Meihana, Hoani, active 1870s-1886

Date: 1855-1909

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B014

Description: Contains cosmological notes about Rangi and Papa, the children of Rangi and Papa, the separation of Rangi and Papa, the creation of women, the flight of Hine-nui-te-po and the death of Maui, notes about the divine origins of various items and practices, and the various activities of the children of Rangi and Papa Also contains notes about conflicts involving Manaia at Hawaiki, and a subsequent flight to New Zealand and further fighting in New Zealand There are notes about 18th and 19th century conflicts involving Wairarapa hapu, including waiata, and subsequent peace-making in the face of external invasion; there is also a `genealogy' of whare wananga Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ½ brown calf, black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 4

Date: 1860

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B001

Description: Contains notes about the circumstances in which Te Matorohanga dictated the material, which includes cosmological notes about Maui, Mataaho and the divine origins of various items and practices; there are also notes about Kupe, Toi and Whatonga and the discovery and settlement of New Zealand The text also discusses the interaction between the original inhabitants and the Maori settlers; there are also discussions about the activities of the canoe commanders in discovering and naming places around the North Island; there are also extensive whakapapa, waiata and karakia There are notes about the settlement of Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa and Wellington which were subsequently used by Best for journal articles, there are also annotations in Ngata's hand that refer to another publication Publication - Material has been used in `The Lore of the Whare Wananga' according to annotations thoroughout the book Relationship complexity - Some of the material was also published in 'The Land of Tara' , an article written by Elsdon Best for the Journal of the Polynesian Society between 1917-1919 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1840-1890

Reference: fMS-256

Description: Mainly land deeds (conveyance, right of way, grants, leases, tenancy agreements, mortgages), includes certificates of New Zealand Company shares Includes discharge certificate from 65th Regiment of Foot for Private James McFadden, 1861 Variations in title - Spine title: Old land deeds of Wellington Quantity: 1 volume(s) (110 pieces). Physical Description: Mss (50 cm; brown linen tie folder) Finding Aids: Calendar of contents available.

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B055

Description: Contains an account of a war party led by Tuwhare to the greater Wellington area, with details of their conflicts; also contains an account of the migration of Te Rauparaha, Ngati Toa and their allies to the Wellington area, including details of their conflicts with the original tangata whenua of the area and details of internal conflicts within the migrating tribes; includes some relevant whakapapa Also contains various waiata, karakia and whakatauki Physical Description: no cover, 20 cm Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1872-1873

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-133

Description: Contains whakapapa from Ngati Raukawa Rangitane and Muaupoko; also contains karakia, whakatauki and notes about the Maori division of time Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [ca 1850-1869]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0702D-03

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 24 Nov 1870

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0694F-20

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 1872-1950

From: Grace, John Te Herekiekie (Sir), 1905-1985 : Grace family papers

Reference: 85-173-4/2

Description: Contains newspaper clippings, typescript extracts from Maori Land Court minute books and notes made by Grace about the history of the Ngati Raukawa tribe at Waikato and at Horowhenua Also contains newspaper clippings about the Native Land Court hearing (1892) for the Wharepuhunga block by the Ngati Raukawa tribe including representatives from Ngati Raukawa ki te tonga; the stories of Te Rauparaha's haka "Ka Mate, Ka Mate"; Te Whatanui's lament "Rongo korero au"; Koa's lament for Tiwaewae (Ngati Raukawa); various incidents during the migrations of the Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa tribes to Kapiti; and verbatim evidence from the Maori Land Court. Quantity: 1 folder(s).