Places

Date: 1860 - 1865

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881

Reference: MapColl-832.11gbbd/[1860-65]/Acc.1777

Description: Cadastral map of the entrance of Kaipara Harbour, from the Waionui Inlet, Papakanui Spit, South Head down to Mairetahi. Several placenames are given along the eastern coastline, Kawau, Pararaha, Waipiro, Haratai, Te Pua, Waioneke, Onumotu, Taumata, Karukanihui. Four areas are highlighted and their acreage given: Okaka (1851), Whiritoa (1558), Waioneke (5500), and Mairetahi (6300). Both the Okara block and the Whiritoa block have small designated Native reserves, marked 'N.R.' Pencil note at bottom of map 'By Chas Heaphy?' Title drawn on map in pencil and inside square brackets Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, hand coloured, linen backed, 34 x 20 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - From McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.

Date: 1870 - 1879

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

By: Buchanan, John Duncan Henry, 1902-1961

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/[187-?]/Acc.387

Description: Hand-drawn tracing by G.D.H.B. [i.e. J.D.H.B.], of a plan of Ngatarawa land blocks Nos. 1 and 1a, adjacent to the Ngaruroro River and the Heretaunga block, which include acreages and settlement names. Block No. 1 is outlined in red and blue pencil Owners of the blocks are listed as 'Noa Hicki and others' and 'Renata Kawepo and others'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, linen backed, coloured, 42.2 x 43.1 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.

Date: 1927 - 1920 - 1928

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Kh/1927?/Acc.14607

Description: Cadastral map, unfinished, of the Cashmere Estate from Ranui Terrace to Onslow Road adjoining the Main Hutt Road. The completed part of the map includes numbered sections with acreages and boundary measurements. Streets are named, Deed Plan numbers are noted. Additions to this map include values in pounds sterling and dates between 1920 to 1928. Khandallah substation is named, Centennial Park and the Village Area School. A gully is marked. A pencilled note refers to land given to the Wellington City Council in exchange for roads and other considerations. The incomplete part of the map includes un-named roads and un-numbered sections, some with approximate measurements. Two areas of land, with acreages, are noted as 'useless for building'. A right of way is marked. Written on reverse: Cashmere Est. Title supplied by cataloguer from information on verso Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink on dressed linen, 78.6 x 75.7 cm.

By: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976; Carpenter, Ken, active 1995

Reference: MapColl-os832.18gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.39821

Description: Cadastral map, with topographical information, of the Taupo District, showing numbered Maori land blocks. Includes the area from Te Poua Kani, eastwards to Te Kowhatu Whakairo, southwards to the Mohaka River and Mangatainoko, and westwards to Te Kohatu. Land blocks sited include Kaimanawa, Tapapa, Te Matai, Wharetoto, Waikare Mohaka, Runanga, Pohokura, Tauhara, Tauranga, Pukahunui, Kaingaroa, Paeroa, Whakamaru, Maraetai and Okahukura. The land north of Rotoaira and west and northwest of Lake Taupo has not been divided into blocks. The northeastern land blocks have been coloured blue, the southern blocks brown. Native (Maori) land is highlighted between Paeroa and Tauhara North. Map also shows Maori placenames, rivers, bush areas and other topographical features. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 100.7 x 110 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0358.

Date: 1800 - 1948 - 1860

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

By: Buchanan, John Duncan Henry, 1902-1961

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[ca.1853]/Acc.229

Description: Tracing of part of the Castle Point block, Masterton District, from the Akitio River to the Puketoi Range, including Wahatuara, Te Komata, Pakehou, Ratau Puhipuhi, Otuarehua, Mangahewa, Wakaroro, Piaha and the Waimata River. Handwritten note at bottom of map states: From a plan in McLean Papers in Turnbull Library, entitled "Castle Point Block, taken from plan attached to Castle Point Deed". Unsigned, undated. Traced JDHB 30/5/48. Complete map at MapColl-832.45gbbd/[ca.1853]/Acc.2737 contains more detailed information. Title assigned by cataloguer Other Titles - Tracing of part of the Castlepoint Block Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, 34 x 15 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean papers Group 0032.

Date: 1906

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gbbd/1906/Acc.14343

Description: Cadastral map of sections in Alicetown, bounded by Victoria Street, Whites Lane, Public Road to Hutt and Montague Street, including Cuba, West, East and Fitzherbert streets and Central Terrace. All sections are numbered, some have survey measurements and acreage. Two have values in pounds sterling. Sections 51, 52 and 53 Whites Lane are highlighted in red. Written on map: Return to WGS. Includes location map. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, part coloured, on dressed linen, 50 x 67 cm.

Date: 1905 - 1915

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Is/[ca.1910]/Acc.14444

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map showing subdivision on Milne Terrace and Knoll Street, Island Bay, Wellington, with numbered sections and acreage. Some sections show price, some are marked sold (in pencil or ink). Also marked is Brook, Beach and Derwent Street. Two names written on map in pencil - not decipherable Title supplied by cataloguer Base map: Fragment of unidentified published map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on diazo photoprint, encapsulated in transparent paper, 53.2 x 62 cm

Date: June 1960

From: Tourist and Publicity

Reference: 1/2-030198-F

Description: Aerial view of Tawa, Wellington, showing the subdivision 'Mexted Block' under construction, taken June 1960 by an unidentified photographer for the National Publicity Studios. Streets at the centre of the image probably include Hill Road, Victory Street and Davidson Crescent, with Main Road running from the centre foreground to the centre right. Caption - Note on back of file print reads: "M.O.W. Aerial - Wellington. Construction of new sub-division at Tawa (looking North), for State Houses known as Mexted Block." Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - bottom right - A63285 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: 1862

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1862/Acc.14103

Description: Cadastral map showing part surveyed, numbered sections for sale on Customhouse Quay, Lambton Quay, and Harbour Street, Lambton Harbour, Wellington, highlighting sections already sold, as well as reserves for Customs and Post Office, Society of Oddfellows building, government reserve, Scotch Kirk, 'Noah's ark' in red. Note under title reads: For upset prices and further particulars, see Government Gazette of Nov 21st, 1862. See also accompanying photocopies (3 pages) of: sheet from New Zealand Government Gazette, Nov 21, 1862 (giving prices); report of claim by J Plimmer Committee, 1862; and copy of manuscript map of block comprising new street (Hunter Street), Lambton and Customhouse quays, showing 'Noah's Ark' (near Plimmer's Wharf). See also similar map held at MapColl-832.4799gbbd/A/1962/Acc.7792 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on ink and paper, 32 x 41 cm

Date: 1906

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

By: Mason, Augustus Philip, 1842-1910

Reference: MapColl-832.45gmbd/1906/Acc.27447

Description: Map of Whakatomotomo Native reserve alongside Turanganui River showing a proposed road through land subdivisions. Includes some acreages. Pencilled annotations on numbered sections are of landowners' names such as Hemi, Whanganuiatara, Maraea, Iraia, Tutu, Tatariroa, Rina Ihakara and Irihapa. Some names are difficult to decipher. Includes a school site and Kanes, Plateau and Steel Bar. Pakarangaranga is written top centre. Other Titles - Plan of road through Turanganui and Whakotomotomo native reserve See also NZMS WN 90 832.45gmbd/[ca.1905]/Acc.27446 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, coloured, 48 x 51.9 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Te Whaiti papers MS Group 0805. Processing information: Combined into ATL-Group-00753, September 2022.

Date: 1915 - 1925

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gbbd/[ca.1920]/Acc.14373

Description: Cadastral map of surveyed, numbered sections, bound by Nikau Street and Muritai Road, Eastbourne, showing acreage. Permanent reserve and the sea are shown. Written on map: No. 803. Annotation showing site of state school. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, 34.4 x 24.8 cm.

Date: 1906

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1906/Acc.22973

Description: Surveyed cadastral map of lots 88 and 89 on the corner of Montague and the Cuba Street extension, Alicetown, Lower Hutt, showing three subdivisions prepared by Buck for Mr W Aubery. The three subdivisions consist of part 88 (divided twice) and 89, each with an acreage of 20 perches (or slightly more). Note on map: 'Surveyed and pegged on the ground for Mr W Aubery as shown on this plan and coloured green - William S Buck, Lower Hutt, Jan 1906'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, part coloured, and watercolour on dressed linen, 29.8 x 27.5 cm.

Date: 1905

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library; Rawson, Alfred Pearson, 1848-1911

Reference: MapColl-832.4595gbbd/1905/Acc.36602

Description: Cadastral map showing sections 1-10, of the estate of Jepson, between Worksop Road and Hessy Street, Masterton, with measurements in feet which are referred to in a note. Includes sites of two houses. The map has an inset locality plan of the area from Renall, Chapel, Hall, Church, Miriam Streets and Worksop Road. Streets are named as are some buildings as follows: Queens Hotel, Pragnalls Buildings, Presbyterian Church, Central Hotel, Bank of New South Wales, W.E.G.A [W.F.C.A]., Prince of Wales Hotel, Bank of New Zealand, Lyttle, Club Hotel, English Church, Y.M.C.A. building, Daily, Age, Post Office, Bank of Australia, Donald, Hecksher, Implement Company, Levin, Court House, County Office, Public Institute, Wesleyan Church. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on card, linen backed, 57.9 x 71.5 cm.

Date: 1925 - 1935

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Wa/[ca.1930]/Acc.14630

Description: Cadastral, surveyed map highlighting subdivision of property belonging to H V Wilson, bounded by Wadestown Road and Sefton Street, Wadestown, Wellington. Sections are numbered (with qualifier 1st, 2nd or 3rd), and show acreage. DP 8291 is shown in pencil. Shows site of former tennis court, neighbouring sections, site of house and tramway. Written on map are pencil and ink jottings and amendments. Written on reverse: Sefton St & Wadestown Rd Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, paper backed, 37.7 x 45 cm

Date: 1940

Reference: MapColl-832.4796gbbd/[ca 1940]/Acc.15123

Description: Cadastral map of sections 10-16, Emerson Street, at the corner of Cuba Street, Petone. Shows survey markings and section price. Written in pencil under map: 'Mr Cox, 17 Scarborough Terrace'. Title from reverse of map. Scarborough Terrace is in Mount Victoria, Wellington. Written on reverse: Petone, Cuba St, Emerson St. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, 21.6 x 34.2 cm.

Date: 1897

By: Thomson & Brown (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Mi/1897/Acc.14340

Description: Incomplete cadastral, surveyed map showing subdivision of Sections I-XII, Worser and Karaka Bay, Miramar. Sections are between Crawford (Nevay) Road and Karaka Bay Road. Names of properties include: Pilot Station, Marshall, Slater, Townsend & Paul, Browne, Overton Park Reserve and Military Fortification Reserve. Part of Section VI, Lot 13 is highlighted pink. Sections are numbered, with acreage; some show price in pounds sterling. A wharf and a proposed wharf are shown. The road to Wellington is marked. Includes pencil and ink notes written or drawn on map. Stamped Thomson & Brown 'Litho Brown & Thomson, 1897' handwritten on corner Last 2 letters of surveyor's name written on left side of map Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, 25.5 x 73 cm

By: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976; Carpenter, Ken, active 1995

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.39801

Description: Cadastral map of part of the Pirongia development scheme, Mangauika Block, Section VII, Pirongia Survey District. Shows sections 1-4, acreage (from 97-153), and the names of owners: Tapatai Eueti, Tiaki Tamaki, Hone Pene, and a Maori cemetery or urupa. Sections are bounded by the Whakairoiro and the Kaipiha blocks, which are numbered. Shows part of the Mangauika and Ngakoaohia streams and the Waipa River. Includes pencil annotations: 'Partition 1,2,3,4 computered only. Survey will be reqd to fix boundaries', and some calculations. Bottom left corner: 'Z'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint on linen, with pencil markings, 53.4 x 73.7 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-0358.

Date: 1905

By: Beere, Wynford Ormsby, 1873-1964; Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Is/ca1905/Acc.14429

Description: A base cadastral map of Island Bay between Queen's Drive and The Esplanade, Selwyn, Jackson, Dover streets, the city boundary, the town belt, Lea and Rhone streets to Severn Street. Includes the proposed electric tramway route and sections for sale are marked. Named features include Baylis Proposed Wharf, Island Bay Hotel, properties of J. Reid Esq., R. Keene Esq., English Church, Public School, Presbyterian Church, Mr. Rowson's residence . Sections are numbered, some include boundary measurements. Streets are named and sites of some houses are marked. Two illustrations of Island Bay are printed on the top right and left of the map. The first shows the harbour taken from the sections for sale, while the second picture is a general view of Island Bay and includes some houses and fences. Annotations to the base map include highlighted subdivisions, some are marked 'Sold', include values in pounds sterling or boundary measurements. Additional numbered subdivisions are pencilled in between Adelaide Road and Clyde Street and include boundary measurements and sites of some houses. Some streets have been re-named. Knoll Street was crossed out, Tyne Street, was pencilled in, but Knoll Street remains and Brook Street was re-named Tyne Street. Shannon Street became Tiber Street. Milne Terrace and Cam Street have their names added, as has Moselle Street, the latter including a note referring to adjoining sections and District Plan No. 1199. The second map is a copy with ms annotations and measures 17.6 x 19.6 cm. and is mounted on the top left corner. It includes sixteen numbered sections with boundary measurements, adjoining Knoll Street, now known as Tyne Street, and Milne Terrace. The annotations are of values in pounds sterling The first manuscript map is mounted top centre, is a triangular map mounted adjacent to Severn Street. Thirteen numbered sections, with boundary measurements are shown, some marked as 'Sold' with values in pounds sterling, adjacent to Clutie Road. The second manuscript map is mounted top centre right and measures 21.1 x 26.1 cm. Includes numbered sections between The Parade and Derwent Street. One subdivision is marked Baylis Kiosk. The sea beach is marked. Names listed alongside the map refer to subdivisions 481/2/3/4 - Kingdom, Pilcher, Venables, E. C. Peers, H. Field, Barber, Butcher. Clutie Road has had its name changed since the drawing of this map. The new street name is not known Brook Street is now known as Tyne Street Base map: Plan of Island Bay, Wellington South. W. O. Beere, C.E., Authorised surveyor. Printed note on right of title of base map refers to a poll taken about a proposal for a loan to be taken out for the purpose and construction and extending the 'Electric Tramways' in the Island Bay District. Also a second loan for 'street and footpath formation' in the same district. Handwritten title on verso: Plan of Island Bay Quantity: 4 map(s) on one sheet comprising two copies of maps with annotations and two manuscript maps. Physical Description: Pencil, ink and colourwash on paper, part dressed linen backing and part linen backed, coloured, 66.6 x 113.8 cm.

Date: 1888 - 1898

By: Levin & Company Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4393bje/[1893]/Acc.8209

Description: Cadastral map of one town block in Feilding, located at Kimbolton Road, North, Monmouth and Lytton Streets, showing numbered sections, acreage (mostly 1 acre), and price sold for (between 70 and 150 pounds). Also shows site of Lytton School. Prices of sections have been annotated at a later date, in pink ink pen. Sold sections are highlighted blue. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, 36.9 x 40.3 cm.

Date: 1800 - 1890

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

By: Buchanan, John Duncan Henry, 1902-1961

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[186-?]/Acc.2809

Description: Tracing of Akitio Station from the Akitio River to the border of the Wellington and Hawkes Bay Regions. Blocks of land belonging to Donald McLean, Speedy, Esdale and Hamilton are marked. Sites of homesteads are marked. Includes areas marked as Waimate country, also Front Range, Middle Hill, Cabbage Tree country, Hogget Run and Wedder Run. Includes Mungahawa Creek. Inscription on map states: McLean, (traced GDHB) Title handwritten at top of map, believed added at a later date Sticker on reverse states No. 5 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, linen backed, 40.4 x 25.4 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.