Some features of our website won't work with Internet Explorer. Improve your experience by using a more up-to-date browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Skip to content

Places

Places related to your search results. This map shows just part of our unpublished collections – there's more coming as we add location information to records. Learn how to use the map.

We can connect 160 things related to Funeral customs and rites and Māori (New Zealand people) to the places on this map.
Image

Album of photographs of Maori

Date: 1860s-1949

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Harding, William James, 1826-1899; Johnston, Owen, active 1940-1987; New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: PA1-o-1038

Description: Contains photographs of a Maori group at Wanganui, Te Rangitahau of Waitahanui, inscription at Wairaka meeting house (Whakatane), Pohaturoa Rock (Whakatane), Tainui anchor stone at Mokau, Matahourua anchor stone at Dominion Museum, Tokomaru anchor stone at New Plymouth Museum, hui at Rangitukua (March 1945), Ngarimu hui at Ruatoria (1943), hui at Hiruharama (1945), Tahi hohepa at Otukou (1947), reception to Field-Marshall Montgomery at Ohinemutu (1947), Sir Apirana Ngata speaking at erection of Porourangi meeting house (Waiomatatini), scenes in Parihaka, and Sir Peter Buck at Te Araroa (March 1949). The photographers represented are W J Harding, A P Godber, Burton Brothers, Owen Johnston, and the New Zealand Railways Publicity Department. A number of images were provided by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Graphic drawing book 23 x 31 cm

Manuscript

072 - Papers re unveilings and whare

Date: 1945-1947

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0269

Description: File 72 - Contains many materials regarding an unveiling, an opening and also minutes of a meeting Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Image

He kura tangihia, he maimai aroha. Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu, 23 July 1931 - 15 Aug...

Date: 2006

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-2006-03

Description: An order of service for the Maori Queen Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu, who dies in August 2006. Includes photographs of the Queen and a programme for her burial day ceremonies at Turangawaewae including the funeral procession to the Waikato River. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 210 x 147 mm.

Image

Kahukiwa, Robyn, 1940- :Tukua mai he kapunga oneone ki a au hai tangi. Send me a handfu...

Date: 1999

By: Kahukiwa, Robyn Fletcher, 1940-; Wāhine Pasifika (Conference)

Reference: Eph-D-WOMEN-1999-02

Description: A reproduction of Robyn Kahukiwa's "Papa, 1991" showing the face of a women lying looking at the sky, as if her head is part of a landscape. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 417 x 590 mm.

Image

Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :[Maori flags at Tawhiao's tangi Taupiri. 1894].

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-046

Description: Shows groups of figures seated amongst tents and flags. The flags carry the inscription TAKOTO, and Kingi Tawhiao, and Te Kingi o te Rangimarie (reversed). Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. Page 46. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on page, 182 x 270 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Bill Power, grandson of the artist, via Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in July 2001.

Manuscript

Correspondence and notes - Moa hunter and other burials

Date: 1977-1982

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-16/05

Description: Contains correspondence about prehistoric Maori burials uncovered at Castlepoint, and related notes about the burials, and about the study of human skeletons Also contains a photo album of photos taken in the early years of the 20th century at Castlepoint Also contains an offprint of `New records and an analysis of the side-hafted adze from New Zealand', an article published in the New Zealand Journal of Archaeology in 1979 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Mataikona River burial & notes

Date: 1978-1982

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-12/05

Description: Contains notes and reports about the discovery of Maori burial sites at Mataikona, near Castlepoint; also contains related correspondence Also contains a notebook with notes about the occupation of the Wairarapa by Rangitane, and archaeological notes and sketches Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Image

Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :[Mourners at Tawhiao's tangi at Taupiri. 1894].

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :Sketchbook. ca 1880-1895.

Reference: E-594-052

Description: Shows a group of mourners with bowed heads, wearing leaf headdresses. There is a statue at the left, behind a tent. Extended Title - From his Sketchbook, 1880-1895. Page 52. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil drawing, on page, 182 x 270 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Bill Power, grandson of the artist, via Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in July 2001.

Manuscript

Okau, Castlepoint and McKenzie burials - Notes

Date: 1970s-1980s

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-16/02

Description: Contains notes about the discovery of prehistoric Maori burials, archaeolgoical records of the burials, and further notes about the reburial of the remains, and related reports to various groups; also contains notes about Maori funeral customs and other miscellaneous notes Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Image

[Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :A mako - imitation tooth of a shark at Otawhao. Very ...

Date: 1844

From: [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844]

By: Angas, George French, 1822-1886

Reference: A-020-029

Description: Various Maori artifacts, including a carved shark's tooth, a tiki, a dagger and a club, a flute, a greenstone earring and a drawing of a woman's lip and chin tattoo. Other Titles - Pounamu (greenstone), he kumete (a bowl) Quantity: 7 drawing(s) (on recto). 1 drawing(s) (on verso). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 230 x 313 mm

Manuscript

The House of Te Heuheu VII

Date: n d

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-060

Description: Contains biographical material of Te Heuheu including two duplicate papers titled Te Heuheu VII, new paramount chief of Taupo including the life history of the chiefs as well as tribal affiliations, whakapapa and links Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript

Manuscript

Cooper, George Sisson, 1825-1898 : Papers

Date: 1850-1857

By: Cooper, George Sisson, 1825-1898

Reference: MS-Papers-1644

Description: Two drafts of a journal from Taupo to Taranaki section (2-10 Jan 1850) of an overland expedition with Sir George Grey and Te Heuheu Tukino III. Describes Maori, legends, way of life, countryside, tangi for Te Heuheu II and conflict over reburial. Also notes of the journey overland from Auckland to Ahuriri detailing route, describing state of roads etc (1857); and `Acrostics,' written at Kawau, Christmas 1850, a poem Publication - Published in edited form as Journal of an expedition overland from Auckland to Taranaki....Auckland, 1851. The Auckland to Ahuriri trip is published in Report C1 in the AJHR, 1862 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Image

Hadfield, Barry :Photographs showing tangihanga of Wi Parata at Waikanae, 8 October 1906

Date: 8 October 1906

By: Hadfield, Henry Barry Gray, 1925-2012

Reference: PAColl-5239

Description: Issue restrictions to be formulated Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/2-178143 to 178144 Quantity: 2 photocopy/ies.

Image

Ryan, Thomas Aldworth, 1864-1927 :[King Tawhiao lying in state. 1894].

Date: 1894

From: Ryan, Thomas Aldworth, 1864-1927 :[1. King Tawhiao lying in state. 1894; and, 2. sketch of a woman's head. ca 1901].

Reference: A-176-046-1

Description: Shows detailed view of the lying in state of Tawhiao, with attendants and surrounding carvings. A similar view, but from the other side, was published in the New Zealand graphic 'The tangi over King Tawhiao', along with an account of Ryan's presence at the tangi. 8 Sept 1894, p. 228 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on sheet, 258 x 350 mm Provenance: Purchased from Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, in 2001.

Manuscript

Diary notes

Date: 1914

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6571-094

Description: Contains diary entries by Iraia Te Whaiti about a kawe mate to Hawke's Bay in 1914

Manuscript

Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso

Date: 1845-1882

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899

Reference: MS-Papers-0792/2

Description: Contains letters from Maori to Colenso about the erection of chapels, reports about the activities and plans of Maori teachers, parishioners and others, reports of illnesses and deaths, requests for religious texts, medicines and other items, and the loss of faith among Kai Tahu people because of the misdeeds of their Maori teachers; also contains letters that relate to the New Zealand Wars (Taranaki theatre) and the Pai Marire religion, including a letter from Titokowaru asking for reinforcements; also includes a letter written by Pomare V, king of Tahiti Quantity: 1 folder(s) (33 pieces). Physical Description: Mss (Photocopy)

Image

Warburton, Charlotte Eliot, 1883-1961 :Hill with Maori cemetery from sea shore, Plimmer...

Date: 1896

By: Warburton, Charlotte Eliot, 1883-1961

Reference: A-090-014

Description: A site close to Plimmerton beach, looking north towards a sandhill, with fencing surrounding it at its base and on the top. Inscriptions: Verso - title, date and signature in a childish hand. Note about its being used as an illustration for 'Changing days and changing ways' by Warburton. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Wash drawing 177 x 253 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Warburton typscript for Changing Days and Changing Ways - 1960s?.

Manuscript

Ross, William Stewart : Reminiscences

Date: 1896-1900

By: Ross, William Stewart, active 1896-1900

Reference: Micro-MS-0497

Description: Part III of the reminiscences of a doctor living on the West Coast Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (ca 100 pages).

Manuscript

Hollard, Elizabeth 1842-1930 : Reminiscences

Date: 1848-[ca 1890]

By: Hollard, Elizabeth, 1842-1930

Reference: qMS-0989-0990

Description: She describes in detail her activities around the house, and the financial hardships encountered. Describes social life, relations with Maoris especially Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata including description of Te Rauparaha's funeral A second copy in another hand (incomplete) is also available at qMS-0990 A glimpse of Long Ago (10 pages) describes early settlement at Lowry Bay Also genealogical tables and information Elizabeth was born in New Zealand a year after her family arrived from England. During her childhood the family lived in the Hutt Valley, Karori, and Otaki. At twenty-one Elizabeth married John Hollard, and went to live at Tauherenikau in the Wairarapa. Her husband was a dairy farmer who later rather unsuccessfully tried to grow grain and fruit. Elizabeth worked in the dairy as one of her daily domestic chores Quantity: 2 volume(s) (66 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) & ms (photocopy) (29 cm; blue buckram)

Image

L'Univers illustré: Ceremonies des funerailles a la Nouvelle-Zelande / d'apres le croqu...

Date: 1860 - 1865

By: L'Univers illustre (Periodical)

Reference: A-018-010

Description: Shows Maori funeral rites Newspaper illustration, accompanied by cutting with explanatory text. Published in 'L'Univers illustré', 8 May 1867, p. 292. Date inscribed in pencil. Engraving after Robley; compare his Tangi at Matapihi, Tauranga, 1865 (193RNK). Other Titles - Funerary ceremonies in New Zealand; after a traveller's sketch Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, b&w 167 x 234 mm

Back to top