Korako, Hakaraia, active 1840s-1860s

Date: 1851-1862

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0151-01

Description: Letters from Maori to various colonial officials (mainly Sir George Grey and John White) about various issues, including land issues on the West Coast of the North Island, from Wellington to Wanganui (rent disputes, intertribal disputes, outstanding payments etc); there are also letters about the New Zealand wars, with rumours about Kingitanga activities, a request for compensation because land had been taken by Kingitanga followers, and a request for a war pension for an injury sustained while fighting Hone Heke There are also letters about the erection of a Maori House at Wellington, about arranging meetings, and letters with requests for agricultural implements. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (57 leaves). Physical Description: Mss

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: 1846-1849

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899

Reference: MS-Papers-7874

Description: Eight letters in Maori to William Colenso (1846-1849) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (eight pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1848

From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0031-38

Description: Typed translation of one item supplied by the Translation Service of Internal Affairs Department Contains letters from Maori to Colenso with information about Maori land tenure and rentals, requests for medicines, books and other items, written confessions and discussion about ta moko (tattooing) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 12 pieces. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: Sep 1851

From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0031-57

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) 1 piece. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1857-1873

From: Taylor, Richard (Rev), 1805-1873 : Correspondence

Reference: MS-Papers-0076-03

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [May 1864]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/1-000039-G

Description: Ceremony at Putiki Pa after the battle of Moutoa (14 May 1864). Dr Isaac Featherston (centre) is presenting Mete Kingi Te Rangi Paetahi with the resolution of the Provincial Council thanking the Wanganui Maori for their brave conduct at Moutoa. Third from left, in tweed cloak, is Hakaraia Korako. To his right is Peina Tao. The three pakeha men to the left of Featherston are Mr Booth (catechist), Mr Hamlin (native interpreter) and Major Turner (65th Regiment). Seated between Featherston and Metekingi is Tamehana. To the right of Mete Kingi, with taiaha, is Haimona Hiroti. The two pakeha men to the right are Lieutenant-Colonel Logan and John White. At the extreme right are Peti Puohotana and Rini Hemoata. Photograph taken by William James Harding of Wanganui. In 1864 upper Wanganui Māori adopted the Pai Marire faith and, led by Matene te Rangitauira, attempted to pass down the Whanganui River to attack the town of Wanganui. Mete Kingi was with the army of pro-Government lower Wanganui Maori who refused them passage. At the battle of Moutoua he commanded the reserve and played a decisive part in the defeat of the Hauhau force. (Source: "Dictionary of New Zealand Biography", 1990. p 487). Harding published this photograph in November 1864, as described in the "New Zealand Spectator and Cook Strait Guardian", 12 November 1864, from which account the names of the people present were taken. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Wet collodion glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches, with skyline painted out.

Date: 10 Jul 1869

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0693F-09

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf). Physical Description: Mss and photocopy

Date: 24 Jul 1860

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0684E-11

Description: Letter to Hori Kingi and others almost discouraging them from conflict in Wanganui - Taranaki from some senior Maori or the Poari Koroheke (Board of Elders) and reitifying the boards support to Pakeha Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 20 Jan 1849

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0673A-02

Description: Letter with contemporary translation by Donald McLean written from Otaki informing McLean of disagreements over land Quantity: 1 piece (4 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 16 Sep 1850

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0674D-13

Description: Letter attempting to organise a private landsale Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 23 Apr 1860

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0684C-09

Description: Speeches from the following are reported: Hone Ropiha, Kerepa, Tamihana, Hetaraka te Awaitaia, Te Haeana, Hakopa, Tamihana, Hakaraia, Rapana, Hepata, Reihana, Te Witini Mahikai, Te Manihera, Pita and Honetaua Quantity: 1 piece (12 pages on 3 leaves).

Date: Jun-Aug 1865

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-039

Description: Contains Maori letters Arrangement: Previously from 2/1 Official Papers series Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available. Transfers: At MSI-Papers-13005.. Processing information: Oversized deed separated for reasons of storage and preservation.

Date: [1800-1900]

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-012A

Description: Contains letters from Maori Arrangement: Previously from 1/1 Official Correspondence series Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.