Whatihua, active 1590

Whatihua was a direct descendant from Hoturoa, commander of the Tainui waka, and the son of Tawhao and Punuiatekore. Whatihua decieved his younger half brother, Turongo, to win the hand of the chieftainess Ruaputahanga. Turongo later went on to marry the famous chieftainess Mahinarangi, of Ngati Kahungunu. Their child Raukawa became the progenitor of the numerous and powerful tribe, Ngati Raukawa.

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Manuscript

H T Whatahoro Jury - Minute book of meetings at Papawai

Date: 19 Feb 1900

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B068

Description: Contains minutes of several meetings held at Papawai, Greytown, in preparation for a large hui to raise funds for the New Zealand forces fighting in the South African War; also contains a schedule of correspondence related to the hui; also contains waiata, haka, whakapapa and historical narratives about Ngati Kahungunu occupation in Wairarapa, the origin of various place names, conflicts involving Ngati Kahungunu, and notes about the migration from Hawaiki Also includes whakapapa from the Tainui ancestor Mango to Raiha Puaha (Ngati Toa), and stories about Mango, Kaihamu, Uetapu, all ancestors of the Ngati Toa; and Whatihua, also of the Tainui confederation. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: no covers, 20 cm

Manuscript

Te Kairangi, Atanatiu, fl 1870-1913 : Ngati Toa history and whakapapa

Date: 1881

By: Te Kairangi, Atanatiu, active 1870-1913

Reference: Micro-MS-0949

Description: Arranged in four parts this journal explores the history and whakapapa of the Ngati Toa people. It includes detailed whakapapa from Marangaiparoa, son of Toa Rangatira, with a special emphasis on the relationships between Ngati Toa and other closely related Kawhia tribes. The manuscript also details the migration of the Tainui and Te Arawa canoes to Aotearoa, with accompanying karakia; Purakau, or short historical narratives, about numerous Ngati Toa tupuna (ancestors); The migrations of the Ngati Toa tribes from Kawhia to the Kapiti district; And an examination of Maori theological concepts, and includes a discussion about the descent of the Maori people from Adam and Eve. Also records the baptism of various people into the Mormon church at Takapuwahia pa, Porirua, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Publication - This manuscript may be the original source material used by Sir Maui Pomare for the book "Legends of the Maori", 2 volumes [1930]. Other - Microfilmed in 2001 from original in private hands Manuscript journal by Atanatiu Te Kairangi, later acquired by Sir Maui Pomare. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. 0.01 Linear Metres.

Manuscript

Maori architecture, history, language and whakapapa

Date: 1943-1962

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-003

Description: Includes newspaper artcles on Miringa te kakara marae, whakapapa enquiries on Koroki, Whatihua and Ruaputahanga, articles on iwi history such as Ngati Toa, Maori placenames, critiques on books such as Nga Moteatea as well as publishing details, also includes a karakia for marriage Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Manuscript

Tainui, volume four (Maori) - Chapter III-IV

Date: n d

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-B07C

Description: These folders are White's manuscript versions of Ancient History of the Maori and include volumes which were prepared but not published before his death Includes history of the Ngati Mango and Ngati Toa tribes of Kawhia and tells the stories of the Ngati Toa ancestors Mango, Kaihamu, Pahau and Karewa, and Toa Rangatira also includes purakau. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

Audio

Interview with Tama Tauke Taute

Date: 8 April 1992 - 08 Apr 1992

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

By: Kohe-Love, Matiu, active 1992; Taute, Tama Tauke, 1920-1995

Reference: OHInt-0085-04

Description: Tama Tauke Taute gives details of his whakapapa and describes his brothers and sisters, wife and marriage, adopted children, school years at Marokopa, history of Marokopa, how Marokopa got its name and other place names named by Ruaputahanga, Whatihua and Ruaputahanga Marae, history and points of interest relating to the surrounding hills, names of the ancestors that used to live at Marokopa, poukai history at Marokopa and surviving kaumatua at present time and tribal affiliations. Waiata is sung by three kuia; Mrs Taute, Mona Kete and Duxy Kete. Gives in depth description of the Marokopa marae including explanation of Tupuna Whare, Whare Kai, flagpole and reason for flag, poukai, history of the marae, housing and schools in the old days, hui held at the marae, stories about the Marokopa Taniwha. Gives history of Moeatoa and Te Rauparaha, his school years, people coming to fish kahawai and the different rocks named by Ruaputahanga. Finishes with karakia. Language - and English Venue - Marokopa Marae Abstracted by - Jason Paahi Recorded by - Place of recording Jackson Tutaki (Audio technician); Mrs M Tauariki (Video technician) Interviewer(s) - Matiu Kohe Love Venue - Marokopa Marae, Waitomo Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004451, OHV-1159 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 videocassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0747.

Manuscript

Whakapapa

Date: 1800-1900

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-46

Description: Contains various descent tables for a number of tribes, particluarly Ngapuhi, a table showing descent of Stowell from Toi Te Huatahi, and whakapapa showing relationship between himself and Waaka Te Huia and Hone Heke MHR, Kamariera Te Hau Takiri Wharepapa and others. Includes a letter from Waaka Te Huia commending Stowell on his work preserving whakapapa of the northern regions. Also a whakapapa chart for Ngapuhi showing relationship to Ngakuku Mumu, the tohunga who schooled Stowell in his youth. Also contains whakapapa charts for Ngati Toa showing descent of Matenga Te Hiko, Raiha Puaha, Wi Parata and Wi Patene, and some whakapapa for Ngati Raukawa. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some with ms annotations)

Manuscript

Whakapapa

Date: 1933

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-47A

Description: Contains whakapapa on Ngapuhi, Te Wharepouri, Te Rarawa, Ngati Whatua, Te tini o Toi, To te huatahi, Tainui, Waikato, Potatau Te Wherowhero, Whatihua, Ngati Kahungunu, Tuhoe, Ngati Porou, Ngati Ruanui, Taranaki, Ngai Tahu, Tokomaru, Takitimu, Aotea, Te Arawa, Tamatea, Tawhaki, Whatonga, Te Whiti o Rongomai, James Carroll; also copyright agreement for a song; oriori `Ki a Tane i te waiora' and `E uia mai koe na e tamara a aku'; a Po Maramataka or Maori moon calendar Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph, mss and typescripts (some with holograph annotations)