Te Rarawa

Date: [1930-1950]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-118

Description: Notes of iwi and hapu; also hand-drawn map showing disposition of tribes at the end of the 18th century Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1940

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0028

Description: Contains lsit of Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Kahu and Te Rarawa Pa Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: May-Nov 1907

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-24

Description: Contains numerous letters from Keys to friends and family members that provide detailed information about his travels through the lower North Island, and through the Far North; there are detailed descriptions of the countryside which Keys travels through, and discussions of people that he meets; there are also discussions of Maori customs and practicees that he experiences and his impressions of them; there are also some comments about the work that Keys undertakes in the Maori Land Courts Page 86 has been removed from the letterbook Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-045

Description: Contains whakapapa and notes on the migration, settlement and history of northern tribes written in Maori by Hapakuku Ruia of Whangape, with explanatory notes by Davies; notes on Maori vocabulary; extracts from `Te Waka Maori' with explanatory notes by Davies concerning waiata in the text, and annotated by Smith. The first page is headed `The discussion about the kumara'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990

Reference: Ms-Papers-9662

Description: Whakapapa relating to Otiria Marae contains minutes from Te Roopu Rawakore o aotearoa 1987. includes accounts and list of correspondence. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: 1930

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MSY-5517

Description: Contains reports and data relating to the development schemes in the north Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph, typescripts and printed matter.

From: Graham, Mereana, d 1993 : Te Rarawa whakapapa

Reference: MS-Papers-4307-05

Description: The tribes of the far North; Origins of the Rarawa Tribe; the Ngatikuri; the Paatu (Ngati Kahu); the Aupouri; the story of Tauroa or Reef Point (near Ahipara); origin of Kaitaia; the superstitions of the Maori; Mana (power or potency) and Kupe. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863

By: National Library of Australia. Manuscript Section

Reference: Eph-C-MAORI-1863-01/06

Description: All photocopies are copies from originals in the National Library of Australia, Manuscript Section MS 3241. RAAM number 7544 (11632). "Maori documents. 1835-1860". Includes: Succession of novelties!!! Engagement of the New Zealand Maori warrior chiefs! nine in number, male and female ... first appearance in Scotland on Monday Sept 21st 1863 and every evening during the week, in an entirely new drama, written expressly for their peculiar performance by R P Whitworth, esq (of Australia), supported by the dramatic resident company, commencing (at half-past seven) with the drama called "Wahena! or the Maori queen". [ie "Wahine"] Patronized by Her Most Gracious Majesty, the Queen, Greatest sensation of the season!!! Engagement of the New Zealand Maori warrior chiefs! nine in number, male and female. On Thursday and Friday, Sept 25th and 26th ... "Wahena or the Maori Queen". ... Names of the Maoris: Sydna Terru ... (chieftainess of the Tawera tribe) ... Aperahama Pungatera ... (Ngatihinetu, Waikato) ... Henari Piri Mete ... (Ngapuhi, Hokianga) ... Rangatira Moetara ... (Rarawa, Kaitaia) ... Pene Tutu ... (Ngati Kahungunu, East Cape) ... Riki-Woon ... (Ngatihinetu, Waikato) ... Tama Hanea ... (Rarawa, Kaitaia) ... Wiremu Whakaheke ... (infant son of Pauro Whakaheke and of Wiripini Te Kani) ... Sydna Pakia (Chief of Ngaterangi, Bay of Plenty). Patronized by Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen ... One week more, and positively the last, of the New Zealand Maori Warrior Chiefs, nine in number - male and female. On Monday 28th Sept & Tuesday 29th Sept 1863 ... the drama of the "Maori Queen". (Cast Mr J Masters, Mr J James, Mr J Hillier, Mr Charles Mortimer, Miss Jessie Glen, Mrs C Mortimer, Mrs C H Moorhouse, and the Maori warriors). The music selected and arranged by Mr R B Stewart. Mr J Hillier begs to announce his Farewell benefit and last appearance but two on Wednesday September 30 [1863] ... after which the Maori Chiefs will appear in their highly interesting entertainment, consisting of native songs, war dances, games, &c, &c Patronized by Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and The Prince & Princess of Wales. Two more grand illuminated morning performances! Wednesday, first, Sept 30th and Saturday first, October 3rd, and positively the last of the New Zealand Maori Warrior Chiefs, nine in number - male and female, aided by the dramatic presentation of the "Maori Queen"!. Music selected and arranged by Mr R B Stewart. Scenic illustrations by Mr William Channing. Patronized by Her Most gracious Majesty the Queen! and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Unabated attraction!! last three nights of the New Zealand Maori Warrior Chiefs (nine in number - male and female) ... to be followed by the drama of the "Maori Queen". ... On Friday 2nd October. General benefit of the Maori Chiefs and their last appearance but one. The last morning performance of the New Zealand chiefs is fixed for Saturday first, October 3rd. [1863]. Printed by Reid, printer, Nottingham Place, Edinburgh. The names of the Maori chiefs as listed are similar to those listed in a group who toured and performed the melodrama "Whakeau" (also by Robert Percy Whitworth) in Australia in 1862 under Dr McGaurin, and are then said to have "broken up". (See list in "Hariru Wikitoria!" by Brian Mackrell, 1985, page 14 - a book which deals mainly with another touring group). On pages 47-49, Mackrell states that this group may have been organised from Australia by one M. G. Hegartz. The Maori chiefs appeared with the resident group of European performers, including Mr and Mrs Charles Mortimer, Mr J Masters, Mr J Hillier, Mr J James, Miss Jennie Glen, and Mrs C H Moorhouse. Quantity: 11 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies on sheets 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1889

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-162

Description: Contains mainly Maori material including whakapapa and various letters from Maori and European informants. (Volume is labelled on spine vol 4). Index in front. Source of title - from front cover Quantity: 1 volume(s) (474 pages). Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and newspaper clippings

Date: 1889-1893

By: von Sturmer, Spencer William, 1836-1921

Reference: qMS-1936-1946

Description: The notes are depositions of the evidence and decisions, and complement the Native Land Court minute books. Includes considerable amount of whakapapa. Vols 3, 5 & 7 list Tai Tokerau material Includes case of Omahu Block, Te Komata No 1 Block, and others mainly North of Auckland province Von Sturmer was a Judge of the Native Land Court Quantity: 12 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph & printed matter (33 cm; various bindings) Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 22 November 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..

Date: 1836-1886

From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0031-03

Description: Contains miscellaneous correspondence, Maori letters and telegrams The Maori letters contain information about the Hauhau movement in the Hawkes Bay area, reports of deaths, community conflicts and prison escapes, and information about the Maori language and Maori proverbs Language - Some letters in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1930

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-045

Description: Contains data from development schemes in the north Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph, typescripts and printed matter.

Date: 1857-1860

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-081

Description: See MS-Papers-1187-079 for details. This volume contains draft copies of notices, articles and advertisements subsequently published in Te Karere Maori. The copies address the following; the construction of an Anglican Church at Rangitukia, the Governor's visit to the Bay of Islands, the declaration of martial law in Taranaki, notes on agriculture and market prices, notes on animal husbandry, a statement about intertribal hostilities between Ngati Awa and Te Arawa in the Bay of Plenty, and boat racing at Auckland Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1997

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-006

Description: Survey undertaken by Dr Charles Johnston for the James Henare Research Centre on various communities in the North Hokianga Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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.

Date: 01 Jan 2002

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Katene-Horvath, Dovey, 1912-1987

Reference: OHInt-0600-08

Description: Dovey Katene, known as 'Aunty', was born in Wellington in 1912, and was a key member of the Ngati Poneke Young Maori Club. Mentions being a Young Maori Party member in Wellington, prior to Ngati Poneke. Mentions learning the poi and haka from Apirana Ngata, noting his strictness and love for his work. Talks about composing, moko and te reo. Also includes conversation with Wiki (full identity unknown) about wartime Palestine. Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 8 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1937 - 1948

Date: 19 Apr 1982-3 Feb 1983 - 19 Apr 1982 - 03 Feb 1983

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

By: Cooper, Whina (Dame), 1895-1994

Reference: OHInt-0514/1

Description: This interview took place over a number of months to provide material for Michael King to write the biography of Whina Cooper at her request. Discusses her family background, her father Heremia Te Wake, a Native Land Court assessor and her mother, Kare Pauro Kawatihi. Notes that she was the first child of her father's second marriage. Discusses her father and his attitude to Pakeha,land and mana. Mentions his friend Sir James Carroll and Sir Maui Pomare. Recalls childhood and schooling at Whakarapa Native School and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College in Napier. Describes working in the local store, becoming a teacher trainee at the Pawarenga Native School and then housekeeper at the Catholic presbytery. Recalls considering becoming a nun but changing her mind over a nun's treatment of a child. Talks about her role in fighting for the preservation of the Whakarapa mudflats, being drained by a Pakeha farmer, at the age of eighteen. Describes her interest in land surveyor Richard Gilbert, marriage to him in 1917, living at her parents' home and the birth of a daughter. Describes both parents' deaths and the need for her young family to move. Recalls living on family land at Te Karaka, the birth of another child and assistance from a priest to buy Heremia Te Wake's home and farm and the local store. Describes paying off the loan and building a new shop, post office, community centre and health clinic while husband Richard Gilbert ran the farm and later bought a second farm. Mentions becoming president of a Panguru branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union and her role in land development in the Hokianga. Comments on Sir Apirana Ngata and legislation enabling Maori to borrow money to clear, drain, grass and fence land. Mentions the establishment of a programme dividing the Hokianga into development schemes and her supervision of the Panguru and Waihou schemes. Talks about the role of senior land consolidation officer William Cooper and the growth of her relationship with him. Talks about the death of husband Richard Gilbert and her intention to marry William Cooper on his divorce. Comments on reaction to this, moving to Kamo with William Cooper and having four more children. Recalls her fund-raising efforts during the war. Describes the return to Panguru of Whina and Bill Cooper after their marriage. Mentions the attempt to organise the building of a meeting house in Panguru. Talks about the death of husband Bill Cooper and going to Auckland. Discusses the beginning of the Maori Women's Welfare League (MWWL) in 1951, her election as President and travelling the country to establish branches. Discusses the work of the League and her role in it. Talks about the establishment of an Auckland urban marae, Te Unga Waka, in 1966. Talks about her health and attitude to medicines. Discusses her involvement in leading the Maori Land March in 1975 and the organisation Te Ropu o te Matakite. Talks about Kupe's discovery of Hokianga harbour. Discusses Father Becker, Archbishop Liston and other Catholic clergy. Talks about custom, carvings and fishing. Interviewer(s) - Michael King Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 5 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1846-1850, 1858-1860

By: White, John, 1826-1891

Reference: qMS-2202

Description: Includes index Relationship complexity - This typescript is identical to qMS-2203 except it does not contain the index Quantity: 1 volume(s) (288 pages). Physical Description: Typed transcript (carbon copy) (½ yellow calf, yellow boards)

Date: 1848-1860

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-082

Description: Includes an announcement on smallpox vaccination plans for Maori, written by A S Thomson, 14 Sep 1848 This volume contains draft copies of notices, articles, and advertisements subsequently reproduced in Te Karere Maori. The copies include; notes about the Governor's visit to the Bay of Islands and related expressions of loyalty from Ngapuhi leaders including the erection of a flagstaff, notes about a flower show and Maori artefact display in Auckland, a proclamation of martial law in Taranaki, a report on the state of the Hauraki district, information about agriculture and markets, extracts from an overseas newspaper about race relations in New Zealand, a death notice, a letter about the intertribal conflict between Ngati Awa and Te Arawa, and a statement about the laws of government. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Transfers: See MS-Papers-1187-079 for details..

Date: 1840

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-106C

Description: Contains official copies of correspondence relating to land claims from Te Tai Tokerau and Pewhairangi (i.e. Bay of Islands, the word is a transliteration), Waikato and Whanganui. Includes various documents relating to Whanganui giving extensive lists of names for the purchase of guns, powder and flint by Whanganui Maori; lists of Whanganui Maori working for the Regional Magistrate and their salaries; census of friendly natives, Whanganui district. The last document is the original of the deed by which Nopera Parakareao and other Te Rarawa chiefs sold the Muriwhenua lands of Te Aupouri to the Rev Richard Taylor, witnessed by William Gilbert Puckey, 20 January 1840. A translation of this in Taylor's hand is in MS-Papers-0075-106E. Written only two weeks before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi to secure private property rights for Taylor (before the arrival of Hobson and the signing of the Treaty) but the publication of Gipps's proclamations of 14 January 1840 invalidated the sale. Quantity: 1 folder(s).