Places

Date: 1935-1939

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0131

Description: Contains correspondence, records and accounts pertaining to building projects and also a form applying for subsidised unemployed Maori labour for development work Includes a letter written to Ngata re: return of Mokena Kohere's sword which was damaged in a house fire in 1935. Includes printed material "Te Reo Wairua", published in May 1938. Other Titles - He Hui Whakamahara ki a Timi Kara. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1807 - 1867

By: McDonnell, J A, active 1807; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.15gbbd/1807/Acc.4503

Description: Copy of a hand-drawn map of two adjointing sections of farm land adjacent to the Harataunga Harbour, now known as Kennedy Bay, and bordered by the Whareroa and Ohinau Streams, Puketutu and Kaotara Hills and Rangitahi. One section has the names of Nathan Kennedy & Brothers, while the second has McGregor & Atkinson's names, together with acreages. The McGregor & Atkinson property includes the location of a sawmill and wharf, buildings are indicated and one is named 'Mr. Atkinson's'. A handwritten note on the original, written within this section states 'Grant to J. Cruikshank, Nov. 26th., 1867. 12.15a Sol 155'. Within the section of Nathan Kennedy & brothers, the note states 'Grant to Mr. J. Kennedy, Nov 26th, 1867. 12.15a Sol 155'. Includes references to Native land and Mr. D. Lowe's land. On the opposite side of the harbour, a settlement is marked and the site of a Maori church. A handwritten note on the top left states: 'The copy of a map deposited in this office. ... [difficult to decipher] and ... [difficult to decipher] by us. N... Heal. Native Land Office, March 19th. 1807. Surveyed by J.A. McDonnell. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 44.5 x 42 cm.

Date: Jan-Feb 1870

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0694A

Description: Contains letters from Maori with regard to the pursuit of Te Kooti, and efforts to establish peace between Government forces and Te Kooti; there are also some letters that deal with land issues and other administrative details. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available on microfilm. See MS-Copy-Micro-0535-102.

Date: 1908-1924

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-013

Description: Contains letters from family and professional acquaintances relating to Maori land, Maori councils and family matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1973 - 2006

By: Stokes, Evelyn May (Dame), 1930-2005

Reference: MSX-7859

Description: Contains a volume of photocopied newspaper clippings relating to the 1980 Maori land dispute over the Raglan golf course. Land taken during the Second World War for a military airfield at Raglan was returned to Tainui Awhiro people, but only after a long dispute. Instead of being handed back to its former owners when not required for its designated public use, part of the land was turned into a golf course in 1969. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1853 - 1859

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster

Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/74

Description: Contains correspondence (and translations into English of correspondence) about religious topics, including the availability of missionaries and the establishment of a college at Porirua, and correspondence about land and political issues Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1933

By: Wicks, Arthur John, 1871?-1942; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.17gbbd/1933/Acc.40298-99

Description: Topographic map of the area from the Wanganui River near Petania, includes parts of the Ongarue River and Main Trunk Line, the Punui and Waikato rivers, Lakes Taupo and Rotoaira. Names of rivers, some mountain ranges and settlements are included. Rohe Potae (i.e. King Country) land, in the Taupo Ruapehu districts, claimed by the Ngati Maniapoto and that awarded to Ngati Tuwharetoa are divided by a boundary line and referred to in key. 'Maniapoto' and 'Tuwharetoa' are written across their respective land. Other Titles - Tracing showing that part of the Rohe Potae of Taupo Nui A Tia awarded by the Court to Ngati Tuwharetoa and that claimed by Ngati Maniapoto Handwritten note on bottom left of map: Plan annexed to the Commission and referred to in the Report of the Commission as Map No. 1 Handwritten at top of map: Tauponuiatia Commission Handwritten at bottom right of map: G. M. No. 180 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Signature of A. J. Wicks, Chief draughtsman 8/11/33 Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale indeterminable, 51.7 x 22.3 cm. on sheets 33 x 21.5 cm.

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36632

Description: Cadastral map of Ohuka settlement, showing Part 1 and Part 2 land blocks around Teakau [sic] North Road, acreages, and Crown and Native lands of 876 and 976 acres respectively. One block of 376 acres is highlighted in orange for unidentified reason. A stream, the sea and a pencil annotation indicating 'track' are also shown. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [1:15 840], 62 x 52 cm.

Date: 1858-1862

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-005

Description: Maori letters (most with translations) to Crown agents re: land purchases and various miscellaneous matters. Also includes lists for Native Assessors, Wardens and Police from the Whanganui district for 1862. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1966

By: New Zealand. Officials Committee on Lake Taupō

Reference: MapColl-832.18eac/[1966?]/Acc.38175

Description: A base map of Lake Taupo showing urban zones, existing, proposed and national reserves has been possibly used by the Officials Committee to hilight the lakeshore reserves and to mark boundaries of blocks, the extent of development, also present development and development not started, all of which are referred to in keys. Numerous pencilled notes refer to Maori land ownership and written topographical descriptions of some reserves. A few place names are added and a note states that the Oruapuraho and Waikino streamas are out of position, Blocks are named Whareroa, Te Hapua, Waikino, Waihaha, Puketapu, Marotiri, Acacia, Tuhingamata, Wairakei, Rangatira, Tauhara Base map: Taupo Lakeshore, showing urban zones and reserves under District Planning schemes and suggested national reserves. Gabites & Beard, Wellington, [1966?] This map is published in 'Report of the officials Committee on Lake Taupo Reserves / Officials Committee on Lake Taupo Reserves. [Wellington, N.Z., Officials Committee on Lake Taupo Reserves, 1966] Pencilled reference at top left of map: 22/3606 under folio 485 Title adapted by cataloguer from that of base map This map is an annotated version of a map included in the report shelved at Pq 333.75 NZ OFF 1966 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and watercolour on card, coloured, scale indeterminable, 31.5 x 35.4 cm.

Date: 1840

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-106C

Description: Contains official copies of correspondence relating to land claims from Te Tai Tokerau and Pewhairangi (i.e. Bay of Islands, the word is a transliteration), Waikato and Whanganui. Includes various documents relating to Whanganui giving extensive lists of names for the purchase of guns, powder and flint by Whanganui Maori; lists of Whanganui Maori working for the Regional Magistrate and their salaries; census of friendly natives, Whanganui district. The last document is the original of the deed by which Nopera Parakareao and other Te Rarawa chiefs sold the Muriwhenua lands of Te Aupouri to the Rev Richard Taylor, witnessed by William Gilbert Puckey, 20 January 1840. A translation of this in Taylor's hand is in MS-Papers-0075-106E. Written only two weeks before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi to secure private property rights for Taylor (before the arrival of Hobson and the signing of the Treaty) but the publication of Gipps's proclamations of 14 January 1840 invalidated the sale. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1885 - 1899

By: Grace, Dorothy Merle (Lady), 1922-2000

Reference: MapColl-832.18gbbd/1885-1899/Acc.26672

Description: Cadastral map depicting properties in the vicinity of the town of Taupo. Shows specific lots bordering the coach road to Taupo: Lot no. 1, J. E Grace freehold, 18.900 acres Tauhara South; Lot no. 2, J E Grace, 1500 acres freehold, Taharua; Lot no. 3, Wharetoto 5,5000 acres Messrs. McDonald and ?Muraro; Lot no. 4, Tauhara South B, Native leasehold, 24,900 acres; Lot no. 5, freehold, 3000 acres; Lot no. 6, leasehold, 14,000 and Lot no. 7, Tapapa leasehold 13.000 acres. Shows Government land and Native land, and Troutbeck's Station on the Dray Road to Whakatane and Galatea. Also shows Runanga Blocks, freehold, 60,000 acres, belonging to Mssrs Grahame & Co. Depicts part of Lake Taupo, the road to Litchfield, the Rangataiki, Ripia, and Mohaka rivers. Written in blue biro on map 'Late 1880's & 1890's'. Surveyor's name not map. Researher, Rawhinia Konui, believes that Cussens is the surveyor. Family ancestors requested the survey to be done. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 54.5 x 37 cm. Provenance: Donated by Lady Dorothy Grace, 1998 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Grace, John Te Herekiekie (Sir), 1905-1985. MS-Group-0218.

Date: 1921 - 1932

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

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Marks, Marcus Francis, 1863-1951

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1921-/Acc.35530

Description: A base map of lands open for sale or lease to discharged soldiers under the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, in the Pukemapou settlement, West Taupo County. The boundaries of farm blocks, Sections 1S to 12S, are prominently outlined and include owners' names and applicable dates handwritten in each section. The entire settlement is surrounded by a rabbit-proof fence and fencelines within the sections are marked as P&W and P&N. A good metal road, waterfall and the Waikeria Stream are marked. Section 1S is labelled 'Reproclaimed DSSA', Section 3S is labelled 'Forf' (i.e. forfeited), both having Gazetteer numbers. Descriptions of the state of the agricultural land is included. Windmills, a stable and homestead are marked. Six references are made to Rangitoto 'A' sections and Mangaorongo S.D. id written prominently close the boundaries of the subdivisions. The base map itself is of sections in the Pukemapou settlement of West Taupo County which includes the Mangaorongo S.D. Auckland Land District No. 1386. A schedule of this district includes the valuations, acreages and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of conditions of lease. A statement on the left side of the map begins with '1,122 acres' while the statement on the reverse map begins 'Lands for sale or lease to discharged soldiers'. Includes the application date of 21 February 1921 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from Dargeville to Bream Bay south to Te Kuiti and Tolaga Bay. Pukemapou is indicated by a red arrow, east of Otorohanga on the verso map. Two cuttings about land in the Pukemapou Settlement are mounted on the inset map with handwritten details of the posters from which they came. Handwritten names listed are: G.S. Mexted, M.L., J. McIntyre, R.Gabell, J.Mc Dewitt, R. Dyemore-Brown, E.M. Guemier, F.W. Limsden, R. Newnes, A.L. Hignet, G.M. Wright, G.T. Griggs, D. McIntyre, W.L. Thomson, P.W. Griffith, F.G. Warren, W.S. Terry, D. Hickey, C. Leek. W.E. Lumsden's name is printed on the verso, on Section 3S, and written as F.W. Lumsden on the recto. Inset: Pukemapou locality plan. Scale [1:2 027 520] Base map: Pukemapou settlement. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1386. [Wellington, N.Z.], Marcus F. Marks, Govt. Printer, [1921] Title adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and watercolour on card, coloured, scale[1:7 920], 46.1 x 46.6 cm on a sheet measuring 77.7 x 66.8 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991 Donated by Valuation New Zealand, 26.02.1991.

Date: 1871

By: Mackay, James, 1831-1912

Reference: MapColl-832.1gbbd/1871/Acc.1741

Description: This map covers the area from Maungatautari Mountain and the upper reaches of River Waikato to the mouth of the River Waihou entering the Firth of Thames, and including Tauranga Harbour. Settlements, pa, mountain ranges, rivers, streams and lakes are marked, as are numerous sites of fights accompanied by a record of numbers killed. The Te Aroha block is prominently shaded as are adjacent areas which appear to be jointly claimed by Ngatihaua and Ngaiterangi. Boundaries of other Maori land are marked by dotted lines, some of which are named as follows:- Ngatiraukawa lands, Ngatihaua lands, Ngaiterangi lands, Hauraki lands, Waikato lands. Limits of the scale of this map have been marked with red pencil to allow for changes in size during photocopying. The orientation of this map faces south. A similar copy of this map is located at the same classification and a cataloguing record can be found under the same title. Inscriptions: Recto - Produced before the Court, Auckland 21 January 1871. A.H. Munro, Judge, N.L.C. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photostatic copy, 60.2 x 43.1 cm.

Date: 1869

Reference: MapColl-832.14bje/[1869?]/Acc.35,774

Description: Cadastral map of lands granted in a military settlement of Newcastle, now Ngaruawahia. Sections 416 to 431 are numbered, include acreages, and 'Reserved as rewards for loyal natives' is written across this block of land. Section 426 is shaded and includes the name Wi te [Whiora] (handwriting difficult to decipher). The Waipa River is named. Title supplied by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour paint on dressed linen, coloured, scale [ca. 1:1 900], 19.5 x 29.7 cm. Provenance: 29.10.79 written in pencil in bottom right corner.

Date: Oct-Dec 1861

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0685F

Description: Contains letters from Maori to McLean with regard to land tenure, including sales, disputes with Europeans, payments and reserves; conveys Maori opinion about the Kingitanga. Includes a farewell letter to Governor Gore Brown from Te Runanga o Ngati Toa on his return to England in 1861. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available on microfilm. See MS-Copy-Micro-0535-102.

Date: 1880

Reference: MapColl-832.14bj/[ca.1880]/Acc.3780

Description: Base map of the area within the South Waikato District from Panetutae and the Huihuitaha Stream to Okewa and Rotopotaka to the waterfall Tahau, Purehua to Otamaewa. The area from Te Totara, Pahangahanga, Waioraka Stream, Tokapapa, Tahau, Purehua to Pawaiti is heavily outlined and divided into named areas as in the title, including the total acreages of each area. All place names are Maori. Houses, a whare, a cave and the cemetery are marked. Includes locations of EWA's grave, Arekatera's house, Areturangi's house, Hape's bones, Hare's backyard, Simmonds Hotel, Hori Ngawhare's mausoleum, Hori's remains, Te Rei's house. Title supplied from catalogue card. Other Titles - Survey of the area including Ngakapu, Ngahuri, Ngakapu-Huri, Ngahineone, Ngatauira blocks Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale not given, 76.2 x 96.6 cm.

Date: 1930

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

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Skinner, William Alexander George, 1865-1939

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1930/Acc.35359

Description: A base map of lands for selection on renewable lease at Puketarata has been used to emphasise the boundaries of farm blocks which are prominently outlined and include owners' names followed by R.L. (i.e. renewable lease) and applicable dates handwritten in each section. Swamps, lagoons, drained land and drains are marked and the state of the agricultural land is described. Sheds, stacks, styes, a silo and residences are marked. The direction of Kiokio Railway Station - 5 1/2 miles is marked as is Ouruwhero Block - native owners, and the main highway Otorohanga to Kihikihi. The base map itself is of sections 1S to 5S of the Puketarata settlement, Block XIV, Puniu Survey District. Auckland Land District No. 1500. An extensive statement on the left side of the map begins with the reference number 21/149/1042 followed by the heading Lands for Settlements Act. Details of lands for selection on renewable lease include the date of 23rd. May 1930 at the District Lands and Survey office, Auckland. A schedule of the five sections includes the valuations, acreages, rent and the statement 'Purchased from R.H. Hole, Esq.'. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of K.M. Graham, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of the conditions of lease. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from Waiheke Island to Lake Taupo. The Puketarata settlement is indicated by a red arrow. Names listed are: K.P. McDonald, H.W. Gall, Mrs. A.R. Thompson, W.E. Jones, Mrs. E. McDowell, Louisa Corbett,A.E. Corbett, F. Quinn and J.P. O'Sullivan, S.R. Lissington, J.H. McCrea, Samuel Thomas. Inset: Puketarata locality plan. Scale [1:2 134 400] Base map: Pukerarata settlement. [Wellington, N.Z.], W.A.G. Skinner, Govt. Printer, [1930] Title adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 2 map(s) The map on the verso is a photocopy of the map on the recto.. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, coloured, scale[1:19 800], 65 x 65.5 cm on a sheet measuring 72.7 x 88.9 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991 Donated by Valuation New Zealand, 26.02.1991.

Date: 1930-1932

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0022

Description: Loose papers regarding the Wellington earthquake, fertiliser purchases for farms, employment in public works for settlers and the Arohena fires Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1919 - 1925

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

By: Valuation New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Auckland District Office; New Zealand. Printing and Stationery Department; Marks, Marcus Francis, 1863-1951

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1920-/Acc.35528

Description: A base map of lands open for sale or lease to discharged soldiers under the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, in the Moerangi Block, Kawhia County, has been used to emphasise the boundaries of farm blocks, some of which are prominently outlined and include owners' names and applicable dates handwritten in each section. Includes streams and tracks, some named and proposed tracks. Directional notes refer to nearby settlements with mileages. Sections have details of forfeiture, some with gazeteer references. School, cemetery and stock reserves are marked. One section is labelled unselected. Includes brief descriptions of vegetation in some blocks. A water supply reserve and Moerangi Block Native Owners are marked on the boundary of the subdivisions. The base map itself is of sections in the Moerangi Block. Auckland Land District No. 1364. The Kawhia County includes Karioi S.D. (Survey District), Kawhia North S.D., Alexandra S.D. and Pirongia S.D. A schedule of these four districts includes the valuations, acreages and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow with the printed name of H.M. Skeet, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Includes an abstract of the conditions of lease. A statement on the left side of the map begins with '15,255 acres' while the statement on the reverse map begins 'Lands for sale or lease to discharged soldiers'. Includes the application date of 27 April 1920 at the District lands Survey Office, Auckland. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from Great Barrier Island to Gisborne. The Moerangi Block is indicated by a red arrow, south of Raglan.. Handwritten names listed are: E.E. Ruddell, C. Vanhoulle [Van Houlle], G.L. Stroud, J. Thomas, W.S. Brewerton, C.J. Brewerton, WAN. P. Barlow, H.W. Pain, J.A. & C.C. Brewerton, T. Turnbull, P.A., T. & W.A. Madsen, R.F. & T.F. Taylor, J.G. Wilson, A.W. Smith, R. Sutherland, T.B. Lamber, D. Forrest, R.P. Robinson, W.H. Robinson, W.E. Le Gros, E.D. Smith, A. Smith. Printed names listed are: W.J. Pond, A.M. Norton, B.J. Van Houlle, H. Evans, P. Phelan, J.B. Vowles, T. Shea, J.W. Carter, W.G. Symons, M.Edwards, A.T. & T.L. King, P. Riddle, S.Thorn, A.M. Carmichael, T.B. Scott, L. Wright. Names printed listed on the verso include some of those listed on the more detailed recto map. Inset: Moerangi Block locality plan. Scale [1:2 134 400] Base map: Sections in Moerangi Block. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1364. [Wellington, N.Z.], Marcus F. Marks, Govt. Printer, [1920] Title adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, coloured, scale[1:31 680], 62.6 x 51 cm on a sheet measuring 62.6 x 68.4 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991 Donated by Valuation New Zealand, 26.02.1991.