Land claim associations

Date: 1864 - 1870

By: Scott, D S, active 1864; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.11gbbd/1864/Acc.23526

Description: Survey map of the property of W.F. Porter from the west head of Otakeiwi, around the north head of Oripiu, bordering Mr A Cromwell's land and around the Rakeuau Creek. Block is named 'Claim 863, Grant to Mr W.F. Porter [property size] 363 acres 2r. R15 fol. 165.' Written on map is 'I hereby certify that I surveyed this land in December 1864 that the lines are properly cut and that there was no objection made by the Natives to the survey'. Signed Scott, Auckland, Aug 12th, 69[?], Surveyor. Various notes have been added to the map after 1864. Signed by D.S. Scott, Surveyor. Signed by Land Claims Commissioner as true copy. Signed October 14th 1870 'This is a true copy of the plan of the claim deposited in the Land Claim Court Wellington.' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 88 x 76 cm.

Date: 1873

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1873/Acc.10333

Description: Survey map of Hakeri no. 6F (corrected in pencil to no. 4F), Waikawa showing the property claimed by James and Robert Ranfield as 361-2-0 acres (corrected in red ink to 363-2-0 acres). Distinguishable features of the property include the sea in the west, the Waikawa River, Hakeri, the Okaka swamp, Ngata Rata stream and Pukahu. Original title: 'Hakeri no. 6F ...' changed by pencil annotation. Several manuscript corrections to map, as per note on map 'NB: BF corrected in terms with Wairawa surveys - WIB'. Several of the survey measurements have been corrected in red ink. Several pencil markings of calculations. Other Titles - Hakeri no. 6F ... Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, scale [1:7 920], 69.3 x 53.1 cm.

Date: 1841

By: Park, Robert, 1812-1870; Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Th/1841/Acc.16000

Description: Photocopy of a map of a land claim by Thomas Barker submitted to the Court of Claims in 1842. The area claimed includes parts of sections numbered 542, 543 and 544 and part of Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington with the acreage and boundary measurements. Moturaa's land is referred to. A chapel is marked on Pipitea Street, Murphy and Mulgrave streets are named. Includes a freshwater creek. Lambton Harbour is named and the high water mark given. Photocopy of ms map held in National Archives, OLC 635 File Number Title supplied by cataloguer Inscriptions: Mount recto - Statement dated 3 June 1839. Attested copy. Native Deed of Gift to Richard Davies and translation thereof; Recto - centre - Statement about this land conveyance showing position in relation to the Port of Wellington, the boundaries having been pointed out by Richard Davies. Signature of Robert Park, surveyor, July 5th 1841; Recto - bottom centre - Statement by John Haig (signature difficult to decipher), solicitor of Wellington, dated 3 May 1842, stating that this map is a true copy Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 32.2 x 25.5 cm on sheet 42 x 29.6 cm.

Date: 1843

By: Park, Robert, 1812-1870; Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Th/1843/Acc.16001

Description: Cadastral map of two sections numbered 613 and 614 between Hobson Street and Thorndon Quay. The claim area is outlined. One boundary is from the edge of a marked bank and includes parts of the two sections, extending into part of the roadway of Thorndon Quay. The acreage and one boundary measurement is given. Sites of two houses are included. Lambton Harbour is marked, as is the high water mark. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale not given, 19.5 x 29.1 cm. on sheet 29.6 x 42 cm.

Date: 1889

From: Gear Meat Company Ltd :Maps

By: O'Donahoo, Arthur O'Neill, -1911; Gear Meat Company Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4796gbbd/1889/Acc.37854

Description: Drawn on a survey template, the cadastral map shows part of section 3, Pito-one (later Petone), sections numbers 10 and numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 of section 10. Smaller sections are surveyed and show acreage. Note on map reads 'The boundaries were pointed out by Pakitaurae - Apiaka Renata, Heni Ihaka and Rangiwhaia who also instructed me to make the survey' written by O'Donahoo. Sections 1-4 face The Esplanade. Written on section 8 is 'W[orks] D[epartment] 939. Also written on map is 'Crown Grant 9G97, Hutt 3' and 'Deeds Index 3/9'. Signed by Chief Engineer. Written on map: 'WD (Works Department) 937', 'OG'. Note on map signed by O'Donahoo, that map correct with respect to the survey of Native Lands, 24 July, 1889. Written on map (after copying): Maori plan. Other Titles - Part of Section 3, Pito-one Other Titles - Part of Section 3, Petone Inscriptions: Verso - bottom left - Stamped Survey office 4306/33. And 'date received' stamp. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 40.5 x 38 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Gear Meat Company Ltd. Further records 81 295.

Date: 1935

Reference: MapColl-832.11bje/[ca.1935?]/Acc.6014-5

Description: Two maps of the Waitangi Parish, Bay of Islands County, North Auckland Land District. First map (sheet one) surveys the IV Kawakawa survey district, concentrating on lot five, but includes the periphery of lots 1-6. Lot five includes topographical features and the Waitangi River. On this map a key to colour-coded boundaries indicates lands and road-lines awarded to the Crown under the Waitangi Endowment Act, roads and lands taken for historic purposes and proposed to be vested in the Waitangi National Trust Boards in July 1932, and in September 1932 (section 17, Reserves and other Lands Disposal Act, 1934). The second map is part of the Kerikeri survey district, and the III Kawakawa survey district IV. It surveys lots one and four. Small manuscript annotations have been added, for example D9 or E7. Note in bottom left corner 'L.T. 24475'. Base map drawn by A. Rocard. Other Titles - and Other Titles - part Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, with coloured inks and watercolour, scale [ca. 1:792], 71 x 71 cm.

Date: 1930 - 1940

By: Truebridge, Colin Drake, 1894-1946; Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.47981gbbd/[ca 1935]/Acc.14392

Description: Cadastral map of west Sundale, near Tawa, showing numbered sections, Main Road, the North Island Main Trunk Line, part of Takapu Road, the old and the new bridge, and the 'Tawa Flat' Railway. Six Public Works 'whares' (houses) near Takapu Road are shown, and the Porirua Stream has been added as an annotation in blue ink. Lot notes beside map mention section acreage as approximately 32 perches. Both sides of map covered with rice paper. Written on map: 251. Stamped C D Truebridge. Inscriptions: Stamped CD Truebridge Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Blueprint, scale indeterminable, 53.3 x 43.5 cm.

Date: 1936

Reference: MapColl-832.11bje/[ca.1935?]/Acc.1343

Description: Cadastral map of the Waitangi Parish, Bay of Islands showing allot. 4, lot 1-6 and allot. 6, topographical information and the Waitangi River. A key to colour-coded boundaries indicates lands presented to the Crown by Lord and Lady Bledisloe under the Waitangi Endowment Act, road-line vested in the Crown as part of Waitangi Endowment, lands presented to Waitangi National Trust Board by the Bledisloes, roads closed by proclamation vested in the the Waitangi National Trust Board, lands taken by proclamation No. 84155 in July 1932 for historic purposes and proposed to be vested in the Waitangi National Turst Boards, and again in September 1932 (section 17, Reserves and other Lands Disposal Act, 1934). Waitangi Parish Lot one adjoins O.L.C. [old land claim] 27 near the Wairoa Stream. Note in bottom left corner 'L.T. 24475'. Another copy at MapColl-832.11bje/[ca.1935?]/Acc.1344 Other Titles - and Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, with coloured inks and watercolour, scale [ca. 1:7920], 68 x 77 cm.

Date: 1840 - 1849

By: White, John, 1826-1891

Reference: MapColl-832.12gbbd/[ca.184-?]/Acc.3318

Description: Rough sketch of the Franklin area of Manukau Harbour with Orua bay at the top, showing some subdivisions, areas of trees such as Kauri, several Maori names and Hamlin's land claims. Inset on map reads 'Land sold by Wetere'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, mounted, scale indeterminable, 51 x 37 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - John White papers.

Date: 1928

Reference: MapColl-832.11gbbd/[1928?]/Acc.2800

Description: Cadastral map of Onewhero Bay, Bay of Islands, showing old land claims (number 431 - 596 acres; 27 - 1276 acres (part of the Wairoa estate), bordering the Waitangi Estate), freehold land, leasehold land (884 acres including Te Kume and Te Taro), the Wairoa Estate, and section (many of which are 50 acres). Written on top right hand corner of map in pencil; 'This sketch was sent by M J Murray to me 17.2.28', signature indeciferable. Also written are some surnames, for example Johnson beside lot 2, Kruller beside lot 1. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil on paper, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 20 x 26 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean papers.

Date: 1949

By: Donnelly & Dyett (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.47983gbbd/1949/Acc.10386

Description: Cadastral map highlighting land areas claimed by J H Marshall, labelled A-L, in Titahi Bay, between Tireti Street southeastwards to Main and Onepoto roads, including some sections around Te Onepoto Bay. A reference key shows Lot numbers and acreage, labelled A-L. A second reference key shows acreage totals of Lots, school site reserves, new road, and land unsuitable for subdivision, from the overall scheme area of 252 acres. Shows the Crown grant Road as a track only, continuing near what is now called Onepoto Road. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on diazo photoprint, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 58.7 x 75.3 Provenance: Donated by Gordon Harcourt Ltd, Wellington, 1971

Date: 1873

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1873/Acc.10334

Description: Survey map of Waikawa, Otaki, from the sea, southwards to Waitohu government trig, westwards to Pukehou government trig and Hanawera, and northwards of the Waikawa River to an unnamed pa site near Okau. Depicts Te Rauparaha's Pa (68 acres) next to the Waikawa River, Te Kotai (13 acres), and three Crown land grants - Huritini (1024 acres) to Manahi, an unspecified grant to Rawiri Wanui, as well as Hakeri No. 6F, granted to J and R Ransfield. Several Maori place names are shown, including Wakahoro and Ketemaringi. Contains several pencil annotations regarding numerical survey detail, including a circumference of figures around an unnamed point near Te Motu peak. Includes a reference chart of 191 lines with bearings and distances. Note on map 'I certify ... Buck - S I N L Act, Wellington 1873 transmitted to the Chief Surveyor of the Province of Wellington ... 1874, Wyles & Buck' top left hand corner. 'Ketemaringi' written in pencil on map. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, part coloured, scale [1:15 840], 69.8 x 102.2 cm.

Date: 1840 - 1849

By: Park, Graham Stuart, 1947-

Reference: MapColl-832.11gbbd/[ca.184-]/Acc.34986

Description: Plan of Wesleyan Mission claim 27237, adjoining Kemp's claim, Ara hoia, Kaeo and Mangaiti Rivers, Northland Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy of copy, scale indeterminable, 18 x 19.5 cm

Date: 1987 - 1839

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R24/28B-Acc.

Description: Deed no. 1 attached. See R24/28C - Maori Land Claims Schedule kept in small file cabinet. Deed no. 1 attached Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured ink on white paper. Scale indeterminable, 63 x 60 cm.

Date: 1869

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.12gbbd/1869/Acc.23519

Description: Cadastral map of Waiheke Island showing land distribution after the adjudication of the Native Lands Court in 1869. Many blocks have been allocated with names (both Settler and Maori) and acreages, for example, Huruhe 2100 acres, J.L. Campbell 364 acres, H. Brown 223 acres, Hoporata, 440 acres, Maunganui Te Awaawaroa 203 acres, Webster (J. Salmon). Some areas are not allocated and are left blank. Other areas have claims across them, for example blocks to A. Sinclair and Marriot and Turner are overwritten with 'Hall's claim'. Other Titles - Island Other Titles - showing Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 49 x 66 cm.

Date: 1865

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

Reference: MapColl-832.1297gbbd/[ca.1865]/Acc.3313

Description: Cadastral map of part of Mangere which includes a small inlet and part of the shoreline of the Manukau Harbour. Each section, numbered 1-9 and 11-17, includes measurements of size and acreage. Estimated date. Handwritten on bottom left of map: 'This sketch is compiled from the plans attached to the Compensation Certificate'. Handwritten on bottom right of map: 'Note: Allotment No. 10 cannot be shown - there being nothing to connect it with the other sections'. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, part coloured, 41 x 33 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.

Date: 1840 - 1870

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/[18-?]/Acc.2798

Description: Manuscript map of land in the Kaweka Ranges, between Mangatoatoa, Kotuku, and Pukunui hills and Rangaatawhau which borders the Mohaka River, depicting Maori land claims. Shows the area concerning the land claim of ?Waka Takapari Warirongi and others', the division line of the claims, and the area concerning ?Whetu aeo Taekatiu Uiaka. Note on map reads '480 pounds paid'. Other placenames on the map include: Ngaruroro [River], Waiharekeke, Rewarewa Stream, Makahu Stream, Mangatutu Stream, Ruaahape Hill, Makino. Names are handwritten and are difficult to decipher. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, linen backed, 20 x 32 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.

Date: 1845

By: Ligar, Charles Whybrow, 1811-1881

Reference: MapColl-832.11gmbh/1845/Acc.413

Description: Military map including Hokianga Harbour, north to Wangaroa Bay and northeast to the Bay of Islands during the New Zealand war of 1843-1847. Shows route taken by first military expedition, from the Bay of Islands to Tarrawahena Patuhoni's Pa along native route, and to May and June battle sites. Shows changing positions of Heke Pokai's pa sites where battles took place with the military forces [under Colonel William Hulme]. Shows mission stations, various pa sites, a cart road, forest land, rivers, the volcanic range and Mr William's farm. Inset shows Heke's pa at 1st July 1845, and the strategic position of two colonial military batteries 500 yards from the pa, one which includes native 'allies' and Walker's party. Map has word 'copy' in brackets beside the title. Other Titles - showing Inscriptions: Signed: C D W Ligar, Surv. Genl. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, part coloured, linen backed, 56 x 48 cm.

Date: 1856

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

By: MacDonald, M, active 1856; New Zealand. Department of Survey and Land Information

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/[ca.1856]/Acc.3309

Description: Manuscript map of the Aorangi Maori Reserve, Hastings District, bordering the Mangatahi Stream and the Ngaruroro River. Adjoining the reserve's right boundary is a note 'boundary line marked out by a provincial surveyor' and an area higlighted in yellow, with the note 'claimed by Natives and sold by Commissioner of Crown Lands to H Smith'. Adjoining this on the right is an area highlighted in pink, with the note 'granted to A Domett'. Other Titles - Maori Inscriptions: Verso - bottom left - Signed M MacDonald Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, mounted, linen backed, 25 x 45 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean papers Group 0032.

Date: 1848

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 :Maps from papers

Reference: MapColl-832.2gbbd/[1848]/Acc.2797

Description: Cadastral map depicting several lots of reserved land and purchased land for named Maori owners. Some text on the titles show money is still outstanding for the land, such as '200 acres reserve for Hone Ropika and party 100 acres to be paid for', some reserved land refers to a list, such as 'Reserve of 500 acres for te Ropiha and his relatives as per list'. There are '75 acres reserve for ?Kirikupu te Haewiriana and Ihaia for natives at Nelson'. One piece of text mentions claims: '40 acres reserve for Hopataiha in consideration of all claims balance over 40 acres to be paid for'. Other names mentioned on the map include Matua ?Tupotea, W Ropiha, Hone Ropiha, Hone Ropiha and party, Wiremu Te ahoaho, Rawiri, N Kawaho, Hopataiha, Matene Tupoti, Tokarama, Wiremu Tako, More, Hohua and party, Wi Te ahoaho and his relatives, Te Ropiha and his relatives. Some names are dificult to decipher. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, linen backed, 70 x 40 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 Papers - MS-Papers-0032.