The Ratana Church Movement. See www.theratanachurch.org.nz and `Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement', by J M Henderson
Te Haahi Rātana
Ratana research notebook
Date: [1923-1930]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MSX-5358
Description: Notes in Māori; clippings regarding Ratana and index in English. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Separated loose papers at MS-Papers-6717-117.. Processing information: Material separated for reasons of preservation and storage.
Correspondence - Phillips-Russell
Date: [1942]
From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1785-221
Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes letter from [?] R T Lawrence, Trentham Military Camp Other Titles - Sixth annual report of the Auckland Centre of the NZ Red Cross Society (1942) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Ratana
Date: [1913-1933]
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Further papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7445-01
Description: Papers relating to Ratana and the Ratana Church and business in the Wanganui and Whanganui River area; includes correspondence, accounts, clippings, notes, reproduction of R T Way's portrait of Ratana and other papers Language - Some items in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s).
By-election 1945 - Maori Politicians
Date: 1943-1945
From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5220-023
Description: Includes a list of polling places, newspaper articles on election issues such as racism and social poverty, telegrams and letters of support and also party correspondence regarding Maori social policy; also includes a pamphlet on Moana Ngarimu; also includes electoral flyers Other Titles - E. Edwards, 'Lt Moana Ngarimu V.C' (Palmerston North) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Kaihau Te Whaiti - Ratana Church records
Date: 1926
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6571-168
Description: Contains records and correspondence about the Ratana Church in the Wairarapa
Hikito, Mutu, fl 1937 : Papers
Date: 1937
By: Hikito, Mutu, active 1937
Reference: MS-Papers-8079
Description: Letter to Hikito from Father F Wall SM, Jerusalem, asking him to read the gospel at church and two Ratana Pa registration cards, one for him, the other for Thelma Metiria Keepa (1937) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter with mss additions Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Poster announcing the Wainui-a-rua athletic & equestrian sports, Jerusalem, Apr 1937.
Views of Ratana Pa, the Bay of Islands, and the South African War
Date: 1900-1935
From: Blundell, W G :Lantern slides
By: New Zealand. Government Publicity Office
Reference: PA11-058
Description: Collection comprises: views in Ratana Pa, including portraits of Tahupotiki Ratana, taken ca 1930s by Mr Sam Dale; views in the Bay of Islands, including a portrait of Henry Williams, taken or copied ca 1900 by the New Zealand Government Publicity Office; New Zealand troops in the South African War, taken ca 1900 by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 40 b&w original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Lantern slides
Loose papers from Ratana research notebook (MSX-5358) - Includes newspapers newspaper a...
Date: [1923-1930]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-117
Description: Includes newspaper clippings, pamphlets and diary notes mostly on the Ratana Church. Other Titles - Kotahitanga o te Morehu Rapu Ora Whakahaere Moni mo tenei Roopu ake Nga Ture (Ratana Pa, 1926) Other Titles - Te Kotahitanga o te Morehu Rapu Ora mo te iwi Maori o Aotearoa, Te Waipounamu me Whare-Kauri; Te Peeke a te Kotahitanga (5 Sep 1924) Other Titles - Te Whakapono (ca 1924) Other Titles - Te Whetu Marama o te Kotahitanga (n1, 15 May 1924) Other Titles - He Powhiri; the hui o te Aperira (2 May, 22 Nov 1927) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter holograph Transfers: Separated from MSX-5358. Processing information: Separated for reasons of preservation and storage.
Photographs associated with the Ratana Church
Date: [1922-1927]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PAColl-7910-12
Description: Photographs associated with the Ratana Church, particularly relating to performing arts, taken by unknown photographers, between 1922 and 1927. Comprises: - "The choir and orchestra of the Ngati Kahungunu taken at Ratana on Good Friday, 14th April 1922". - Two images of groups of Maori women and girls, dressed in white blouses, with dark skirts, piupiu, and tipare (headbands) which have the word "Ratana" written on them. - An image of "Te Hahi Ratana, January 25th, 1927" which shows the external building of the Ratana Temple, with people and cars outside. This image has some damage, and nearly one quarter of the top right hand corner of the photograph is no longer there. - A group of Ratana people visiting the home of T Akahashi - Minister of Agriculture, in Tokyo. "Te Roopu o Ratana i te Kainga o T. Akahashi --- Minister of Agriculture. Tokio, Tiapani. Noema 10, 1924." Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s).
Interview with Mohi Manukau
Date: 7 May 1996 - 07 May 1996
From: Memories of the Kaipara oral history project : Part two
By: Manukau, Mohi William, 1912-2008
Reference: OHInt-0633/3
Description: Mohi Manukau was born in 1912 between Ruawai and Matakohe. Talks about being a Ratana Apostle (Minister) and mentions that his grandfather Maurice Rogan built the local Ratana church with Mr Stirling. Mentions his grandfather was a gumdigger. Discusses the carting of gum by bullock team to Joe Stirling's store at Matakohe. Discusses how young boys were selected to be trained in Maori lore. Describes the special building in which they were given this training. Explains that the Kaipara area is divided in two with the northern (Poutu) half connected to Te Uraohau and the South Head area connected to Te Waiahua. Mentions the Aotea Block. Discusses the meaning of Ngati Whatua and briefly gives the origins of land ownership disputes. Describes early Maori gardens and the growing of kumara. Mentions the eating of kiore (rat), frogs, snails and eels. Comments on Maori housing and the distance from secondary schooling. Recalls becoming an overseer with Public Works and involvement in World War I rehabilitation land and housing. Describes joining the 24th Battalion in World War II, planting the Army garden at Maunu and being sent to be an overseer on Public Works roads. Talks about going to the Kaiapara Dairy Factory in 1948, settling at Haranui and the gradual improvement of the marae there. Talks about recent intermarriage between Kakanui and Haranui. Interviewer(s) - Gabrielle Hildreth Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3319.
Interview with Dame Rangimarie Hetet
Date: 11 Sep 1992
From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho
By: Tauariki, Sonny, active 1992; Hetet, Rangimarie, 1892-1995
Reference: OHInt-0085-17
Description: Rangimarie Hetet outlines family and tribal affiliations with Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Kinohaku. Provides childhood recollections including schooling at Pio Pio, Te Kuiti and Oparure. Describes old times, fishing, tending tobacco plants after school, planting food, games and sports, World War I, Ratana and the building of his temple, World War II, marriage and her family and working life at Waiheke. Talks about the King Movement, Wahanui and Princess Te Puea in detail. Outlines skills in flax work and weaving. Interviewer(s) - Pateao Sonny Tauariki Accompanying material - Abstract contains outline of the 'He Taonga Huku Iho' project, pictures of the interviewee, he korero whakamutunga and various karakia. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004891, OHV-0978 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0938.
Interview with Jean Panekita
Date: 2002 - 2005 - 01 Jan 2002 - 31 Dec 2005
From: Nga Morehu oral history project
By: Panekita, Jean, active 1930s-2000s
Reference: OHInt-0776-05
Description: Interview with Jean Panekita. Mentions father was Ngai te Rangi from Matakana Island and Rihi Waaka was her mother. Describes being brought up by her grandmother, Pani Tita, near Omeka Pa. Talks about growing potatoes, white baiting and living in the bush. Discusses her experience of school and being strapped for speaking Maori. Mentions leaving school at 13 years old and talks about the various jobs she worked. Recalls meeting her husband, Haina Warena at a dance organised by her boss. Refers to various places she lived including National Park and Waitomo. Talks about her father-in-law, children and adopted sons. Recalls contracting TB and describes traditional Maori medicine. Discusses her Ratana religious beliefs and thoughts about taniwha. Quantity: 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available in English OHA-5106. Photos of Jean Panekita (OHDV-0008). Photos of Jean Panekita (OHDV-0012)
Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Research papers relating to the Ratana movement
Date: [1921-2005]
By: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013
Reference: MS-Group-2234
Description: Correspondence, research and teaching notes relating mainly to the Ratana Movement but also to wider race relations issues. Includes an annotated draft of Henderson's 1956 thesis on Ratana. Henderson wrote 'Ratana: The origins and the story of the movement' (1963), and 'Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' (1972) Quantity: 15 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts (including photocopies), printed matter, photographs, drawings Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Rosa Henderson, Wellington, 2013 (A2013-216); Sep 2013 (A2013-249) Transfers: Papers received in Manuscripts and transfers made from there - To Book Collections - Copies of serial Te Whetu Marama o te Kotahitanga - To Photographic Archive - Case of colour transparencies, photo album, folder of loose black & white photographs.
Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Photographs relating to the Ratana movement
Date: [ca 1918-1970s]
By: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013
Reference: PA-Group-00874
Description: Scrapbook, folder and colour slides with images of people and places relating to the Ratana Church between circa 1918 and circa 1970s. The scrapbook and folder both contain newspaper cuttings and illustrations in addition to photographic prints and negatives. Photographs taken by a range of photographers including Ans Westra and William Hall Raine. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s) red scrapbook containing papers, cuttings etc, and 43 b&w original photographic prints, 8 photo mechanical prints, 5 b&w copy photographic prints, 4 b&w original photographic negatives, 1 b&w digital photographic print, 1 colour digital photographic print. 1 folder(s) pink folder containing papers and 18 b&w original prints, 7 b&w original negatives, 2 b&w photo mechanical prints. 35 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: 1 photograph album, colour transparencies, original film negatives and copy negatives, silver gelatin photoprints, and photo mechanical prints Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2234.
Ratana Pa: He pahi. 13 Aperira 1925. Whakamaharatanga tenei i raro i te maru o Ihoa o n...
Date: 1925
Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-Ratana-1925-01
Description: Pass card confirming that the named person is a member in good standing of the Ratana Church. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on card. Physical Description: Letterpress on blue card, 114 x 150 mm.
Rātana Church, Raetihi
Date: 2020
From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-D-1809
Description: A photographic print created by Suite Tirohanga Ltd of a photograph taken by Ans Westra in 2005 depicting an exterior view of the Ratana Church at Raetihi. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Colour archival pigment ink print, 51 x 51 cm Processing information: Print was released from the exhibition mat for storage.
Country churches
Date: 1989, 1991, 2001, 2002, date unknown
From: Thornton, Geoffrey Garth, 1922-2017: Papers and photographs relating to industrial and construction heritage
Reference: PA12-12211
Description: Transparencies of country churches in New Zealand, taken by Geoffrey Thornton or Jocelyn Thornton. Each slide mount is annotated with the name and the location of the church. Dates and photographer name are sometimes annotated. Churches and locations annotated on the slide mounts include St George's Anglican Church at Motupiko, St Paul's Anglican Church at Glenmark, Tarras Church, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at Pauatahanui, St James Anglican Church at Ngatimoti, Presbyterian Church at Enfield, St Paul's Church at Hairini, Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at Motukaraka, Ratana Temple near Mangamuka, St John's Anglican Church at Hororata, St Michael's Anglican Church at Waimea West, St Anne's Anglican Church at Pleasant Valley, St Mary's Anglican Church at Beaconsfield, St Alban's Anglican Church at Pautahanui, Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Ohariu Valley, St John the Baptist Anglican Church at Waimate North, St Matthias' Anglican Church at Makara, Minniesdale Chapel at Wharehine, St James' Anglican Church at Kerikeri, St Bride's Anglican Church at Mauku, All Saint's Anglican Church at Howick. Also includes a transparency of Mt. Peel homestead. Title transcribed from item. Most transparencies are undated. Arrangement: Transparencies were arranged in five small plastic slide cases, each holding approximately 30- 40 mounted transparencies, and each labelled "Country Churches". There was no apparent order. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour transparencies in plastic slide mounts. Processing information: Slides have been removed from container and put into archival pockets, following the original order, from left to right and top to bottom.
Country churches
Date: 1991, 1992, 1996, 2001-2002, date unknown
From: Thornton, Geoffrey Garth, 1922-2017: Papers and photographs relating to industrial and construction heritage
Reference: PA12-12212
Description: Transparencies of country churches in New Zealand, taken by Geoffrey Thornton or Jocelyn Thornton. Each slide mount is annotated with the name and the location of the church. Dates and photographer name are sometimes annotated. Churches and locations annotated on the slide mounts include St Stephen's Chapel at Auckland, Ratana Temple near Mangamuka Bridge, St Matthew's Anglican Church near Tuparoa, Norwegian Church at Mauriceville North, Presbyterian Church at Burnside, Christ Church at Raukokore, Christ Church at Pukehou, St Paul's Anglican Church at Hairini, All Saints Anglican Church at Howick, St James' Anglican Church at Ngatimoti, Presbyterian Church at Enfield, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at Pauatahanui, St Paul's Anglican Church at Glenmark, St John's Anglican Church at Tututotara, St Michael and All Angels at Stanway, Pepera Church at Koroniti, St Bride's Anglican Church at Mauku, Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at Motukaraka, and St Anne's Anglican Church at Pleasant Valley. Title transcribed from item. Most transparencies are undated. Arrangement: Transparencies were arranged in five small plastic slide cases, each holding approximately 30- 40 mounted transparencies, and each labelled "Country Churches". There was no apparent order. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour transparencies in plastic slide mounts. Processing information: Slides have been removed from container and put into archival pockets, following the original order, from left to right and top to bottom.
Ratana settlement, Mangamuka, Hokianga
Date: 1954
From: Turnbull Library Pictures: Original photographic prints and postcards from the File Prints Collection
Reference: PAColl-10563-010-59
Description: Photographer unidentified. Inscription - "Gardens of Ratana settlement, Mangamuka, 1954. [Also shows slab house.] Copy negative at 1/2-7741-F." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
New Zealand scenery - Taranaki Region and Manawatu-Wanganui Region
Date: [ca 1930s], 1946-1959
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-168
Description: Photographs for publication in NZ Free Lance, 1946-1959 Views of Palmerston North showing The Square and Broadway; Manawatu River, Ballance Bridge over the Manawatu River; Ratana Temple at Raetihi; Ruapehu from south-west; Makatote Viaduct; Raurimu Spiral; Centennial Memorial at Feilding; Woodville. Pukekura Park, New Plymouth; Flax Flat (between Marton and Turakina); Ohakune; Mt Taranaki (Mt Egmont); country road near Porewa railway station (6 miles from Marton); unidentified rural scenes - [Whites Aviation (No F3337)], waterfall; trout fishing House of Mr J Cooper at Newman with topiary on front lawn (photographer W Hall Raine) Quantity: 45 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints