Historian. Born in Australia 1940. Nee Musgrove. Attended Auckland University and taught in the History Department 1966-2004 when retired as Emeritus Professor. Made Companion of NZ Order of Merit, 1997. Fellow of Royal Society 1998. Made Distinguished Companion of NZ Order of Merit, 2006. Best known for her well-regarded books on the early missionary, Thomas Kendall, Tuhoe leader Rua Kenana, 'Nga Morehu' (an oral history of a group of Tuhoe women), a life of Te Kooti Rikirangi Turuki, and her Tuhoe/Urerewa history 'Encircled lands'.See Dominion Post Obituaries (Saturday, February 19, 2011, A25). The name Te Tomairangi o te Aroha was bestowed upon her by Ngai Tuhoe at Waikirikiri Marae in Ruatoki during the blessing of her book 'Encircled Lands' in 2009. Married twice; to painter Don Binney, and later to Sebastian Black.
Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
General correspondence - B
Date: 1998-2003
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-289
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Photocopy of translation of ledger of Rua's bank: Moni Peeke o Rua Hepetipa Maungapohatu
Date: 1907-1929
By: Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: MS-Papers-3954
Description: Translation by Rangi Motu. First few pages are translations of letters in the volume when Judith Binney saw the volume in the possession of the donor, Dick Scott Relationship complexity - Accompanying material to MSY-1831 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Judith Binney, History Dept, University of Auckland, 1985
Estate of Sebastian William Black: Pounamu disc awarded to Dame Judith Binney, New Zeal...
Date: 2012
By: Black, Sebastian William, 1938-2015
Reference: Objects-0945
Description: Maker(s) not identified. The 2010 New Zealand Post Book Awards, Book of the Year prize, awarded to Dame Judith Binney at the awards ceremony on 27 August 2010, in Auckland. The disc is thin, flat and smooth, and unmarked; the stone stand has been levelled at its bottom so as to stand still, and hold the disc upright in the man-made groove in its top. The name and category of the award is engraved on the stone, but not the recipient's name Source: "Past Winners". 'Ockham New Book Awards', https://www.nzbookawards.nz/new-zealand-book-awards/past-winners/ accessed 28 November 2022. Title supplied by Library. 2010 was the first year of the New Zealand Post Book Awards. Judith Binney recieved the New Zealand Post Book Awards Book of the Year award for 'Encircled Lands: Te Urewera, 1820–1921'. From 1996 to 2009, the awards were known as the Montana New Zealand Book Awards. Quantity: 1 curio(s) 2 pieces. Physical Description: Greenstone disc, 195 x 195 x 3mm; ovoid stone stand for disc engraved, 50 x 190 x 150mm. Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2022. Previous reference: Curios-050-001/002. Previous title: Maker unknown: [Greenstone disc with engraved stone stand, being the 2010 New Zealand Post Book Awards Book of the Year, awarded to Dame Judith Binney]
Notes and correspondence
Date: 1972-1978
From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Research papers relating to the Ratana movement
Reference: MS-Papers-11670-06
Description: Research and lecture or course notes and correspondence. Includes the outline for an extension Course at Victoria University; notes on the `Nature of movements' with prophecies of Te Kooti Rikirangi, Tawhiao, Te Whiti and Taonui; essay `The world of T W Ratana, mangai and chief executive'; notes for a talk for the Sociological Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (1972) `The Ratana movement, its social significance and history'; newsletter and report from Te Tari a te Komiti mo nga Rahui o te Morehu, Ratana Pa (July 1972); article by an unidentified writer on symbols; letter from Claudia Orange relating to Ratana and the Labour Party in the 1930s; letter and postcard from Judith Binney relating to a translation by the Very Reverend John Laughton of prophecies of Te Kooti Rikirangi, 1892-1893; J M Henderson's reply to Judith Binney. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts
Rain of the Children interviews
Date: 04 March 2004 to 12 September 2006
By: Ward, Vincent, 1956-; Kereopa, Hohepa, -2007; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011; Milroy, James Wharehuia (Dr), active 1989-2012; Temara, Pou (Sir), 1948-
Reference: OHColl-0934
Description: Interviews undertaken by Vincent Ward to obtain key oral testimony on important Tūhoe tribal history for use towards the feature film, 'Rain of the Children'. The interviewees are Judith Binney, Hohepa Kereopa, Wharehuia Milroy and Pou Temara. Interviewer(s) - Vincent Ward Quantity: 8 digital video disc(s). 3 interview(s) one is a joint interview. 3 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available edited. Search dates: 04/03/2004 - 12/09/2006
University of Auckland. Archive of Māori and Pacific Music: Digitised copies of oral hi...
Date: 2010
By: University of Auckland. Archive of Māori and Pacific Music
Reference: ATL-Group-00215
Description: Digitised copies of oral history interviews conducted by University of Auckland history professor, Dame Judith Binney. Most interviews are with elders from Ngāi Tūhoe, originally conducted between 1977 and 1984. Quantity: 350 digital sound recording(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Search dates: 2010
Correspondence - B
Date: 1966-1986
From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5292-006
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Correspondence relating to book on Ratana
Date: 1970-1976
From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Research papers relating to the Ratana movement
Reference: MS-Papers-11670-05
Description: Inwards and outwards correspondence of J M Henderson relating to the second edition of his book `Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' (1972). Includes correspondence between the author and publishers A H and A W Reed; memorandum of agreement between author and publisher; a copy of a letter to Mrs M Te Reo T W R Hura of Patea; correspondence between the author, publisher and Encyclopaedia Brittanica International Limited relating to a photograph of T W Ratana; correspondence relating to objections of the Ratana Church to the contents of the second edition. Also includes a letter from Judith Binney (and J M Henderson's reply), relating to a prophecy of Aperahama Taonui. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts
Interview with Judith Binney
Date: 14 Feb 2005
From: New Zealand oral historians project
By: Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHInt-0775-04
Description: Interviewer(s) - Betsy Brinson Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstract(s) to come OHA-5651.
Robert (Boy) Biddle, tape two
Date: 14 December 1981
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Biddle, Robert, -1996; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHC-024235
Description: Interview with Robert (Boy) Biddle, recorded at Kutarere on 14 December 1981. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Transcript available at OHA-8017 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1981
Robert (Boy) Biddle, tape one
Date: 5 March 1983
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Biddle, Robert, -1996; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHC-024238
Description: Interview with Robert (Boy) Biddle, recorded at Kutarere on 5 March 1983. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Transcript available at OHA-8017 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1983
Peter Rikkys, oral history interview notes and transcripts
Date: 14 July 1972
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHA-8423
Description: Notes from interview with Peter Rikkys, interviewed by Judith Binney on 14 July 1972. Title supplied by Library Audio recording described at OHC-025685. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 1972
Pat Hohepa, oral history interview notes and transcripts
Date: 3 July 1972
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Hohepa, Patrick Wahanga (Dr), 1936-; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHA-8422
Description: Notes from interview with Pat Hohepa, interviewed by Judith Binney on 3 July 1972. Title supplied by Library Audio recording described at OHC-025684. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 1972
Horopapera Tatu, tape three
Date: 24 January 1978
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Tatu, Horopapera, active 1978; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHC-024199
Description: Interview with Horopapera Tatu, recorded at Tataiahape on 27 January 1978. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1978
Te Puhi Tatu, tape one
Date: 22 January 1978
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Te Puhi Tatu, -1980; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHC-024205
Description: Tape one of interview with Te Puhi Tatu, recorded at Maungapohatu on 22 January 1978. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1978
Rev. Lloyd Carter
Date: 18 July 1978
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: OHC-024202
Description: Interview with Revend Lloyd Carter, likely recorded in Auckland on 18 July 1978. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1978
Horopapera Tatu, tape two
Date: 24 January 1978
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Tatu, Horopapera, active 1978; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHC-024198
Description: Tape two of interview with Horopapera Tatu, recorded at Tataiahape on 24 January 1978. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1978
Robert (Boy) Biddle, tape two
Date: 15 October 1987
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Biddle, Robert, -1996; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHC-024211
Description: Tape two of interview with Robert (Boy) Biddle, recorded at Kutarere on 15 October 1987. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Transcript available at OHA-8017 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). Search dates: 1987
Niko Tangaroa and Te Pae Tawaroa, tape one
Date: 26 March 1995
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Tongaroa, Niko Maihi, 1939-1998; Tawaroa, Te Pae, active 1995; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHC-024208
Description: Interview with Niko Tangaroa and Te Paea Tawaroa, recorded at Pakohai, Whanganui on 26 March 1995. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1995
John Ru Tahuri, tape two
Date: 23-24 March 1998
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
By: Tahuri, John Ru, -2005; Binney, Judith Mary Caroline (Dame), 1940-2011
Reference: OHC-024217
Description: Tape two of interview with John Ru Tahuri, recorded at Rotorua on 23-24 March 1998. Description from cassette tape label and a listing provided by the University of Auckland, which is available in the backfile. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Transcript and notes available at OHA-8027 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1998