Whakataukī

Date: 1959-1976

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/19A

Description: Papers relating to Maoritanga including research papers, articles, correspondence and stories. Includes whakatauki (proverbs), a poem/song called "The Song of Maoritanga," an article about Maori education and educators' attitudes to the cultural heritage of Maori youth, a Maori Land Court interim decision on Raharuhi Rukupo delivered at Gisborne 19 Sep 1975, some notes about moemoea (dreams) and their interpretation within the Maori culture, an article by Fowler titled "The teaching of Maori in schools," papers relating to the significance of tukutuku patterns for Ngati Porou and other articles relating to various topics including Wharepuni [sleeping houses], a Maori almanac (re: fishing and planting), a draft story of "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and some loose papers relating to Fowler's autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2006

From: [Posters and other ephemera of A3 size relating to Maori issues. 2006]

Reference: Eph-C-MAORI-2006-01

Description: Each poster shows a montage design based on photographs. The "Korero Hau Kura" set contains posters for the following Maori proverbs: Kia mau ki te aka matua; kei mau ki te aka taepa (Grasp the vine planted in the ground, not the vine from the heavens) He poporo tu ki te hamuti (A cherished one, standing undaunted in adversity) Ka tuhi Kaitangata (A mark of Kaitangata) Hauhake tu, ka to a Matariki (A time to harvest as Matariki sets) Ae ko Hotumauea te tangata nei (Yes indeed this person is Hotumauea) Ka maru koe i toku pureke, he kahu pitongatonga (The hem of my fine cloak will shelter you) Nga Reo o Aotearoa, "Voices of Aotearoa"; a collection of treasured Maori stories, contains posters about the following stories: Arai-te-uru - Canoe which brought Rongo-i-tua and his people to New Zealand. It was wrecked at Matakaea and its kumara cargo became the Moeraki boulders. Kahukura - the story of his tricking the patupaiarehe while they were fishing Kuiarau - while bathing in a small lake at Rotorua she was taken by taniwha. Her husband Tamahika asked the gods to kill the taniwha, and they did so by boiling the lake waters. Kaiwhakaruaki - a man-eating taniwha who was killed by warriors near Parapara Golden Bay, after a fight during which he killed many of the warriors. Kua mau i te ao - the story of the naming of Mauao (Mount Maunganui), Puwhenua's mountain suitor who was caught (mau) by the light of day (ao). Nukutaimemeha - Maui's canoe, whose resting place is Mount Hikurangi. Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, 300 x 420 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2006.

Date: Before 1854

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2108

Description: Contains various waiata and moteatea etc. Many of these relate to the Ngati Toa, Te Ati Awa and Ngati Raukawa, with many others relating to Te Arawa and Waikato. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopy) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1895

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-023

Description: Contains notes on various Māori-related subjects. There is a full contents list at the front. Includes transcript of notes by G H Davies on Māori-Pākehā children. Also comprises notes on death ceremonies - cremation; Kāi Tahu death ceremonies, as well as karakia, waiata and whakataukī including tapu lifting practices. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Processing information: Description updated 19 September 2023 following information provided by a staff member.

Date: 1852

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2093

Description: Contains a facsimile copy of a hand written manuscript by Te Uremutu Hakaraia Kiharoa at the dictation of aged chiefs of the Ngati Raukawa, Otaki district. Contains numerous waiata later published by Sir George Grey in "Nga Moteatea me nga Hakirara o nga Maori" including waiata for Te Heuheu Mananui, Papaka Te Naeroa all of Ngati Tuwharetoa; Werawera of Ngati Toa; one waiata "whakawai moko"; numerous waiata whakaoriori tamaiti. One waiata [p.95] which contains referecnes to Tuhoe, Ngati Kahungunu and the Wairarapa, and mentions the mere pounamu "Heketua" which originally travelled through these tribes before being acquired by Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1886

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-129

Description: James Cowan's notebook containing Māori language and shorthand, dated 1886. Contains excercises in Māori with English translations, and includes karakia and whakatauki. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One partially filled notebook Three photographic prints included in this volume (two tipped in, and one laid in (loose).

Date: 1886, 1893-1907, 1910-1915

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-264

Description: Contains inwards letters from Kahui Kaharehe 1893-1907 (40); a letter from H H Lawry, and correspondence with A Leverd 1910-1915 (8). The extensive correspondence between Smith and Te Kahui Kararehe of Taranaki deals with Taranaki whakapapa, information about the migration to New Zealand from Hawaiki of the Aotea and Kurahaupo canoes, whakatauki, information about the Maori language, waiata, karakaia, information about 19th century conflicts and about tthe activities of Te Whiti and Tohu at Parihaka Relationship complexity - Refer to `Ko nga tuhituhi a Te Kahui Kararehe ki a Te Mete 1893-1906', editted by Ruka Broughton (1984), and published by the Maori Studies Dept, Victoria University of Wellington - this contains transcripts of the originals in the manuscript, with a good name-iwi index Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1889

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-162

Description: Contains mainly Maori material including whakapapa and various letters from Maori and European informants. (Volume is labelled on spine vol 4). Index in front. Source of title - from front cover Quantity: 1 volume(s) (474 pages). Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and newspaper clippings

Date: 1836-1886

From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0031-03

Description: Contains miscellaneous correspondence, Maori letters and telegrams The Maori letters contain information about the Hauhau movement in the Hawkes Bay area, reports of deaths, community conflicts and prison escapes, and information about the Maori language and Maori proverbs Language - Some letters in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1893-1894, nd

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-106

Description: Contains (a) letters to S P Smith and Edward Tregear, Omahu Puriri, 1893-1894 (b) Manuscript of Maori, Tangata Maori, the first 11 pages of which appear to have been published in the JPS with additional waiata and translation by S P Smith (JPS v3 p27). The rest seems to remain unpublished. Contains much traditional history. The letters contain information about attempts to date the settlement of New Zealand from Hawaiki using whakapapa and discrepancies between the whakapapa of various iwi, the transfer of Hawaiki placenames to New Zealand, and information associated with the arrival of the Tainui canoe; there are also whakapapa, waiata and proverbs and explanations of the proverbs, and notes about the Maori division of time; there are also notes about 19th century conflicts between Ngapuhi and Ngati Maru, and about Ngapuhi claims to the Kingitanga and associated titles Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1934

From: Davies, George Henry, 1844-1914: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MS-0669

Description: Contains extensive whakapapa recorded by Hori Ropiha, waiata, karakia and narratives about cosmological events, the settlement of Aotearoa from Hawaiki, and the activities of more recent ancestors; also contains notes about various proverbs, and and the origins of various Maori customs and practices Variations in title - Spine title - Davies Maori Ms, Hori Ropiha Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Ms

Date: 1938-1940

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-010

Description: Published by Rotorua Morning Post, 1940, with loose papers that were laid in to the volume including clippings, research notes and correspondence. Correspondence comprises two letters from Enid Tapsell, dated 22 May, and 18 July 1940, relating to her book 'Historic Maketu' and discussion about reviews of the book. Research notes include a 'famous war proverb' by Katene relating to the Maketu area. The book includes an inscription "To James Cowan with sincere regards, Enid Tapsell, Maketu, 28/4/40". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume with loose papers in a folder Transfers: Drawing has been separated for storage reasons. See A-472-025..

Date: [ca 1863-1864], [ca 1880s-1920s], [ca 1939-1949], [ca 1986-1990]

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

Reference: PAColl-6056-06

Description: Collection of photographic prints and postcards primarily showing Māori people from circa 1863 to 1929. Also a small number of prints from circa 1939 to 1949, and circa 1986 to 1990. Incudes one cigarette card and three photographs of Jock McEwen, one shows him signing his book 'Rangitane'. Some subjects are named. Title supplied by Library. A full length portrait of Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury is available at Library reference 1/2-024827-F. Another portrait of Numia Keruru is available at PAColl-7273-07. Quantity: 14 b&w copy photographic print(s). 4 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 3 colour copy photographic print(s).

Date: 2006

By: Te Ao Hou Whanaungatanga

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-2006-02

Description: Two greeting cards (and one duplicate), one depicting "Earth wind and fire: "Tuia te rangi e tu iho nei / Tuia te papa e takoto nei" (Join sky above to earth below, just as people join together); and the other depicting The family: "Aroha mai - aroha atu - Whanaungatanga" (Love towards us - Love going out from us - The family) Verso shows a logo of a flying white bird (dove?), the title, and the words "Hand crafted modern Maori art". Quantity: 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on cards, 121 x 156 mm. Provenance: Donated in 2006. Sold as a wrapped set by a member of the Te Ao Hou Whanaungatanga Trust, in Molesworth Street on 22 June 2006. The purchased set contains three cards, one each of the two designs, and one duplicate.

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-060

Description: Contains notes about 19th century conflicts involving Wairarapa hapu and related proverbs

Date: [ca 1897-1901]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-034

Description: Contains notes, letters, printed material, galley proofs, and photographs The letter from Hurae Puketapu contains Ngati Ruapani whakapapa, and information about a Ngati Ruapani whakatauki; other material includes notes about Maori vocabulary items and related customary concepts, notes about the occupation of the Bay of Plenty area by various iwi and hapu (mainly in shorthand) with the names of informants listed, Tuhoe whakapapa There are also notes in shorthand about a conflict in the Hawkes Bay involving Ngati Kahungunu, Ngapuhi and Ngati Tuwharetoa, and Tuhoe whakapapa and information about land tenure (probably related to the Urewera Commission) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed listing available in inventory.

Date: 1947

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/05

Description: Record list of the Thames Valley and Waikato tour of the Mobile Recording Unit of NZBC and other loose papers. Topics covered in the interviews include early settler and Maori history of Thames and Waikato, including Morrinsville, Te Aroha, Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel, Paeroa, Pirongia, Te Awamutu and Huntly. Includes some details about the interviews with Sir Stephan Allen and Missy Mary Ann Turnbull of Morrinsville, Toki Watene and R W Hammond of Thames, Kapa Potae of Kennedy Bay (Coromandel), C H Hovell [Charlie], Hoane Te Huia of Paeroa, Mr H A Swarbrick relating to the missionary period, and Raureti Te Huia and Te One Haereiti of Te Awamutu. Some of the interviews were conducted in Maori mostly relating to early Maori and Pakeha settler history of the Waikato and Thames area, also recordings of waiata, whakatauki, whakapapa etc. Also includes a biography of Mr George Shaw of Wilson & Shaw, Huntly, and a story about Te Rauparaha's lament, [relating to leaving Kawhia] and English translation. Language - Some notes about interviews recorded in Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s). One photograph of a family. One young girl, one young boy and a teenage girl, possibly Fowler's family?

Date: 1920

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-45

Description: Waiata from Ngapuhi eg waiata aroha and waiata putorino or flute song; also several waiata tangi describing the loss of a daughter from the Rangitikei / Manawatu area and waiata tangi from Maru iwi; waiata poroporoaki or farewell songs from people such as Tawhiao and several hymns covering a wide range of topics from Christianity to the `Mt Egmont Hotel' in Hawera; several war songs about the Orakau battle, Maori soldiers overseas during World War One, a waiata hari or `Triumph Song' and many other war songs from iwi on the East Coast; also songs about birds and Maori welcomes. Essays and articles on Maori food preparation and preservation about birds, body embalming and preserving heads, Maori lunar calendar, Ohaewai land claim, pataka, archaeology, Taranaki Maori history, Maori creation and Maori evolution, stories with an essentially New Zealand theme, the meeting proceedings between the Premier and Maori at Patea, on William Cowper, Maori taonga and artifacts found in a Ohaewai Cave in the Bay of Islands, a swimming pool with the skeletal remains of Frenchmen in a settlement in England, an account of the `Death of Hauraki, a Hokianga Chief' during the New Zealand Wars in 1845-1846, on Maori and Polynesian origins, protest to the Treaty of Waitangi in 1913. Photographs of landscape such as the Whangarei Heads and Mt Manaia, photograph of a Chief, Pokai Tete, letter to Sir James Carroll and another to Sir Maui Pomare, includes card play tactics in cribbage and also whakapapa of Hongi Hika of Ngapuhi and Kapewhiti of Taranaki also includes 92 whakatauaki and material on Ngapuhi grammar or Maori phrases. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts (some with ms annotations) and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1907

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-12

Description: Contains a copy of an account by Hemi Matenga about the rescue of seamen from the shipwreck Delaware in Cable Bay, Whakapuaka (Marlborough region) with a related news clipping from the New Zealand Times, an original account by Te Whatahoro about the recording of cosmological and other information from Te Matorohanga and other tohunga, and about the production of books based on the material, which is reproduced by the New Zealand Times (translation by Keys), and where Te Whatahoro names Keys as his agent for sales of the books There is also an account by Te Whatahoro about the incestuous relationship between the Ngati Kahungunu ancestor Rakaihikuroa and his granddaughter There are letters to Keys from Maori about personal affairs, Maori vocabulary and whakatauki (in answer to questions by Keys), notes about the Kuaka (Godwit) and its place in Maori tradition, ethnographic notes (again in answer to questions by Keys), and notes about a potato blight and a measles epidemic at Omaio There are also copies of letters from Maori to James Carroll; one of the letters contains a report on a major Kingitanga gathering at Waahi in 1907, and the other letters are from Nireaha Tamaki seeking government assistance with food to supply a four month whakapapa hui at Dannevirke, and noting that Tamaki's potato crops were blighted Quantity: 1 folder(s) 16 pieces. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-3/05

Description: Miscellaneous papers including story drafts and summaries of radio interviews conducted in the Waikato/Coromandel regions, and letterhead for the Waihirere Maori Club and Annual Maori Competitions [1960s]. Includes documents relating to place names on the East Coast and Eastern Bay of Plenty that relate to the 14th century waka landings, and an article about Cook's ship The Endeavour. Language - Some Maori content including whakatauki Quantity: 1 folder(s).