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Date: 2002 - 2005 - 01 Jan 2002 - 31 Dec 2005

From: Nga Morehu oral history project

By: Apiti, John Whatu, 1915-2007

Reference: OHInt-0776-01

Description: Interview with Hone Apiti (Aged 89) born 1915 in Aotea. Sixth child of Te Whatu a Apiti and Raiha Paki, he was brought up by his grandparents. Refers to his grandmother being blind and knowledgeable in Maori herbal medicine. Mentions his original name Hone Paki, the ferntree house he grew up in, and the subsistance lifestyle of collecting seafood, growing vegetables and milking cows. Discusses his grandparents not speaking English and teaching them as he learnt the language at school. Describes his education including gaining a proficiency certificate and attending Maori Agricultural College. Recalls the Napier and Hastings earthquake and how it destroyed his school. Describes working in a flax mill in the Hauraki Plains. Mentions first meeting his first wife when she was 8 years old, and his second wife who was Pakeha. Discusses his disbelief in the supernatural world and taniwha and his religious beliefs. Talks about a serious accident, the operations he underwent, and his desire to complete certain jobs. Quantity: 2 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available in English OHA-5102.

Date: 2005

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DCDL-0000479

Description: The cartoon depicts a scene in the year 1205 AD. A waka is being tied to an ancient Pohutakawa and the Maori chief tells everyone to get out because the tree could be on its last legs. On the bank is a sign post reading 'Kawhia'. Kawhia has special significance for many Maori. It is the resting place for the Tainui waka, which is said to have bought many tribes to Aotearoa from the Pacific. The area remains a spiritual focus for descendants of Tainui. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).