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Webster collection papers
Date: 1820-1906
From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes
Reference: MS-Papers-6373-28
Description: Contains copies of letters from various Maori and missionaries from all over the North Island with holographic notes appended in the hand writing of Piripi Walker of Ngati Raukawa, some with translations. Includes photocopies and commentary on the 1855 Northland document "Kote pukapuka ote Tarakona". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies with mss annotations
Stamp design papers
Date: 1985-1993
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-9430-003
Description: Contains designs and correspondence between Nga Puna Waihanga (NPW) and New Zealand post for a stamp, and also correspondence and poems by Tuwhare for Maui/Sun series of poetry Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Miscellaneous Maori papers
Date: 1817-1990
From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes
Reference: MS-Papers-6373-31
Description: Copies from various published sources on how to catalogue Maori names. Copy of original manuscript with typescript about whawhai rakau Maori, korero Atua Maori, nga tohu o te moana, and he korero mo matariki with waiata. Copy of clipping giving an account of Joshua Newburn who was held captive by Maori for 9 years in 1832. Copies with correspondence about William Jenkin's trip to England with 14 Maori in 1863, includes copies of various photo's. Notes on early European spelling of Maori and typescript summary of contents of George Graham collection. Copy of paper on regional variations of the Maori language and part index to the Bishop Selwyn collection. Exhibition catalogue, "Maori Heritage: A Living Tradition", from the Turnbull Library. Copies and typescripts from the John White and James Cowan collections An account of the life of Wi Kingi Matakatea by Te Kahui Kararehe [copy only-see MS-Papers-1187-77]. Lists of Maori letters from the Mantell collection. A guide to the National Library of Australia. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Interview with Whitiki Mekene Tane
Date: 5 April 1997 - 05 Apr 1997
From: Te Roroa Maori life stories project
By: Tane, Whitiki, 1924-2000
Reference: OHInt-0568/07
Description: Wally Tane was born 1924 in Waikara, Waipoua, South Hokianga. Talks about his father Mekene Tane Hohaia and his mother Tureiti Iraia. Discusses his father's work as a gumdigger and refers to Nick and Te Miringa Yakas. Describes schooling at Katui and Donnellys Crossing Schools, speaking Maori, racist attitudes and the effect of being educated in English only. Mentions Waikara and Waimamaku kaumatua and discusses land grievances. Talks about joining ATC, enlisting with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, training, resentment towards Americans in New Zealand, overseas service as a gunner in 14 Ventura Squadron, jungle training, being based at American camps in the Philippines and Japanese bombing raids. Gives his impressions of American servicemen, recalls the segregation of black and white servicemen. Talks about events in Auckland. Mentions rape. Reflects on returning to Wellington and Waikura. Talks abut employment with the New Zealand Forest Service and working at Waipoua Forest. Refers to planting of Te Roroa wahi tapu with pine trees. Describes meeting and eventual marriage to Margaret Yelash, life at the old family home in Waikara and of the problems of moving back to Dargaville. Talks about employment with the Hobson County Council, post-retirement job as a school bus driver and successfully tendering for the bus run. Explains the significance of the name Waikara given by the tupuna Tohe and lists the hills Tohe named. Interviewer(s) - Garry Hooker Accompanying material - Ngati Ruanui, Tai Tokerau whakapapa and Te Roroa whakapapa of Whitiki (Wally) Tane included with the abstract. Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2624.
Interview with Rev Harding Leaf
Date: 17 Jan 1997
From: Te Roroa Maori life stories project
By: Leaf, Harding Paul (Rev), 1926-2000
Reference: OHInt-0568/01
Description: Harding Leaf, born 1926 in Waikara, South Hokianga. Talks about his parents Taui Riwhi (Leaf) and Kauaeriria Moetara, also refers to grandfather Rawiri Hapakuku Moetara the son of Hapakuku Moetara. Refers to Whirinaki as being the Leaf whanau birthplace. Talks about midshipman John Leaf's descendents and discusses his father's death and burial in 1934. Talks about his name. Recalls experiences at Katui School and Waimamaku Native School. Talks about pupils and teachers and being forbidden to speak Maori. Describes travelling from Katui to Waimamaku along the beach. Recalls his grandmother Tohuora Moetara fostering children and talks about great uncle Iehu Moetara, a noted rangatira. Describes household and farming duties required of him as a child. Recalls trying to enlist when 14 or 15, then enlisting in 1944, serving in J Force and being discharged in 1948. Talks about going to Japan on the ship 'Denera' and returning on the 'Westralia'. Describes his experiences after the Japanese surrender and mentions seeing Emperor Hirohito. Comments on New Zealanders' relationships with Australian, American and British soldiers. Describes visiting his mother at Kapehu kainga after the war and also visiting his grandmother at Waimamaku. Recalls Dargaville after World War II, seasonal work and sharemilking. Talks about Daisy Rewa and his uncle Ruki Leaf arranging a 'firing the shot' or whakaputapu meeting for them and their marriage in 1949. Mentions Daisy Rewa's relationship to King Tawhiao. Lists children's names and birthplaces. Talks about work at Topunui Saw Mill then returning to Ruawai to work on father-in-law's farm. Mentions Te Kowhai marae and Arapakiaka urupa. Refers to kaumatua in the Ruawai area, retaining te reo Maori and his bi-cultural approach to language. Talks about his vocation in the Anglican Church, becoming a minister and mentions influence of uncle Ned Leaf, Bishop Simpkins, Rev Herepo Harawira and Bishop Ben Te Haara. Interviewer(s) - Garry Hooker Accompanying material - Ngapuhi, Te Hikutu ki Whirinaki whakapapa, Ngati Ruanui, Tai Tokerau whakapapa, Ngapuhi, Ngati Korokoro hapu ki Pakanae whakapapa of Rev Harding Leaf are included with the abstract Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008437 - OHC-008438 Quantity: 1 C120 cassette(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2619.
Interview with Akinihi Napia Tiatoa
Date: 1996
From: From home to hospital : Maori childbirth in the 1930s
By: Tiatoa, Akinihi Napia, 1917-1996
Reference: OHInt-0471/13
Description: Akinihi Napia Tiatoa describes the Waitangi area where she lived and mentions her family. Talks of care she received during her first labour and the birth of twins. Mentions the medicinal sauna, a similar method to a hangi, used for postnatal treatment and various ailments or illnesses. Describes the journey to hospital and procedures for her second birth there. Compares her experiences of home and hospital births. Mentions her husband's role during labour. Talks of the births of two sets of twins, and infant deaths. Talks of a method of inducing abortions, care of the placenta. Mentions the unmarried eldest sister's role in caring for her family. Language - Some phrases included Interviewer(s) - Helen Mountain Harte and Rangimarie Hakaraia Higginson, translator Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009147 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) Accompanied by summary notes. 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2906. Search dates: 1917 - 1996
Interview with Hine Hutana
Date: 5 Oct 1992
From: Hiruharama Oral History Project
By: Hutana, Hine Rahera, 1911-
Reference: OHInt-0099-32
Description: Hine Hutana gives her full name (Hine Rahera Richards), her parents' and sisters' full names, and gives details about her family background. Notes that her mother was from Horoera and talks about her grandfather Horomona Te Hui, giving details of his marriages and his involvement in the building of Te Ariuru church and house. Describes living in Horoera with her mother until her mothers death and then moving to Tokomaru to live with her father. Describes schooling in Tokomaru, her father's work on the stations, sports, neighbours in Tokomaru, fundraising for Te Ariuru Church, and freezing works. Recalls soldiers leaving from Tokomaru for WWI. Details her marriage to Te Oriwa Paputene and their 7 children and her second marriage to Rueben Hutana. Describes leaving Tokomaru for Gisborne. Details her connections to people at Makarika and Hiruharama and gives thoughts on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Venue - Gisborne Interviewer(s) - Monty Soutar Venue - Gisborne Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHV-0254c Quantity: 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 47 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1231c. Search dates: 1992
Interview with Maree Millar
Date: 1990 - 01 Jan 1990
From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews
By: Millar, Anna Maree, 1925-2017; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001
Reference: OHInt-0602-62
Description: Maree Millar nee Leef born at Whirinaki, Hokianga in about 1925. Refers to father Leonard Leef, Ngapuhi and mother Ruby Hutchinson, Ngati Whakaue o Te Arawa. Talks about her life, growing up in a large family in a rural community. Describes experiences as a long-term member of the Whangarei branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Tapes are not available for this interview Quantity: 1 transcript(s) No tapes available. Processing information: No recording received. Transcript only
Papers relating to Hongi Hika (ET/AT 009)
Date: [1984-1995]
From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11750-41
Description: Papers relating to Hongi Hika and other topics. Includes correspondence, clippings, notes, photographs and drawings. Includes a black and white print of a moko mokai (Maori preserved head) and a draft illustration for a cover for Alan Taylor's book about Hongi Hika `The rise and conquests of Hongi Hika of Ngapuhi: Shungi'. Includes papers relating to Kororipo Pa, early whalers in New Zealand, and Maori meeting houses. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.
Drafts, correspondence and other papers (ET/AT 14-16)
Date: [1980s-1990]
From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11750-52
Description: Drafts, correspondence and other papers. Includes ET/AT 014, a draft article relating to Hongi Hika, ET/AT 015 a draft article relating to toki poutangata adzes, and ET/AT 016 a letter dated 1990 from Garth Cartright relating to Taylor's book `Maori folk art' which also discusses the artist Tony Fomison. Also includes some papers relating to Abe Wharekawa, the Black Power gang, a building project and papers seeking funding for a 1990 project relating to the writing of Maori biographies. Also includes a copy of Maori Rock Drawing: The Theo Schoon Interpretations published by the Robert McDougall Art Gallery (annotated - probably by Alan Taylor) with three black and white prints of the Takiroa Rock Shelter on a piece of cardboard. Also includes two pages of handwritten drafts for an article titled `Nga Atua Maori: Maori Gods' which includes a drawing of a godstick and a picture of rainbow labelled Kahukura, and a draft article relating to Oceanic canoes and Maori waka, including pencil drawings of tauihu and rapa (taurapa). These draft articles were in a hand printed envelope which has `Ms., karakia and whakapapa' written on it. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.
Hokianga, dog tax war, Aperahama Taonui, Ani Kaaro
Date: [ca 1975-1995]
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11115-064
Description: Contains drafts, notes, photocopied documents relating to Tai Tokerau research on the Hokianga dog tax war, Aperahama Taonui and other projects. Quantity: 1 box(es).
Interview with Robert Temple Stevens
Date: 1 May 1993
From: Hiruharama Oral History Project
By: Stevens, Robert Temple, 1929-
Reference: OHInt-0099-12
Description: The language of the interview is Te Reo and English. Robert Temple Stevens (Ropata Temepara Tipene) describes his family background, being born at Mangawhariki, growing up at Taipiiria near Te Puia Springs, his father being from Ngapuhi, mothers' relations, 16 brothers and sisters, relationship to Jensen family and to Houkamau on his mother's side. Talks about going to Te Puia School, teachers who taught him at different schools, including Mr Trimmer at Hicks bay, the close community of Mangawhariki and Wharekahika where the family moved when he was nine. Comments on the meaning of his name from the opening of Ratana Church in 1929 and the derivation of the name Ropata. Talks about how fighting in the community between friends was common, horses outside the pub, his nannies, moko and the very old age at which his immediate tipuna died. Describes going to work packing horse on Ihungia station when he finished school, the sports and entertainment between the stations, the Tawhiti rugby team and his rugby playing. Details deciding to join the army as a artillery gunner, his experiences in Korea, returning to New Zealand and doing other work before deciding to join the army again. Recounts his service in Malaya where he was a Lance Corporal and his employment since he retired from the army, including mention of driving trucks and buses. Talks about his children and his aspirations for the future. Language - and English Venue - Palmerston North Interviewer(s) - Monty Soutar Venue - In a car travelling from Palmerston North to Napier Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005821-005822; OHLC-008868-008869 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1224. Search dates: 1993