Ngāti Ruapani
Maori names and whakapapa
Date: 1900
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0116
Description: Contains notes and a book detailing the orgins and usage of Maori personal names and also contains whakapapa Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
Whakapapa
Date: 1904
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: MSX-5157
Description: Whakapapa book written by Te Iriwhiro, from the Urewera district, for Te Whatahoro Jury; the whakapapa seems to relate to Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Ruapani, Te Aitanga a Mahaki and Tuhoe
Stephenson Percy Smith - Polynesian notes Volume 2
Date: [ca 1895-1898]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-163
Description: Notes on many topics, including: whakapapa, tribal notes, whakatauki (proverbs), fights, etc. Also includes waiata from Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Taranaki and Ngati Kuia (many of the waiata and karakia of Ngati Kuia were contributed by Eruera Pakauwera), and tribal stories and notes by Te Karehana Whakataki about Ngati Toa and Tainui. Also contains an accompanying letter from W Mair, Nov 8, 1898. Language - (and English) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (414 pages). Physical Description: Holograph, ms and typescript
Dossier (volume 1)
Date: 1979-1982
From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki
Reference: MS-Papers-9587-01
Description: This volume explains the outline of the collection and gives the reasoning of why the dossier was put together . This volume gives a brief background on the project. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (77 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies
Kahui, H Raihania fl 1890s : Na te Kahui tenei pukapuka whakapapa tipuna orunga ia Taki...
Date: 1898-1906
By: Kahui, Raihania, active 1860-1890s?; Southon, Gloria K, active 1900s?
Reference: MSY-6849
Description: Contains detailed whakapapa relating to the tribes of the East Coast, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and some inland tribes such as those situated around Taupo and Rotorua, and also the Bay of Plenty. These whakapapa have been extracted from Maori language newspapers, most notably `Te Puke ki Hikurangi' and the `Matuhi press'. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (143 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (34 cm; green buckram; phase box)
Elsdon Best - Urewera notes
Date: [ca 1897]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-032
Description: Contains notes postmarked 19 Aug 1897, mainly in English largely concerning the history of the Te Whaiti wars, with a covering note from Best saying `am sending these old leaves in case I should lost my manuscript'; notes postmarked 19 Aug 1897 in Maori and shorthand on pages numbered 14-22 mainly containing whakapapa and waiata. The first pages of these latter notes are in another hand with note - `Hurae Puketapu N. Ruapani'. The Puketapu letter contains Ngati Ruapani whakapapa; the other Maori material contains notes about Maori vocabulary items, waiata and karakia from Tuhoe (?), and notes about various Maori customary concepts and practices, including the training of skilled tradespeople Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Elsdon Best - Urewera notes
Date: [ca 1897-1901]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-034
Description: Contains notes, letters, printed material, galley proofs, and photographs The letter from Hurae Puketapu contains Ngati Ruapani whakapapa, and information about a Ngati Ruapani whakatauki; other material includes notes about Maori vocabulary items and related customary concepts, notes about the occupation of the Bay of Plenty area by various iwi and hapu (mainly in shorthand) with the names of informants listed, Tuhoe whakapapa There are also notes in shorthand about a conflict in the Hawkes Bay involving Ngati Kahungunu, Ngapuhi and Ngati Tuwharetoa, and Tuhoe whakapapa and information about land tenure (probably related to the Urewera Commission) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing available in inventory.
Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920 : Maori genealogies
Date: [188-?]
By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920
Reference: Micro-MS-0179
Description: Genealogies of Hawkes Bay, Poverty Bay and Northland tribes; index and some vocabulary included Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 100 frames).
Dossier (Volume 9)
Date: 1979-1982
From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki
Reference: MS-Papers-9587-09
Description: The content of this volume contains hymns, prayers, bible extracts and chants. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (169 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies
Dossier (part 5-9) (Duplicate)
Date: 1979-1982
From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki
Reference: MS-Papers-9722-1
Description: Duplicate copies of `dossier on Te Koti...'. Use set located at MS-Papers-9587 Quantity: 1 box(es). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies
Reel 3
Date: 1894-[1950s]
From: Ngata family: Papers
Reference: Micro-MS-0232-3
Description: Microfilm containing volumes of whakapapa and history, with typescript and handwritten notes by Sir Apirana Ngata. Includes research notes and copies. Reel 3 comprisies folder 3/3 to folder 3/7. Contains copies of papers of Sir Āpiranga Ngata relating to Ngāti Porou, land grievances, a P Ngata, and copied extracts of Māori Land Court minute books. Also includes: - Extracts of the Journal of the Polynesian Society articles relating to taonga, waka migrations, Ngāti Porou and other iwi. - Draft copy of Sir Āpiranga Ngata's article "The Terminology of Whakapapa". Not all associated names are indexed. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).
Dossier (volume 10)
Date: 1978-1982
From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki
Reference: MS-Papers-9587-10
Description: This volume contains oral statements from members of the Ringatu Church. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (63 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies
Research papers, drafts and clippings
Date: [1921-1939]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11310-156
Description: Research papers, drafts and clippings mostly relating to Maori waiata and early shipping in New Zealand and the Pacific. Includes a story about the well-known composer Mihi-ki-te-kapua from the Urewera, and her moteatea 'Engari te titi e tangi haere ana - e!' with translation by Cowan. Also includes an oriori composed by Te Hameme for Tiria 'He oriori na Te Hameme mo taana kotiro - mo Tiria' which begins 'E tangi ana a Hine ki te kai, waiho me kimi ake ki te Maara rau-kope nui (puha)'. At the bottom of the page it says 'The Duke of Edinburgh had Tiria in his arms' then added in ms 'at Poneke' [Wellington].and moteatea Language - Some waiata in Maori Arrangement: From 27 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Māori waiata including 'formulas'
Date: 1980s-1990s?
From: Orbell, Margaret Rose, 1934-2006: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12157-083
Description: Comprises papers relating to Orbell's Māori waiata research, including material relating to 'formulas' (formulaic language) or themes within the compositions of traditional waiata. Includes analysis of waiata aroha and waiata tangi, and an article published in 'Tu Tangata' issue 14, October/November 1983, 'He waiata aroha mo Te Uruti, na Mihi-ki-te-kapua'. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts, photocopies and printed matter Processing information: From box 19 in the donor's list.
Dossier (volume 1, 3 book 1, 4 book 2, 11 and 12)
From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki
Reference: MS-Papers-9722-2
Description: Duplicate of records. Use copies located in MS-Papers-9587 Quantity: 1 box(es).
Crawford, William Fitzgerald, 1844-1915 :Photograph album illustrating a trip to Waikar...
Date: 27 Dec 1897-4 Jan 1898
By: Crawford, William Fitzgerald, 1844-1915
Reference: PA1-o-1812
Description: Photograph album of images taken by William Fitzgerald Crawford illustrating a trip to Waikaremoana and Nuhaka, Hawkes Bay, and Gisborne District taken between December 27 1897 and 4 Jan 1898 by Crawford, Captain Thomas Crisp, E Crisp, the Rev Edward Jennings, and driver J R Redstone. The album is likely to have been compiled by Crawford as he has made similar, but the annotations were possibly written by one of the Chrisps. The images include many scenic images of rivers, mountain ranges, waterfalls as well as images of camps, huts, ferries,horses, waka, dinghies, carts, hotels, bridges and people, including Maori groups, the men on the trip, a Chief Surveyor's party and other people they met. Ngati Ruapani and Ngati Kahungunu are the two principle iwi associated with the places identified in the album. There may also be other relevant iwi and hapu. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Source of descriptive information - Comments regarding the compilation of the album and the annotations - from Dudley Meadows at Tairawhiti Museum. Relationship complexity - Tairawhiti Museum holds over 5000 W F Crawford negatives Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Hard-covered album 24 x 19 cm, with word 'Photographs' embossed in gold on the front.
Interviews with Maria Waiwai and Tumanako Smith Taurima, tape one
Date: Date unknown
From: Te Puni Kōkiri: Anō Te Ātaahua - Honouring the Gifts of Our Elders project
By: Taurima, Tūmanako Smith, 1918-2016; Waiwai, Maria Whakatiki Rāniera Tahu, 1921-2009
Reference: OHC-020022
Description: Title supplied by Library. Interviewer(s) - Pae Ruha Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.