Kotuku

Date: Nov 1966 - 01 Nov 1966

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-156

Description: Male and female adults with chicks in nests; adults flying back and forth feeding young; distinct male, female and chick calls; distance 50ft; Okarito; weather cloudy mild; recorded 10 am. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1731 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue card 138. Search dates: 1966

Date: [ca 1980s-1990s]

From: Young, David Christopher, 1947- :Photographs, mostly relating to the Matahina Dam and to a South Westland canoe trip

Reference: PAColl-10090-4

Description: Photographs of David Young's canoe trip in South Westland taken circa 1980s-1990s by an unidentified photographer, possibly David Young. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 98 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: [1930]-1998

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-125

Description: Clippings on aspects of Maori and local history; the origin of Maori; diamond wedding of Mr and Mrs J W Powell of Petone; the Howell home at Wharemauku (Raumati Beach) (1949); newsletter, the Proprietors of Mangakino township (Dec 1981); photographs of Maori entertaining Commonwealth Parlimentary delegates; obituaries for Kingi Tahiwi; article on the Tahiwis; clipping, Maori implements at Seatoun 1909); Wairarapa pendant; newspaper article by Hemi Kuti (James Cootes jnr) about the attempted by Muaupoko to slay Te Rauparaha at Te Wi (Ohau, Horowhenua). Maori myths of the kotuku Howell House at Raumati Beach was formerly known as the Howell House of Wharemauku (owned by the Howell family and later the Maclean family) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1976 - 1979

From: Air New Zealand Ltd: [Ephemera of quarto size, timetables and advertising relating to Air New Zealand flights, routes and aircraft]

By: Harvey, Norman Bruce, 1931-

Reference: Eph-B-AVIATION-ANZ-1978-Menus

Description: Covers depict natural history prints by Bruce Harvey, including: Fleshfooted shearwater and tuatara; Waxeye; Kiwi (Brown and Spotted Kiwi); Fantail; Kakapo; White Heron; New Zealand kea, Banded dotterel, Kokako, Grey warbler, Tui, Pukeko, Kingfisher. Accompanied by envelope used to contain the illustrations. It is embossed in gilt letters with the words: "With the compliments of Air New Zealand" Quantity: 13 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded covers 322 x 238 mm. Provenance: Donated by Bill Archie, Auckland, in 2011.

Date: 1930 - 1950

By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965; Lysaght, Sylvia Villebois, 1906-2000

Reference: B-156-013

Description: Includes: Nikau, Rimu, Grass tree, Celmisia, [Manuka], Shag drying wings, White heron, Pukeko, Black teal. Quantity: 9 b&w art print(s) (woodcuts). Physical Description: Woodcuts, on bookmarks, sizes varying.

Date: 1976 - 1979

From: Air New Zealand Ltd :[Ephemera of octavo size, timetables, tickets, and advertising relating to Air New Zealand flights, routes and aircraft]

By: Harvey, Norman Bruce, 1931-

Reference: Eph-A-AVIATION-ANZ-1978-Menus

Description: Covers depict natural history prints by Bruce Harvey, including: Fleshfooted shearwater and tuatara (2 copies); Waxeye; Kiwi (Brown and Spotted Kiwi); Fantail; Kakapo (2 copies); White Heron; New Zealand kea, Banded dotterel, Kokako. Menus are for breakfast, dinner and light refreshments. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s) (plus some duplicates). Physical Description: Photolithographs on menu booklets, folded, 163 x 237 mm. Provenance: Some menus donated by Mrs E Herron, Ms Maree Moxon, Dr Margaret Bailey, Alice Megget, Clare Murphy. Others purchased in 2002 and 2005.

Date: 1976

By: Mitchell, Allan Gordon, 1927-2015

Reference: C-077-006

Description: Shows the white heron or kotuku Same as C-077-006-a Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 490 x 380 mm on sheet 638 x 450 mm

Date: 1991

From: Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bird studies prepared for four "Birds of New Zealand" books. 1987-1991.]

Reference: A-374-129

Description: Shows a white heron in breeding plumage, and a spoonbill on a nest with a spoonbill chick. Description details appear on tracing paper overlay. Artwork prepared for publication in Elaine Power's "Lake, river and wetland birds of New Zealand" (1990). This image appears on page 18 of this book. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sheet 300 x 205 mm, with tracing paper overlay.

Date: 1991

From: Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bird studies prepared for four "Birds of New Zealand" books. 1987-1991.]

Reference: A-374-126

Description: Shows a white heron with wings outstretched, standing on a branch, with flax and native bush in the background. Description details appear on tracing paper overlay. Artwork prepared for publication in Elaine Power's "Lake, river and wetland birds of New Zealand" (1990). This image appears on page 15 of this book. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sheet 300 x 205 mm, with tracing paper overlay.

Date: 1991

From: Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bird studies prepared for four "Birds of New Zealand" books. 1987-1991.]

Reference: A-374-127

Description: Shows studies of a white heron in flight and two birds in profile. Artwork prepared for publication in Elaine Power's "Lake, river and wetland bird of New Zealand" (1991). This image appears on page 16 of this book. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on sheet 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 1976-1977

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers

Reference: 87-208-115

Description: Mainly inward correspondence reflecting Fleming's increasing involvement in conservation issues. Includes a letter about the endangered Okarito white heron. Some of the letters congratulate him on receiving a knighthood and relate to his retirement from the DSIR. Letters are selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1990

By: O'Shea, Phillip, 1947-; Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001

Reference: Curios-012-012

Description: Obverse shows a profile head of Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse shows a stylised kotuku (white heron) in flight and the title of the medal. The box is embossed with the Queen's crest and the words "The New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal". Inside the lid in gold letters on white fabric are the words "Royal Australian Mint". The New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal was awarded only during 1990 to 3,632 people in recognition of the contributions they had made to some aspect of New Zealand life. It was designed by Mr Phillip O'Shea, New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary. The obverse of the medal bears the effigy of the Queen by Raphael Maklouf (as on the New Zealand coinage of the period). The reverse bears the official 1990 symbol, a kotuku (white heron) designed by Fred Graham and Roy Good (Information supplied by Phillip O'Shea. See full text in drawer alongside the medal) Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Gold medal, diameter 38 mm, on red, black and white ribbon, in red hinged leather box 100 x 104 x 25 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1950

By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965; Field, Isabel Jane, 1867-1950

Reference: A-178-017

Description: Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Signed in pencil Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Woodcut ; image, 124 x 85 mm on sheet 250 x 150 mm

Date: 1910 - 1940

By: Terry, Edward Lionel, 1873-1952

Reference: G-271-2

Description: Badly fragmented piece of silk fire screen showing white herons Source of attribution to Lionel Terry: the donor. Supplied title. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: 1 painting on black silk; watercolour 105 x 65 mm, glazed gilt frame 190 x 150 mm Provenance: Donation: Dr R. F. Aitken, Wellington, 1983.

Date: 1936

By: Moore, Benson Bond, 1882-1974; American Nature Association; Nature (Periodical)

Reference: A-134-022/029

Description: Shows frogs, geese, white herons, Alaskan bears, landscapes, etc Originally published in Nature magazine Quantity: 8 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etchings 75 x 115 mm to 222 x 178 mm

Date: 1954

By: Taylor, Ernest Mervyn, 1906-1964; Feeney, John Patrick, 1922-2006

Reference: A-406-001/003

Description: Three prints used by John Feeney in his film "Kotuku"; using motifs of a white heron, stars, and a figure in a circle of light at top right. Quantity: 3 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood cuts, on sheets, sizes varying around 150 x 190 mm. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts - MS-Group-1423; Photographic material transferred from Manuscripts located at PA-Group-00111.

Date: 1994

From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Editorial cartoons. 23 March - 14 June 1994

Reference: H-106-005

Description: Shows a white heron above a landscape where 3 people are mourning the loss of Dame Whina Cooper. Refers to the death of Dame Whina Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1974 - 1975

By: Acres, Avis, 1910-1994

Reference: D-029-004

Description: Chart of 9 New Zealand birds, with portion of text beside each illustration. Shows: kea, brown kiwi, white heron, white-eye, rifleman, weka, kaka, shining cuckoo, grey warbler. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - Sheet C First edition of "Identification guide to New Zealand birds", was published in Wellington in 1975. Quantity: 9 watercolour(s) on board with text.. Physical Description: Watercolours on board, 1150 x 503 mm.

Date: 1976

By: Mitchell, Allan Gordon, 1927-2015

Reference: C-077-006-a

Description: Shows the white heron or kotuku Same as C-077-006 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 490 x 380 mm on sheet 638 x 450 mm

Date: 2006 - 2007

By: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-2006-04

Description: Calendar with text in Maori and English. Photographic images for each month include: white heron, feather cloak (kahu huruhuru), piupiu skirts, tui feeding on kowhai blossoms, T J Grant drawing of a native storehouse, pare (door lintel), Maori waka (Maniapoto Mokau ki Runga), toetoe, wano, Hangi in Northland (photo by Eric Lee-Johnson), Moanaroa Zagrobelna harvesting pingao for Te Hau ki Turanga, Kea at Nga Manu Nature Reserve. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on calendar pages, each 303 x 303 mm.