Places

Date: 1896-1915

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: 80-115-04A/04C

Description: Includes Notes on Maori origins, by Mr Ferguson of Hokianga; Time and a generation, by Hare Hongi; Ruatapu, Whiro and Toi, by Hare Hongi; He korero mo Wairangi raua ko tana wahine ko Parawhete, by Matenga Hori; He karakia patu ngarara, ana kai i te maara kumara, and other notes, by Hare Hongi; On the survivals of ancient customs in Oceania; Ngati Kahungunu materials from T W Downes; Maori kitchen middens, by Taylor White; Ko te korero mo nga pa e toru i te puke, by Tarakawa Also contains a brief essay about Te Rauparaha of the Ngati Toa. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1900-1910]

Reference: PA4-1476

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a young boy standing beside a camp fire in the Kawhia area. Cooking two cooking utensils hang on a tree beside the fire. Sea and mountains in the background. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: 1915-1931

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0208

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages, the story of Takitimu Waka, Maori Customary Concepts and Tribal Narratives. Includes information on the messianic cults that flourished in the 19C; the battle of Waiorua (Whakapaetai) at Kapiti; Te Rangihaeata's stockade at Paremata; the death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, and expropriated taonga in the British Museum, including Te Rauparaha's mere-pounamu `Papatahi' and Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi's mere-pounamu `Tuhiwai'. Comprises information on Nga Puhi `Atamira', and generic Maori tohunga practices.

Date: 1838-1911

Reference: MS-Papers-10529

Description: Research notes compiled by Mrs Pearce on Liddell, Fairchild and Charlton families, early settlers, mainly in the Kawhia area Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and printed matter (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs O M Pearce, Plimmerton

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Walker, A (Mr), fl 1968 :Postcards of New Zealand towns

By: Pegler, Enos Silvanus Abijah, 1869-1938

Reference: PAColl-6639-005

Description: Overlooking Kawhia Pa towards Kawhia harbour, ca 1910. Several whare can be seen. Photograph taken by Pegler. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - No. 8. Maori life series - Kawhia native settlement. Copyright Photo.; Verso - top left - E. S. Pegler, Protected Photo. Palmerston North, N.Z., Jan. 08. Relationship complexity - Another negative of this image is at 1/2-019363. It is not cropped, as this image is, and its quality is superior. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photo-mechanical print

Date: 1914 - ca 1925

By: Fleming, R A (Mrs), active 1994

Reference: PAColl-3420

Description: Quantity: 39 b&w original photographic print(s) and. 3 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) in one envelope. Provenance: See letter accompanying collection

Date: 1912

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-151

Description: Page proofs of second and larger edition, p1-240. Papers on the Amiowhenua Expedition 1819-1820. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (240 pages).

Date: [ca 1915, 1993]

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

By: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013

Reference: MS-Papers-8533

Description: A map of Kawhia which indicates where John Harold Kendrick lived. A copy of `Kawhia District' by W E Anderson and a copy of `A collection of papers on the Raukumara Range' collected by John Lisle Kendrick in 1993. Relationship complexity - The Alexander Turnbull Library already holds copies of `Kawhia District' by W E Anderson (MS-Papers-8124, 91-302-2) this appears to be a different version. This map relates to photpgraphs taken by John Harold Kendrick at Library reference PA-Group-00679. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Transfers: From Photographic Archive - (PH-2006-049)..

Date: 1913 - 1920

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; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.14gbbd/1913-/Acc.35355

Description: Two base maps on one sheet, slightly overlapping, of rural lands for selection on the optional system. The largest map is of the area from the Whaingaroa Harbour, now known as Raglan Harbour, northwards. This cadastral map has numbered sections, some coloured, and include acreages, owners' names and dates handwritten in each section. Map 2 is comprised of two sections, numbered 3 and 4, including acreages of the area adjacent to the Tawarau Stream and Mangarere Road. Includes two owners' names and one date is recorded. School and creamery sites and a quarry are marked. The Raglan Mangati Road and the Ruakiwi Road are named. The base maps are of sections in the Kawhia South and Whaingaroa Survey Districts. Kawhia South Survey District is numbered 2, and is of Sections 3 and 4, Block XV. Sections marked with red are either first or second class land and are referred to in a key. Both maps include directions to nearby settlements, some with mileages, and the vegetation and terrain are named. A schedule of these districts include the section number, acreage, value and rent. Instructions to applicants and a caution follow the 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 '5483 acres 1 rood 12 perches'. Includes the application date of 25 March 1913 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland. The inset map is a locality plan of the area from the Bay of Islands to New Plymouth. Handwritten names listed are: P. Leslie, G. McLean, J.G. Mahood, E.L. Smith, A.A. Tapp, E. Jarvis, M. Katavitch, D.J. Berry, J.G. Burgess, N. McDougal, A. Miller, W.I. Giblin, A.T. Clemett, R & N. Tabb, E.H. Solomon, G.M. Richards, T. Wilson, D.A. Mc Dougall, Florence M. Richards, G. Kellow, A.A. Wapp, T. Parker, L.M. Uren, R.S. Flemming, Hallamore & McKinley, S. McKinley, F. Osborne, J.D. O'Connell, R. Ryan, T.A. Osborne, A Wapp, W. Clarkson, R. Lindsay, H.M. Percy, F.J. Bear, C.L. Sutton. Inset: Kawhia South and Whaingaroa locality plan. Scale [1:2 534 400] Base map: Kawhia South and Whaingaroa Survey Districts. Series, Auckland Land District No. 1162. [Wellington, N.Z.], John Mackay, Govt. Printer, [1913] Title written in blue pencil on right hand side and subtitle adapted by cataloguer from that of the base map. Extended Title - Kawhai South and Whaigaroa rural Quantity: 4 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on card, linen backed, coloured, scales vary, 41 x 40.2 cm or smaller, on sheet 76 x 80 cm. Provenance: Donated by Valuation New Zealand, February 1991

Date: 1916-1919

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0212

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Aotea Waka; Maori Customary Concepts; Maori Cosmology; Tribal Narratives; Paimarire Religion, and Hauhauism. Includes information on Rua Kenana's Rebellion and the Taranaki Wars as well as the Battle of Waiorua (ie. Whakapaetai) 1824 on Kapiti Island and the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 adjacent on the mainland which were the last inter-tribal sea and land battles fought in Aotearoa. Also information on Maori whaling activities at Kapiti; building Rangiatea Church in Otaki 1847; Te Rauparaha's release from HMS Caliope 1848, and Te Rangihaeata's Stockade at Paremata. Includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion 1914-18. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: ca 1900s

Reference: PAColl-7265

Description: Two photographs of flooding in Kawhia caused by the spring tide. One shows buildings on the Main Street with water surrounding them, including the offices of the Northern Steam Ship Company and E C Falwasser. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Film copy negatives

Date: ca 1900s

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Jonathan Ltd

Reference: 1/2-000408-G

Description: Two men standing in the doorway of the Post and Telegraph Office at Kawhia, Waikato. Photographed ca 1900s by Jonathan Ltd of Kawhia. Other Titles - Kawhia Post Office Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Kawhia Post Office; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - - Jon.Ltd.2004 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: between 1910-1930

From: Babbage, Charles Whitmore, -1923 :Negatives of family scenes and Wanganui views

Reference: 1/1-001085-G

Description: Scene by the coast at Kawhia showing horses by a whare. Photograph taken by Charles Whitmore Babbage between circa 1910 and circa 1930. Looks over grasses towards a young Maori boy riding one of a group of horses. A whare is on the beach to the right, with a row boat alongside. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Burgess, Miss: Photographs

By: Pegler, Enos Silvanus Abijah, 1869-1938

Reference: 1/2-019363-F

Description: Overlooking Kawhia Pa towards Kawhia harbour, ca 1910. Several whare can be seen. Photograph taken by Enos Silvanus Pegler. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Native Settlement Kawhia NZ Pegler Onehunga NZ 28 Another negative showing this image is at 1/2-122568. It is cropped and of inferior quality. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [between 1904-1915]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Jonathan Ltd

Reference: 1/2-000415-G

Description: Kawhia Congregational Church. Photograph taken by Jonathan Limited (Firm) between 1904-1915. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Dates and historical notes from Library client. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Kawhia suburbs; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Jon Ltd 2011. Foundation stone for this church laid 20 April 1904, by George Fowlds, Member of the House of Representatives. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1910

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0039-10I

Description: Contains notes about Maori place names and settlements in the Auckland region and in the Wellington region; notes about a battle at Pukerangiora (c 1830); narratives about Maori history, and biographies of Rawiri Te Motutere, Topeora and Te Rangihaeata. Also contains narrative about the deaths of the Ngati Toa chiefs Tuhaha and Kimihia. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume).

Date: [between 1908-1915]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Jonathan Ltd

Reference: 1/2-000414-G

Description: View of Kawhia, looking over towards the trees where the farmhouse built by George Charlton formerly stood. At far left is a side view of the Kawhia Congregational Church. Also on left, is the St Elmo boarding house, on a hilltop, silhouetted by distant hills, with verandah facing the camera. To the left of St Elmo, side on, is Rosamond House. The wide grassed area, with horses grazing later became Pouewe Street. Photograph taken by Jonathan Limited (Firm) between 1908-1915. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print and from Library client. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Kawhia suburbs; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Jon Ltd 2011. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1900s]

Reference: PAColl-8245

Description: Photograph of stones marking the bow and stern of the Tainui canoe, a Maori waka which was finally interred at Te Ahurei on Kawhia Harbour. Photograph taken circa 1900s, by an unidentified photographer. Other - Published on Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, entries: Canoe traditions and Maori. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Cowan; Verso - centre right - Tainui Anchors / Kawhia Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.6 x 12.1 cm

Date: [between 1908 and 1919]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Jonathan Ltd

Reference: 1/2-000469-G

Description: Kawhia, Waikato region, photographed by Jonathan & Co, between 1908-1919. St Elmo boarding house in foreground. Large two-storey building on Jerome Street (later known as Jervois Street) is Hotel Moana built 1904. Also shows the post office (seaward side of the Hotel); Jonathan's Ltd (two along from the seaward side of the post office); the Courthouse built 1908 (to right of the two Norfolk pines); site of Motu Ngaio Pa (on hill above town, with a few houses). Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print and Library client. Note: Bank of New Zealand building built 1919 does not feature in this photograph, hence pre 1919 dating. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Kawhia. 2019 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches