Places

Date: 1868 - 1869

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; George & Swanson (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1868-9/Acc.37192

Description: Survey map with topographical features, in the vicinity of the lower half of the Orongorongo River, from Windy Point, southwards to Turakirae Head, northwestwards to Fitzroy Bay and eastwards to the Mukamukaiti Stream. Identifies Crown land and Native (Maori) land. The Orongorongo River, Daniel Riddiford's land (Orongorongo Station), the east coast, and the site of the old pa (kainga) at the rivermouth are surveyed in detail. Shows an old fortified pa between the Orongorongo and the Wainuiomata rivers. Map (before copying) signed by several officials as certified, including Deputy Inspector of Surveys, the Chief Surveyor, and ER Foster. Signed as correct by surveyor George and Swanson. Includes a traverse table. Written on map: 'F3'. Signed 'J ?Worthington no. 238'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 79 x 97.6 cm. Provenance: Maps and plans from Head Office Collection, Dept of Lands and Survey.

Date: 15 Oct 1951

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-29504-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

Date: 15 Oct 1951

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-29503-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

Date: 1840 - 1849

Reference: MapColl-832.11a/[184-?]/Acc.1780

Description: Shows survey of land of Motukaraka Island, Hokianga Harbour, adjoined by the Motu Karaka and the Waimanga Creeks. Map shows position of old Maori pa site as well as mangrove trees and high water mark. Other Titles - McDonnell Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, hand coloured, linen backed, 23 x 33.5 cm.

Date: 1860 - 1863

By: Nixon, Marmaduke George, 1814?-1864

Reference: MapColl-832.12gbbd/[186-]/Acc.427

Description: Cadastral map of Manukau harbour Auckland, depicting Native Land blocks, named settler sections (with acreage between 74 and 303 acres), a reserve (over 74 acres), swamp lots, a native village, a spring reserve, and identifying Nixon's 'hut'. Settler names include Grahame, six separate blocks totalling over 833 acres, Greenwood, four blocks totally over 468 acres, Nixon, four blocks of over 420 acres, Gitti's, 1000 acres, Fairburn, Bagston, and 184 acres bought 'for some person in England'. A vast area is titled 'unsettled claims'. A pencilled note reads 'Those lots not coloured are state unsold'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 60 x 48 cm.

Date: 1870 - 1880

From: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920 :Negatives of Taranaki

Reference: 1/1-013095-G

Description: View of Parihaka Pa, Taranaki, circa 1870s. Mount Taranaki can be seen in the background. View of Maori and European dwellings. Photograph taken by William A Collis. Collis 25401 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1847

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47964gbbd/1847/Acc.23666

Description: Cadastral map of a Maori township called Takapuahia (Takapuwahia), Porirua, showing mostly unnumbered sections, numbered rather than named streets, the water's edge. Named sections include the Wesleyan Church, a reserve for the Church of England and Te Hiko's house. Names added to the sections at a later date include Tanihana Te Rauparaha, Hoani Okoro, and some have crosses or prices on them. Swamp and bush are indicated. Note beside map refers to width of the streets. Written under the title in pencil is 'Sep 1847'. Other Titles - Native town Takapuwahia, Porirua Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 45.4 x 50.4 cm.