Nga Puna Waihanga (Māori Artists and Writers Association) is a network of Māori artists, writers, poets, sculptors and other Māori creators. It began in Te Kaha in 1973 and claims to be the tuakana Māori arts organisation in New Zealand. It is governed by an executive council and regional representatives.
Their hui led to the development of Haumanu, a group of tradiitonal Māori music players and instrument makers, who were at the forefront of the taonga puoro revival.
Date: 1973-1990s
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
By: Ngā Puna Waihanga (Organization); Hanly, Gillian Mary, 1934?-; Los Angeles County Natural History Museum; Miller, John Meredith, 1950-
Reference: PAColl-10676-6
Description: Photographic prints and proof sheets relating to conferences, workshops and events of Ngā Puna Waihanga from 1973 to 2006, taken by John Miller and Gil Hanly and possibly other unidentified photographers. Includes images of the 1973 hui at Te Kaha, taken by John Miller, of Rowley Habib, Paki Cherrington, Emily Karaka, Haare Williams and Sonny Waru; also images of the 1974 hui at Wairoa, by John Miller, of Miki Wairoa, Robin White, and Leslie Boyles. Also some undated photographs of a hui at Parihaka (1994?) and various other hui (possibly taken by Gil Hanly) including images of adults and children playing taonga puoro (Māori instruments), and people performing (haka, music and theatre), weaving, carving and clay work. Also includes some images of artworks, and portraits of artists, including Selwyn Muru, Jacob Scott, and also Te Atairangikaahu, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, and others; and some images of Para Matchitt, taken by the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, sent to Averil Herbert in June 1989. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: These photographs were originally stored in boxes, but not labelled and sorted according to which National conferences they related to. Quantity: 51 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original photographic print(s). Processing information: The items in this box have been processed, grouped, and ordered according to their original order.
Date: 1989-1994
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
By: Ngā Puna Waihanga (Organization)
Reference: PAColl-10676-7
Description: Photographic prints relating to conferences, and exhibitions of Ngā Puna Waihanga including national conferences at Rātana Pā in 1989, Te Kaha in 1993 and Dargaville in 1994. Includes images of Te Aue Davis (weaving), Apirana Taylor, Rangimoana Taylor, Donna Hall, Baye Riddell, Mika, and Ngapine Te Ao (later Ngapine Allen). Taken by unidentified photographers, possibly Gil Hanly and/or John Miller. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: These photographs were originally stored in boxes, but not labelled and sorted according to which National conferences they related to. Quantity: 38 b&w original photographic print(s). Processing information: The items in this box have been processed, grouped, and ordered according to their original order.
Date: 1986-1988
Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-1986/1988
Description: Includes: 1986: National Museum of New Zealand. Te Maori; te hokinga mai; the return home. Te Maori activities, 17 August - 19 October [Folded chart / schedule. 1986] New Zealand Department of Education. Haere mai; awhina mai. May 1986. Pamphlet in Māori New Zealand Department of Education. Korero mai. Titiro ki Te Akoranga i nga Kura; look at learning in schools. Pamphlet [ca 1986] New Zealand Department of Maori Affairs. Vocational training courses. Information. 1986. pamphlet Wellington City Gallery. Karanga Karanga; a group exhibition of contemporary work by Maori women. May 1986. Catalogue 1987: Council For Maori and South Pacific Arts, MASPAC. He putea moni awhina; funding for Maori and South Pacific Island Art Projects. [1987?]. Pamphlet / enquiry form NFT: National Film Theatre. Taha Maori - the Maori dimension. National Film Theatre, South Bank, London, 1-16 May [1987] New Zealand Department of Education. Haere mai; awhina mai. June 1987. Pamphlet in Māori Te Reo Maori; you can now speak Maori before courts and certain tribunals. Bilingial pamphlet Wellington Waitangi Coalition. Pakeha Group. What are you doing on Waitangi Day? Pamphlet 1988: Aotearoa Maori Festival of Arts. Whangarei Tai Tokerau, 22-24 October 1988. Programme booklet Ko te Ra Whakawahinga o te Pihopa Maori Tuatahi o te Hahi Katorika. Ko Max Takuira Matthew Mariu S.M. 'Papa o te Aro" i Tokoroa, 19 o Maehe 1988. Ordination mass [Order of service] National Museum. Te Maori Maori Hall. Display guide. 1988 (2 copies) New Zealand Department of Education. Maori and Island Education Division. Bilingual education; a guide for communities and their schools. Wellington 1988 New Zealand Department of Education. Haere mai; awhina mai. May 1988. Pamphlet in Māori Nga Puna Waihanga; New Zealand Maori artists and writers. Seminar planning pamphlet. 1988 Tamaki Maori Development Authority. Management development for Maori economic authorities. Waipapa, University of Auckland Marae, 7-9 October 1988. Pamphlet / enrolment form Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori; What is the Māori Language Commission [1987-1988?]. Pamphlet Upper Valley Schools. Cultural festival; Upper Hutt Civic Centre, 1 November / Te Turei i Noema 1988. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying below 250 mm.
Date: 1986
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-188
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Date: 1973-2006
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
By: Ngā Puna Waihanga (Organization)
Reference: Series-6428
Description: Comprises photographs relating to conferences, workshops, exhibitions and events of Ngā Puna Waihanga from 1973 to 2006. Most of the photographs were taken by Gil Hanly and John Miller. Includes some proof sheets.There are images of Māori artists, writers, performers, and personalities such as Jim Moriarty, Hone Tuwhare, Tame Iti, Donna Hall, and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku. Also includes some images of artworks for publication, and/or promotional purposes. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Arranged according to original order. Quantity: 369 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 b&w original negative(s) 35mm strips, 9 frames.. 5 colour original photographic print(s). 5 colour original transparency/ies 35mm strips, 21 frames.. 1 album(s) 66 b&w original photographic prints.. 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One album, loose prints, negative strips, transparencies, and papers. Processing information: Photographs were processed in November 2018 to January 2019.
Date: [1990-2002]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-065
Description: Photocopy of article by Denis Walker from Landfall 175 (Sept 1990); drafts of Te Whanau Wikitoria by Simpson (1992-1993); deposit record form, ATL, for ephemera donation; tickets to various concerts; service for Alexandra Ariana Morunga with correspondence from various people; relaunching invitation to the Wai-te-Ata Press (1995); Portrait Gallery invitation; notes; congratulatory letters for Simpson's QSM award; and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Date: [1995-2002]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-040
Description: Correspondence, notes, notices, reports, etc; includes Treaty signatory material; `Te Ariki nui'; information on children surviving family violence - intervention and prevention; draft programme for IBM summer pops; proof correcting page; notes on Maori words for wind and weather; brief biographical pieces on Sir Apirana Ngata and Rua Kenana; invitation to Taonga Maori Conference (1990); report on Maori development, health and health reforms ((1992); Te Puna Matauranga (v2, n4 Nov 199); national newsletter of the New Zealand Maori artists and writers (May 1991); and song of farewell for Te Rauparaha Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Date: 1985
From: Thomas, Allan, 1942-2010 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9892-31
Description: Programme for a weekend workshop at Apumoana Marae, the annual arts and crafts hui of the Rotorua Branch of Nga Puna Waihanga. Included workshops on making koauau Includes a national newsletter Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Date: 1978-1989
From: Nunns, Richard, 1945-2021: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-10043-001
Description: Includes correspondence with New Zealand Educational Institute, Hone Tuwhare, Nga Puna Waihanga Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph and typescript
Date: 1990
From: [Posters collected by Mrs Rona Bailey. 1970-1990s]
By: Graham, Frederick John, 1928-
Reference: Eph-D-BAILEY-Maori-1990-01
Description: A poster advertising an art exhibition, shows a stylised illustration of the shaping of Hineahuone by Tane the first sculptor - Rangitoto, Auckland, Manawhenua moko wahine o Ngati Whatua. Organisations involved are listed: Te Tira Ahu Iwi, Auckland; Nga Puna Waihanga Inc.; Fletcher Challenge Trust; Maori Development Corporation; Council for Maori & Pacific Arts; Chase Corporation; EIE Finance Centre; Auckland War Memorial Museum; Aotea Centre; Auckland City Art Gallery' Anglican Maori Mission; Te Puea Trust; NZ Film Archive; Northern Regional Arts Council; NZ Maori Wardens; NZ 1990 Commission. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 595 x 410 mm. Provenance: Donated from the papers of Rona Bailey, Wellington, in 2006.
Date: 1973-2006
By: Ngā Puna Waihanga (Organization); Putaranui, Ata, active 1998
Reference: ATL-Group-00652
Description: Comprises papers and photographs relating to the administration of Ngā Puna Waihanga, their national conferences as well as various projects such as exhibitions, festivals, and other activities. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: The collection was arranged according to format, and organised primarily into papers, and photographs, and processed according to the Library's practices. When the papers were processed in 2009 they were arranged in three series and described to scant level, and the fourth series (for photographs) was added in 2018 and described to standard level. Ngā Puna Waihanga (New Zealand Māori Artists and Writers) was a national body which began in 1973. Quantity: 369 b&w original photographic print(s). 65 folder(s). 5 colour original photographic print(s). 5 colour original transparency/ies. 3 b&w original negative(s). 1 album(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts, typescripts, printed matter, photographic prints, albums, negatives, and transparencies. Provenance: Atawhai Putaranui was the Secretary of Ngā Puna Waihanga in 2006. Processing information: This collection record was created in November 2018 which combined the manuscripts and photographs from the same provenance. Up until this time, the photographs had not been fully processed. The papers were processed in 2009.