Rene, Te Ouenuku, 1897-1973

Date: 1937

From: Metekingi, Claire (Mrs) :Photographs relating to Ngati Toa and Takapuwahia Marae, Porirua.

Reference: 1/2-181661-F

Description: A photo of a hui at Joe Rene's house, Takapuwahia - Porirua, of a Ngati Koata meeting in 1937. From left at back: John Kawharu, Ratapu Elkington, Joe Solomon (Te Rangihoungariri Horomona), Tommy Rei, Noble Hippolite, Ruru Rene, Kehu Royal, Te Ouenuku (Joe) Rene, Te Teira, Turi Ruruku Elkington, Whatu Tete, Arthur Elkington (Ruruku). Middle row: Tommy Mokau Kawharu, Riria Rapana (Kereopa), Raupi Rene, Horohau Hawea, Wharehuia Rei, Pumipi (Jimmy Toi) Te Hiko, Ngahuia Rene, Ngatare Rei, Te Ahu Hippolyte, Teri Royal, Wetekia Elkington. Third row: Kipa Roera (Royal), Te Iringa Solomon (Horomona), Titi Ruruku, Mata Rei, Makere Te Hiko, Te Hawea Rei, Johnny Daymond, Ao Elkington, Huirangi Ruruku, Mere Hippolite, Pene Ruruku, and Roma Elkington. Front row: Buck Ruruku, Eileen (Ariana) Rene, Ruta Rene, Joe Wilson, Tony Walker with Hoke. Photographer unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative

Date: 1954-1961

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8179-67

Description: Correspondence between Pascoe and others relating to family holidays on D'Urville Island and Te Towaka (1954-1961); most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Includes travel arrangements including equipment and gear for the holidays; letter to Peter, written from Ashfield, and letter to Elkington, French Pass. Also letters from Paddy Devine, Blenheim, W Turner, Turner Bay, French Pass, Jack Shand, Port Ligar, Havelock, and Mr Archer Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 30 Sep - 4 Oct 1991 - 30 Sep 1991 - 04 Oct 1991

From: Nga Kohikohingia o Nga Taonga a Ngati Koata. (Ngati Koata Oral History Project)

By: Warren, Louisa Takuna, 1906-1995

Reference: OHInt-0017/6

Description: Louisa Warren describes her mother's dreams and her father's authoritarianism; Joe Walker's background; being kicked out of school; school holiday activities; chores; brother, Jim Elkington; Whareatea; Whangarae; mentions Elder Mackelby, Pirihira and Rauenata Kohe, Fanny Kawharu, William Kawharu; eldest brother, James Elkington; father's occupation; how the Nikau home was burnt; reason for leaving Tinui; mentions Toro Romas' (grandfather) farm; Issac Rei and family, their land at Whareatea; Turi and Huirangi Ruruku; match marriage of Arthur Elkington and Ao Manuirirangi; bride's dowry; removal of house in Whangarae to Whareatea; match marriage of Hahi Kawharu to Pauline Elkington; Pirihira Kohe's death; memories of Huirangi Ruruku; children who attended school at Whareatea; eeling at Moawhango; chores; moving to Haukawakawa. Recalls legend of Turongo and Whatihua; courtship, betrothal and marriage of Turongo and Mahinarangi, their whakapapa; relates the legend of how Tupahau became known as Toa Rangitira; mentions Tamure and their expertise in Tuturu Tohunga; relates legend of Kaiapa and Puhanga; mentions Te Hope, Whareiaia; sacking of Kaiapas' pa; speculates as to why Ngati Koata left Kawhia; recites whakapapa from Kaiapas to her grandmother, Maria Tuo (Hukaroa) and from Te Hope and Puhanga to great grandfather, Te Ruruku; talks of connection between Apihai and Potatau Te Wherowhero; describes an encounter with Te Rauparaha; the taking of Rei Uhiwaeroa by Ropooma; marriage of Te Ruruku and Rei Uhiwaeroa, their children Matiu Te Ruruku and Roma Te Ruruku; mentions Ian Matiu Ruruku, Arthur Elmsley, Wallace Webber; describes French Pass; French Pass dances; Bill Turner; how Ngati Koata gained possession of land; Stephens Island Lighthouse; Te Rauparaha's invasion of Whakapuaka; the wrecking of the 'Delaware'; mentions Kauhoe and Huria Matenga; various iwi in area; granting of land by Koata to Kauhoe; the meeting of Whata Green and Dovey Katene. Talks about death of Waihaere; previous occupants of D'Urville Island; feelings of Ngati Kuia people for Ngati Koata; holidays in Blenheim with Titi McDonald; John McDonald; origin of Patete, mentions wife Ruihi Takuna; mentions her (Louisa Warren's) grandmother; mother's chores; proposal by Jim Hemi; mentions Sarah Hemi; Tom Simons; match between Joe Elkington and Charlotte Kohe; elopement of Joe Elkington and Titi McDonald; mustering with husband; cravings for shandy; living at Port Hardy after her marriage; mentions Hemi Walker, Percy Kotua; details meeting first husband; friendship with Issac Walker. Describes birth of first child; husband's personality; Tony Walker; move to Canvastown; describes home; the burning of Toro Pou's home; cooking facilities; the local pub; Joe Hippolites, Toro Riria; connection to Darby Smith; mother's spiritual experience around death of Raniera Kawharu; the Hautai Cemetery; Toro Pou and Tere Smith; attending Paki reunion; recalls second husband's employment; marriage of Tom Tupaea; Mary Maaka; the return to Waepeke; visiting sister at Mohaka; memories of local taxi driver, John Ruru; mentions Bob Hippolite, Tony Walker; illness and death of first husband from tuberculosis (TB); funeral arrangements of Kotua baby; death of Joe Rene; tangi at Whangarae; her baby's death; death of Snow Hemi; mentions closing of cemetery; Turi and Roma Elkington; sister Polly; Sophie Kotua; Lucy and Rangi Elkington: Jo-Jo Warren; Manu Walker; Ben Hippolite; moving back to Madsen Bay; catching mutton birds; loneliness when children go to Wharariki; her physical ability during the shearing season; Hazel Ruruku and Nui Elkington. Accompanying material - whakapapa sheet Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Josephine Paul Venue - 95c Tramway Road, Hamilton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004481 - OHC-004486 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 6 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 767.

Date: 14 May 1967

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHT5-1544

Description: Te Ouenuku Rene recorded from Ted Nepia's radio programme. Topics: Ngati Toa migration from Kawhia; Te Rauparaha; Background history to some Wellington district places - Pauatahanui, Waikanae, Paekakariki, Paremata, (etc). Arrangement: Tape sequence - 1 of 1 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 20 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.

Date: 8 Oct 1967 - 08 Oct 1967

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHT5-1542

Description: Contents: He Patere mo Tiara (Ngati Koata) "E hine rongo kino ai au e te papa" - Te Ouenuku Rene; Te Waiata a Te Rangihaeata "Toia mai ra te ata i Kapiti". VUW Maori Course 2, 8 Oct 1967 Arrangement: Tape sequence - 1 of 1 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.

Date: 17 Jul 1969

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHT5-1543

Description: Contents: Te Ouenuku Rene (Ngati Toa) with Koro Dewes and students. Background to Kawhia history Ngati Toa, Raukawa, Te Atiawa; Kapiti, Waiorua, Haowhenua battles, Kupe; History of Porirua area, He Patere mo Tiara (Ngati Koata) "E hine rongo kino ai au e to papa"; Proverbs relating to Raukawa. Porirua Maori 2 Course, 17 July 1969 Arrangement: Tape sequence - 1 of 1 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.

Date: 22 May 1966

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHT5-1492

Description: Contents: The background to Geordie Fergusson's chieftanship ceremony held a Taukawa marae, Otaki. Details from Tape 56, RM 60. Also recorded on Tape 48, RM 50 and Tape 26, RM 27. Venue - Wellington Government House Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.

Date: 22 May 1966

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHT5-1485

Description: Contents: The background to Geordie Fergusson's chieftainship ceremony held at Raukawa Marae, Otaki; Te Ouenuku Rene, Sir Bernard Fergusson, Canon Hohepa Taeapa, Koro Dewes, Wellington Government House. A mihi to Sir Bernard Fergusson, background on the Kingitanga, the ceremoney for Geordie including the cloak used, on Matene te Whiwhi including Whakapapa from Hinemoato,the battle of Matakitaki, ceremony with the Ngapuhi tribe included, whaikorero, korero about Raukawa ceremony, conversation and waiata 'Hoki hoki tonu mai', general conversation. Tapes RM68 (Tape 65, OHT5-1492) and RM127 (Tape 126, OHT5-1542) are the same recording. Venue - Wellington Government House Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.

Date: 5 Jun 1966 - 05 Jun 1966

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHT5-1578

Description: Contents: Maori Students visit to Raukawa Marae, Otaki, (a) Mihi, Whaikorero Waiata Tangi 'E pa to hau' (Canon Hepa Taeapa) (b) Whaikorero by Ngati Raukawa speaker Meihana Durie (c) Whaikorero (Dick Sharp) (d) Whaikorero Waiatat Tangi 'Haere ra e hika' (Koro Dewes) (e) Whaikorero (Te Oeunuku Rene) (f) Korero (Canon Hepa Taeapa) (g) Tangi to the koha laid down to the marae (Ngati Raukawa Kuia) (h) Reply to poroporoaki - King movement, Te Pataka a Wi Tako, Rangiuia's carvings, Rangiuia's makutu by Turaukawa, Raukawa bequeath land to Kahui Ariki, Rangiatea (Te Ouenuku Rene) (i) Whaikorero (Dick Maunga). Raukawa Marae, Otaki, 5 June 1966. Venue - Raukawa Marae, Otaki Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.

Date: 1944 - 1945

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; New Zealand. Public Works Department; Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.47964gbbd/1948/Acc.10382

Description: Survey map with cadastral information showing the plan of land in part of Elsdon, to be taken for housing purposes, highlighted in red. Land area covers the Takapuwahia Township (Porirua Pa), south of the Takapuwahia Stream, southwards along the Porirua Harbour to just south of the Urukaika Stream, along the border of the Porirua Mental Hospital Reserve, and northwards along the western border of the Takapuwahia Block. Land owners shown on the blocks include: D Prosser, Te O Rene, Te R Rene, M Te Hiko, M Inia, R P Wineera, Riki Rihiatu Wineera, R W ?Bothanby, HRP Prosser, Natives, Native (Maori) owners. Section numbers, block names, CT numbers and acreages are shown. Stamped PWD [Public Works Department] no. 127407, written on map PW 80/106. Signed by the chief surveyor and the acting commissioner of works. Written on map: S[urvey] O[ffice] 21183. Written on map: 'B'. Written on map: 'Wellington Land District, Makara County'. Other Titles - Plan of land to be taken for housing purposes, being Takapuwahia D1A1A, D1A1B, D1B, D1A2A, D1A2B, D2, E1, E2, G1, G2, H1, H2, H3, H4, Mahinawa Block & Mahinawa 1A, 1B, 1C1 & 1C2, Rangituhi Block, Urukaika Block and Part Kenepuru 1a, Block 1 Belmont Survey District Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, coloured, on photographic copy, linen backed, 73.2 x 75 cm.