Whangamata and Waikato Region

Date: 1949-1989

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PAColl-10577-2

Description: Contains photographic prints of Whangamata and one photograph of the yacht 'Matariki', 1949-1977. Photographers include Aerial Oblique Aero Surveys Limited (Tauranga) and likely James Watt. Some prints are annotated. Includes three aerial survey photographs: Whangamata (1975); Moana Point, Whangamata, prior to subdivision (1977); and subdivision at Onemana (1975). Welton Hunt is pictured with a marlin he landed in 1949, with the marlin suspended by a rope and pulley. The yacht 'Matariki is photographed moored off a wharf at Great Barrier Island, circa 1980s. Arrangement: From folder titled "Whangamata, Onemana, Matariki- Gt Barrier" Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s) with annotations. 2 colour original photographic print(s) with annotations. Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca 1980s]

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PA12-11179

Description: Colour transparencies taken by James (Jim) Watt of a beached Arnoux's beaked whale (Berardius arnuxii) at Whangamatā beach, circa 1980s. Includes details of skin welts caused by parasites and scratches. Also contains images of wading birds, and of a large paua shell. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 13 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies Processing information: Description updated February 2023 following information provided by researcher.

Date: 1990 - 1999

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

By: Pictorial Publications Ltd

Reference: Eph-POSTCARD-Coromandel-1990s-01

Description: Coloured postcard shows an aerial view of Whangamata. The verso shows a faint illustration of a kereru perched in a tree with berries. There is room for the address, and at top right a bar code: 9-415911000246 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcrad.

Date: 1968-1997

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PAColl-10577-9

Description: Contains photographic prints of Whangamata, particularly the subdivision of Moana Point and related road works and infrastructure projects, 1968 to 1997. Taken by James Watt and Aero Surveys Limited. Moana Point subdivision is photographed at various points in its development. Photographs include: views of Moana Point circa 1968 to 1969, prior to subdivision; road and building construction within the subdivision, 1976; earthworks and contractors at work in 1978 with photographs showing activities such as road building and drain laying; and views of the subdivision in circa 1996 to 1997. Some photographs are aerial views and some have annotations from Jim Watt regarding street names and inhabitants of houses. Annotations identify road names Harry Watt Dr, Isobel St, Moana Anu Anu Ave, and Waireka Place. Surveyor George Setchell is shown standing in front of plane hired for surveying work. Prints also include photographs of machinery working at Durrant's Block in 1974 and the construction of the crib wall, bridge, and causeway to Moana Point in 1975. The re-alignment of State Highway 25 from McGregors Farm through to Moana Point is also included (prints numbered 44 to 49). "R. F. Vlahovich Cartage Contractor" trucks are photographed. Aerial photographs show Whangamata and the subdivision at Onemana in 1978. Information regarding context and content provided by donor. Arrangement: From envelopes and enclosures labelled "Coloured Aerial of Whangamata about 1977", "Views of Moana Pt Subdivision 1996 or 97", "Whangamata Moana Pt 1968-69", "Moana Pt", "Whangamata. Moana Pt - bridge and causway, - crib wall", "Whangamata. Moana Pt - Bridge and Causeway, -Onemana", and "Whangamata realigning main road from McGregors farm through to Moana Point - SH25". Quantity: 69 colour original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy photographic print(s). 1 colour copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Transfers: Negatives have been separated from this item due to storage requirements. See 35mm-103828 to 35mm-103844..

Date: 7 April 1977

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12263

Description: Letter to James Watt from Aero Surveys Limited and 2 annotated envelopes. Title provided by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 1 letter and 2 envelopes. Physical Description: Printed and manuscript Transfers: Accompanying map at MapColl-832.15bj/1980?/Acc.556659.

Date: 1979

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PAColl-10577-4

Description: Photographs of Fieldays at Mystery Creek, Ohinemuri River in flood, and a beached boat, taken by James (Jim) Watt, 1979. Fieldays photographs feature trade displays for Igloo dog kennels (with an unidentified dog) and tractors and diggers and other farm machinery (Iseki, Tracgrip, John Deere, Kubota). Images of Ohinemuri River in flood in July 1979 show rapids as well as water levels by the road and a railway bridge. Also includes beached boat ‘Santam I’ on Whangamata Beach. Annotations on original folder holding prints reading "510 [Pulling?] Butchers Boat". Quantity: 15 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints Transfers: Negatives have been separated from this item due to storage requirements. See 35mm-103819 to 35mm-103825..

Date: [circa 1890s], [circa 1912], [circa 1950s-1970s], [circa 1990s]

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PAColl-10577-8

Description: Contains photographic prints of Whangamata and surrounding district. Taken by James (Jim) Watt, John Lawrence, and another unidentified photographer, 1890s-1990s. Group portrait taken by John Lawrence shows miners Jack Soliara, Paddy O'Neil, and Harry Purdy outside a hut in the bush near Hikuai. Each man holds a different object. Held objects include a gun and a cat. Whangamata Hotel is photographed, with Harry Watt likely one of three men pictured, circa 1912. Two photographs, taken by Jim Watt with his first camera when he returned from World War Two, show Watt Farm. A series of aerial photographs show houses built as part of government land scheme for returned Māori servicemen on farms between Wentworth Valley and Parakawai. The names of the owners of the houses are on the rear of the print. A series of colour photographs show Whangamata Beach. Information regarding context and content provided by donor. Arrangement: From envelopes labelled "Whangamata History" and "Whangamata". Watt Farm land photographed by Watt would later become Moana Point subdivision. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [1977]

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: MapColl-832.15bj/1980?/Acc.556659

Description: Mil D microfile cards of contour sheets mapping Lysaght Block, Moana Point subdivision. Sent to James Watt from Aero Surveys Limited. Moana Point subdivision, Lysaght Block. Quantity: 5 microfiche (one map). Physical Description: Five microfiche on cards Transfers: Accompanying correspondence at MS-Papers-12263..

Date: [1900?]

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: MapColl-832.15bj/1900?/Acc.56658

Description: Printed map with manuscript annotations. Shows numbered sections between Whangamata Harbour and Waikiekie Stream, also shows [marine?] reserve, provisional state forest, and closed road. Text below map reads "Plan of Secs. 2, 5 & 12 Block XVI Tairua S.D" and "18890,19474,20566,20620,24942". Includes Moana Point. Title from item. Auckland Land District, Thames County, XVI Tairua Survey District. Plan of sections 2,5 and 12. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed with ink, pencil, and back colouring on linen, in laminate, 29 x 25 cm. Processing information: The Accession number in the call number has been changed from 556658 (incorrect) to 56658 (correct) [Curator Cartographic and Geospatial, 6 May 2022].

Date: 1981

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PA12-12022

Description: Colour transparencies of damage in the Karangahake Gorge and at Waikino following the flooding of the Ohinemuri River in 1981. Taken by James (Jim) Watt. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies