Places

Date: 1895

Reference: MapColl-832.41gbbd/[ca.1895]/Acc.388

Description: Topographic map of the Oruamatua Kaimanua Block bordered by the Moawhango and Rangitikei Rivers. Other blocks adjoining are Rangipowaiau, Kaimanua No.3, Ohaoko, Awarua Block No.2, Mangaohane No.1. Includes entirely Maori names of settlements and people. A few notes are in English, e.g. sheepyards. Three notes refer to the places where Tipae was believed to have been killed according to Te Hau, Hiraka and Ihakara, Hepara. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:31 680], 50.8 x 40.4 cm. on sheet 51 x 60.2 cm.

Date: [1950-1952]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-25

Description: Comprises notes on Maori place-names and sites of past and present kainga, Bay of Plenty (with map); of Tauranga Harbour, Mt Maunganui, Whakatane and Maketu and Waihi estuaries (with maps); section of whalebone object; letter, Bryce Wood to Adkin (1953); moa-bone with cuts, Roxburgh; Solomon Islands adzes; adzes from Auckland and Poroutawhao; data from Moawhango by R A L Batley (with map) Arrangement: Notebook no 24 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1800 - 1840

By: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931

Reference: MapColl-832.47ee/[Pre-1840]/Acc.2743

Description: Map of Wellington Harbour, and greater Wellington, including southeast to Baring Head, westwards to Cape Terawhiti, northwards to approxiamately Pipinui Point and eastwards to the Hutt River. Shows Maori names and the remains of old pa sites, Maori villages (kainga) and burial grounds. Shows rivers and streams (unnamed), and dotted pathways, on which points are marked with a cross. Catalogue card states [by Elsdon Best]. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and red ink on tracing paper, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 50 x 60.1 cm.

Date: 1947

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Maps from collection

By: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964

Reference: MapColl-832.43ee/[ca.1947]/Acc.43776

Description: Maps shows Maori place names from an area around Otaki from the Otaki River to Lake Huritini in the North and across to the foothills of the Tararua ranges. Prepared for recording data in this region and appeared in a revised form as maps 1 and 3 in 'Horowhenua' by Adkin in 1948. Has accompanying note signed by Ian Keyes authenticating the map. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964. Papers and diaries. Reference: MS-Papers-0261.

Date: 1827

By: Mudie, F, active 1827

Reference: MapColl-832.1aj/1827/Acc.16023

Description: Shows "Gulf of Shouraka" (Hauraki Gulf), Coromandel, Waiheke district, soundings, and some Maori and English placenames (sometimes mis-spelt). Shows Manukau and Waitemata harbours. River Thames refers to the Firth of Thames. Compiled largely from the work of Dumont D'Urville and crew of Astrolabe, 1827, during his exploration of New Zealand, and possibly others. Possibly taken from British Admiralty Chart of the same area published in 1836 - (from Brian Hooker). Drawn by Mudie for the Clint's Establishment, Sydney, ca. 1838 (see AT 13/13 8.7.91 (Hooker)). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photograph, scale [ca.1:342,000], 45 x 33 cm.

Date: 1848

By: Whitehead, Arthur, active 1840s

Reference: MapColl-832.45cba/[ca.1848]/Acc.4900

Description: Topographic map of the southern half of the North Island, with especial emphasis on the Wairarapa valley, showing natural features and stands of timber; the Maori names for some of these features are given, together with names and locations of some pa . Includes the surveyors' route which began on 1st. June, ca. 1848, from a site along the Manawatu River to the Ruamahanga River, Lake Wairarapa, ending at the Hutt River on 20 June. Notes describe some topographic features. See also "A treatise on practical surveying" by Arthur Whitehead, 1848 (Exeter: A. Whitehead, ca.1848). Held NZ&P Collection, P 526.9 WHI 1848. Other Titles - Photocopy from "A treatise on practical surveying", by Arthur Whitehead, C.E. & surv., 1848 Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Notes. The red line shews [sic] the track of the exploring party with the termination of each days march defined by the end view of a tent and the day of the month. The points at which observations for Latitude and Longitude were made are also shown Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photostat., linen backed, scale not given, 67.9 x 49.9 cm.

Date: 1858

By: Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922

Reference: MapColl-832.2at/1858/Acc.377

Description: Map of Taranaki district depicting Maori geographical placenames around the coastline from Ngati Maniapoto, Ngati Maru, Taranaki and Ngati Whatua. Similar to but not identical with ms map held by Alexander Turnbull Library (see Acc.376). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 22 x 18 cm.

Date: [19--]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MSI-Papers-0261-10/18A

Description: Maps and tracings of land features and various archaeological finds, including numerous Maori artefacts (usually made from either bone or wood, but includes some human remains), from around NZ but mostly from the Horowhenua district. Examples are a whale club (patu paraoa) found at Horowhenua, and a whale bone comb (heru paraoa) found at Waikanae.

Date: [1962-1963]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-63

Description: Comprises discussion on Maori place-names of Porirua Harbour and environs, northern area from Paekakariki to Wairaka with maps; memoranda of illustrations for Porirua Harbour area with map showing viewpoints and directions; former Maori lines of communciataion and travel (paths, tracks, trails, canoe passage) in the south-western Wellington district, a compilation; Paremata Flat, a cartographic adjustment of early cultural and vocational sites (all with maps) Arrangement: Notebook no 62 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1902 - 1912

By: Greville, Reginald Palmer, 1862-1923; Crompton-Smith, Maurice, 1864-1953; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office

Reference: MapColl-832.47a/1902/Acc.12464

Description: Topographic and surveying map of northern part of Kapiti Island from the Otehou Stream northwards. Topographic features are described and some vegetation is named. Water supplies, walking tracks, sites of McLean's house, a woolshed and sheepyards and a fisherman's hut are marked. Streams and localities have Maori names. A note refers to an abundance of goats on the island. Stamps on bottom right corner: 14958. Indexed Stamp on bottom right is of the District Land and Survey Office, Wellington. Note on catalogue card states that this is a photocopy of an original held at the District Office, Wellington Signature of R. P. Greville under title Handwritten note above title states: Blk [i.e. Block] I Stamp of approval with signature of M. C. Smith, for Chief surveyor, 7th June 1912 Note on bottom left states: Entered on Crown Grant & road record maps Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photostatic copy, scale [ca.1:12 672], 43.6 x 43.3 cm.

Date: 1881

By: Matthews, Alfred Forde, 1851-1926; Putaawha, Pauro, active 1880s

Reference: MapColl-832.41ee/1881/Acc.226

Description: Map of Okahu Block, bordered by the Turakina, Pokoko, Okatarau and Koukoupo streams, in the Rangitikei District. Includes over 40 Maori placenames on the borders of the block, and some pa sites such as Waipa Pa. Map is signed under title 'RLB'. The text 'Okehu [signature] RL Blake 13 August 1881' has transferred in reverse onto the top front of the map during copying. Map title and compiler's name written on verso of map. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 42 x 32 cm.

Date: 1938

By: Kelly, Leslie George, 1906-1959; Auckland Institute and Museum; Carpenter, Ken, active 1995; Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976

Reference: MapColl-832.12ee/1938(1980)/Acc.16368

Description: Map of Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland Region, detailing Maori place names, from Paremoremo, eastwards to Rangitoto, southwards to Papatoetoe and westwards to Titirangi, including the Waitemata, Awanui-o-Peretu, and Manukau harbours. Includes drawings of marae and waka. Compiled in 1938. Other Titles - Tamaki Makaurau :map of the Tamaki isthmus with Maori placenames See second copy, photographic file print, 16.2 x 14.5 cm, shelved at MapColl--832.12ee/[n.d.]/Acc.39823. This copy has been reduced, so text is difficult to decipher. It was left to daughter of Pei Jones, Mrs H Carpenter, and donated by Ken Carpenter of Australia. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 68.5 x 60.6 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0358.

Date: 1915

By: Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.18atu/1915/Acc.507

Description: A base map of the Rotorua district has numerous added notes, handwritten in the margins and over the top half of the map itself. These cover a variety of topics and include names of individuals, Maori chiefs, where they lived with some events and occupations. Multiple Maori place names are included with descriptive notes in English. Some dates are recorded with details of battles and numbers killed. Topographical features are marked, such as land cave, waterfall, hot spring and unrelated references such as a note about a half-full kete of tawa berries. Names include: Pirimi Mataiawea, Gilbert Mair, N'whakane, Paddy Murphy - deserter from Imperial Regt., Te Waharoa, T.H. Smith - Maketu, Tamati te Aorangi - Maori war veteran. Base map: Map of Rotorua district, revised by Tourist Agent, Rotorua. [Wellington, N.Z.]: John Mackay, Government Printer, 1915. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:95 040], 45.8 x 40.3 cm.

Date: [1940-1945]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-19

Description: Contents comprise notes on adze types for Mairua area, Lake Horowhenua; adzes type VIC, VIB and IIC from Wairoa, Hawke's Bay; Waipukurau-Te-Aute to coast area of Hawke's Bay showing site of Patangata skull and Maori place-names; diagrams of Patangata skull per J M Wright; Waikaremoana with Maori place names (after Best); environs of Waikaremoana with Maori place names and site of adzes, pounders, etc per J M Wright; and Puketoi Range and vicinity with sites of Maori material, per J M Wright, and Maori place names Arrangement: Notebook no 18 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1857 - 1858

By: Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922

Reference: MapColl-832.2at/1858/Acc.376

Description: Map of Taranaki district depicting Maori geographical placenames around the coastline from Ngati Maniapoto, Ngati Maru, Taranaki and Ngati Whatua. Enlargement of original. `Diary of a journey to Taupo, Rotorua, Rangitikei from Taranaki' by S. Percy Smith, (New Plymouth, 1858) was republished as 'An 1858 journey into the interior' by S. Percy Smith (New Plymouth: Taranaki Herald, 1953). Similar to but not identical with a ms map (see copy Acc. 377) held by New Plymouth Public Library. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 40 x 32 cm.

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MSI-Papers-0261-10/13

Description: Maps and tracings disclosing Maori place names, canoe landing sites (Nga urunga waka), pa sites, history and some archaeological information.

Date: [1956-1957]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-35

Description: Comprises notes on sites and artifacts of Waikanae-Paekakariki area (with map); map, Manawatu River from Longburn Bridge to Oroua confluence; genealogies, no 1, relationaship of Muaupoko to Rangitane, no 2, the branching out of sub-tribes from Rangitane, supplied by Wiremu K Te Awe Awe per G Allwright; map, visit to old Maori site on dune belt, Rangitikei River; artifacts from Papaitonga-Hokio sector of dune-belt (with map); on the archaeology of Kaitaia-Ahipara, North Auckland (with maps); small stone bowling disc, Makara Arrangement: Notebook no 34 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Reference: MapColl-832.41a/[n.d.]/Acc.393-4

Description: Map of the Otamakapua Block, including the Rangitikei River, from Kawato southwards to Waitapu, identifying several Maori place names along its length. Mangoira Block (Crown land) is indicated, showing the surveyed boundary block alongside Otamakapua Block. The Oroua River is shown, identifying several Maori place names along its length, as well as two smaller blocks Mangamoko (6498 acres) and Takapurau (2454 acres) and two unmarked areas of 103,364 and 29,484 acres. See also second copy of this map Acc. 631-2. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s) in 2 sheets. Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 82 x 100.1 and 82.7 x 99.8 cm.

Date: 1857 - 1859

By: Igglesden, Charles Moore, 1832-1920; Knowles, Francis William, 1835-1887

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/1857/Acc.25764

Description: Surveyor's map of the area along the Huangarua River from the Otaraia Pā in South Wairarapa. Includes Maori placenames and pa sites, and various geographical features and trig points. Includes written descriptions of the terrain and vegetation. The road to the beach is marked. Handwritten on bottom right of map: W.29 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Reduced by C. M. Igglesden & F. Knowles July 1859 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:63 360], 73 x 39 cm. Provenance: Photocopy from a map originally held at Lands and Survey Dept. Head Office Collection (W29), now housed at National Archives, Wellington

Date: 1840 - 1849

By: Williamson, John S, active 1840s; Bidwill, Brian Carne, 1922-2009

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[184-]/Acc.25826

Description: Surveying map with topographical features of the Ngapuke area, with land occupied by C. R. Bidwill and Maori owners; also shows various Maori named land blocks. Some physical features are described. Includes the Ruamahanga River and Ngapuke Pah site. C.R. Bidwill's station is called Pihautea Inscriptions: Recto - centre left - I certify that the rules for the guidance of Native land Surveyors have been complied with in this Survey. The instrument used has been a 5 1/2 Inch transit theodolite . Signed John S. Williamson, Licensed surveyor. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured laser photocopy, scale indeterminable, 26.6 x 39.4 cm.