Lagoons - New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Region

Date: 1934 - 1938

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Delany, John, active 1992

Reference: MapColl-832.3eam/[1937?]/Acc.27165

Description: A base planning map of Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation and proposed drainage and subdivisions has been used to show the proposed water supply and subdivision for the area of Napier from Napier Park, Greenmeadows to Te Ruru-o-Kuri Island and Bay View. An artesian well and substation are marked, as are pipes, house connections, scour valves, valves and proposed subdivision boundaries which are included in a reference key. Subdivisions are numbered. Includes Crown Land, Native Land and subdivisions marked Public Trustee, also sites of radio stations and the Westshore Emergency Landing Ground. Names of subdivision owners are: G.R. Mongomery, J.I. Cato, T.N. Tasker, M. Oak, H.M. Murton, M. Waterhouse, E. Cato, Mrs. T.N. Baker, Stanley Bennett, O.J.W. Lake, M. Strauchan or May Stroughan, Evan Davies, J. Morrison, G.A. Eddy, C.C. De V. Holt, B.R. Menzies, S.H. White, R.D. & L.D. Hall, A. Edwards, J. Marshall, L.C. Lopdell, J. Vigor Brown, A.H. Pollen, J.A.L. Hay & E. Nesbit, H. Neagle, Messrs. Lockyer. Names of the Public Works Department employees written on base map: D.J.B. Halley, H. Mayhead, A.R. McKenzie, W.S & D.J.B.H. Handwritten title on reverse states: Ahuriri lagoon reclamation Base map: Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation: plan of proposed drainage and subdivision, P.W. Napier 348. [Napier, N.Z.]: P.W. Napier, [1937?] Written on bottom right of base map: Drawing no. 2, Sheet No. 1 Written on bottom left of base map: Drawing No. 1, Sheet No. 1, W.O. Plan 7/7 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:7 920], 74.4 x 154.4 cm.

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/8/1-Acc.37370

Description: Nothing identified Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on waxed linen. Scale [ca 1 63 360] 29.5 x 22 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 1932]

Reference: MapColl-832.395eam/[ca.1932]/Acc.57723

Description: A copy of an unpublished map from ca.1932, author unknown, showing the Ahuriri Lagoon Reclamation Scheme Plan of the Ahuriri Lagoon near Napier. A network of drains and banks is shown, together with statistical information on areas drained, in acres. The map provides written descriptions relating to the topography and acreage of Catchment Blocks 1-15, which drain into the Ahuriri Lagoon's Contour Channel. For example, a description relating to Catchment Block no. 7 reads: "Catchment no. 7. Steep hills. 770 acres to Contour Channel". The map also includes a bird's eye view of a small island, named "Roro-o-Kuri Island'; a line drawing of the "Old Tutaekuri River Bed"; the main highway north; and part of the East Coast railway and Westshore Bridge. The map has been annotated on reverse by library staff member: "Duplicate. Storage. 27 May 1959". Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - Duplicate Storage 27 May 1959 A larger version of this map is available at MapColl-832.395eam/[ca.1932]/Acc.2756 Quantity: 1 map(s) single-sided. Physical Description: Diazo print on paper, linen backed; 25 x 40 cm.

Date: 1929

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-126

Description: Shows the lagoon at Mohaka river, with a small jetty and rowboat in front of a house near the riverbank. Another house can be seen on the hill behind it. The distinctive cliffs are visible in the distance Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 135 x 215 mm

Date: 1928 - 1932

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-119

Description: Shows the mouth of the Mohaka river, with the cliffs beyond. THere is a small lagoon in the foreground, where two children are fishing Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 135 x 217 mm

Date: 1937

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Delany, John, active 1992

Reference: MapColl-832.3eam/1937/Acc.27163

Description: A base planning map of Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation and proposed drainage and subdivision has been used to show the proposed and completed drains, formed and trimmed roads and metalled roads, a stopbank, drains, areas ploughed by rotary hoe and fencing for the area of Napier from Napier Park, Greenmeadows to Te Ruru-o-Kuri Island and Bay View. The map is substantially marked with lines of lateral drains, positions of soil samples taken and soil survey data referred to in reference keys. Includes Crown Land, Native Land and subdivisions marked Public Trustee, also the site of the Westshore Emergency Landing Ground, cattle stops and Park Island Road Bridge with dates of commencement and completion of its building.. Names of subdivision owners are: G.R. Mongomery, J.I. Cato, T.N. Tasker, M. Oak, H.M. Murton, M. Waterhouse, E. Cato, Mrs. T.N. Baker, Stanley Bennett, O.J.W. Lake, M. Strauchan or May Stroughan, Evan Davies, J. Morrison, G.A. Eddy, C.C. De V. Holt, B.R. Menzies, E.E. Lemon, S.H. White, R.D. & L.D. Hall, A. Edwards, J. Marshall, L.C. Lopdell, J. Vigor Brown, A.H. Pollen, J.A.L. Hay & E. Nesbit, H. Neagle, Messrs. Lockyer. Names of the Public Works Department employees written on base map: D.J.B. Halley, H. Mayhead, A.R. McKenzie, W.S & D.J.B.H. Handwritten on reverse of map: Ahuriri Lagoon Base map: Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation: plan of proposed drainage and subdivision, P.W. Napier 348. [Napier, N.Z.]: P.W. Napier, [1937?] Written on bottom right of base map: Drawing no. 1, Sheet No. 1, revised to March 1937 Written on bottom left of base map: Drawing No. 1, Sheet No. 1, W.O. Plan 7/7 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:7 920], 74.3 x 154.5 cm.

Date: 1885

By: Rochfort, James, 1840-1924

Reference: MapColl-832.395a/1885/Acc.1964

Description: Map of the the Ahuriri Harbour and Napier area, including Scinde Island, Gough Island, Tutaekuri River, Te Whare o Maraenui, the eastern and western spits, Ahuriri Lagoon and harbour, areas of salt marsh and mud flats and Taradale Rd. Shows Napier township, and the railway line from Gough Island, around Scinde Island and along the southern coast. Pencil and ink annotations on map. Title written in pencil on map. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, scale indeterminable, 32 x 26 cm.

Date: 1937 - 1938

By: New Zealand. Public Works Department; Delany, John, active 1992

Reference: MapColl-832.3eam/[1937?]/Acc.27164

Description: The left half of a base planning map of Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation and proposed drainage and subdivision has been used to show the proposed water supply system for the southern area of Napier from Napier Park to Poraite to the vicinity of Westshore Bridge. The subdivision boundaries have been prominently outlined. An artesian well and substation are marked, as are troughs, future house connections, pipes, future extensions, valves, scour valves and proposed subdivision boundaries which are included in a reference key. Subdivisions are numbered. Valves are numbered. Various heights above sea level are recorded including a reservoir. The future extension to the northern area is indicated. Names of the Public Works Department employees written on base map: D.J.B. Halley, H. Mayhead, A.R. McKenzie, W.S & D.J.B.H. Base map: Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation: plan of proposed drainage and subdivision, P.W. Napier 348. [Napier, N.Z.]: P.W. Napier, [1937?] Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:7 920], 77 x 75 cm.

Date: [between Feb-March 1913]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-q-003-14-2

Description: Surf-bathers crossing the Maraetotara Lagoon at Te Awanga, Hawke's Bay. Shows groups in two row boats. Photograph taken by George Leslie Adkin between February and March 1913. Source of descriptive information - Inscription in album, and image. Date from display dates at PA1-q-003. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Surf-bathers crossing the Maraetotara Lagoon at Awanga Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 10.8 x 15.6 cm, on album page

Date: Sep 1889

From: Williams, Edgar Richard, 1891-1983: Negatives, lantern slides, stereographs, colour transparencies, monochrome prints, photographic ephemera

Reference: 1/1-025561-G

Description: Kainga (Maori village) and waka (canoe) on Whakaki Lagoon in September 1889. Photograph taken by William Williams. Note on back of file print reads "Kainga and canoe on main drainage canal at Whakaki, September 1889. Published in "The Rural Economy and Agriculture of Australia and New Zealand" by Robert Wallace. pl XLV. Dated from itinerary of author." Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1932 - 1937

Reference: MapColl-832.395eam/[ca.1932]/Acc.2756

Description: Ahuriri Lagoon reclamation scheme planning map, drawing no. 1, depicting the lagoon reserve, (including Te Ruru-o-Kuri Island), catchment areas outside the lagoon reserve, drainage areas (both gravity and pumping), contour channels and stopbanks, as referred to in reference keys. Shows the old riverbed of the Tutaekuri River, part of the East Coast Railway, the Westshore Bridge, landing ground, and main highway north. Some pencil annotations on map. See second copy Acc.2955. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, 49 x 80 cm.

Date: [Ca 1910s]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001382-G

Description: View of Port Ahuriri showing houses in the distance, breakwaters and wharves and the lagoon area which was later filled by the shifting of the ground during the Napier earthquake of 1931. Photograph taken by William Archer Price, circa 1910s Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Port Ahuriri. Napier. No. 1953 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910s]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001383-G

Description: View of Port Ahuriri showing houses in the foreground with an industrial area behind, breakwaters and wharves, and the lagoon area which was later filled by the shifting of the ground during the Napier earthquake of 1931. Photograph taken ca 1910s by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Port Ahuriri. Napier. No. 1931 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches