Ngāti Mutunga
Waiata written at the dictation of aged chiefs by Hoani Riki [Ngati Toa]
Date: 9 Jun 1851
From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts
Reference: MSY-2094
Description: Written at Wainui, north of Paekakariki, near Wellington at the dicatation of elder chiefs of that area. This volume captures a variety of waiata, haka, whakatauaki, karakia and moteatea from the Tainui tribes with particular emphasis on the Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa tribes. Quantity: 1 volume(s) 90 pages.. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
H T Whatahoro Jury - Waiata note book
Date: 1903
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B030
Description: Mostly songs, some whakapapa. Other - 1 loose leaf page inserted at the beginning of book Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Black paper covers, 22 cm., vol numbered 18
H T Whatahoro Jury - Whakapapa and note book
Date: 1895
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B016
Description: Contains notes about places associated with Kupe in Wellington and Wairarapa, whakapapa, financial records by Tuta Nihoniho and miscellaneous notes about land management There is a lengthy account of the destruction of the Te Arawa canoe by Raumati, and subsequent events, and a related narrative about Raumati's son, Ngarue and his activites and family There are haka and waiata, a list of pa in Taranaki and related iwi, notes about the origins and settlements of various iwi, notes about greenstone, and a narrative about conflicts between Te Ati Awa and Waikato, and the subsequent migration of Te Ati Awa along with Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Toa to the Wellington area There are notes about the arrival of Pakeha in New Zealand before Captain Cook, and a note in Elsdon Best's hand that states that much of the information in the manuscript was extracted from the Journal of the Polynesian Society and other published sources Also contains the names of several muskets belonging to the Ngati Toa which were named in a waiata composed by the wife of Te Pukoro, a Ngati Tama/ Ati Awa chief killed in the Wairarapa in the late 1820s. This lament was composed and sung at Waikanae to rouse the Ngati Toa to seek revenge for the deaths of the Ngati Tama and Ati Awa in the Wairarapa. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ½ maroon, black boards, 24 cm., vol. numbered 9
Diaries
Date: 1960-1964
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries
Reference: Micro-MS-0600-12
Description: Notes on Adkin's original Maori oral history research which focuses on tribal histories, settlements, and historic sites. Adkin's interviewed Paeroa Wineera and her son Tutuira Wineera (1963) who gave him information on Ngati Toa whakapapa as well as the original Maori place-names for Taupo Pa (ie. Turi-Karewa) and other landmarks around Takapuwahia Pa. Includes notes on Adkin's archeological expeditions in the Mana-Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Wairarapa-Palliser Bay districts. Also comprises notes on the Whitireia and Mana Island archeological sites. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).
Maori architecture, history, language and whakapapa
Date: 1942-1971
From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers
By: Bracken, Thomas, 1841-1898
Reference: MS-Papers-5220-002
Description: Includes correspondence about critiques to book drafts such as 'Nga Moteatea' and 'Tamihana, the king maker', also includes Tainui whakapapa and history, an article on Samuel Marsden, dedication of Maori, church and historic buildings, patere from Tuhoe, research correspondence, poor pronounciation of Maori placenames, prestigious visits to New Zealand and places like Taumarunui and also the history of Te Miringa Te Kakara. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Arapata Haku - Ko to haerenga mai o Tokomaru (The coming of the Tokomaru canoe)
Date: 1894, n d
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-070
Description: Account of the coming of the Tokomaru canoe to New Zealand from Hawaiki; includes a covering letter and translation from W Morpeth, Urenui 13 June 1894. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
George H Davies - Papers relating to Maori legends, waiata and other matters
Date: [ca 1900-1911]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-044
Description: Contains a 6-page notebook of songs and chants with a note at the beginning by S P Smith saying `sent to me by G H Davies, Karore April, 1911'. In Maori the notebook includes notes on Kaioraora (cursing songs) by Topeora, and a waiata `E pa to hau ke Te Wairau e'. Inside the back cover is a copy of a letter in Maori from S P Smith to Whatahoro, New Plymouth 29 August 1911. Several pages relating to legend, waiata and other matters in several hands. Legends include Mataora, Tumatauenga and Kongomaraeroa; Tura and Whiro; Tamatea and the moa; Mataoho; Maui; Tane and others. Some of this material may be from a Ngati Porou source; One section is headed `Waiata a Te Whatu', and there are various waiata among the text which Davies claims have been sung before the Maori Land Court in the Hawkes Bay area. There is also an explanation in Maori and English of the expression `Ariki tapairu' signed by Rawiri Te Rangi Rangikauri. A covering letter from Davies to S P Smith, dated 18 Jul 1902, offering them to the Polynesian Society for publication. There is also an undated note from Elsdon Best to Smith forwarding a letter from Tamahau (Mahupuku?), sent by Davies for publication. An unsigned paper in Maori is probably the letter referred to. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :[Outline of ...
Date: 1822 - 1832
From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas
Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/7/2-Acc.37222
Description: Identifies Ngati Toa 1822-'3 (Te Rauparana); Ngati Mutunga? 1824; AtiAwa, 1832 & 33; Ngati Raukawa 1824 & 1826. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 34 x 21.6 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.
H T Whatahoro Jury - Note book of traditions dictated by Te Matorohanga
Date: 1860
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B001
Description: Contains notes about the circumstances in which Te Matorohanga dictated the material, which includes cosmological notes about Maui, Mataaho and the divine origins of various items and practices; there are also notes about Kupe, Toi and Whatonga and the discovery and settlement of New Zealand The text also discusses the interaction between the original inhabitants and the Maori settlers; there are also discussions about the activities of the canoe commanders in discovering and naming places around the North Island; there are also extensive whakapapa, waiata and karakia There are notes about the settlement of Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa and Wellington which were subsequently used by Best for journal articles, there are also annotations in Ngata's hand that refer to another publication Publication - Material has been used in `The Lore of the Whare Wananga' according to annotations thoroughout the book Relationship complexity - Some of the material was also published in 'The Land of Tara' , an article written by Elsdon Best for the Journal of the Polynesian Society between 1917-1919 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
[Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922] :Map No. 1, the Taranaki coast in the beginning of...
Date: 1800 - 1900
By: Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Barron, Alexander, 1839-1919; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey
Reference: MapColl-832.2edf/[ca.1800]/Acc.1735
Description: A base map of the Nelson Region and the bottom half of the North Island has been used to show ancient footpaths, approximate Iwi boundaries and modern towns and villages which are referred to in a key. Names of Iwi are handwritten within their boundaries. Some placenames are crossed through and others are added, including some written in coloured pencil in the margins with appropriate lines indicating their locations. A vertical line has been drawn through the centre of the map and the annotations are found to the left of this line, although the greater detail is found in the Taranaki Region. Reproduced in 'History and traditions of the Taranaki coast'. Wellington, N.Z. :Polynesian Society, 1973. Base map originally published by Department of Lands and Survey. Other Titles - Map number one, the Taranaki coast in the beginning of the nineteenth century Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on card, linen backed, scale not given, 73 x 72 cm.
Rangipito - An account of some of the hekes or migrations of the Taranaki and other tri...
Date: Apr 1887
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-128
Description: Contains an account of the various heke of Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa to the Kapiti district between 1820 and 1833, with reference to inter-tribal wars and disputes during this period. Rangipito use's the term "Uruuru-purumu" to describe the 19th century musket used by Maori. Other - Hardcopy inventory says "Compare mss version in S P Smith papers 21 (d)" Quantity: 1 folder(s) (40 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript and 2 pages of mss
Register of male and female population - He Tuhituhinga o nga tangata o te Hahi - Kapit...
Date: 1845-1846
From: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Wellington Diocese : Central and parish records
Reference: MSZ-0080
Description: Contains a census of the Anglican Māori male population of the Kapiti and Horowhenua areas, with occasional notes about various individuals. Also includes some Tainui whakapapa at the back. Ngāti Te Upokoiri is written as a hapū of Ngāti Raukawa. This is possibly an error and should be recorded as Ngāti Te Upokoiti. Title taken from item. Arrangement: Boxed together with MSZ-0081, MSZ-0082, MSZ-0083, MSZ-0084, MSZ-0085, and folders MSZ-0085A, MSZ-0085B and MSZ-0085C Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Scrapbook No 6
Date: 1918-1921
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0213
Description: Ngati Raukawa ki te tonga defeated at the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 by Te Ati Awa on Waikanae Beach. Kupe's anchor discovered at Paremata along with ancient middens. Government opposition escalating in the Hutt Valley; Te Rangihaeata and his followers comprising Ngati Toa and others are hunted and gunboats patrol in Porirua Harbour. Includes information on the Wairau Incident; the Tauranga Campaign 1863-66, and the dispersal of Moko-Mokai to overseas institutions by Major General Robley. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.
Hui whakamahara ki a Maui Pomare, Manukorihi Pa, Waitara, Hune 23-27th, 1936/ Waitara, ...
Date: 1936-1937
From: Cowan family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11946-021
Description: Published by McLeod & Slade, Printers, New Plymouth, 1936, as a souvenir of the Maui Pomare Meeting at Manukorihi Pa, Waitara, 27 June, 1936. Also a clipping of an obituary written by James Cowan, about 'Tahu Potiki', Rev Robert Haddon, and a letter to Cowan from Oriwa Haddon, dated 8 Feb 1937. The letter contains an extensive mihi, and acknowledges Cowan's poroporoaki, or farewell to his father. The front of cover of the book has Eileen Cowan's name written on it, in James Cowan's handwriting. Language - Beginning of letter (mihi) is in Maori. Also Maori content in the published book. Language - Most of the content is in English Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material and holographs in a folder
Hui whakamahara ki a Maui Pomare, Manukorihi Pa, Waitara, Hune 23-27th, 1936/ Waitara, ...
Date: 1911, 1936, 1940
From: Cowan family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11946-022
Description: Published by McLeod & Slade, Printers, New Plymouth, 1936, as a souvenir of the Maui Pomare Meeting at Manukorihi Pa, Waitara, 27 June, 1936. Also comprises correspondence and clippings. The correspondence consists of a letter from Isolda, Elsa, and Tristan, which includes a musical stave with the words and notation for the waiata 'Hoki hoki tonu mai te wairua o te tau', which is dated Dec 1911. Also a letter from Apirana Ngata, dated 20 May 1940, acknowledging James Cowan's message of condolence relating to the death of 'Bal' who was buried at Maraetaha, in Muriwai. This relates to Te Raumoa Balneavis, who worked closely with politician, Apirana Ngata. The clippings mainly relate to Maui Pomare, and to Taranaki Māori history. There is also a translation of a waiata relating to Taranaki. Includes many annotations by Cowan, and a signed message from Miria Woodbine Pomare. Also the inside cover is signed 'J. Cowan'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material and holographs in a folder
Scrapbook of clippings by Baucke
Date: [1913-1931]
From: Kenderdine, John, 1860-1932: Papers relating to Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke
Reference: MSX-9253
Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings written by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke [W.B.], compiled by John Kenderdine. Includes in forepages letters between Kenderdine and Baucke. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter
Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881 : Papers
Date: 1835-1906
By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881
Reference: MS-Papers-0238
Description: Includes letters from Heaphy to Donald McLean concerning land disputes; letters and documents relating to the award of the V.C. and to official appointments; testimonial letters and the various Heaphy wills Includes letter from Te Wherowhero to Taranaki chiefs advising them not to follow the example of Te Rauparaha (ie. the Wairau Affair). North Taranaki opposition to the the New Zealand Company's activities. Quantity: 7 folder(s) (32 items). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available. Items that have been microfilmed have been marked with an asterisk.
Ngatata, Wiremu Tako d 1887 : Transcript of text of Treaty of Waitangi and related corr...
Date: 1845-1873
By: Ngatata, Wiremu Tako, -1887
Reference: MS-2204
Description: Includes a transcription of the 1845 printing of the Treaty, and correspondence between Wi Tako and Fitzroy, Grey, Featherston, and Parliament, in English and Maori. Language - Some material in Maori Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (43 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photographic copy) (21 cm, blue linen folder)
Members of Taranaki iwi at Parliament, Wellington
Date: 1 October 1996
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-
Reference: EP/1996/1710-F
Description: Acting director of the Waitangi Tribunal, Dr Ian Shearer, hands over the tribunal's Taranaki report, Wai 143, to Ngati Mutunga representative Hamiora Raumati and Mate Carr, representing Ngati Ruanui. Photograph taken at Pipitea Marae, Thorndon, Wellington, on 14 June 1996 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid. Original newspaper caption reads: "Members of 10 Taranaki tribes gathered at Pipitea Marae in Thorndon Quay today to witness delivery of the Waitangi Tribunal's report on their land claims..." Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm
Marijan Koskovic and Drago Krzanic with the new sign for the Croatian Cultural Society ...
Date: 1 October 1996
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Simcox, Craig, active 1983
Reference: EP/1996/0797-F
Description: Croatian Cultural Society president Mirijan Kostovic (left) and secretary Drago Krzanic (right), dance in front of their premises in Hania street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, with the Society's new sign. Photograph taken on 18 March 1996 by Evening Post staff photographer Craig Simcox. Original newspaper caption reads: "Laughter and tears mingled when Wellington's Croatian community finally got the chance to put their country's name over the door of their clubrooms. The Croatian Culture [sic] Society has had a few name changes in the past six years, as their countrymen have been fighting for independence. It started as the Yugo-Slav Club in 1938 and remained that way for 55 years. 'In 1993, due to the changes in our homeland, we decided to change it,' club president Marijan Kostovic said. 'A lot of people had sentimental memories of Yugoslavia and did not want to accept the changes happening there, but we could no longer call ourselves the Yugo-Slav Club. We chose the Dalmatian Club because most members were from that area". (Evening Post, 18 March 1996) Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm