Prisons - New Zealand - Waikato Region
Interview with Hiria Rennie
Date: 30 Jul 1991
From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews
By: Rennie, Hinerangi, 1916-2000; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001
Reference: OHInt-0602-13
Description: Hiria Rennie born Hinerangi Tangiariki in about 1916. Refers to father, Tamati from Taranaki; mother from Whanganui, Ngati Apa iwi, Kurahaupo waka. Talks about being raised by aunt Ema Otene and mentions early schooling. Talks about involvement in Sunday school, staying with Sister Gittos and Methodist minister Father Seamer in Ratana. Talks about early interest in speaking Maori and doing first karanga on the marae at age 11. Mentions teaching Maori at Whanganui High School. Recalls marriage at 17 to Raniera Rewiri known as Daniel Davis from Nga Puhi, death of husband after 4 months of marriage. Talks about marriage of 44 years to Hapeta Whitimau Rennie from Turakina, Ngati Apa iwi, Kurahaupo waka. Refers to three whangai children and comments that one child is the grandson of Wiremu Ratana. Discusses joining the Karamu branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League encouraged by Aunty Ema, role as president in Turangi, starting a branch in Ratana, being an area rep. Mentions Kuini Te Tau and Rumatiki Wright. Describes work of the League, particularly raising funds for needy people, health promotion, supporting Maoritanga. Talks about visiting prisons, working with prisoners, teaching weaving. Recalls prisoners from Rangipo performing in Maori Women's Welfare League concerts - raising money for a house for families to stay when visiting inmates Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1991
Hautu Farm. Tokaanu, New Zealand. No. 137.C
Date: Between 1923 and 1928
From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand
Reference: Pan-0356-F
Description: Panoramic view of Hautu Farm near Tokaanu, taken by Robert Percy Moore Inscriptions: Marginal notes on tape - "Hautu Farm Tokaanu" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 124.1 cm
Hautu Farm. Tokaanu, New Zealand. No. 137.A
Date: Between 1923 and 1928
From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand
Reference: Pan-0357-F
Description: Panoramic view of Hautu Farm near Tokaanu, taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on tape - "Hautu Farm Tokaanu" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 129.1 cm
Hautu Farm. Tokaanu, New Zealand. No. 137.B
Date: Between 1923 and 1928
From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand
Reference: Pan-0362-F
Description: Panoramic view of Hautu Farm near Tokaanu, taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on tape - "Hautu Farm Tokaanu" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 126.8 cm
Pastoral view of Hautu Prison farm
Date: [ca 1950]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-190-01
Description: Pastoral view of of Hautu Prison farm near Turangi photographed by an unknown photographer in about 1950. Published in the New Zealand Free Lance 20 May 1936. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 19.6 x 14.5 cm