Places

Date: 21 October 1998

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1998/3358-F

Description: Aerial view of the Waikanae River and adjacent flooding, Waikanae, and Kapiti Island. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Melanie Burford 21 October 1998. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler film negative, 35mm

Date: 1960-1964

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-12

Description: Notes on Adkin's original Maori oral history research which focuses on tribal histories, settlements, and historic sites. Adkin's interviewed Paeroa Wineera and her son Tutuira Wineera (1963) who gave him information on Ngati Toa whakapapa as well as the original Maori place-names for Taupo Pa (ie. Turi-Karewa) and other landmarks around Takapuwahia Pa. Includes notes on Adkin's archeological expeditions in the Mana-Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Wairarapa-Palliser Bay districts. Also comprises notes on the Whitireia and Mana Island archeological sites. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: [189-?]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-020

Description: Comprises notes in Best's hand, notes by S P Smith and letters to Smith. Among the variety of material are notes on Hau, a West Coast ancestor and his journey to Paekakariki; traditional history of early ancestor Tutahanga and fighting between Ngati Maru and Ngapuhi; whakapapa from Karepa Te Uira to Tamarere Ahu II; queries and notes about Ngati Ira and early Wellington; brief notes and whakapapa of Ngati Maru; a waiata from Whanake; many items relating to Wellington Maori place names, iwi, chiefs and history and other fragments of North Island Maori history. Includes two letters from W H Skinner to S P Smith, 1894. Also contains notes about the Ngati Toa and Taranaki chiefs leading the migrations to the Horowhenua and Wellington regions, and their conflicts with the Muaupoko; Ngati Apa; Rangitane and Ngati Kahungunu. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing of folder contents available in inventory.

Date: [ca 1893-1895]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-037

Description: Includes correspondence and notes to S P Smith; lists of Maori informants; copies of questions sent to various informants; notes on incidents involving Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa, including their migrations to Wellington, and on place names in the greater Wellington area; rough indexes to notes; waiata and haka; whakapapa of Ngati Raukawa, Mahu and Taewa and Ngati Ira and Whanganui notes from his 1895 field trip. Includes a long letter from Kerehoma Tuwhawhakia of Kaiwhaiki to 1895 with waiata by Naapea Nganawheuru. Contains waiata from the Ngati Toa-Raukawa tribes from the middle and late 19th century periods including the haka of Upokoiti, the patere of Manomano and the story of Kaihamu, great grandfather of Toa Rangatira. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing available in inventory.

Date: Apr 1887

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-128

Description: Contains an account of the various heke of Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa to the Kapiti district between 1820 and 1833, with reference to inter-tribal wars and disputes during this period. Rangipito use's the term "Uruuru-purumu" to describe the 19th century musket used by Maori. Other - Hardcopy inventory says "Compare mss version in S P Smith papers 21 (d)" Quantity: 1 folder(s) (40 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript and 2 pages of mss

Date: 1951 - 1985

By: Angus, Rita, 1908-1970; Art Vision Ltd.; Heidelberg Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-123-019

Description: Landscape. Inscriptions: Recto - Rita Angus / 51 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, coloured, 280 x 395 mm, on sheet 350 x 448 mm.

Date: 18 Mar 1983 - 23 Apr 1983 - 20 Jul 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-017

Description: Four tracks: Track 1: territory call; locality Ngamanu Trust Sanctuary, Waikanae; grove of tawa and kahikatea trees beside no. 2 pond at end of circular track; sitting in kahikatea tree; SH1 traffic noise in background; weather fine mild calm; recorded 18 Mar 1983, 2130 hrs. Track 2: adult, territory call; locality Kapiti Island Wildlife Service base for kiwi research, path to caravan on top of knoll; mixed broadleaf forest; sitting in trees giving calls; distance 20m; slight background noise; weather calm fine 10 deg C; recorded 23 Apr 1983, 1820 hrs. Track 3: adult female; reaction to presence of observer; locality Mt Bruce Native Bird Reserve, Welch Aviary; sitting in cover; distance 6m; slight noise of stream; weather fine cold calm; recorded 20 July 1983, 10.45 am. Track 4: hunting call; locality Mt Bruce Native Bird Reserve, path alongside kiwi enclosure near bridge to Welch Aviary; sitting in tree; distance 6m; stream noise; weather fine calm 5 deg C; recorded 20 July 1983, 2000 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1601 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 4 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 318. Search dates: 1983

Date: 17 Mar 1983 - 11 Aug 1983 - 11 Nov 1984

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-016

Description: Three tracks: Track 1: pair of adults, territory calls; locality Ngamanu Trust Sanctuary, Waikanae; grass flat beside no. 1 pond; walking together across grass; distance 4m, slight wind noise; weather fine cool, slight S wind; recorded 17 Mar 1983, 1030 hrs. Track 2: pair of adults; territory calls and calls between pair; locality Maud Island, hillside above homestead dam, sheep pastures; feeding on grass when disturbed, later flew off; slight wind noise; weather fine calm 12 deg C; recorded 11 Aug 1983, 1000 hrs. Track 3: three ducklings about 3 weeks old confined in wire mesh cage; locality Kapiti Island beside ranger's house, on lawn; distance 1m; slight background noise; weather fine warm, moderate NW wind; recorded 11 Nov 1984. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1600 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 3 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 159. Search dates: 1983 - 1984

Date: 1 Feb 1983 - 24 Apr 1985 - 22 Jul 1986 - 01 Feb 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-012

Description: Three tracks: single adults; territory calls. Track 1: locality Kapiti Island beside day shelter, NE bay, Rangatira Flat; at base of slope in mixed broadleaf forest; flying between perches giving song recorded; distance 3-5m; sea noise from bay 30m away, tui alarm call; recorded 1 Feb 1983, 1645 hrs. Track 2: locality Ngamanu Sancturay, Waikanae; on circular walk near western corner of reserve; flying between perches; distance 3-5m; aeroplane noise near start; weather fine mild calm; recorded 24 Apr 1985, 1400 hrs. Track 3: locality Lake Pukepuke, beside inlet drain near no. 1 pond; flitting between perches near or on ground; distance 2-3m; some magpie noise; weather fine cold, light NW wind; recorded 22 July 1986, 1030 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1596 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 3 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 353. Search dates: 1983 - 1986

Date: 1888 (1928)

By: Te Kanae, Wi Neera, -1905

Reference: MS-Papers-1285

Description: 'The history of the tribes Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Awa-O-Runga-O-Te-Rangi, and Ngati Raukawa, having special reference to the doings of Te Rauparaha'. Translated by G Graham, (1928). Quantity: 1 folder(s) (23 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: Nov-Dec 1888

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-108

Description: Papers relating to claims in the Ikaroa district, specifically the Ngarara Block comprising a large part of Waikanae and the adjacent Kapiti Coast area. Consists of minutes of witnesses evidence from New Zealand Native Land Commission proceedings to determine customary Maori ownership of the Ngarara Block. Contains testimonies from witnesses and participants in the Kuititanga Battle 1839. Some papers from earlier hearing in 1873. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1911-1913

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0210

Description: Maori Customary Concepts, Religion and tribal narratives including Hauhauism, Karakia, Makutu, and mara-kumara. Includes the capture and illegal imprisonment without trial of Te Rauparaha onboard HMS Driver. Also information on Ta Moko practices, Natural History and the Christchurch Exhibition 1906. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: Nov-Dec 1888

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-107

Description: Papers relating to claims in the Ikaroa district, specifically Waipiro, Porangahau, and the Waikanae - Ngarara Block. Includes list of claimants to the Ngarara Block who qualify through whakapapa and rights of occupation. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1916-1919

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0212

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Aotea Waka; Maori Customary Concepts; Maori Cosmology; Tribal Narratives; Paimarire Religion, and Hauhauism. Includes information on Rua Kenana's Rebellion and the Taranaki Wars as well as the Battle of Waiorua (ie. Whakapaetai) 1824 on Kapiti Island and the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 adjacent on the mainland which were the last inter-tribal sea and land battles fought in Aotearoa. Also information on Maori whaling activities at Kapiti; building Rangiatea Church in Otaki 1847; Te Rauparaha's release from HMS Caliope 1848, and Te Rangihaeata's Stockade at Paremata. Includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion 1914-18. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: 1938-1943

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-059

Description: Aerial and other photographs of the following: Pukekohe Drill Hall, 1938 (Series 16/21); Port Chalmers Drill Hall, 1938 (Series 16/20); Papaparaumu aerodrome and surrounding area showing Kapiti Road and Kapiti Island and beach (Series 16/13); view looking south from Waikanae to Paraparaumu (Series 16/2); Papakura Military Camp and area, 1939, 1940 & 1943 (Series 16/11); Hokowhitu Camp, Palmerston North, 1938, 1942 (Series 16/9); Godley Head showing camp, gun emplacements, proposed R.D.F. site and general views, 1943 (Series 2/2); Chamberlain Park, Auckland showing Hy.A.A. site, 1942 (Series 3/2); Belmont, Auckland showing Hy.A.A. site (Series 2/2); Bastion Point showing gun emplacement, turret and director tower, tunnel entrance to engine room, cable laying and view of Tamaki Drive (Series 2/8); North Head showing fixed defence and submarine nets - aerial view shows Devonport and Cheltenham Beach, etc (Series 14/5); Napier showing Drill Hall and Artillery Barracks, G.R. Defence Office, 1938, 1942 (Series 14/1); Greymouth showing gun emplacement site, R.C. hall to be used as accommodation for coastal defence battery, 1942-1943, and Drill Hall, 1938 (Series 7/3) Quantity: 67 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1945 - 1955

From: Hodgkins, Isabel Jane 1867-1950 :Sketchbooks

By: Field, George Alexander Hughes, 1905-1992

Reference: E-037-q-2-11

Description: A view across a lagoon towards hills, with the beach and possibly Kapiti Island in the background Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - P. Field [in brushpoint] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page, 211 x 256 mm

Date: 1940-1942

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material

Reference: MS-Papers-0230-007

Description: Various papers, much of which are copied from the Old Land Claims series - National Archives. The evidence relates to whaling and sealing operations throughout New Zealand giving details of whalers, their stations, and the Maori communities they interacted with. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [1920s-1940s]

From: Avann, Leonard :Photographs of the Benbow, Prince and Birch families

Reference: PA1-q-019

Description: Album of snapshots of family and friends, the wedding of Rona Benbow and Leonard Avann (14 February 1928), holiday images of Otago in 1928?, of Sydney (in 1930), camping in the Rotorua area, and holiday images at Waikanae. The photographs are interspersed by postcards of the various areas visited. Several images show groups of women wearing uniform during World War II, several with women in the Red Cross Women's Transport Service standing alongside a car bearing a Red Cross flag. As well there is a group portrait of women all named, several wearing academic gowns, possibly staff at Solway College, which was taken on 19 February 1942. Inserted into an envelope attached to the inside back cover, are loose postcards, and a series of photographs in the Waipoua Forest area, including the kauri tree known as Tanemahuta. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album, red cloth-bound, 290 x 210 mm

Date: 7 Mar 1969

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-68433-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 27 Nov 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-23385-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches