Places

Date: [1936]

By: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936

Reference: MapColl-830gmfw/1935/Acc.1439

Description: Map of North Island, South Island, Stewart Island of New Zealand with numerous named small islands. Rivers, settlements, cities and towns are named, as are coastal features such as bays, capes, points, heads, rocks, sounds, inlets. Principal lighthouses are marked. Lit lighthouses are also recorded. Points of shipwrecks are marked with the name and type of ship, the date of shipwreck and lives lost. Insets include lists of shipwrecks with references to places and points of shipwreck. Dates range from September 1795 - 2 March 1936. Date changed from [1935?] to [1936] based on the fact that the map includes a ship wreck from March 1936 and Halse died in 1936. 21 October 2016. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, linen backed, 90.9 x 66.1 cm.

Date: 7 October 1969

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-Politics-Commissions-Local Government-04

Description: Map showing new boundaries for Wellington City, Lower Hutt City, Porirua City, Upper Hutt City, and Kapiti Borough. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1969. This photograph relates to a new area scheme. The map was used by the Commission when visiting affected local bodies. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 28.4 x 21 cm

Date: 1907

By: Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.47hkcmf/[ca.1907]/Acc.9770

Description: Surveying map of defence works adjacent to the Ngauranga Stream. Includes sites of N.C.O.'s cottage, a stable, engine shed and shed. The site of an hotel is marked. A note refers to an old peg in fence (Climie) opposite Clapham's Hotel. Topographic features are described and include details of a hill and edge of a cliff. The Wellington & Napier Railway line is named. The second surveying map in the top right corner is of section 8 and includes the site of a peg in fence opposite the Clapham Hotel. A pencilled note refers to the Ngauranga Hotel which has been overwritten with the name of Clapham's Hotel. An area of Native Reserve and the site of the Main Road are marked. Includes the name I. H. Luscombe. Other Titles - Land taken for construction of defence works at Ngauranga in Block XII, Belmont Survey District, Wellington Road District, being part of section 8 Harbour District Note on catalogue card states: Surveyed by William S. Buck, Lower Hutt, ca. 1907? Note on verso states: Std. 139 from Ngauranga [Trig] to Mt. Vic 197'20'43' Title pencilled at top left of map Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, 29.9 x 78.8 cm.

Date: 10 March 1935

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-f-005-27

Description: Hand drawn map showing the former course of the Ohau River connecting with the Waikawa River. Also included are place names of the vicinity. Map drawn by George Leslie Adkin on the 10th of March 1935. The two rivers depicted on this map lie between Otaki and Levin, Horowhenua District, Wellington Region, New Zealand.

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: 1958

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gmbd/1958/Acc.6205

Description: Plan of Avalon and part of Taita, Lower Hutt, showing road layout between Stellin, High, Burcham streets and Taita Drive (now Harcourt Werry Drive), part of the Hutt River and the reserves between them. Government housing units on Frederick Street and Garden, Harcourt Werry, Mabey and Holyoake roads are highlighted. The Taita Rugby Gymnasium, recreation reserve and Fraser Park are indicated. Written on top of map: Taita Drive, 5/cx, SP/Wm Fri. 5 col for Friday pm Dom Written on map: J.E.E., 15.10.[19]58 Written on reverse of map: Published 17/10/[19]58. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on tracing paper, 23.6 x 46.9 cm

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: Ca 1948

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-14632-G

Description: Plan of Whenuapai Airport. Copy photograph taken ca 1948 by Whites Aviation. Source of descriptive information - Notes on negative envelope Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 1908

By: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976; Davis, John William, 1848-1919; Carpenter, Ken, active 1995

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1908/Acc.39811

Description: A base map of the Manawatu River, from MacGregor's Bend to the sea, includes county and district boundary lines. The Moutere and Mt. Robinson Survey Districts are named. Includes areas marked as Reserved for Harbour Board purposes, Papangaio Native Reserve and Signal Station Reserve, all with acreages. The mouth of the river is marked as at 1923. Includes the sites of the pilot station and flgstaffs. Names include Te Awa, Whaiangi, N.W. Park. The area marked as Harbour Board endowment and part of the reserve for Harbour Board purposes has been hilighted on this base map Extended Title - Scheme plan of proposed subdivision of part Pukewa 4C3, Block III Puketi survey district Note at top left of map states: Pursuant to section 120 (3) of the Reserves Disposal etc. Act 1924, the Crown Land accretion coloured green hereon is vested as an endowment in the Foxton Harbour Board. C.T. 518/188. See file 8/362 Initials of surveyors at bottom left of map are indecipherable. Dates include 2/7/07 and 11/7/08 Stamp at bottom left includes the number 25360 Stamp of approval and signature at bottom right includes the name of J.W. Davis for the Chief Surveyor Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured pencil on diazo print, coloured, 45.7 x 44.8 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0358.

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: 12 September 1967

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-Politics-Commissions-Local Government-05

Description: Map showing local bodies in the Wellington Region. Ink drawing by an unknown draughtsman.

Date: [ca 1944]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MapColl-832.45eg/[ca.1944]/Acc.27666

Description: Map of the area from a section called Pukaroro, Rerewhakaaitu river, Tokorakau Reef, Kairingaringa, Pahaoa River, Te Piki o Tamahineatanui, Te Umunonga, Okapu, the Waiuru, Waiohaere and Waihingaia Rivers to a lighthouse, believed to be the Honeycombe Light. Includes some un-numbered and unnamed sections. Includes the names of Don Cameron and Hales. Three reference keys refer to the various locations of Pahaua, Glendhu and Glenburn. Hut sites, stone circles, pits, camps, cultivations, flints and hangi, midden, adzes and fish-hooks, limestone boundaries, moa bones, terraces with hut sites are marked. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on dressed linen, 37.2 x 106.8 cm. and smaller, on backing card 82.4 x 11.9 cm. Processing information: Separated in 1999, combined with ATL-Group-00693 in August 2023.

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: 1955 - 1965

By: Sanitarium Health Food Company

Reference: Eph-D-HISTORY-1960-01

Description: Map shows all of New Zealand with sailing ships, Maui pulling up the North Island, and 24 stuck-on Weeties/Kornies/Vita-Brits cards depicting scenes in New Zealand's history. Other Titles - (Map title): Historic events in early New Zealand. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Booklet, with foldout map, photolithograph, 730 x 486 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 1997.

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: 1931

From: Insurance Council of New Zealand :Photographs of people associated with Insurance Companies and Underwriters' Associations, and various related insurance activities

Reference: PA1-f-145-23

Description: Coloured map of Block No.5 of Napier City bounded by Dalton, Dickens, Hastings, and Emerson streets. The map identifies the buildings within the block and their status as a consequence of the earthquake Quantity: 1 Coloured plan of streets and buildings in Block No.5.

Date: 1931

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-q-002-18-MAP

Description: Map of place names and historic sites of Horowhenua, showing Waitarere and the Hydrabad wreck, drawn by George Leslie Adkin in 1931 Album piece is from has been digitised and surrogates are available at Library reference PA1-q-002.