Land settlement - New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Region

Date: 1954

Reference: MapColl-832.3bje/1954/Acc.10069

Description: Plan of Porangahau town sections, Hawkes Bay Land District, Patangata County. Shows grid layout of town sections, named streets, indicates post office, store, police station, hotel, public hall, church, recreation ground, public school, nurse's cottage. Names indicated on sections include Moore, Neilson, Thomas, Smithy. Note on map: Area of town sections 1 rood. 'Road names correct as at 24/5/54.' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 69 x 71 cm.

Date: 1861 - 1895

From: Gambrill, Reginald Frank 1890?-1975 : The Russell saga

Reference: qMS-0821

Description: Deals with various land transactions in which the Russell family was concerned, especially the acquisition of Tunanui and Flaxmere (1961-1895); includes appendix of letters from William Russell Russell of England (1861-1895). The contents list is (1) `The family fortunes'; (2) `Land' with sections on Mangakuri, Redclyffe, Moorlands, The Curragh (Fairfield), Dunmore, Craigdean (Partnership), Mount View and speculations; and Tunanui (including freedholding), Flaxmere, Russell Bros partnership (1861-1895); Guy as manager of Tunanui and Twyford's (Ham's share) (1895-1909); the sale to Guy and Guy as owner (1909-1914); and (3) selected letters from William Russell in NZ to his brother and co-partner Andrew Hamilton Russell (Ham) in England and Europe (1875-1895) Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1896

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/[1896?]/Acc.13154

Description: Map of Sydney Johnston's Oruawharo Estate, covering the Takapau Survey District and southernmost Ruataniwha, and numbered land blocks with acreage. Depicts new roads, streams and gravel reserves and the Marakeke Railway Station. FC White is named on a block of 1024 acres in the Ruataniwha Survey District, XVI. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 66 x 73 cm.

Date: 1852

By: Pelichet, Charles Harris Louis, 1820-1855; Park, Robert, 1812-1870; Wilson, J G, active 1850s

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/1852/Acc.3010

Description: Topographic map, with some described features, of the area from Mohaka Whaling Station following the coast to Cape Kidnappers to Porangahau, including the Rua Taniwha Plains, the Kaweka Range and the Mohaka River. Includes the South, Totara, Aorangi, Otapahi, Hapuka, Mohaka and Ahuriri blocks in Central Hawke's Bay, with acreages and marked boundaries. Mountains, rivers, swamps, bush and settlements are named. Native reserves and pa sites are marked, as are native paths, also horse and walking tracks and supposed courses of rivers. A Roman Catholic Mission is marked between Napier and Cape Kidnappers, as are some churches. Land belonging to Harawira and Te Waka, Aram, Moananui, Kranama is marked, as is land to be granted to Wi Turoa. Other names include Beer and Rigby. Note on map states 'copy of tracing lent by J.G. Wilson, Esq., Hautama' signed by G.R. and dated May 23rd 1931. It is possible that the tracing was lent to Dept of Lands and Survey, Napier Office where a copy was made but this is unconfirmed Some parts of map are difficult to read - the copy is not a good one Title taken from handwritten note mounted on left of original map signed by J.G. Wilson Scale of original: [1:31 680] Handwritten note mounted on left of original map: Ahuriri Block surveyed by [name obliterated]. 'Napier' and 'Chameers' had been added in a different hand at a later date on the original map - J.G.W. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [ca.1:130 000], 37 x 59.5 cm.

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36805

Description: Cadastral map of rural and urban sections in Porangahau, adjacent to the Porangahau River and near the main road to Waipukurau. Depicts Block 76 Porangahau Crown Grant district plan of the rural sections lots 1-3 of numbers 2-4 and parts 1, 7 and 8 and the suburban sections 76-79, 101 and part 75. These sections are highlighted with a pink border. Lot 2 is marked 'E.R'. '3' has a pencil annotation 'To Crown' - 'This is part of @.@.75 Porangahau'. Other Titles - numbers Other Titles - parts Other Titles - part Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on linen, linen backed, scale [1:7 920], 76 x 76 cm.

Date: 1878

By: Rochfort, James, 1840-1924

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/1878/Acc.10013-4

Description: Cadastral map of the Nairn's brothers' Pourerere pastoral land depicting boundary lines, contour indications, Mount Tollemache, and the three run sizes (acreage over 5230, 10962 and 11607). A cattle station, Omakare [Omakere] Outstation, fencing, Omakare [Omakere] Creek, Waiwhero Creek, Onepoto Stream, and the 82 acre Maori reserve inland from the Pourerere River on the coast are also shown. On the northeastern corner of the plan near John Johnston's property, land is portrayed in blocks on both sides of the boundary. Neighbouring property owners listed are A McHardy, D Gollan, J Johnston and Mssrs Williams. Note on map: 'The acreages in pink and neutral tint are the totals of blocks edges with those colours'. Note this map is in black and white and colour distinctions are not visible. Other Titles - Messers Quantity: 1 map(s) in 2 sheets. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale [1:15 840], 85 x 85 and 85 x 86 cm.

Date: 1951

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.3bje/[1951?]/Acc.10,063

Description: Cadastral map of Mahia Beach including numbered subdivisions and sections with acreages. Victoria Square and Albert Sqaure are named. Roads are named. Block V is referred to as Mahanga S.D. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, linen backed, scale [1:2 376], 78 x 57 cm. Provenance: Handwritten on top and bottom right of map: Roll 111

Date: 1950 - 1959

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.3bje/[1954?]/Acc.10062

Description: Cadastral plan of the layout of Otane Township, Waipukurau Survey District, Patangata CGD. Shows block numbers, lots and sections (the larger sections include acreage). Blocks include 37, 49 and 50-53. Town streets are named. Cemetery and church reserves are indicated. Reference notes include information about historical Gazette listings relating to Otane, the original boundary of Kaikora N town district and other boundary information. On map: 'Copied from L & S (HO) Records 14/59.' 'Road names are correct as at 24/5/54...Roads change name at Higginson St.' In reverse is written: 'Roll III (G).' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, linen backed, scale [1:6 336], 58 x 50 cm.

Date: 1873 - 1874

By: H Ellison & Son (Firm); Ellison, Henry, 1850-1895

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/1874/Acc.10,016

Description: Photocopy of the map of Messrs. Nairn's estate at Pourerere, which is bounded by the sea, the Huatokitoki Stream and Te Hapuka's boundary marked as the original boundary of Pourerere on the southern side, the Omakare Creek on the northern side. The Nairn's estate is divided, with acreages, as follows: A is Blackhead Division, B is Paraeroa Division, C is Omakare Division, D is Pourerere Division. The majority of subdivided lots are numbered with acreages and include the following names: J.G. Kinross, Hunter, Pelichet, Te Hapuka, D. Gollan, Northwood, Bridges, Russell. Includes a reference key to the old and new surveys, the latter including names of paddocks with acreages and areas of bush and scrub. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [1:231 760], 84.1 x 103.6 cm. Provenance: A written agreement on bottom left of map refers to Division A and is signed by Chas. J. Nairn for John Nairn, Chas. J. Nairn, A.M. Hardy for James Henry Coleman [&] John Wilson.

Date: 1896

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/[1896?]/Acc.13160

Description: Map of part of Sydney Johnston's Oruawharo Estate, at the Makaretu River, showing Blocks 120 and 194. Includes notes about land between the river and the boundary, such as 'sold by Mr Johnston to Grants', 'purchased by Mr S Johnston from Grants'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 54 x 20 cm.

Date: ca 1915

Reference: PAColl-7527

Description: Photographs of George Donnelly and government officials at Kaiwaka to arrange his land scheme for returned soldiers: a coach with five horses and a driver with George Donnelly standing next to it on the left, and four officials; and a group photograph of eleven men standing, Donnelly fourth from the right, behind nine men sitting, one with a boy and two others with dogs, possibly the men to whom the land was allocated. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: One print at PAColl-7081-04.

Date: 1887

By: Inglis, A, active 1887; Inglis, J, active 1887

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/1887/Acc.17453

Description: Photocopy of an un-named area which has been identified from 'Plan of blocks V and IX, Ruataniwha Survey District' surveyed by A.H. Ross. On the southern boundary is the Tukipo River and on the northern side is Germans Creek. Numbered blocks of land include the following names: Ramlose, Mattwig, Dassler, Ostroffski, Ross, Gradwell, Hemmingsen, Rosenbeck, Bergesen, Stenburg, Rasmussen, A. Hansen, P. Jensen, H. Larsen, H. Andersen, Thomsen, Boult, J.J. Chansen, Mry. Petersen, Bergersen, J.C. Pedersen, Carelius, F. Berkhan, Gregory, Ericksen, Matthew, K. Johansen, Goldbrandsen, Olesen, T. Larsen, P. Jensen Jnr., White, Iversen, Madsen, P. Rasmussen, C. Hansen, Arrow, Sattrup, H.P. Jensen, Krause, C. Rosval, A. Berkhan, Rether. Note on left side within a section states: Land to be cut up for sale. Title assigned by cataloguer from cataloguing card Note on cataloguing card states: Location of original unknown Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 58 x 37.1 cm. Provenance: Handwritten on left: A & J Inglis, 1887 Stamp on the top left corner: 541

Date: 1829-1873

By: Catchpool, Edward, 1806-1874

Reference: MS-Papers-0077

Description: Official papers of New Zealand Company and Customs Department, Wellington, 1839-1863; correspondence on politics, 1842-1867; papers relating to land in Hawke's Bay and Wellington, 1843-1873; miscellaneous personal papers, 1829-1871. Includes letters from John Morgan, William Colenso and A W Shand. Quantity: 9 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

From: W B Chennells :Collection of maps

By: Masterton Public Library

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/[n.d.]/Acc.36804

Description: Cadastral map in the Weber Survey District (twenty miles southeast of Dannevirke) from the proposed government road, southwards to the road south of the Akitio River and the Totara reserve. Depicts J. Ingley's property (Section I, Block XV Weber S.D - 1445 acres), Section I Blk X (1598 acres) and Section II Blk II (412 acres), other named properties including Wardell, Rosenbech, Herbert, Framers, the Mongatoro Estate. Several areas are marked 'cleared land'. Also shows Waipatiki Creek, the road to Weber, the main road to Dannevirke (20 miles) and a homestead. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, part coloured, on dressed linen, scale [1:7 920], 69 x 81 cm.

Date: 1880

Reference: MapColl-832.3gmbd/[188-?]/Acc.25355;17450

Description: Map of Alexander Grant's property between the Makaretu, Mangatewai and Tukipo Rivers, showing land blocks, existing, new and proposed roads leading to named settlements. A reference key is provided. This property is adjacent to land blocks belonging to W. Thomson and A.M. Ross. A photocopy with a slightly reduced scale accompanies the original map. This measures 75.3 x 34.6 cm. Information about the farm is to be found in the publication: Early stations of Hawke's Bay by Miriam Macgregor. Wellington [N.Z.] ; Reeds, 1970 Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) original and photocopy. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:31 680], 69.3 x 33.3 cm. Provenance: Handwritten in pencil on upper left of map: 80 chains long, 1 chain wide Handwritten in ink on reverse: Burnside. This is the name given to the property by A. Grant. Stamp on the photocopy on top left corner: 1507

Date: 1860 - 1923

By: Tudhope, V, active 1923; Johnston, John, 1809-1887

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/1860/Acc.13155

Description: Cadastral map of land blocks, some numbered with acreages, in the area including the banks of the Makaretu & Poronghau, to Awanui and south of it. Notes include details of acreages and also the boundaries which are shown in various colours on the original map, of the Aorangi Block, as well as the original, new and the latest purchases. Adjacent are the Whenuahau and Otawhoa Blocks. Handwritten note on bottom left: Sketch attached to Appn. 672. Handwritten note on bottom left: I certify that this plan is a true copy of a plan attached to application No. 672 made by John Johnston and noted 12th. March 1860 which said application is lodged in the Land Office at Napier. V. Tudhope for Commissioner of Crown Lands, 23rd. March 1923. Title taken from cataloging card. Statement of responsibility taken from note on bottom right corner and signed V. Tudhope Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 52.3 x 105.4 cm.

Date: 1850 - 1890

By: Jarman, Alfred Francis, 1835-1916

Reference: MapColl-832.3gbbd/185-?/Acc.22,943

Description: Photograph of the map of Messrs. Nairn's farm at Pourerere., which is bounded by the sea, Hunter's Freehold adjacent to the Huatokitoki Stream, Donald Gollan's Freehold and Colonel Russell's Freehold adjacent to the Omakare Stream. The majority of subdivided lots are numbered with acreages. A. Koch's name appears in a lot next to the settlement of Blackhead. On the original, freehold property was coloured pink. Note on cataloguing card states: Original drawn in 19th. century The names of the brothers, Messrs. Nairn obtained from property maps of the time Other Titles - Map of Messers Nairn's run at Pourerere, Province of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photograph, scale indeterminable, 23.5 x 30.5 cm.

Date: 1875 - 1952

By: Rochfort, James, 1840-1924

Reference: Mapcoll-832.3gbbd/[ca.1875]/Acc.9486

Description: Photograph of a base map, with added annotations, of Messrs. Nairn's farm between Paoanui and Blackhead. Annotations include blocks of Crown Land with acreages and notes referring to Part of Application 1952, and land blocks purchased by individuals. Numbered blocks include the following owners' names: Watt, Hunter, Bissett, Ormond, Lambert, Northwood, Pelichet, Bridges, D. & K. Gollan, Wainhouse, Rawson, Chambers, O'Hara, A.H. Russell. The area is bounded by the sea and Porangahau, Tarawera and Mangakuri Districts. Note on cataloguing card attributes the drawing of the base map to the surveyor James Rochfort. The names of the brothers, Messrs. Nairn obtained from property maps of the time Base map: Map of Messrs. Nairn's run, Pourerere District. [1875?] Title supplied by cataloguer incorporating the title of the base map Other Titles - Map of land block subdivisions of Messers Nairn's run, Pourerere District Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photograph, scale [1:63 360], 52.5 x 37.8 cm. Provenance: Signature of C.J. Nairn on base map.

Date: 1867-1892, 1949

By: White, G Marshall, 1863-1949

Reference: MS-Papers-2883

Description: Reminiscences and notes on Hawke's Bay, particularly Napier, originally intended for publication Accompanying material - Covering letter from donor Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript

Date: Aug-Sep 1992 - 01 Aug 1992 - 30 Sep 1992

From: Nga Tikanga o Heretaunga Oral History Project

By: Makea, Fred, active 1992

Reference: OHInt-0347-2

Description: Fred Makea discusses the formation and history of Hastings on the Heretaunga Plains. Topics covered include original settlement and the '12 Apostles', Riverslea, the Police station, the Albert Hotel, land deposits, pre-pakeha times, legends of Te Mata and the Pakiaka pa. Interviewer(s) - Marei Apatu Accompanying material - abstract also contains a history of Te Kotahitanga, the Maori Parliament in English and Maori, glossary of terms and a chronological timeline of New Zealand history 1800-1992. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013100, OHLC-007659 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 15 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4569.