Coasts - New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Region

Date: [ca 1885]

From: Christie, Hettie Florence, 1902-1988 :Photographs and album of New Zealand scenes

By: Coxhead, Frank Arnold, 1851-1908

Reference: PA7-41-08

Description: View of the township from Napier Hill looking south to Cape Kidnapper. In the immediate foreground at the base of the hill are the premises of Larce & Townley (furniture makers). Photograph taken by Frank Arnold Coxhead in 1880s Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Napier, N.Z. 662; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - F.A.C. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14.6 x 20 cm

Date: 1837

By: Wing, Thomas, 1810-1888

Reference: MapColl-832.3aj/1837/Acc.844

Description: A photograph of a rough tracing of a sketch map, copied in 1841, of an enlarged navigational chart of the Hau Ridi harbour entrance, now known as Napier, and the Hawke Bay, which is the larger of the two maps. Details on the enlarged map include soundings and descriptions of shingle, low water areas, Martha Reef with references to the sinking of the Brig, Martha, and channels for boats going towards You Poo [sic], i.e. Taupo, and Wai Tute Hari {sic], now known as Tutaekuri River and a sketch of a Maori settlement belonging to Ngati Te Whatuiapiti. The second map is of the coast from Hau Ridi to the area north of Tolaga Bay, and includes named islands, Young Nick's Head, Poverty Bay, and various features along the coast. Includes detailed handwritten navigational notes Quantity: 2 map(s) on 1 sheet. Physical Description: Photograph, 40.8 x 53.8 cm. Provenance: Handwritten inscription on bottom right corner states: Copied from a rough tracing belonging to Mr. Wyld - May 12th. 1841.

Date: [ca 1968]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2992

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa 1968 showing the Robertson family driving, playing, picnicking and more. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa late 1960s showing the Robertson family in Napier and along the Hawke's Bay coast. Transparencies showing Robertson family are continued at PA12-2990-PA12-2995. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Slides delivered in housing with annotations that read "Robertsons | Pipeline". Quantity: 5 b&w original transparency/ies. 18 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in July 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-91.

Date: 1984-1986

From: Fowke, Susan, fl 1995-2007 :Photographs of Kairakau Beach, Hawke's Bay

Reference: PA1-o-1618

Description: A portrait of Kairakau Beach, its baches, and people on holiday. Depicted are views of the beach, the background slopes and cliffs, general views of the baches, and details of one particular bach and it's surroundings. One group of photographs are of windows and doors. The people on holiday included Susan Fawke, Jeavons Baillie, John MacDonald, Chris Cochran, Margaret Cochran, Vita Cochran, Ursula Cochran, James Stratton, and Janet Paul. Many of the buildings shown along the beach front have been demolished since these photographs were taken. Quantity: 1 album(s).

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2382-F

Description: Panoramic view from near Black Reef looking along the beachfront and across the bay towards Cape Kidnappers in the centre middle distance. There are areas of slipping along the edge of the beach with large rocks in the left foreground. Tussock grass on steep hills on the right. Taken by Robert Percy Moore, between 1923 and 1928. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Cape Kidnappers. New Zealand. No. 232; Marginal notes on negative - Cape Kidnappers H.B., N.Z. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 132.4 cm

Date: [ca 1968]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2993

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa late 1960s showing the Robertson family in Napier and along the Hawke's Bay coast. Includes images of Marine Parade and the statue of Pania of the Reef, and the gardens and buildings along the beachfront. Transparencies showing Robertson family are continued at PA12-2990-PA12-2995. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [ca 1968]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2994

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa late 1960s showing the Robertson family in Napier and along the Hawke's Bay coast. Includes scenic views of the coastline and beach. Transparencies showing Robertson family are continued at PA12-2990-PA12-2995. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [ca 1960s

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2995

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa late 1960s showing the Robertson family in Napier and along the Hawke's Bay coast. Includes scenic views of the coastline and port. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa late 1960s showing a group of Girl Guides Brownies on a trip to the zoo, location unknown. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa 1960s showing portraits of New Zealand television announcer and broadcaster Mary Dick; radio presenter Paddy O'Donnell; and diplomat and politician, Hugh Templeton. Transparencies showing portraits of Hugh Templeton are continued at PA12-2996. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 20 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1900

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

Reference: A-462-015

Description: Shows a view of Napier's Westshore, or Western Spit. There is a house to the right of the picture, and rowboats sitting on the flats. The Kaweka Ranges are in the distance. The light in the sky suggests sunset or sunrise Western Spit is now known as Westshore Other Titles - Westshore Inscriptions: Verso - bottom centre - From Watern Spit April 5th 1900 [in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 132 x 184 mm

Date: 1900

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

Reference: A-462-014

Description: Shows a rowboat in the foreground with a folded-up sail lying the length of it. Fishing nets can be seen drying to the right of the picture. The view is probably looking north-west, with the Kaweka Ranges in the distance Significant view of the harbour, being prior to the 1931 earthquake that raised the sea floor by 2.7 metres, with the Ahuriri Lagoon and tidal flats drained Western Spit is now known as Westshore Inscriptions: Verso - bottom centre - Inner harbour Napier [in biro] / The Watchman Wetsern Spit April 5th 1900 [in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 132 x 184 mm

Date: 1900

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

Reference: A-462-013

Description: A view from Taradale, south-west of Napier, looking back across to the city and the Westshore / Bluff Hill coastal area Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 78 x 234 mm

Date: 1915

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

Reference: A-462-017

Description: Shows a stretch of beach in Napier, with a range of hills in the distance. The light in the sky suggests it was painted in the early morning Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 185 x 278 mm

Date: 1900

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

Reference: A-462-016

Description: Shows two women (or possibly children) swimming in the sea at Westshore, Napier. The eastern hills of Napier are visible in the distance. On the verso, a vague pencil sketch of bush including cabbage trees, with a pale blue sky in waterclour Other Titles - Westshore Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - West shore Napier [in brushpoint] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 105 x 165 mm on sheet 145 x 205 mm

Date: [ca 1970s]

From: McBride, Columba, 1909-1997 :Negatives and photographs

Reference: PAColl-9369

Description: Photographs of Hawkes Bay include Greenmeadows Seminary, an unidentified Marae, and a trip to the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers. There is also a photograph of Columba McBride. Quantity: 21 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1907

Reference: MapColl-832aj/1907/Acc.11,979

Description: Drawn on a published map, the annotations depict river discharge limits into the sea. A handwritten reference key notes that the blue shaded area denotes river and smooth water limits which covers the area around Napier. At this site on the map a semi-circular pencilled line has been added and another handwritten note states that this is the revised smooth water limit. The red shaded area denotes extended river and partially smooth water limits which covers the bay from Cape Kidnappers across to Portland Island. The green line drawn from Cape Turnagain to Portland Island denotes extreme limits. Two inset base maps are included. One is entitled 'Continuation of the coast from Castle Pt. to Cape Palliser' and includes pencilled and red inked annotations of navigational routes with compass markings. Red inked dotted lines from Flat Point and Castle Pt. are also marked as navigational routes to Rarotonga. The second inset base map is entitled 'Long Point Anchorage.' Includes soundings in fathoms. Base map: 'Poverty Bay to Castle Pt. and continuation to Cape Palliser', Sheet IV / surveyed by Capt J.L. Stokes, Comd. B Drury. London: Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty, 1857, updated 1907. Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, coloured, scale indeterminable, 100.6 x 68.2 cm.

Date: 1972

From: Blumhardt, Doreen (Dame), 1914-2009 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8517

Description: Gannets, probably at Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay. Broad coastal views seen from a hight. Looking down on people riding a trailer drawn by a tractor along a beach. Detail of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Havelock North, by architect John Scott. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: ca 1940

From: Chaplin, Reginald Wilfred, 1904-198? :Photographs of people and scenes in New Zealand

By: Wilson, Noel Reginald C, active 1934-1944

Reference: PAColl-7970-1

Description: Photograph of Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay, taken late 1930s or early 1940s, probably by Reginald Chaplin and printed by Noel Wilson of Hastings. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - It is a NOEL WILSON Print Arrangement: Print was loose inside front cover of PA1-o-1228 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 6 x 8.7 cm

Date: 1984-1986

From: Fowke, Susan, fl 1995-2007 :Photographs of Kairakau Beach, Hawke's Bay

Reference: PA1-o-1619

Description: A portrait of Kairakau Beach. Depicts details of the beach, including stone piles, rocks, water, patterns in sand, rock pools, seaweed, driftwood, and people collecting agar seaweed after a storm. There are details of retaining walls, fences, vegetation, steps, and the surrounding landscape. Quantity: 1 album(s).

Date: 1900 - 1950

By: Lysaght, Emily Muriel, 1875-1971; Watt, Muriel Mary, 1917-2005

Reference: B-156-020

Description: Shows a view of the coastline around Napier, with coastal cliffs, and a narrow spit, seen through trees and a railing in the foreground. Dated pre-1931, because of the narrow spit of land; the earthquake caused the land to rise. Artist identified by donor. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on card, 270 x 384 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, through the family of the artist, in 2004.

Date: April 1951

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-27438-F

Description: Aerial view of Haumoana and Tukituki River, Hawkes Bay Region. Photograph taken April 1951 by Whites Aviation. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, 11 x 13.2 cm