Te Kanawa, Diggeress Rangituatahi, 1920-2009

Date: 1981

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1981-03

Description: Poster shows 18 photographs of artworks by: John Walsh, Ralph Hotere, Darcy Nicholas, Rangimarie Hetet, Sandy Adsett, John Hovell, Matt Pine, Buck Nin, Arnold Wilson, Matahi-Greg Whakataka, Para Matchitt, Digger Te Kanawa, Selwyn Muru, Cliff Whiting, Toi Maihi, Robyn Kahukiwa, Susie Roiri, Fred Graham. The verso gives biographical notes about each artist, and also includes Katerina Mataira, Benjamin Pittman, Rei Hamon, Ross Hemara, and Albert Tamati Other Titles - A festival organised by the New Zealand Maori Artists and Writers Society (Inc) Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 570 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Andrea Tangohau, Wellington, in 2013.

Date: 1979

From: [Ephemera and posters of A2 size relating to textile arts, weaving, quilting, embroidery and spinning. 1970-1989]

By: Waikato Museum of Art and History

Reference: Eph-D-TEXTILE-ARTS-1979-01

Description: Shows a detail of a woven feather cloak, with its corner raised. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 595 x 420 mm.

Date: 06 Apr 1993

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

By: Tauariki, Mīria, active 1993; Te Kanawa, Diggeress Rangituatahi, 1920-2009

Reference: OHInt-0085-29

Description: Diggeress Rangituatahi Te Kanawa outlines her genealogy naming Louie, Tuheka and Rangimaria Hetet and Wirihana Hursthouse. Talks about fathers return from World War I, origins of her name and family's move to Ratana Pa. Touches on ill health which interrupted her education. Outlines effects of the Depression on her family. Remembers local rugby games and after match social functions. Talks about Taupotiki Wiremu Ratana as a faith healer, their travels around New Zealand and the completion of the Ratana temple. Describes teenage years, marriage aged twenty and the birth of her twelve children. Provides history of the Waipatoto marae and its features. Discusses married life in Otorohanga, working as a dress maker, sickness due to rheumatic fever and tuberculosis, local dances and availability of local seafood and medicinal plants. Outlines association with the Maori Women's Welfare League. Discusses Ohaki Village near Waitomo Caves, the miniature sized fortified pa site opened by her son in 1982. Interviewer(s) - Miria Tauariki Accompanying material - Abstract contains fascimile photographs of Diggeress Rangituatahi Te Kanawa, the Ohaki Village, Waipatoto and the Oparure Marae. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004892, OHV-0990 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 50 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0939.

Date: 1978

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to artists, art awards, art sales and art exhibitions]

Reference: Eph-B-ARTS-1978-01

Description: Pamphlet / catalogue lists 24 works shown by Robun White, and shows a photograph of a Maori weaver at work on a cloak on a frame. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on sheet folded to 297 x 105 mm.

Date: 1986 - 1990

From: [Ephemera and posters of A2 size relating to textile arts, weaving, quilting, embroidery and spinning. 1970-1989]

By: Ohaki Enterprises Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-TEXTILE-ARTS-1980s-01

Description: A poster advertising a display of Maori weaving. It is autographed by Rangimarie Hetet and shows a photograph of her in 1907 in traditional costume. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Signed]: Rangimarie Date estimated as 1986-1990. Dr Rangimarie Hetet received her doctorate in 1986. In 1992 she received a D.B.E. which is not metioned amongst her honorifics on this poster. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 590 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Paul Diamond, Wellington, in 2006.

Date: 1991

By: Council for Māori and South Pacific Arts (N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-E-MAORI-1991-01

Description: Shows photographs of artworks by Manos Nathan, Bob Jahnke, Aromea Tahiwi, Emily Karaka, Cliff Whiting, Buck Nin, Arnold Wilson, Digger Te Kanawa, Sandy Adsett, Robyn Kahukiwa, Fred Graham, Kura Rewiri-Thorsen, John Bevan Ford, Ross Hemara, Darcy Nicholas, Matt Pine. On the verso are notes identifying each artwork and explaining the artist's intention. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 840 x 595 mm.

Date: 22 Aug 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Te Kanawa, Diggeress Rangituatahi, 1920-2009; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-57

Description: Diggeress Te Kanawa born in Te Kuiti in 1920. Refers to parents Rangimarie and Tuheka Taonui Hetet. Talks about her life, including experiences as a member of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Mentions reasons for joining the League in 1951, work and activities of the League. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006216; Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 20 Minutes Duration.

Date: 28 April 1989

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders, taken by Kenneth Quinn

Reference: PAColl-D-1777

Description: Portrait of Diggeress Te Kanawa, taken on 28 April 1989 by Kenneth Quinn. Original negative number (from inventory): 1365 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 28 April 1989

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders, taken by Kenneth Quinn

Reference: PAColl-D-1685

Description: Portrait of Rangimarie Hetet and her daughter, Diggeress Te Kanawa, taken on 28 April 1989 by Kenneth Quinn. Original negative number (from inventory): 1365 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 28 Apr 1989

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders, taken by Kenneth Quinn

Reference: 1/4-089570-F

Description: Diggeress Te Kanawa and her mother Rangimarie Hetet, photographed by Kenneth Quinn, 28th April, 1989. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 120 cellulose triacetate negative

Date: 1973-1991

From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records

By: Hanly, Gillian Mary, 1934?-

Reference: PAColl-10676-1

Description: Photographic prints relating to Ngā Puna Waihanga National conferences between 1973 and 1991, taken by Gil Hanly and John Miller. Some are proof sheets with photographer's numbers, and other information added. - "Tukaki, Te Kaha 1973": Taken by John Miller. Includes Hone Tuwhare, Rowley Habib, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Para Matchitt; and cellist playing inside the meeting house. - "Ratana, 1984": Taken by Gil Hanly. Images include various performers and audience members watching a performance, an exhibition display; features women weaving with flax, potters working with clay, making of a kōauau, Rātana Temple and the Rātana band. -" Waahi Pa, 1987": Taken by Gil Hanly. Contains images of Diggeress Te Kawana weaving a flax kete,Hone Tuwhare, Ross Hemara; features women weaving flax kete and elderly kuia-woman weaving a cloak. - "Taurua, Rotoiti, 1988": Taken by Gil Hanly. Includes photographs of unknown kuia, and Ngapine Allen. - "Ratana, 1989": Taken by Gil Hanly. Features images of people entertaining, and also includes an image of Ralph Hotere and Hone Tuwhare. - "Oparure, 1990": Taken by Gil Hanly. Includes images of Te Atairangikaahu, Koro Wetere, Rangimarie Hetet,Te Aue Davis, Ponga Barton, Georgina Kirby, Ross Hemara, Fred Graham, Selwyn Muru, Para Machitt, Hone Tuwhare; and images of women weaving kete whiri /kete whakairo and an exhibition. - "Turangawaewae, 1991":Taken by Gil Hanly. Te Aue Davis demonstrating miromiro - rolling of muka technique, Selwyn Muru and Rowley Habib. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: These photographs were organised in envelopes with places and dates of each conference, and some also included other information such as names of people in the photographs. Quantity: 90 b&w original photographic print(s) 24 of these are proof sheets.. 3 colour original photographic print(s). Transfers: Negatives removed for storage reasons. Now held at 35mm-108461, to 35mm-10863.. Processing information: During processing, some of the photographs were rearranged back into what appears to be their original order.

Date: 1979

By: Waikato Museum of Art and History

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1979-01

Description: Front of poster shows a detail of a woven feather cloak, with its corner raised. The verso has illustrated instructions on making a korowai, some biographical notes about Rangimarie Hetet, and a catalogue listing 28 items that made up the exhibition. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 595 x 420 mm.

Date: Oct-Nov 1978

From: Ngāti Maniapoto interviews

By: Paki-Titi, Rora, 1912-2005; Tahi, Miriami, active 1978

Reference: OHInt-0237/15

Description: An unstructured interview with Digger Te Kanawa, Mrs Rora Paki Titi, and Miriami Tahi, members of Ngati Maniapoto, for the National Film Unit, with the intention of using it for a film `The narrowing', concerning the understanding of Maoritanga by the people of Te Kuiti. Discuss Maori language and education. Focus on the loss of Maori culture and the effects of this. Rora, who was born in Southland, mentions the disadvantages of being the only Maori family in the primary school, attitudes of Pakeha children, spending five years in Australia and her return to marry a Maori. Miriama discusses how tragedy brought the Community, Maori and Pakeha, together. Digger discusses the centenary and how anybody who could hold a paint brush joined in the preparations and the effects this had on the whole community. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - John King Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0981-0982 and OHT5-1014 (copy for transcription typist) Quantity: 2 5" reel(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1781.

Date: 1992

From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records

By: Hanly, Gillian Mary, 1934?-

Reference: PA1-q-1310

Description: Album containing photographs of the National conference in Blenheim in 1992, at Omaka Marae, taken by Gil Hanly. Images include weaving, performing of music, waiata, taonga puoro, spoken word/theatre, stone tool making, stalls, and food preparation. Some of the people featured include Te Atairangikaahu, Diggeress Te Kanawa, Para Matchitt, Te Aue Davis, Richard Nunns, Hirini Melbourne, Brian Flintoff, Marge Rau-Kupa, Miriama Evans, Keri Hulme, Bruce Stewart, Dante Bonica, Koro Wetere, Ranui Ngarimu, Reihana (Doe) Parata, Wi Kuki Kaa, Rangimoana Taylor, and Brian Potiki. Title supplied by Library. Photographs in this album relate to some prints in PAColl-10676-2 which were taken at the same event. Quantity: 1 album(s) 66 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and gold album with plastic sleeves containing photographs, 29 x 19.8 cm.

Date: 1991-1992

From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records

By: Hanly, Gillian Mary, 1934?-

Reference: PAColl-10676-2

Description: Photographs taken by Gil Hanly at the National Conference at Turangawaewae in 1991, and Omaka Marae in Blenheim in 1992. The 1991 photographs include images of Diggeress Te Kanawa, Te Aue Davis, Toi Te Rito Maihi, Te Atairangikaahu (the Māori Queen) cutting a cake with Para Matchitt, and undentified children with kōauau. The 1992 photographs include images of Richard Nunns and Hirini Melbourne, Rangimoana Taylor and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Bruce Stewart (speaking at the pōwhiri?), and men preparing a hāngī. Also includes proofsheets, some annotated with numbers. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: These photographs were organised in envelopes with places and dates of each conference, and some also included other information such as names of people in the photographs. Quantity: 41 b&w original photographic print(s).