Te Rangikaheke, Wiremu Maihi, -1896

Date: Before 1854

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2117

Description: Contains waiata, karakia, notes on the Maori language and discussion on aspects of tikanga and social responsibility within Maori communities as recorded by Te Rangikaheke. Also includes chapter containing lists of words with reduplicated forms (hemo = hemohemo); forms of address by Te Arawa and Ngati Kahungunu; relatinship terms used in sentences; list of exterior and interior parts of the body. Discussion by Te Rangkaheke on rangatiratanga (the nature of chieftainship) and the terms applied in relationships (taina me te tuakana). Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: ?-1854

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2086

Description: Mss in Grey's, Te Rangikahehe's and others' writing. Mainly poems. Includes an oreore (kaioraora) or chant to incite, probably by Topeora, to induce Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata to seek revenge for some transgression - relates to events in the Horowhenua. Also includes a slightly different version of the haka "Ka Mate" from "Ki ki ki, Ka ka ka". Quantity: 1 volume(s) (40 leaves, numbered 239-329). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: Jan-Feb 1870

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0694A

Description: Contains letters from Maori with regard to the pursuit of Te Kooti, and efforts to establish peace between Government forces and Te Kooti; there are also some letters that deal with land issues and other administrative details. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available on microfilm. See MS-Copy-Micro-0535-102.

Date: [1940-1986]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-132

Description: Corrected typescript of George Graham's `Ngatoro-I-Rangi; his ascent of Tongariro and the neighbouring mountains' translated from the manuscript account of Wiremu Te Rangikeheke'; note from Grant Corbishley with his account, `The History of the Matamau and Tataramoa district prior to European settlement' (1986) with note from S Locke (1877); copy of letter, J H Mitchell to Native Minister with history of Te Rama-Apakura jade (1939); part of letter from Ngata, Ruatoria to C R H Taylor (1948); and letter from A J Park & Son to the president of the Polynesian Society re copyright in the society's publications (1976) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph typed manuscript

Date: 1851-1852

By: Wynyard, Robert Henry (Sir), 1802-1864

Reference: MS-Papers-6436

Description: Two letters in Maori to Wynyard with contemporary translations into English and annotated by Wynyard (1) from Te Taniwha (Hooknose) requesting an audience with him; and (2) from Wiremu Maihi requesting part of a Maori hostelry at Mechanics Bay for use as a shop Language - Both letters are in Maori with contemporary translations Source of title - Supplied Wynyard was lieutenant-governor of New Ulster Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Finan, Oct 1998

Date: 1845-1990

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-21

Description: Contains copies of papers from the Grey collection manuscripts, mostly from Te Rangikaheke's material. Also contains copy of published work by Samuel Locke about the history and traditions of Taupo and the East Coast. Includes various indexes and inventories to the collection with some holographic notes by Piripi Walker. also contains papers and correspondence between Keith Cairns, the Alexander Turnbull Library, the Masterton Borough Council and the Wairarapa Tribal Committee about Maori records contain within the Monument of Peace erected in Masterton in 1921. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990s?-2006

From: Orbell, Margaret Rose, 1934-2006: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12157-074

Description: Printouts of drafts including translations of Māori manuscripts and letters from Māori newspapers. Includes: - The sons of Rangi (by Wiremu Te Rangikāheke) - Kahukura's belt (relating to Horouta) - Announcement of the kawa ceremony of a meeting-house presently under restriction in the District of Waiapu (from Neho Kopuka, Rauhuia Tāwhiwhi of Ngāti Porou) - Orbell's notes about houses including 'Shaking the house' - Some songs relating to Raukawa, including Wiremu Te Waharoa's waiata, Tuhupu's waiata, and those relating to Ngāti Ira (possibly for the unpublished book 'Crossing Raukawa') - The tradition of Mangarara - Two passages relating to Whanga-o-keno - The presence of the dew (relates to the theme of dew in Māori laments) - Obituaries for Hami Pahiroa from 'Te Puke ki Hikurangi', and other letters to Māori newspapers Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter Processing information: From box 26 in donor's list.

Date: 1839-1861, 1837-1868, nd

From: Wilson family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5512-04

Description: Comprises correspondence with Maori including Totoia Wirihana, Wiremu Tamihana, Wirihana, Wiremu te Waharoa,, Wiremu Maihi Te Rangi Kaheke Tamahere, Hamiora Reweti; copies of Wilson's correspondence with the Church Missionary Society including a circular letter from CMS to its missionaries re decreased funding Language - Some letters in Maori (some translated) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Aug-Dec 1858

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0682B

Description: Letters from Maori to McLean about various topics; there are letters about land transactions with confirmation of details and payments, complaints about non-payment of rents by Pakeha settlers, letters with requests for various things, and a printed letter about the touring circuit for Bishop Selwyn Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available on microfilm. See MS-Copy-Micro-0535-102.

Date: 1996-2007

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11115-117

Description: Research notes includes correspondence, handwritten notes and photocopies Source of title - from item Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 18--

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2138

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [ca 1853-1881]

By: Te Rangikaheke, Wiremu Maihi, -1896

Reference: Micro-MS-0253

Description: Accompanying material - Second typescript copy of commentary on language and people mentioned in first 130 or so items in Grey's collection of waiata Other Titles - Ko nga moteatea Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1853

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2097

Description: Ms in Te Rangikaheke's writing; poems, stories, karakia, ceremonies and customs pertaining to Maori way of life. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1903

By: McDonald, James Ingram, 1865-1935; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-044-014

Description: Full length standing portrait of a Maori warrior, a woven garment with a decorative border around his waist, a rifle in his hand, other weapons and ammunition in his waistband From an unknown publication of about the early 20th century, associated with Stephenson Percy Smith. Includes text below the image describing the life of Wiremu Maihi Te Rangikaheke. Some of the text has been corrected in pencil by Stephenson Percy Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Half-tone reproduction 180 x 125 mm Provenance: Donation: Stephenson Percy Smith?

Date: [19--]

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

Reference: MSX-6351

Description: Contains a small notebook with whakapapa and with a photo of William Marsh Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1850-1860

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-184

Description: Contains notebook of Waiata in W Baker's hand, many dated and signed `Karere O Poneke', a Wellington newspaper. Also contains loose waiata in various hands. See provenance notes for comment on writers. Some Maori informants are named: Piri Kawau, W Marsh, Arama Karaka. Also includes a folktale about a ngarara (lizard) that captured a woman to be his wife. Other Titles - Karere o Poneke Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: A note in S P Smith's hand, 1899, says `This collection of waiata was given to me by W T Locke Travers in July 1899... apparently collected in the fifties and are in the handwriting of many of my old fellow officers in Auckland in 1859 ie William Baker, Henry Munro, John White, Piri Kawau and I think James Fulloon. The first part headed "Tradition" is in W Baker's bold handwriting- all the above were ripe Maori scholars'.

Date: 1902 - 1903

By: McDonald, James Ingram, 1865-1935; Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1930; Brown, Thomas Watson, 1878-1947

Reference: C-068-003

Description: The portrait of Wiremu Maihi Te Rangikaheke includes biographical information supplied by S Percy Smith. Possibly a page published as a newspaper supplement Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 453 x 559 mm Provenance: Donation: Mr T Watson Brown, Karori, Wellington, 1934

Date: 18--

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2139

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: Before 1854

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2120

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1861-1983

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-30

Description: Comprises: - Incomplete photocopy of Hocken Library MS 1166: "Vocabularies and Translations in the New Zealand Language", by the Rev. John Butler, ca 1825. - Typescript with holographic notes about the schooner Bramble, copies from 'The Ancient History of the Māori' about Ngāi Tahu and Waikato and a typescript about Ngāti Tūwharetoa and raupatu. - Copies of Māori census reports from the AJHR's. - Copy and typescript of manuscript in hand of John White about Tamakaea and Tamakou with english translation and copies with typescripts and translations of the waiata by Te Uamairangi of Ngāti Te Upokoiri for his whare, also includes correspondence between Sharon Dell and Agathe Thornton about Te Rangikaheke's version of this waiata. - Draft translation of a Māori letter, with copy of original in Maori, from Paora Matuakore to Warana Pirihia, describing soldiers ambushing Māori prisoners, and other Maori correspondence. For photocopy of the complete Hocken Library MS 1166 see Library reference MS-Papers-7279. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Description enhanced 4 October 2023. Previous title: Miscellaneous Maori papers.