Arawa Park

Date: [1903-1920]

By: Grant, F J, active 1980s; Inkster, Lawrence Andrew, 1897-1955; New Zealand. Tourism Department; Morris, Guy Clayton, 1868-1918

Reference: PAColl-0362

Description: Photographs taken during the royal tour of New Zealand made by the Prince of Wales in 1920. Many of the images are of military inspections and displays by school children. There are also displays of Maori dancing and singing, the sailors of the HMS Renown, on which the prince had travelled , prior to their soccer match in Dunedin, the prince addressing the crowds etc. A number of the images are in two-part panoramas. Also included are four scenic photographs by the New Zealand Tourist Department which may have been taken in 1903. The photographer for the tour photographs was Guy. Other - Similar images at 1/2-032642, 045102 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 60 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 28th February 1927

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

Reference: Pan-2218-F

Description: Panoramic view looking over Arawa Park where Maori women are performing a poi dance for the Duke and Duchess of York. Other groups of Maori performers are waiting on a field in front of a crowded grandstand far left, with a smaller grandstand to the right. Members of a military band are seated on the left of steps decorated with palm fronds leading up to the grandstand. Three large marquees are seen across the centre right of the image. There is a row of press photographers standing up on the edge of the main grandstand. Crowds of spectators line the field, with police at intervals. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Source of descriptive information - Title and date from similar images taken by R P Moore Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - 15 15 15 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 131.4 cm

Date: 28th February 1927

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

Reference: Pan-2219-F

Description: Panoramic view looking over Arawa Park where Maori women are performing a poi dance for the Duke and Duchess of York. Other groups of Maori performers are waiting on a field in front of a crowded grandstand far left, with a smaller grandstand to the right. Members of a military band are seated on the left of steps decorated with palm fronds leading up to the grandstand. Three large marquees are seen across the centre right of the image. There is a row of press photographers standing up on the edge of the main grandstand. Crowds of spectators line the field, with police at intervals. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Source of descriptive information - Title and date from similar images taken by R P Moore Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - 14 14 14 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 130.0 cm

Date: 1927

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

Reference: Pan-2100B-F

Description: Panoramic view of the reception to the Duke and Duchess of York at Arawa Park, Rotorua in 1927, taken by Robert Percy Moore, of Wellington. It shows a crowded grandstand centre left, a smaller grandstand on the right, more onlookers standing on the far left. Poi dancers in rows in front of the main grandstand, two large marquees far right. Crowds around the edge of a grassed area. A cameraman with a movie camera is visible standing amongst the crowd centre far left. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Maori reception to T.R.H. Duke & Duchess of York Rotorua. N.Z. 1927. No. 2; Marginal notes on negative - 12 12 12 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.8 x 131.7 cm

Date: 28 February 1927

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

Reference: Pan-2106-F

Description: Panoramic view of the reception to the Duke and Duchess of York at Arawa Park, Rotorua in 1927, taken by Robert Percy Moore, of Wellington. It shows groups of Maori poi dancers in a large field in front of a crowded grandstand which is on the far left. Spectators also surround the field. Maori kaumatua and kuia seated on the ground centre foreground. Two large marquees on the right. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Poi dancers entertaining T.R.H. Duke & Duchess of York, Rotorua. New Zealand. 28.2.27; Marginal notes on negative - 3 3 3 3 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 25.2 x 134.2 cm

Date: 1927

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

Reference: Pan-2104-F

Description: Panoramic view of the reception to the Duke and Duchess of York at Arawa Park, Rotorua in 1927, taken by Robert Percy Moore, of Wellington. It shows a crowded grandstand centre left with groups of sailors, some with instruments seated to left and right of steps leading up to the grandstand. The steps are lined with palm fronds. A smaller grandstand is on the right, and there are more onlookers standing in the foreground on the left and behind a paling fence on the far side of the field. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.8 x 115.0 cm

Date: 1927

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

Reference: Pan-2105-F

Description: Panoramic view of the Maori reception to the Duke and Duchess of York at Arawa Park, Rotorua in 1927, taken by Robert Percy Moore, of Wellington. It shows the arrival of the Duke and Duchess through a palm-lined arch on the far side of Arawa Park in the left middle distance. Two large groups of warriors are facing them, crouched ready to perform their welcome haka. A group of kaumatua and kuia wearing cloaks are seated on the ground in the foreground. Sailors, members of a naval brass band are seated in front of a crowded grandstand on the far left. Spectators line the edges of the field, and there are two large marquees on the right. Palm fronds line the steps up to the grandstand. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Maori reception to T.R.H. Duke & Duchess of York Rotorua. N.Z. 1927. No. 1; Marginal notes on negative - 5 5 5 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.8 x 127.2 cm

Date: 28th February 1927

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

Reference: Pan-2114-F

Description: Panoramic view looking over Arawa Park where Maori and Pakeha are awaiting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York. Groups of Maori performers are waiting on a field in front of a crowded grandstand far left, with a smaller grandstand to the right. Members of a military band are seated on the left of steps decorated with palm fronds leading up to the grandstand. There is a row of drums on the ground in front of the musicians. Three large marquees are seen across the centre right of the image. There is a man with a movie camera among the groups below the grandstand. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Maoris awaiting T.R.H. Duke & Duchess of York Rotorua. New Zealand. 28.2.1927.; Marginal notes on negative - 2 2 2 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 125.8 cm

Date: 1927

Reference: Eph-A-ROYAL-1927-01

Description: Ticket for seat number 411 Row E in the stand at Rotorua Rcecourse for a royal reception. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on ticket, 79 x 117 mm.

Date: Dec 1934

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-8983-17

Description: Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, being introduced to Maori dignataries by Sir Apirana Ngata at Arawa Park, Rotorua, in December 1934, during his visit to New Zealand. Shows him amongst a crowd, shaking hands. Behind them, a man wearing a cloak and a piupiu holds up a Union Jack flag. Photographer unidentified. Publication note - Published in the New Zealand free lance, 2 Jan 1935 Inscriptions: Verso - Duke of Gloucester 1934 5 Please return this print Rotorua P2-1-35 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 14.1 x 20.4 cm

Date: 1901

From: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920 :Negatives of Taranaki

Reference: 1/1-006048-G

Description: Scene at Arawa Park, Rotorua, during the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901. View includes a crowd and a New Zealand flag in the centre. Photograph taken by William Andrews Collis. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: 28 February 1927

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

By: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948

Reference: Pan-0068-F

Description: Large crowd awaiting arrival of Duke of York, Rotorua. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 248 x 1191mm

Date: 2 Jan 1954

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Christensen, Edward Percival, 1907-1982

Reference: 1/2-042647-F

Description: Women performing a canoe poi during the Maori reception of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at Arawa Park in Rotorua. Shows women seated in four lines, wearing pari (bodices) and piupiu (flax skirts), and twirling poi. Photograph taken on 2 January 1954, by Edward Percival Christensen for the National Publicity Studios. Other - Original caption reads: `Royal Tour, 1953.54 / A Canoe Poi performed by the women taking part in the Maori reception at Arawa Park, Rotorua'. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top centre - 11/C/4/3 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: 29 April 1920

From: Creator unknown :Photographs of visit of Prince of Wales to New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-9163-07

Description: Edward Prince of Wales presenting medals to returned sevicemen, Arawa Park, Rotorua, New Zealand. Photographed by an unknown photographer 29 April 1920. Inscriptions: Verso - Presenting medals, Arawa Park, Rotorua Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 20 x 15.2 cm

Date: 1977 - 1979

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to horse racing in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-HORSE-RACING-1977/1979

Description: Includes: 1977: Castlepoint Racing Club (Inc). Equalisator ticket. Sat., 26th March 1977, Race 8 Onkaparinga Racing Club Inc. Oakbank Racecourse, South Australia. Easter meeting, 9-11 April 1977. $80,000 prizemoney including the $25,000 Daihatsu Great Eastern Steeplechase. Pamphlet showing list of races Rotorua Racing Club. Centennial meeting. Arawa Park Rotorua, 28 May 1977. Official card 1979: Racing and trotting diary, 1979-80 season. With the compliments of Manawatu TV and Sound Service Ltd, Sports Gazette Publishing Co Ltd, Photopress and NZ Racing Form Record Bay of Plenty Racing Club Inc. Tauranga Mid-year meeting, Saturday 23rd June 1979. Pamphlet announcing the Owens Trophy Race, sponsored by R A Owens esq. to be run at the Tauranga Racecourse, 23 June 1979. (2 copies) Feilding Jockey Club (Regd). Centennial jubilee meeting. Second day, Monday 16 April 1979. Official card Manawatu Racing Club. Summer meeting 1979. 1st day. Awapuni Racecourse Palmerston North, 15 December 1979. [Programme] Manawatu Racing Club. Summer meeting 1979. 1st day. Bird cage [orange ticket on string] 1979 New Zealand National 'Ready to Run'. Parade heats. Sunday 7th October 1979, commencing 11.00am at Waikato Racing Clubs Te Rapa Racecourse, Hamilton, NZ. Official programme Quantity: 10 items. Physical Description: Booklets and fliers, sizes varying under 200 mm. Provenance: Purchased and donated from various sources.

Date: 15 Nov 1954

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-36320-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 2 Jan 1954

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-34151-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Negative sleeve reads - Maori Reception Rotorua Arawa Park Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 2 Jan 1954

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-34152-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Negative sleeve reads - Civic Reception Rotorua Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 2 Jan 1954

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-34223-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Other - Negative sleeve reads - Rotorua Royal Tour Celebrations and Receptions Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 2 Jan 1954

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-34153-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Negative sleeve reads - Civic Reception Rotorua Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches