Te Āti Awa ki Poneke

Date: Before 1854

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2108

Description: Contains various waiata and moteatea etc. Many of these relate to the Ngati Toa, Te Ati Awa and Ngati Raukawa, with many others relating to Te Arawa and Waikato. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopy) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [1957-1958]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-37

Description: Comprises notes on the earliest ethnographic map of part of the Wellington area (with map); maps, Maori pa sites, Te Awamutu area; map, Heathcote-Sumner area, showing location of Moa-bone Point Cave; anomalous adze; note and drawing by A Formison; map, Maori sites, Owhariu Bay; paper by Adkin, date and culture of the earliest people of the North Island; Maori place-names of Te Korokoro-Te Tuara-whati-o-Te mana area, Hutt Valley (with map); massve adze, from Te Kaha Point, Bay of Plenty; Arrangement: Notebook no 36 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1848 - 1849

From: [Turnbull, Henry Hume] d 1858 :[New Zealand and Pacific sketchbook, 1848 to 1856]

By: Turnbull, Henry Hume, -1858

Reference: E-454-q-012

Description: Six members of a family alongside their house, with a chimney and Euroepan windows and a half door. In the background are hills and another house at a small distance. The drawing on the other side of this sheet is of Kaiwharawhara and this view could also be at Kaiwharawhara, around the Wellington Harbour, or at Porirua. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on sketchbook page 180 x 259 mm Provenance: Donation: Mrs Kate Kavanagh, England, 1993

Date: [1957]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-36

Description: Comprises notes on old occupation site at Kau Bay, Pt Halswell, Wellington Harbour (with maps); map of the Greytown area; map, pa near mouth of Waitotara River; map, Ohawe Village, Waingongoro River; Melanesian greenstone adze, Bethune's sale; new type of patu from Western Marlborough Sounds (with map); melanezoid adze; Maori place-names of Croisilles Harbour, Marlborough Sounds (with map); a series of maps of the NZ Company's 1st general survey, Wellington district; map, native garden, on Owhariu Stream Arrangement: Notebook no 35 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: n d

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-099

Description: Contains notes about the game Muu (draughts), with information supplied by different Maori informants. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1843 - 1849 - 1845

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Melville, Henry, 1792-1870

Reference: A-465-009

Description: Red-coated soldiers (probably from the 58th Regiment) in the foreground, groups of Maori men and women, canoes drawn up on the shore of the Hutt River, the palisades of the pa in the background, with tall trees beyond. Several Maori are carrying bundles on their backs, possibly of potatoes, since Brees mentions 'extensive potato grounds' around the pa in his text on p.30 of Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand The date of the original is likely to be 1845, since the soldiers shown did not occupy the Hutt Valley until 1845. The pa was located on the east bank of the river close to the site of the present Melling Bridge. Brees mentions that Makaenuku Pa was built by Porirua Maori after 1840. Other Titles - Makahinuku Pa Extended Title - In: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand Plate 18, No 54; also reproduced in Brees' Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) See also at E-070-007 (digitised). Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving, 130 x 200 mm (plate mark)

Date: [1952-1953]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-31

Description: Comprises detailed hand drawn Maori maps giving place-names and sites of Wellington Harbour and environs; Miramar Peninsula; Tarakena Bay fortified positions; Island Bay-Oriental Bay area; Karori-Ngaio area; Lambton-Kaiwharawhara area; Wellington peninsular to Colonial Knob; Hutt Valley (1840 and 1852); Motukairangi Island (ca 1400); and Hutt Valley, lower part with all Maori names Arrangement: Notebook no 30 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [ca 1860]

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2052

Description: Waiata by various composers some of which are identified in the names filed below. Concerns various subjects from different tribal areas. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [1954-1955]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-28

Description: Contents comprise notes on adzes found at Ohau Bay (Wellington); Waikanae, McCrae's Flat (Central Otago), Dargaville and Horowhenua; a greenstone spike 12" in length found at Arapawa Island (with map and genealogy of the Heberley family); map showing geographical features and the position of Maori Pa sites and kainga of central Wellington; map showing distribution of type IV adzes (Waitaha culture) of western Wellington from Palliser Bay to Foxton; adze found at McCrae's flat Otago. Arrangement: Notebook no 27 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: Jun 1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-219

Description: Contains correspondence, circulars and related papers about the employment of various people in the administration of Maori Affairs, their salaries; the appointment of Native Assessors and their fees; also some papers about the disposition of Wairarapa Maori with regard to fighting at Taranaki

Date: 1865-1893

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-147

Description: Public Notice (26 August 1879) by the Maori Committee appointed to investigate and take proceedings against the Crown for the confiscation of Maori lands during the Maori-European land wars. advising Maori about their rights in relation to confiscated lands Also includes newspaper article about the desire of Ngati Toa to impose strict guidelines for the proper carriage and behaviour of its members in the Pa. This code was devloped to suppress drunkeness and its associated problems, and manage traditional Maori land usage (ie. selling, rental, lease etc) Other Titles - Te Waka Maori o Niu Tireni, Tihema 14, 1876. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Mar-Jun 1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-234

Description: Includes a list of Native assessors for the greater Wellington-Manawatu region, information about their salaries and remuneration, and additional comment about their character. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1950-1953]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-24

Description: Contents comprise notes on middens, Porirua Harbour (including map); alternative schemes of the populating of NZ; map of Maori sites, Waikanae- Paraparaumu-Paekakariki; selected items from P Beckett's collection; map showing Waitaha sites; nephrite heimatau from L Horowhenua; Hutt Valley midden; and other notes Arrangement: Notebook no 23 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1960

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-48

Description: Comprises article on the moa hunter as artist and trapper by Hugh S McCully with photographs and letter; maps and notes showing location of middens and adze found at Waikanae; plan of meeting house, Waiwhetu, `Arohanui-ki-te-tangata'; photograph of Wikitoria Puketapu with carved figure; map showing route of excursion around Pauatahanui arm of Porirua Harbour; map, excursion, Paekakariki; sketch plan and prfile, pa-citadel site, Paekakariki; discussion of the term, `Papa-kainga'; photograph and sketch of ancient outrigger float from Pinfold's drained swamp, Soldiers Road, Te Horo, photography and further drawings Arrangement: Notebook no 47 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1841 - 1842

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872; C Hullmandel (Firm); Smith, Elder & Company

Reference: C-026-001

Description: Outline key to Heaphy's "Part of Lambton Harbour, in Port Nicholson, New Zealand ... April 1841" published in London in 1842 as a lithograph based on Heaphy's watercolour "Thorndon Flat and part of the City of Wellington". Names features, buildings and their owners, and ships, including 1. Messrs Willis's Storehouses. 2. Messrs Wade's Storehouses. 3. Losack's Store. 4. Durie & Co's Store. 5. Mr Grace's Academy. 6. Messrs Waters & Smith's Stores. 7. Allen's Store. 8. Taine's Store. 9. Residence of Captain Cole. 10. Residence of L. Nattrass Esquire. 11. Residence of Dr Johnstone. 12. Messrs Cook's Storehouse. 13. Residence of Col. Wakefield. 14. Residence of Dr Evans. 15. Residence of Mr StHill Esquire J. P. 16. Residence of R. Stokes Esquire. 17. Temporary Exchange and Library. 18. Barrett's Hotel. 19. Houses belonging to F. A. Molesworth Esquire. 20. Residence of Dr Fitzgerald. 21. Hornbrooke's Store. 22. Messrs Hay & McHattie's Storehouses. 23. Residence of Dr Dorset. 24. Company's Immigration Depot. 25. Court House. 26. Residence of Michael Murphy Esquire. 27. Residence of Michael Harrison Esquire. 28. Jail. 29. Residence of Captain Chaffers. 30 Riddiford & Co's Storehouses. 31. Residence of K. D. Harrison Esquire. 32. Path to Ohario. 33. Southern Road to the Porirua Valley. 34. Belsize Point. 35. Schooner "Jane". 36. Schooner "Elizabeth". 37. Cutter "Harriet". 38. Brig "Patriot". 39. N. Z. Co's Barque "Cuba". 40. Ship "London". 41. American Brig "Emigrant". 42. Chilean Ship "Morley". 43. Chilian Brig "Heron". 44. N. Z. Co's Barque "Brougham". 45. Schooner "Kate". 46. Ship "Martha Ridgway". 47. Kumo Toto Point. 48. Town Acre no. 512. xxx Native Potatoe Plantations. Ellis' Early prints of New Zealand. no. 286 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 369 x 551 mm

Date: 1855-1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-144

Description: Includes various correspondence regarding Maori land, enquiries by Maori about Native Reserves; list of iwi members of Taranaki tribes (see below); hand drawn map of the Whanganui district showing Maori and European land. Includes list of names for "claim E, Titirangi to Waitara", for hapu other than Otaraua. Also mentions claims by Matiaha Tiramorehu for the area from Kaiapoi to Kaikoura for the Kai Tahu tribe, lands purchased from Ngati Toa by the Crown, and an emerging sentiment that the original purchase was ill founded. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1962]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-57

Description: Contents comprise reports on find-spots and data of artefacts, historic sites of the greater Waikanae area, including a record of recent finds between Te Horo and Waikanae to May 1962, including genealogy (with map); thick squat patu from Mangaroa pa, Richard Rolston's collection; unexpected archaeological discoveries, a new type of patu from Horowhenua and a native burial, Welllington, photographs, map and diagrams; selected memoranda from 10th science congress (1962) Arrangement: Notebook no 56 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [1953-1955]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-29

Description: Contents comprise notes on former pa and former and existing kainga of Kawhia-Central Waikato-Waihi area compiled after a visit (Nov 1953) (with maps); rough profile of pa site on hills above Waihi Beach; stone patu and adze, Hamilton; nephrite adze, Te Awamutu; wooden bowl with spout for pouring, Te Awamutu; former occupation of the eastern shore of Wellington Harbour; map, `Visit to Pencarrow Head and Lake Kohangapiriri in search of evidence of past inhabitants' (15 June 1955); the Cameron Stream site, with map; objects from Kohangapiriri and Cameron Stream; and general section and columns of midden-oven, Cameron Stream Gully Arrangement: Notebook no 28 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [Between about 1879 and 1899]

From: Bothamley family: Papers and photographs

By: Wright, Henry Charles Clarke, 1844-1936

Reference: PA1-q-192

Description: Photographs taken by Henry Wright in the Wellington Region between about 1879 and 1899. In the album there is one photograph (p 33), of the Pink Terraces which was possibly taken by the Burton brothers. They include two photographs (on p 1, 36) of his wife (probably his second wife Mary Jane (nee Woolman), as it is likely they were taken between 1886 and 1890, dated from the style of her dress, and he didn't marry his third wife, Elizabeth Hughes Hallett, until 1907) Many were taken around the Wellington coast, including views of the Wellington Heads; two views of Maori whare at Karaka Bay (circa 1879)(p 13) and one with a Maori chief in front of a whare (p 15); and three photographs of a bay near Karaka Bay showing torpedo sheds (p 20), a naval camp (p 30), and the explosion of a torpedo in the sea (p 31). Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, decorated with gold patterns, central section with red, white and green inserts with the Scottish thistle, English rose and Irish clover (one section, presumably the Welsh one missing). Entitled `Photographic scrap album'; 28.5 x 24.5 cm

Date: [ca 1885]

From: Wright, Henry Charles Clarke, 1844-1936 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-020634-G

Description: A photograph of a group at Te Karaka kāinga, facing south towards Te Au a Tāne, taken by Henry Wright circa 1899 to 1910. Rīpeka Te Puni is holding the baby and sitting with Amy Wright under a woven cloak or kaitaka.The two men next to her are thought to be her two brothers Nopera and Atanatiu. The man in the back is Captain William Shilling, Harbour Pilot, and on the right is Amy Wright, daughter of the photographer. People identified from information on page 18 of ‘Motukairangi: Taranaki Whānui kiTe Upoko o Te Ika, Cultural Safety Report’, 2020 https://www.linz.govt.nz/sites/default/files/culturalsafetyaudit_-_motukairangi_-_taranaki_whaanui_cultural_safety_report_2020.pdf. Accessed 13 September 2023. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches Processing information: Title changed and people identified following information from staff member, 13 September 2023.