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One of the first Maori programmes for races at Otaki, 1868. Come! Come! Notice to all. ...
Date: 1868
Reference: Eph-C-MAORI-1868-01
Description: Translation of a poster announcing a Maori race meeting at Otaki lists the race stewards, and gives a list of nine rules to be observed by horse owners, jockeys and racegoers. Bringing drink, drinking too much, and swearing were not allowed. Horses' names must not be changed (in order to conceal past wins). Girls could not be jockeys. Stewards were: Chairman: Hoani Taipua and friends Judge: Enoka Te Wano and friends Starter: Hori Te Waru and friends Clerk of Course: Hohepa Te Hana Clerk of Scales: Inia Hoani Handicapper: Honoiti Ranapiri and his wife Treasurer: Hiwi Piahana Secretary: Puke Te Ao An account of this meeting is given in Wattie Carkeek's "A century of racing", "Te Ao Hou", No. 23 (July 1958), pages 25 ff. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 455 x 192 mm.
Letter from Eruera Te Matata, Hape Te Haruhau, Piripi Te Rangi Atuhua Ururoa, Te Poria,...
Date: 24 Dec 1859
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0683D-4
Description: Quantity: 1 piece.
Letter from Hakaraia and Ngati Raukawa to McLean (with translation)
Date: 20 Jan 1849
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0673A-02
Description: Letter with contemporary translation by Donald McLean written from Otaki informing McLean of disagreements over land Quantity: 1 piece (4 pages on 1 leaf).
Letter from Tutere Te Matau to McLean
Date: 27 Sep 1852
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0676D-23
Description: Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).
Notebook - Maori history, letter drafts, name and hapu lists
Date: Mar-Apr 1848
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-1221
Description: A small notebook kept by McLean during his travels to Rangitikei and Kapiti in early 1848. Included are lists of names and hapu meet and comments about them, notes on Hawaiki and waka traditions, recording of talks with Te Rauparaha, and some letter drafts. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph
Letter from Nopera Kuikainga to Te Kupa (Cooper?)
Date: 27 Jun 1864
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0688C-07
Description: Letter written from Waipukurau Quantity: 1 piece (1 page on 1 leaf).
Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897 :[Pohaturoa near Atiamuri. 1875?]
Date: 1875
By: Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897
Reference: C-007-015
Description: Shows rocky outcrop Pohaturoa near Atiamuri with the Waikato River between steep cliffs. In the foreground are three houses and carriage drawn by four horses on a road leading from a bridge across the river on the right. Probably the original for the engraving published in New Zealand: graphic and descriptive... London: Sampson Low,... 1877 pg 19. Inscribed with the title "Pohaturoa". The accompanying text reads "Pohaturoa, or the Great Rock...which rises 650 feet abruptly from the plain in the banks of the Waikato near Niho-o-te Keore, is a celebrated pa of the Ngatiraukawa tribe." A very similar watercolour of the same scene with minor foreground differences with the title "Pohuturoa near Atiamuri, 1875" was sold at McArthur's Auction, 10 May 1985, Lot 28. The Library has a copy in its photo files. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - signature in brush point Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: watercolour on paper, 300 x 506 mm
Letter from Pairoroku to Te Whatanui
Date: 28 Sep 1853
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0677B-10
Description: Letter written from Otaki. Sent on to McLean with a note from Te Watanui? Quantity: 1 piece (4 pages on 1 leaf).
[Barraud, Charles Decimus] 1822-1897 :Atiamuri, Pohaturoa [Rock. 1860s or early 1870s?]
Date: 1875 - 1880
By: Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897; Barraud, William Francis, 1850-1926
Reference: A-029-063
Description: Shows several whare in centre foreground, a bridge at right, and the impressive Pohaturoa Rock in centre background. Possibly the original for the wood engraving 'Pohaturoa' by C. D. Barraud published in his New Zealand Graphic and Descriptive (London, 1877) p. 19. The accompanying text reads "Pohatura, or the Great Rock ... which rises 650 feet abruptly from the plain on the banks of the Waikato near Niho-o-te Kiore, is a celebrated pa of the Ngatiraukawa tribe". Date uncertain; may be earlier or later than indicated. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 240 x 340 mm.
Letter from Kireona to McLean
Date: 6 Oct 1853
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0677B-16
Description: Letter written from Otaki Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).
Undated letter from Wi Parata Te Matoha to McLean
Date: [ca 1850-1869]
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0702R-04
Description: Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).
Letter of agreement from Ngati Raukawa peoples in Tirau
Date: 1 Feb 1872
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0696A-04
Description: Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).
Letter from Tamihana Te Rauparaha to an unidentified recipient
Date: 26 Jun 1860
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0684E-08
Description: Includes a list of rangatira of Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa and Ngati Awa Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).
Letter from Te Aorere Wilson to McLean
Date: 1 Jun 1876
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0700B-08
Description: Quantity: 1 piece (6 pages on 2 leaves).
Letter from McLean to Paora Hapi
Date: 18 Dec 1868
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0692K-05
Description: Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).
Letter from Tamihana Te Rauparaha to Gore Browne
Date: 21 Mar 1859
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0683A-11
Description: Letter written from Otaki Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).
Letter from Taratoa to McLean
Date: 2 Jun 1852
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0676C-17
Description: Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).
Letter from Matene Te Whiwhi to Hohepa
Date: 21 Mar 1861
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0685B-07
Description: Written from Otaki Quantity: 1 piece (4 pages on 1 leaf).
Letter from Wi Te Hono and Patihana Te Aratawhiti to McLean
Date: 17 Mar 1865
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0689B-04
Description: Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf). Physical Description: Holograph and photocopy
Letter from Te Kuini Topeora to McLean
Date: 21 Jun 1861
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0685D-10
Description: Written from Otaki Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).