Places

Date: 1843 - 1939

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office; Hall, Lance, 1899-1985; War Memorial Library (Lower Hutt, N.Z.)

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gbbd/[ca.1843]/Acc.7915;7918;8370;8371;8372

Description: Cadastral map, with topographic features, of the Hutt River valley from an area north of the Stokes Valley bridge to the harbour. Includes the road which runs parallel to the river. High Street, Victoria Street, Railway Avenue, and Hutt Road are named. The settlements of Richmond, Aglionby and Britannia are named. Includes numbered sections with owners' names. Clifford, Molesworth, Taine, Park, Child, Alzdorf, Hanson, Stokes, Dr. Evans, Riddiford, Dr. Dorset, Swainson, Barton, Compton, Captain Daniell, Colonel Wakefield, Burcham, Bidwill. Several areas of native reserve are marked as are the sites of a pa, Hughes' House, Masons House, Boulcott's House, Molesworth Farm, Aglionby Arms, Queens Head Inn are marked. Title supplied by cataloguer Hand-written along bottom of sheet 5: Photostat of plan in Survey office, Wellington. L. Hall, 1939 Quantity: 1 map(s) on five sheets. Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, scale not given, 196.7 x 63 cm., sheets 64.1 x 45.2 cm. and smaller

Date: 1900 - 1950

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.43552

Description: Survey map of proposed fishermen's reserve in Waikanae, comprising 11 one acre lots adjoining two proposed roads, south-east of the Waikanae River and parallel to the ocean. Surrounding the proposed reserve is Kapiti III block, no. 74, 63-6. The river's path to the ocean, a temporary channel, existing bank, bank protection and proposed diversion also shown. The Estate of Hannah Field and the property of W H Field are named. Stamp at bottom right: L&S series 11, sub-no. 25. Related to map of smae title, IRN 742048, but shows a smaller area and has less detail. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, scale [1:6 336], 43.3 x 41.8 cm. Provenance: Dept of Lands and Survey Processing information: The expression of date corrected in the call number to reflect both unknown dacade and year.

Date: 1903

By: Bargh, J, active 1903

Reference: MapColl-832.3gcr/1903/Acc.12626

Description: Map showing area of land under bush felling contract on the Orouawharo Estate, being 153 acres of bush near the Waikopiro Stream, Central Hawkes Bay District. Also shows Maori land, a whare, and William Rathbone's property. Other Titles - Esquire Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 51 x 34 cm.

Date: 1886 - 1887

By: Wyles, Henry Foord, 1841-1893; Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Kh/1886/Acc.6355

Description: Survey map of sections along the Wellington to Porirua road at Khandallah. The sum total of the acreages of the roads is included in a note. Part of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway is marked. Sections are numbered, include acreages and measurements. Adjacent sections include Native Reserves, also the names of Mrs. White and Mr. Izard. Surveying details include Kaiwhara East trig Statement of certification handwritten on bottom left of map is signed by H. Foord Wyles and E. W. Mills, and includes New Zealand stamp duty and the stamp of the Survey Office, Wellington Handwritten note on verso states: Khandallah Handwritten note on bottom left of map states: 10/76 Mrs White, Porirua Other Titles - Plan of subdivisions of Part Section numbers No. 1 & 2, Porirua District, 1886 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, scale [1:2 376], 50.7 x 50.7 cm.

Date: 1872

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47964gbbd/1872/Acc.6364

Description: Topographic map of 2559 acres of the Taupo Swamp includes part of the coastline and the land behind. Adjoining areas are marked as Crown Land, Motuhara and Haukopua East, both of which were surveyed by Wyles and Buck. An area has been pencilled as Native Reserve. Streams are marked, Taupo and Hokiku Creeks are named. Bearings have been checked, some added, while discrepancies have been noted. The Motuhara Plan is referred to in connection with boundaries. Note adjacent to title states: S.O.W. 509 [Survey of Wellington 509] Numerous statements of certification include the signatures and names of the following: W.S. Buck, I Rogan, Mr. Jackson, Mr Kensington for Inspector of Surveys, Mr Dickey, Percy Frasi. Number at bottom right of map: 3134 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, coloured, 100.3 x 67.2 cm.

Reference: MapColl-832.11gbbh/[n.d.]/Acc.451

Description: Identifies three blocks of land - the first is marked Native land (800 acres), between Owaitara and Te Karo, which includes the Te Wairoa and Te Rapa rivers and a native settlement. The second block is marked Native reserve (62 acres) between Kokoaweke and Rangitapu. The third and smallest block is marked Native burial ground (Tarwiti rahi). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on linen, part coloured, [scale indeterminable], 130 x 92 cm.

Date: 1890

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1890/Acc.6384

Description: Survey map with cadastral information, of part section 9, Block 12, Belmont Survey District, (Porirua County District), which was designated a Native (Maori) reserve. The section runs east of the old Porirua Road, southeast of Johnsonville and includes part of the old course of the Upper Ngauranga River. A road runs through the middle of the section. A long thin area of 29 acres running across the middle of the section is highlighted, with the name 'Enoka Hohepa and others (including roads)' written on it. This area has been skewed slightly (the previous highlight is faintly shown). North of the highlighted area is named part section number 9, 'Mere Pawa and others'. The remaining part of the section below the highlighted area bears no name. The faintly highlighted area includes the note: subdivision number 3 of section numbers 7 and 9. Government trigs and government blocks are identified in the survey. Stamped Survey Office Wellington 4793/7; 24 February 1890. Note on map states map meets regulations of the Survey of Native lands, and that the map has been forwarded to the Chief Surveyor, Wellington. Map examined and signed by Edward Briscoe, authorised surveyor. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [ca. 1:7 920], 45 x 41 cm.

Date: 1864 - 1872

Reference: MapColl-832.4792/[ca 1864-1882]/Acc.37803

Description: Cadastral map showing two Native (Maori) reserves in Wellington. The first is in Lowry Bay, and shows three sections, numbered 1, 3 and 4, which have two roads running through them, one unnamed and one named from the Hutt to Wainuiomata. Section 1 and 3 are shaded. Part of section 9 is indicated, with the name Mr Fitzherbert. Measurements are indicated in chains. The second Native (Maori) reserve states it is in Waiwetu (Waiwhetu), which is present day Seaview. It shows the mouth of the Hutt River and the Waiwhetu River, the Hutt race course, 11 acres and section 15, with the name Mr Wakefield. The name Waiwhetu refers to what is known on similar maps as the Waiwetu (Waiwhetu) Flat. It is present day Seaview, at the mouth of the Hutt River, and the Waiwhetu River (which may have been slightly diverted). Extended Title - Native reserves in Lowry Bay and Waiwhetu, Wellington Quantity: 2 map(s) on one sheet. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 36.6 x 61.9 cm.

Date: 1853 - 1854

From: Mantell family :Maps

Reference: MapColl-834.5292gbbh/[1853-4]/Acc.3223

Description: Shows reclaimed land, Dunedin Harbour Title note and date on back Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Part coloured, 72 x 100 cm. Scale 1:396. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Mantell family Papers MS-Group-0305.

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbd/[n.d.]/Acc.37641;37642

Description: Surveying maps of roads in the Taita area, include numerous surveying annotations. Section boundaries, an area marked 'Natives', the site of the house of G. Buck and also a school, believed to be where Taita Intermediate is currently situated, are marked. Note on verso states: Hutt roads 13 [remaining word illegible] Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, linen backed, coloured, 70 x 124.7 cm. on sheets 66 x 49.2 cm. and 70 x 95.1 cm.

Date: 1852

By: Pelichet, Charles Harris Louis, 1820-1855; Park, Robert, 1812-1870; Wilson, J G, active 1850s

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/1852/Acc.3010

Description: Topographic map, with some described features, of the area from Mohaka Whaling Station following the coast to Cape Kidnappers to Porangahau, including the Rua Taniwha Plains, the Kaweka Range and the Mohaka River. Includes the South, Totara, Aorangi, Otapahi, Hapuka, Mohaka and Ahuriri blocks in Central Hawke's Bay, with acreages and marked boundaries. Mountains, rivers, swamps, bush and settlements are named. Native reserves and pa sites are marked, as are native paths, also horse and walking tracks and supposed courses of rivers. A Roman Catholic Mission is marked between Napier and Cape Kidnappers, as are some churches. Land belonging to Harawira and Te Waka, Aram, Moananui, Kranama is marked, as is land to be granted to Wi Turoa. Other names include Beer and Rigby. Note on map states 'copy of tracing lent by J.G. Wilson, Esq., Hautama' signed by G.R. and dated May 23rd 1931. It is possible that the tracing was lent to Dept of Lands and Survey, Napier Office where a copy was made but this is unconfirmed Some parts of map are difficult to read - the copy is not a good one Title taken from handwritten note mounted on left of original map signed by J.G. Wilson Scale of original: [1:31 680] Handwritten note mounted on left of original map: Ahuriri Block surveyed by [name obliterated]. 'Napier' and 'Chameers' had been added in a different hand at a later date on the original map - J.G.W. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [ca.1:130 000], 37 x 59.5 cm.

Date: 1885

By: Drummond & Company

Reference: MapColl-832.4595bje/1885/Acc. 24221

Description: Shows the borough of Masterton including town sections and rural blocks, with marginal information about public buildings and places of worship, streets and a business directory; also shows Maori land and reserves Extended Title - Masterton: Drummond, 1885 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: 50 x 55 cm. Scale ca 1:11 000

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944; Grover, Raymond Frank, 1931-2019

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.39079

Description: Survey map of proposed fishermen's reserve in Waikanae, comprising 11 one acre lots adjoining two proposed roads, east of the Waikanae River and parallel to the ocean. Surrounding the proposed reserve is Kapiti III block, no. 73, 74, 63-66, and part of Kaitawa Block IX, no. 9-13. The river's path to the ocean, a temporary channel, the other river course, existing bank, piling, bank protection and proposed diversion also shown. An ink annotation shows where bank is to be protected. Names on properties include Watson Brothers, T Fletcher, M W Donovan, Estate of Hannah Field, W H Field, Mr Donovan's house. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, 47.9 x 43.6 cm. Provenance: Donated by Ray Grover Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - WH Field papers.

Date: 1878

By: Rochfort, James, 1840-1924

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/1878/Acc.10013-4

Description: Cadastral map of the Nairn's brothers' Pourerere pastoral land depicting boundary lines, contour indications, Mount Tollemache, and the three run sizes (acreage over 5230, 10962 and 11607). A cattle station, Omakare [Omakere] Outstation, fencing, Omakare [Omakere] Creek, Waiwhero Creek, Onepoto Stream, and the 82 acre Maori reserve inland from the Pourerere River on the coast are also shown. On the northeastern corner of the plan near John Johnston's property, land is portrayed in blocks on both sides of the boundary. Neighbouring property owners listed are A McHardy, D Gollan, J Johnston and Mssrs Williams. Note on map: 'The acreages in pink and neutral tint are the totals of blocks edges with those colours'. Note this map is in black and white and colour distinctions are not visible. Other Titles - Messers Quantity: 1 map(s) in 2 sheets. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale [1:15 840], 85 x 85 and 85 x 86 cm.

Date: 1914 - 1956

By: Dick, Russell Gladstone, 1898-1966; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; R E Owen (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-830bje/1914-/Acc.26492

Description: Cadastral map of the Wainuioru survey district showing land blocks, geographical features and trig points; also shows Maori placenames and land blocks (including reserves) First published 1925. See also other maps in the NZMS 13 series, held Cartographic Collection Other Titles - N.Z. Cadastral Map - Survey District Series 1:63 360 (1 mile to 1 inch) Extended Title - 2nd ed. 1926, reprinted 1956. Wellington: Lands & Survey Dept., 1956. NZMS 13; WN.86 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: 40 x 36 cm. Scale 1:63 360

Date: 1848

By: Wills, Alfred, active 1842-1852

Reference: MapColl-834.48gbbh/1848/Acc.6041

Description: Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, scale 1:316 800, 27 x 38 cm.

Date: 1914

From: McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1870s-1957 :Maps from papers

By: McLeod, Hector Norman, 1872-; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/1914/Acc.5753

Description: Show the Haurangi and Hurupi Blocks in South Wairarapa, giving boundaries and features of the blocks and neighbouring properties, including Maori reserves and land being farmed by Maori Extended Title - Wellington: Lands & Survey Dept., 1914 Inscriptions: Recto - left of image - Rural lands for selection. 14,868 [?] acres. Notice is hereby given that the undermentioned lands are open for selection in terms of the Land Act 1908 ... Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, part coloured, scale 1:31 680, 50 x 36 cm and 24 x 27 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1902-1927. Business papers. MS-Papers-0154.

Date: 1963

By: Hunter, Arthur P, active 1963; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Owen, Roy Ernest, 1906-1988; New Zealand. Department of Māori Affairs

Reference: MapColl-832.4799ecde/[1963]/Acc.5236

Description: The base map, from the New Zealand cadastral map Town Series, of Wellington city encompasses part of Island Bay Parade and Lyall Parade to Evans Bay to Kaiwharawhara to Wilton Road to Happy Valley Road. The City and County boundary is prominently marked, as is the Registration District boundary. Suburbs are named. Reclaimed land is shown. Wharves and waterfront buildings are named. The Wellington Harbour and Corporation Land Act 1880 is referred to. Annotations to this map are areas of Maori reserves, referred to in a key. The largest area is between Waripori Street, Rintoul Street, a reserve and Adelaide Road, Russell Terrace and Florence Street. Several small reserve areas are marked in Newtown and Berhampore. One small reserve is also marked in Thorndon off Pipitea Street and between Mulgrave Street and Thorndon Quay. Base map: City of Wellington, NZMS 16, 1st ed., 1960, Drawn by Arthur P. Hunter. New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey, 1963 Base map published under the authority of R.G. Dick, Surveyor-General. R.E. Owen, Government Printer. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on lithograph, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:633 6], 115.3 x 68.6 cm.

Date: 1900 - 1922

From: Valuation New Zealand: Land settlement plans for parts of the Waikato Region especially King Country, Kawhia and Otorohanga areas

By: Valuation New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1900-/Acc.35521

Description: Drawn on a published cadastral map, annotations depict blocks of land, many named, in Kawhia North, South and Pirongia (subdivisions of Hauturu West, Whangaingatakupu and Te Kauri blocks). Several blocks have been highlighted in different colours, (Hauturu West Block, Te Awaroa Block, Tapuaehounuku Block, Whangaingatakupu Block and the Te Rau-a-Moa settlement alongside Crown land) with annotated names of land owners (added and deleted over time) including HH Babbage, AW Babbage, JB Scott, WB Kendrick, Amy H Attewell, O'Donnell, ET Wilder, JR & JES Noonan, WH Armstrong, Ireland & Sniden, JL Mackay, J Laskey, J French, OR Dassler, A Gold, L Baskin, BA Peterson, FA Pearson, ET Wilder, CA Mowat, L Reinkelurs, FM Darby, A Ireland, W Shaw, S Linwood, A Sobye, CT Dally, JE Markham, A Devitt, D Cullen, A Wasely, A Hogarth, D Parkinson, L McLeod, WG Tinkler, HG Verrall, GM Robertson, R Rithcaithly and WD Humphrys. Shows bush reserve and reserve for future subdivision as well as three areas of Native (Maori) Land. Base map: Auckland Land District no. 504. Rural lands open for sale or lease or selection Kawhia County. 'Plan of Sections in Blocks XII, XV, XVI Kawhia North, IX, X, XIII & XIV Pirongia & III & IV Kawhia South S.D.) (Wellington, New Zealand Lands and Survey, 1900). Inset of 'Plan of Locality' is crossed out with annotation '4'. Top right hand corner: S.G. 43187. Top left hand corner: L.B. 24/11/25. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, watercolour and pencil on card, linen backed, scale [ca. 1:31 680], 70 x 77 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand Feb 1991

Date: 1926

Reference: MapColl-832.2gbbd/1926/Acc.24526

Description: Manuscript map depicting two named Native burial grounds, Namu iti and Rukumoana, in the Ngati Tamarongo block, Opunake Survey District, Block IX, pt. 7. The burial grounds (urupa) border each side of the Otahi Stream at the South Taranaki Bight. Also indicated on the map are the no. 2 cemetery reserve, Opunake township, pt. 7 landing reserve, road reserve, and the Queen's chain reserve along Otahi Stream, and section 43 Opunake Town District. Plan S.S. 5151 T.V.M 6/7/26 File xx/1916. Other Titles - number Other Titles - Ngati Tama rongo Other Titles - Block Other Titles - Survey District Other Titles - 9 Other Titles - nine Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, [1:3 960], 33 x 24 cm.