Rangatiratanga

Chiefly authority

The traditional personal authority of chiefs/rangatira over the assets of an iwi/tribe or hapu/sub-tribe such as land, forests, fisheries, etc.

There are 24 related items to this topic
Manuscript

Karakia, waiata and speeches (with some translation notes by Grey) by Te Rangikaheke

Date: Before 1854

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

Reference: MSY-2117

Description: Contains waiata, karakia, notes on the Maori language and discussion on aspects of tikanga and social responsibility within Maori communities as recorded by Te Rangikaheke. Also includes chapter containing lists of words with reduplicated forms (hemo = hemohemo); forms of address by Te Arawa and Ngati Kahungunu; relatinship terms used in sentences; list of exterior and interior parts of the body. Discussion by Te Rangkaheke on rangatiratanga (the nature of chieftainship) and the terms applied in relationships (taina me te tuakana). Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Manuscript

Papers relating to Bastion Point

Date: [1977-1979]

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

By: Walker, Ranginui Joseph Isaac, 1932-2016

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-50

Description: Contains minutes 'Iwi meeting held at Orakei Marae, June 1978' re Bastion Point; also contains photocopies of protest flyers and an historical over view of the claim. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and photocopies of pamphlets

Manuscript

Translation of the Laws of England

Date: [1858]

From: Smith family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7055-2

Description: Comprises translation into Maori of `The Laws of England' (1858) Language - English Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies of mss, typescripts and printed matter

Image

Family portraits

Date: [ca 1910s - ca 1930s]

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: PAColl-7910-24

Description: Photographic portraits of Te Whaiti whanau members and associates, including civic events and images of a political nature, taken by unknown photographers ca 1890s to ca 1920. Comprises: - Unknown woman wearing a korowai, with European clothing. - Unknown woman. - Portrait of Piripi Te Maari-o-te-rangi - Young woman with a moko kauae in a European style dress, ca 1890s. Possibly Kaihau Te Whaiti. - Unknown woman with a moko kauae, wearing a black dress with large white collar. This portrait is heavily painted over. The woman is possibly either Iraia or Kaihau's mother. - "Convention of Native Ministers, Members of Parliament, & Chairman of Maori Council at Wellington Parliament House". Iraia Te Whaiti is in the back row, second from right). Front row includes Hoani Paraone Tunuiarangi (second from left), Apirana Ngata (third from left), James Carroll (fourth from left), and Te Rangihiroa Buck (front row, second from right). - Photograph of framed address to Prince Edward during his visit to Rotorua on 28 April 1920, and also his reply to that address. Both are photographs of framed copies of these addresses. The Prince's reply is to the "Chiefs and People of Aotearoa" and it includes two small photographs of the Prince (one is labelled Bartlett-Andrews Wellington). - Two images of the laying of the foundation stone of the Greytown Town Hall, on 11 July 1907. The stone was presented by Iraia Te Whaiti, and it was laid by the mayor, D P Loasby. One of the photographs has an inscription on the back "I muri i a au ma koutou e [where eme?]" which translates as "After me, it is for you to [unknown]". - Decorated wooden hall set for a wedding. - Te Whaiti whanau picnic, ca 1915. Including Rangi [?] who is the first man seated on a bench, and Iraia Te Whaiti is the third man seated on the bench. - Unidentified woman wearing a korowai and white blouse. She has a moko kauae, possibly drawn in during the processing of this image. An inscription on the back reads "No doe/c til December unreliable". - Unidentified woman with a moko kauae, wearing a korowai and pounamu tiki, with a huia feather in her hair, and carrying a mere. - Unidentified girl, wearing a korowai. Has instructions for colourisation on the back. The folder for PAColl-7910-24-03 has a note written on it, which does not apply to the item currently held in it. It appears that an item that was previously in this folder has become disassociated with it. The note says "TW. Written on frame - Joe Tipone from Waiwhetu - Raukuna's first husband". Quantity: 15 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Portraits

Manuscript

Notebook - Kohimarama conference

Date: 1860

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-073

Description: 8 pages only filled in, 2 contains addresses and the rest are notes regarding a Kohimarama conference, July 14 1860 which includes a list of iwi who were represented. Also contains references to a few of Eric Ramsden's manuscripts held in the Alexander Turnbull Library Other - Notes are written in pencil and are hard to read due to smudgings Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

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Ki Mana Whanau :Maatua Whangai. Aotearoa maramataka 1990. Rangatiritanga.

Date: 1990

By: Ki Mana Whānau

Reference: Eph-B-MAORI-1990-01

Description: A calendar showing photographs of activities involving Maori: roadworkers, committee members, a hangi, a haka party, groups of young people and families. Other Titles - Rangatiratanga Other Titles - New Zealand calendar 1990 Other Titles - Matua whangai Quantity: 1 calendar. Physical Description: Photolithographs on pages of calendar, each page 215 x 302 mm.

Manuscript

Foden, Norman Arthur, 1894-1978 : Research notes for `Genesis of New Zealand's legal hi...

Date: [ca 1935]

By: Foden, Norman Arthur, 1894-1978

Reference: MS-Papers-3890

Description: The research notes include extracts from official documents, New Zealand Company records, court ordinances, journals, correspondence and newspapers which date from 1831 to 1926. Foden looks at the period of Maori sovereignty, the aquisition of English sovereignty, the origins of the laws that were applied to this country, the Port Nicholson Constitution and a great many other events. They form the basis of `Genesis of New Zealand's Legal History: a treatise on the legal history of NZ to 1842'. Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - Copy of 'Genesis of New Zealand's legal history...' is at qMS-0800 Quantity: 3 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts

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Various cartoonists :[Two cartoons from the Drawing the Line exhibition, 1989.]

Date: 1989

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Grant, Ian Fraser, 1940-

Reference: B-164-001/002

Description: Two cartoons by Tom Scott and Trace Hodgson from the Drawing the Line exhibition for the Ministry of External Relations and Trade, 1989. Scott's cartoon is on the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Hodgson's cartoon is a caricature of Sir Ron Brierley as the god of moneymaking. 'Drawing the Line: Cartoons across the Tasman' was an exhibition of cartoons by New Zealand cartoonists about Australian issues and the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, curated by Ian F. Grant for the New Zealand Ministry of External Relations and Trade. The exhibition toured Australian cities in 1989. Quantity: 2 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Scott cartoon ink on board, 585 x 435 mm. Hodgson cartoon ink and letratone on board, 375 x 540 mm

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Moon, Mary, fl 1991 :Rape Crisis & related groups of Aotearoa; Te Kakano o te whanau, s...

Date: 1991

By: Moon, Mary, active 1991

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1991-01

Description: Poster recognising the work of several women's organisations working for social change and improvement shows a stylised illustration of a Maori, a Pacific Island and a pakeha woman standing side by side holding a staff with a female logo on top of it. The background is multi-coloured. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 635 x 445 mm. Provenance: Donated by Andrea Tangohau, Wellington, in 2013.

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[Posters relating to the Treaty of Waitangi. 2000-2019].

Date: 1840 - 2000 - 2019

Reference: Eph-D-WAITANGI-2000/2019

Description: Includes: 2000: New Zealand. Department of Courts. Te Tiriti o Waitangi; The Treaty of Waitangi. [Parallel text of Treaty; original motif by Cliff Whiting; poster is silver grey and navy blue] (2 copies) 2002: Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission. Ahu Whakamua; the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Settlement. What it means for you. The Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Settlement concerns each & every Maori. 2002 (2 copies) 2005: Archives New Zealand. See the original Treaty of Waitangi on Waitangi Day, 6 February. Free entry 9.00 am - 5.00 pm at Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street Wellington [2005] (2 copies) State Services Commission. The Treaty of Waitangi; English text, Maori text, key differences. Made in New Zealand. 2004-2005 2007: Treaty 2U; it's coming to you. Discover the Treaty of Waitangi. free entry: New Dowse 26-28 April; Te Papa Waterfront 29 April - 3 May [2007] 2010: [Waitangi National Trust]. The carvings, Te Whare Runanga, the meeting house at Waitangi Treaty Grounds. [ca 2010?] 2012: Te Tiriti o Waitangi; the Treaty of Waitangi. Archives New Zealand. www.archives.govt.nz [2012?] (2 copies) Quantity: 7 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief prints and photolithographs on posters, sizes varying up to 760 x 500 mm.

Audio

Interview with Moana Jackson on Tino Rangatiratanga

Date: 24 Oct 1990

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

By: Jackson, Moana, 1945-2022

Reference: OHInt-0937-0208

Description: Interviewer(s) - Mahia Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT10-0781 Quantity: 1 10" reel(s). 1 interview(s).

Audio

Hirini Moko Mead - Tuku rangatiratanga

Date: 25 Mar 1989

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0937-0138

Description: Interviewer Piripi Walker (Ngāti Raukawa) talks with Hirini Moko Mead (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Tūhourangi) about the 1988 government policy paper 'He Tirohanga Rangapu - partnership perspectives', and the kaupapa tuku rangatiratanga - devolution. Mead describes devolution as a long dreamed of development, and discusses its components, possible faults on the Māori side of the process, steps neccessary to maintain independence, and the question of whether to retain the Department of Māori Affairs or Tira Ahu Iwi (Iwi Transition Agency) in some form. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-1457 Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 1 7" reel(s). 32.03 Minutes and seconds duration. Search dates: 1989

Audio

A study of comparative sovereignty issues in New Zealand and the United States

Date: Mar-Jun 2000

By: Kersey, Harry, 1935-

Reference: OHColl-0475

Description: Interviews Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Sir Tipene O'Regan, Moana Jackson, Margaret Wilson and Eddie Durie about Maori sovereignty and the Treaty of Waitangi. Interviewer(s) - Harry Kersey Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 5 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Transcripts to come from Professor Kersey.

Manuscript

Papers relating to He Taua and the Haka Party

Date: [1979]

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

By: Walker, Ranginui Joseph Isaac, 1932-2016

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-52

Description: Contains materials re the controversy and Maori protest over a haka Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

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[Posters relating to the Treaty of Waitangi. 2000- ].

Date: 2000 - 2012

Reference: Eph-C-WAITANGI-2000s

Description: Includes: 2006: Treaty 2U; it's coming to you. Discover the Treaty of Waitangi. What led to it? And where to now? Hurahia te Tiriti o Waitangi. He aha i aro pera ai? Ki whae i naianei? Treaty 2U; a touring exhibition. Free entry. National Library of New Zealand / Te Papa Tongarewa / Archives New Zealand [2006].(2 blank copies, and two filled in with venue details: 5 February - Lower Hutt (Waiwhetu Te Ra o te Ruakura [Raukura]), 6 February - Porirua (Festival of the Elements)) 2008: Museum of Wellington presents Treaty 2U. Discover the Treaty of Waitangi. What led to it? And where to now? Open 12 July-12 October. Museum of Wellington [2008] (2 copies) Waitangi Day celebration; Te Ra o Waitangi. Waitangi Park, Wednesday 6 February 2008, 10am - 4 pm. Kapa haka, drumming, dance and more. Multicultural food and stalls. Fun for the whole family! Wellington Tenths Trust; Wellington City Council 2010: Te Ra o Waitangi; a celebration of Waitangi Day. Waitangi Park, Saturday 6 February [2010] 2012: Te Ra o Waitangi; a celebration of Waitangi Day. 10am - 4pm, Monday 6 February. te Rakura - the wharewaka on the waterfront [2012] Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief prints and photolithographs on posters, sizes varying up to 460 x 320 mm. Provenance: Some posters donated by Wadestown Public Library in 2008-2010.

Other

Papers relating to Te Hokioi

Date: [1960-1979]

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

By: Walker, Ranginui Joseph Isaac, 1932-2016

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-51

Description: Contains materials entitled 'Te Hokioi Maori Iwi' which describes Maori nationhood and the treaty Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Manuscript

Tainui, volume four (Maori) - Chapter I

Date: n d

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-B07A

Description: These folders are White's manuscript versions of Ancient History of the Maori and include volumes which were prepared but not published before his death and includes writings re land claims and dissatisfaction wityh the government and purakau. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

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[Posters relating to the Treaty of Waitangi. 2000].

Date: 2000

Reference: Eph-E-WAITANGI-2000

Description: Includes: Waitangi Tribunal; Te Ropu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi. 25 years of service, 1975-2000 (2 copies) Waitangi Tribunal, Te Ropu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi; an integral part of the settlement process [2000] (2 copies) Quantity: 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, sizes varying up to 340 x 850 mm.

Other

Foden, Norman Arthur, fl 1915-1965 : Genesis of New Zealand's legal history

Date: [ca 1642-1842], [ca 1936]

By: Foden, Norman Arthur, 1894-1978

Reference: qMS-0800

Description: Treatise on the legal history of New Zealand to 1842 Presented in modified form as thesis for LLB degree, Victoria University College, 1937. Abridgement published as `New Zealand legal history, 1642-1842' in 1965. Other Titles - New Zealand legal history 1642-1842 Relationship complexity - Notes at MS-Papers-3890 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (498 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon copy) (27 cm; ½ navy buckram, buff boards)

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[Posters relating to the Treaty of Waitangi. 1800-1999]

Date: 1840 - 1934 - 1978 - 1849 - 1999

By: Northern Luminary (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-C-WAITANGI-1800/1999

Description: Includes: 1840s: [Text of the Treaty of Waitangi in English and Maori]. Auckland, Christopher Fulton, Government Printer. 1934: Treaty of Waitangi souvenir; history of the signing of the Treaty. 1840-1934. Printed at "Luminary" office, Kawakawa [1934] 1978: The Treaty is a fraud. (Freedom from injustice; drop the charges) [1978] 1980: [Chris Poland, designer]. Protest Waitangi. Feb 5th. March 7 pm Bunny Street. Rally 8.15 Civic Sq. Wellington Media Collective 1981. (2 copies) 1982: Protest Waitangi, 1840-1982. March: Assemble Cenotaph 6.30 pm Friday, 5 February. Published by the Wellington Waitangi Action Committee (2 copies) Waitangi Day; what will you do to celebrate rape, land theft, murder, lies, corruption, white privilege. 1983: The Waitangi connection 1840-1983. Kaumanga Pt, Titahi Bay. Publi meetings 31 Jan Wesley Hall, 2nd Feb Porirua, 4 Feb March - assemble Queen Vic's statue Cambridge/Kent Tce, 6 Feb Rally / March 10.30 am. (One copy in yellow and black, one in red and black) 1985: Discussion paper, The Treaty of Waitangi, by the Treaty of Waitangi Commission, Anglican Church. Waitangi; what is there to celebrate! Rally, Parliament Grounds, 4.00 pm Wednesday, February 6. Wellington Waitangi Collective. 1987: Waitangi; nothing to celebrate. Waitangi Day action - all night vigil from 8 pm Feb 5th Parliament; Dayu of mourning - Rally 1 pm, Feb 6th Parliament. [1987?] 1990: Grey confesses - murder, land theft, white supremacy. Don't party 1990. Nga Kupu Korero; the people of the Treaty speak; an exhibition at the National Library Gallery 16 November 1990 - 23 February 1991. Related events programme December 1990. Nga Kupu Korero; the people of the Treaty speak. Guided tour of the exhibition by its curator Carol O'Biso. Thursday 22 November, 12.10 pm, National Library Gallery. 1993: Orakei. Waitangi Tribunal Claims; a resource for schools. Set Four. 1994? Crown Forestry Rental Trust. Claims preparation process [Chart. ca 1994] 1998: Te Tiriti o Waitangi. [English and Maori texts, with a direct translation of the Maori text, showing differences]. He wakaputanga o te Rangatiritanga o Nu Tireni; the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand, 28 October 1835. (Flier with text in Maori and English) Quantity: 15 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 album(s) Album(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief prints and photolithographs on posters, sizes varying up to 460 x 320 mm. Provenance: 1934 souvenir purchased in 2007; one poster from HART acqusition 1986.