(s) - Gabrielle Hildreth Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3320.

Date: 4 March, 5 May 1992 - 04 Mar 1992 - 05 May 1992

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

By: Davis, Arthur Wharetotara, 1921-1998; Carnachan, Nikki, active 1992; Paahi, Te Waitere Jason, active 1992

Reference: OHInt-0085-03

Description: Arthur Wharetotara Davis details his whakapapa, tribal affiliation to Ngati Maru, Ngati Paoa, Uekaha and Ngati Maniapoto and his family history. Details his local schooling and notes that there was no speaking Maori at the school. Talks about sports, local picture theatre, his teenage memories including memories of the Maniapoto Rugby Club before World War II, his Army career and his World War II experiences in the Italian Campaign. Talks about injuries sustained during the war, loss of friends and notes the names of the Returned Servicemen in the Waitomo and Te Kuiti area. Details his work history building dams for 27 years. Talks about the loss of land at Waitomo, the creation of scenic reserves and of Waitomo Caves being taken into government hands. Describes in detail the history, name, carvings, poukai, associated families and buildings of his marae, Toki Kapu. Notes that the carvings were carved by Mr Maha Hetet. Talks about the sacred places of the area. (Note - some of this part of the interview takes place inside the Wharepuni at Toki Kapu Marae). Language - English and Maori Venue - Waitomo Abstracted by - Nikki Carnachan, Matiu Love and Robin Whanga Recorded by - Place of recording Nikki Carnachan Interviewer(s) - Nikki Carnachan Interviewer(s) - Jason Paahi Venue - Davis Homestead, Waitomo; Toki Kapu Marae Accompanying material - Printed abstract contains background information about the project, the project symbol and karakia. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004449, OHC-004450 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.40 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0746.

Date: 28 August 1989 - 29 Aug 1989

From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.

By: Brown, Raharuhi, active 1989; Keelan, Ngawini P, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/03

Description: Raharuhi Brown talks about his involvement with his marae and community organisations. Discusses the meaning of the Treaty, inconsistencies between the texts, the importance of retention of the Maori language and the Maori Language Act. Talks about Maori fishing rights, Ngati-Porou land rights, raupatu and land taken unfairly, land tenure and land use in the traditional and contemporary context. Defines the concept of tino rangatiratanga in relation to land tenure and relates aspects of health to this concept. Discusses concept of turangawaewae and problems of living within the system. Discusses the education system, Maori language in schools, need for Treaty to be taught in schools to improve race relations, importance of kohanga reo, and problems maintaining local kohanga, bilingual education at secondary school level and local limitations to its success. Mentions the role and responsibilities of crown agents and gives his views on the part Maori play in decision making. Raises issue of Maori leadership in relation to illiteracy, with reference to finding leadership models. Gives example of Apirana Ngata. Talks about concept of Maoritanga in relation to urbanisation and legislation. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Ruatoria Interviewer(s) - Ngawini P Keelan Venue - Whakapaurangi Road, Ruatoria, East Coast Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002144 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0349.

Date: 2010

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016118

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. An aide asks the minister if he is willing to meet with the protesters but the minister demands the report and yells that they can go to hell. Refers to Minister of Treaty Negotiations, Chris Finlayson, telling Maori protesters who are occupying land that they claim belongs to them at Taipa that they can 'go to hell'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017397

Description: A man is almost knocked off his feet by the air rush as a huge wrecking ball swings over his head; in the lower panel he is seen to be representing 'NZ' (New Zealand) as he continues walking his dog and sighing with relief saying 'Thank goodness that's over!' He is unaware that behind him the ball which represents the 'Seabed and Foreshore debate' will be returning to endanger him again. Context - The controversial Marine and Coastal Area Bill (Takutai Moana) which was passed on 24 March 2011, repeals the Foreshore and Seabed Act of 2004 and restores the right to seek recognition of customary marine title in the common marine and coastal area through the courts. It sets out tests for proving customary marine title and also sets out the rights customary marine title holders may exercise, such as guardianship and development rights. The rights do not affect public access. Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei said "This is a very unjust outcome. It's the same outcome from 2004. The Maori Party have betrayed Maori voters and those who supported them in 2004". Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0017145

Description: Cartoon shows three men sitting in a pub and discussing fears about beach access. The first man says "If iwi get to charge for beach access you'll have to pay if you've no Maori blood!" A second man says "So nobody will get free access as there are no full-blooded Maori anymore", the third man says "That's true!". The three ment continue talking, text reads: "Right! All the rest will be on a sliding scale of discounts depending on their mix", "It's totally absurd!!", and "So what's new?". Context - Some people fear they will lose easy access to the beach as a result of the bill and others are very critical of the government's haste in pushing it through. The present government has repealed the Foreshore and Seabed Act and replaced it with legislation that removes the foreshore and seabed from Crown ownership andllows iwi to seek customary title to parts of it through the courts or through negotiation with the Government. The repealed Act is called the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill. There is criticism about the haste of the bill and anxiety about continued easy access to beaches. (NZH 9 February 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Description updated 1 November 2023 following information provided by a staff member/researcher, as part of reparative description work. 

Date: 2012

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0020630

Description: Shows the Beehive as a sausage machine extruding a string of sausages that represent 'Treaty settlements'. Context: The government's goal of settling claims by 2014 has accelerated the pace at which historical settlements have been reached with iwi, meaning more legislation before the House in the short and medium term. The Government's commitment to progressing Treaty settlements is being boosted by extended House sitting hours and utilising cognate bill options, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson said today. (www.voxy.co.nz 16 february 2012) Black and white versions of this cartoon available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).