Turangapito, active 1725?

Date: 1895-1896

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-190

Description: Contains waiata (mainly laments and love songs) relating to Whanganui, with explanatory notes, and traditions about the Aotea canoe and its migration from Hawaiki to New Zealand; also contains narratives about important Whanganui ancestors and their activities and conflicts, and anecdotes about 19th century Whanganui people; also contains general notes about patupaiarehe, the god Maru, and a whakapapa and narrative of the Ngati Tutaiaroa hapu. Volume 1 includes a letter from Hare Hongi to S P Smith, 12 Mar 1895. A note from Smith to Elsdon Best says that much of this has been printed in the Journal of the Polynesian Society. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 volumes). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1864-1881

From: Buller, Walter Lawry (Sir), 1838-1906 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0048-11

Description: Contains letters to Buller, in his capacity as a lawyer, with regard to Maori land tenure and related payments and other issues, on the West Coast of the North Island in particular (Manawatu, Horowhenua etc); contains copies of various lease agreements; also includes some genealogy and an electioneering pamphlet calling for people to vote for Buller Also contains a hand drawn map by Hunia Te Hakeke of Parewanui showing the different divisions; whakapapa from Hauiti; an agreement to sell land at Waipa; a letter by Teoti Pakipaki establishing his mana to Tuahiwi (Canterbury); a letter announcing the death of Ruta Paratene, a wahine rangatira of Kai Tahu; and information including waiata about a famous patu pounamu named Tuhiwai which belonged to the Muaupoko tribe. Finding Aids: Inventory available.