Kingitanga papers

Kingitanga papers
Date
1860-1929
By
Ratana, Iriaka Matiu, 1905-1981; Kiingi Taawhiao, Kiingi o te Maungaarongo, 1822 -1894; Ngatai, Hori, -1912; Te Rawhiti, active 1880s; Te Hapi, Mamae, active 1870s-1880s; Reone, Tiahuia, active 1880s; Kokako, Hemi, active 1880s; Ngamate, Marara, active 1880s; Tiritiri, Haimona, active 1880s; Kaukiuta, active 1880s; Taumata, active 1880s; Mair, William Gilbert, 1832-1912; Wahanui Huatare, -1897; Kiingi Pootatau, Kiingi o te Tika, ca1780-1860; Te Rangihiwinui, Te Keepa, 1823?-1898; Kuramate, Poari, active 1872-1886; Te Pukuatua, Petera, active 1872-1895; Herangi, Te Kirihaehae Te Puea (Princess), 1883-1952; Pomare, Māui Wiremu Piti Naera (Sir), 1876-1930; Bryce, John (Hon), 1833-1913; Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki, -1893; Maipapa, active 1880s; Te Ao, active 1880s
Reference
MS-Papers-0196-387/7
Description

Contains papers about the Kingitanga and the Tariao cult, explaining the origin, theology and activities of the cult, and the place of King Tawhiao in the belief system; also contains correspondence to and from the Kingitanga in the 1880s with regard to Maori political representation, Maori sovereignty, land issues, pardons for Te Kooti Arikirangi and others and the relationship between the Kingitanga and the Government.

Also contains minutes from the proceedings of a court case before one of Tawhiao's courts, brought by Tiahuia Reone against Mamae Te Hapi regarding a stolen horse; translation (into Maori) of press reports in the New Zealand Herald and the Weekly News about the 'coming in ' of Tawhiao, and the negotiations that surrounded this; there is also a timeline showing when iwi affiliated to the Kingitanga.

There is a copy of a letter from Tawhiao to the Privy Council, petitioning for an investigation into Maori land rights, Maori sovreignty and Maori political representation; the letter is accompanied by a lengthy preamble that sets out the basis for the grievances.

There are copies of telegrams sent to and from Te Puea and Maui Pomare with regard to Maori conscription in World War I; there is also a typed copy of a report by Pei Te Hurinui Jones about the opening of Mahinaarangi Meeting House, and an annual report (with accounts) from an East Coast farming co-operative, signed by Apirana Ngata

Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Additional description

Alternative form available: Microfilm available. Use MS-Copy-Micro-0710

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
Part of
Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers
Format
1 folder(s), Manuscripts
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