Lake Rotoiti

Date: 1976-1977

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers

Reference: 87-208-289

Description: Correspondence relating to kokako at Lake Rotoiti and a possible extension to the existing reserve. Associated maps at MSI-Papers-8240-8. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1942

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-5

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from a range of named sources, including Arawa, Taumarunui, Ranana (Whanganui River), Rotoiti, Ngaruawahia, Mokai, Tuparoa, Tikitiki Church. The date 28/5/42 appears in the inside front cover. On analogy with volume 4, this is probably the date of starting volume 5. Quantity: 23 watercolour(s) on 9 pages. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: 1920 - 1870 - 1922

By: Cole, Herbert Robert, 1890-1962; Cowan, James, 1870-1943

Reference: A-138-013-1

Description: Map of the area from north of lake Rotorua, to south of Lake Roto-Kakahi and to Lake Okaru, with Captain Gilbert Mair's route in pursuit of Te Kooti marked On the reverse of a copy by Herbert Cole of a watercolour by G. H. Page, reproduced in James Cowan's The New Zealand wars. Stamped 'Maori Wars battle scenes' and intended for inclusion in Cowan For related maps from the Cowan collection see MapColl--q832hkcmf/1845-1871/Acc.5122-8;46793-813 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 265 x 210 mm

Date: 1921-1924

From: Hume, Keith Hamilton, fl 1974-1982 :Albums featuring Ohura and Rotoiti and timbermill

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: PA1-o-232

Description: Views of the timber industry around Lake Rotoiti, Bay of Plenty Region; Includes scenes of the Rotoiti Timber Co.; timber transportation at Mourea (spelt Morea in album), and Lake Rotoiti; the Ohau Channel; Okataina (spelt Okatina in album); and Ngongotaha. Taken in the 1920s by John Martyn Hume and a staff photographer of the Auckland Weekly News. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cover, entitled `Photographs'; 18 x 30 cm

Date: 1924

By: Sklenars, Linda, active 2004

Reference: PA1-o-1212

Description: Album compiled on a tour of the North Island in 1924 by an unknown photographer. The album includes views of Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua, Wairakei, Lake Taupo, Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotoehu, Lake Rotoma, Lake Rotomahana, Hamurana Springs, Whakarewarewa, Waimangu and Waitomo. The scenes in Wellington include views of Parliament, Government Buildings, St Mary of the Angels church, Oriental Bay, Island Bay, Wellington Heads, Breaker Bay, Seatoun, Miramar, Lyall Bay, Khandallah and Days Bay. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Brown leather bound album

Date: ca 1900s

By: Iles, Arthur James, 1870-1943

Reference: PAColl-7734

Description: Photographs of Lake Rotoma and Lake Rotoiti taken ca 1900s by Arthur James Iles of Rotorua. Iles based himself in Rotorua from 1901. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1957 - 1958

From: [Turner, Dennis Knight], 1924-2011 :[Illustrations for Legends of Rotorua and the hot lakes. 1958?]

Reference: A-060-077

Description: Shows the war canoes of the Ngati-Pikiao warriors at Lake Rotoiti assembled a little distance off shore near the village of Kakanui which was occupied by their enemy the Tuhourangi tribe. In the foreground other Ngati-Pokiao warriors are hiding at the water's edge under trees. One is being helped ashore with the aid of a rope. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Ink, 300 x 200 cm on sheet 380 x 280 cm

Date: [1900s-1910s?]

From: Mercer, Robert, fl 1964 :Photographs and albums of Maori, New Zealand views, and illustrations

Reference: PA1-o-339

Description: Album of photographs taken by unidentified photographers, taken in central North Island, and Otago and Southland regions, circa 1900s and 1910s. Some of the images are related to railways, including North Island scenes of the first passenger trip on 14th February 1909, during which the train stopped on the Raurimu Spiral because of a lack of engine power to haul it; the railway station at Longburn; a locomotive owned by the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company; various engines including one image showing a J Class locomotive and an A Class locomotive with the caption "Note the difference in 20 years". South Island trains are shown in the Catlins District, including the construction of the Catlins River Railway, the Houipapa Quarry on the Catlins River Extension, loading wagons in the Balclutha ballast pit, the viaduct across the Catlins River at Houipapa, the Clutha Railway Bridge, and the Houipapa terminus on the Catlins River Railway. The North Island scenic views include the areas around Lake Rotorua, the Government Sanatorium at Rotorua, Sophia's Whare, a group of Maori boys diving for pennies, Whakarewarewa, Okere and Ohakune. Scenic views in the South Island are mostly around Dunedin (including Telford's country house in the Balclutha District), Clutha River, Balclutha, and the Catlins, including flax swamps and flax mills in the Catlins District. Many of the images are taken with an emphasis on atmosphere, includingGathering storm", "Beside the winding river", "Outward bound", "A heavy pull" and "A calm day". Inscriptions: Album page - "Thus we remember many a sunny hour with bike and camera"-Inside back cover Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with very dark blue cover, black leather corners and spine; 22 x 29 cm

Date: [ca 1926]

From: Living, John Frederick, d 1978 :Photographs of the South Seas Exhibition and holidays

Reference: PA1-o-1053

Description: A motor tour in the North Island of New Zealand. The album opens at Napier City and includes views of places, bush scenery, rivers, lakes, and camps as the party moves through Hawke's Bay, the Gisborne Region, the Bay of Plenty, then across and into Taranaki via Mount Messenger and back to Wellington via New Plymouth and Wanganui. There are views of Wellington and Newtown Park during the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York in 1926, Wellington Harbour, Haughton Bay, Porirua Hospital, and Khandallah Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1915

By: Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-832.18atu/1915/Acc.507

Description: A base map of the Rotorua district has numerous added notes, handwritten in the margins and over the top half of the map itself. These cover a variety of topics and include names of individuals, Maori chiefs, where they lived with some events and occupations. Multiple Maori place names are included with descriptive notes in English. Some dates are recorded with details of battles and numbers killed. Topographical features are marked, such as land cave, waterfall, hot spring and unrelated references such as a note about a half-full kete of tawa berries. Names include: Pirimi Mataiawea, Gilbert Mair, N'whakane, Paddy Murphy - deserter from Imperial Regt., Te Waharoa, T.H. Smith - Maketu, Tamati te Aorangi - Maori war veteran. Base map: Map of Rotorua district, revised by Tourist Agent, Rotorua. [Wellington, N.Z.]: John Mackay, Government Printer, 1915. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, linen backed, coloured, scale [1:95 040], 45.8 x 40.3 cm.

Date: [ca 1920s-1940s]

Reference: PA1-o-1247

Description: Album of photographs taken on motor tours in the North and South Islands, mid 1920s-early 1940s. Includes Tourist Series and commercial postcards as well as original photographs by an unknown photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1960 - 1965

From: Brenkley, Hannah Eliza Jane, 1882-1973 :Old homes & sheds, farms made by pioneers in Norsewood. [1950s-1964].

Reference: E-029-q-142

Description: Shows a corner of the lake and grassy area at the lakeside. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Watercolour 245 x 315 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist available.. Provenance: Donated by Mrs J. Brenkley in 1964.

Date: 1957 - 1958

From: [Turner, Dennis Knight], 1924-2011 :[Illustrations for Legends of Rotorua and the hot lakes. 1958?]

Reference: A-060-044

Description: Shows Ihenga and his four men beside a waterfall on a cliff overlooking the lake Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Ink, 301 x 198 cm on sheet 380 x 280 cm

Date: 192-

By: McGee, John, active 1991

Reference: PAColl-2102

Description: Towns, lakes, rivers in North and South Island locations The leaves originally formed an album Quantity: 25 album leaves containing 90 photographs. 1 b&w original photographic print(s). 13 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Provenance: Album leaves are from an album compiled by Ivy McGee

Date: 1976-1977

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-8240-08

Description: Shows freehold land, Maori land, the existing reserve and the proposed addition as a result of the location of kokako Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Maps and aerial photographs

Date: 1913-1922

From: Hislop, Harold Stevens, d 1933 :Photograph albums

Reference: PA1-o-228

Description: Views of Lake Rotoma, Hamurana Creek, and the Sanatorium gardens, Rotorua; Pukekura Park, New Plymouth; friends and houses in Napier; all 1916. Photographs of "Greenhill" homestead near Hastings, its gardens, and a group of visitors. Also "Ben Lomond" a house on the hill at Napier, its gardens and owners. All photographed in October 1921. Harold and Mabsie Hislop's house "Clovelly" at Wadestown, its gardens, and visiting friends. All photographed in 1916. A holiday at the Hermitage which included climbing trips and views of the Southern Alps. Photographs taken on board HMS New Zealand, and a view of ships stranded in Wellington Harbour by the waterside strike. Two photographs of a golfer on the Miramar golf course. All taken in 1913. Photographs of young women at Days Bay photographed in 1922 Inscriptions: Album page - `Wishing you very happy returns of this day, Aug. 18th 1916. With love, Dorice' (At end of album, upside-down) Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red suede cover, entitled `Album. H.S.H.', containing platinum and silver gelatin prints; 18 x 34 cm

Date: 14 November 1919

Reference: PAColl-4744

Description: Photograph of a group of people including three soldiers, one of whom is Maori, on the Hinemoa Steps. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1890 - 1892

From: [Baigent, Amos], fl 1860-90s :Sketchbook. 1860-90s].

By: Baigent, Amos, 1845-1925; Turner, R M (Mr), active 1969; Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927

Reference: E-121-q-029

Description: A copy by Amos Baigent of an illustration by Thomas Ryan in New Zealand graphic, 11 April 1891, page 1, showing "Otaramaria [Otaramarae] Bay, Lake Rotoiti", and attributed there to Thomas Ryan. Shows two flax bushes in the foreground, and a post to the left of them. There is a whare with carved gables in an enclosure down by the lake at the right. The view looks along the narrow lake with bush-covered headlands and distant bush-covered hills. Other Titles - Amos Baigent Rotorua Lake Rotoiti Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title] Probably done shortly after the appearance of the Ryan image in the "New Zealand graphic" in 1891. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) on page of sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil, on page 138 x 230 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mr R M Turner, Maketu, August 1969.

Date: 1957 - 1958

From: [Turner, Dennis Knight], 1924-2011 :[Illustrations for Legends of Rotorua and the hot lakes. 1958?]

Reference: A-060-079

Description: Depicts The preciptious cliffs at Onguru near Kakanui. The cliff is known as the cliff of wailing. When a new canoe was carved from totara it was taken to the cliff and propelled over the edge. If it survived the test it was put to use. Shows a canoe crashing into the water while men watch from above. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Ink, 295 x 200 cm on sheet 350 x 280 cm

Date: [ca 1900s]

From: Hinge, Leslie, 1868-1942 : Photographs, negatives and photo albums

Reference: PA1-o-1911

Description: An album containing photographs taken in Taupo, Rotorua, and Northland, many with Maori subjects. The images were taken by Leslie Hinge, ca 1900-1909. Many feature short captions written by Hinge giving subjects and locations. Images show various subjects including: - Scenes in the Taupo area, such as an urupa (burial ground) on terraces above the Tongariro River, a waka being used as a bridge near Tokaanu, and the `Serpentine Lake' in the Onekeneke valley. - The Aratiatia Rapids and Huka Falls on the upper Waikato River. - Various geysers and hot pools in the Wairakei Valley. - Maori women at Ohinemutu, cooking and washing clothes. Other women seated and wearing korowai (cloaks) are preparing flax for weaving and mat making. - Landscapes around the Waiotapu thermal area, including rivers, cliffs, and geothermal terraces, and caves near Lake Rotoiti with the caption "Old time Maori caves". - Views taken near Dargaville and Kaihu, including images of stacked timber, rafts of kauri logs on the Wairoa River, and the Wairoa Falls. - Scenic views around Whangarei Harbour, including of the Mushroom Rock, a natural causeway at Manaia, and Whangarei Falls. - Horse and bullock drawn wagons. - Small boats on waterways in the Hokianga Harbour area, including Waipapa River, being towed along by ponies swimming ahead through the water and attached by harnesses. - Scenic views around Whangaroa Harbour, including Pohutakawa trees and rock formation named Ohakiri (St Paul's Rock). - Views near Waitangi, including of the Waitangi Treaty House, mangroves, and the Waitangi Falls. Other - One print formerly loose in this album is now at PAColl-10392 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark brown cover, 20.5 x 26 cm