Māori (New Zealand people) - Migrations

Date: Apr 1887

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-128

Description: Contains an account of the various heke of Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa to the Kapiti district between 1820 and 1833, with reference to inter-tribal wars and disputes during this period. Rangipito use's the term "Uruuru-purumu" to describe the 19th century musket used by Maori. Other - Hardcopy inventory says "Compare mss version in S P Smith papers 21 (d)" Quantity: 1 folder(s) (40 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript and 2 pages of mss

Date: 2011

By: Love, Honiana, active 2000-

Reference: OHColl-1237

Description: Collection comprises oral history interviews relating to the connection to Tāranaki amongst Tāranaki Māori who live or have lived in Australia. It looks at the development of Tāranaki Māori communities in Australia, and how connection for the interviewees is fostered though marae, haukainga, tikanga, te teo Māori, and whakapapa. Interviews with Shirley Spooner, Rachel Buchanan, Neville Gilmore, Ihaka Noble, Mitchell Ritai, and Agnes Wharehoka were conducted by Honiana Love. Two interviews were conducted by Honiana Love and Claire Hall; one interview was conducted by Honiana Love and Hokipera Ruakere. Interviews were conducted in English and te reo Māori, in both Australia and Taranaki. Project received a New Zealand Oral History Award. Title taken from item. Quantity: 6 Interview(s). 21 digital sound recording(s). 11 digital photograph(s). 11 Electronic document(s). 2 electronic scan(s). 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2011

Date: [1890s?]-1947

From: Ngata family: Papers

Reference: Micro-MS-0232-2

Description: Microfilm containing volumes of whakapapa and history, with typescript and handwritten notes by Sir Apirana Ngata. Includes research notes and copies. Reel 2 comprisies folder 2/1 to folder 3/2. Contains whakapapa, notes about Ngāti Porou history, Ngāti Ira and Ngāti Hauiti. Also includes a sketch of the whare Rongomai Aniwaniwa in Tikitiki, and extracts from publications, including: - Journal of the Polynesian Society articles relating to Ngāti Porou, the East Coast and Polynesia. - Māori Land Court minute books; Gisborne, volumes 4-18, Waiapu, volumes 20-41. Not all associated names are indexed. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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: 1925

From: Rykers, Leslie Bertram Archibald, 1897-1976 :[Original art works for, and print of, advertisements, greeting cards, and illustrations for Auckland Star and Brett's Christmas annuals, mostly 1920s-1930s. Artwork by Neville L and Trevor Rykers, 1940s and 1950s].

Reference: B-185-084-1

Description: Front cover illustration from Brett's Christmas annual for 1925, titled "The coming of the Maori and the emigrant" and shows a Maori waka with a triangular sail in the foreground, and a large passenger steamship in the background. Artist confirmed by son, Neville Rykers, June 2011. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on sheet folded to 432 x 615 mm.

Date: 1983 - 1987

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[10 original cartoons. 1976-96].

Reference: B-147-062

Description: The first Maori immigrant canoe arriving through the breakers somewhere in New Zealand. A Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries inspector stands on a rock on the shore, asking if any of them have been on a farm recently. Refers to a question asked of all new arrivals to New Zealand, whether appropriate or not Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 418 x 296 mm