Māori language - Dialects

Date: 29 Jan 1869-22 May 1910 - 31 March 1956

By: Shand, Alexander, 1840-1910

Reference: qMS-1789

Description: Transcriptions of letters mostly from Shand to S P Smith dealing with comparisons between Moriori and Maori vocabulary, and other aspects of Chatham Islands and Moriori history. There is an index at the end of the volume. The volume contains a copy of a letter written by J C Andersen in 1956, which explains the context of the letters and this volume. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; ½ blue calf) Provenance: The original letters were given to J C Andersen, by Crompton Smith. According to a copy of a letter laid into this volume, from Andersen to the then Chief Librarian of the Turnbull Clyde Taylor, Andersen had organised for this copy of the transcriptions of the letters to be added to the Turnbull Library collection. Probably when Andersen was himself the Chief Librarian.

Date: 1840-1849

By: Hale, Horatio Emmons, 1817-1896

Reference: Micro-MS-0507

Description: Description of the New Zealanders; discussing dialects of New Zealand and the South Seas; the Kingsmill language; native words from Fangasa. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (820 frames).

Date: 13 May 1988

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

By: Higgins, Te Ripowai, active 1989-2012; Hakaraia, Horiana, active 1980s; Anderson, Kura, active 1980s

Reference: OHInt-0937-0072

Description: Talkback show hosted by studio panel, Te Ripowai Higgins (Ngāi Tūhoe, also known as Teripowai Higgins), Horiana Hakaraia (Ngāti Porou), and Kura Anderson (Ngāti Porou), asking listeners for help with kupu whutupaoro (Māori vocabulary related to rugby). Callers include Puti Hemmingsen (Ngāti Porou), an unidentified Ngāti Porou caller, and Maaka Jones (Te Whānau a Apanui, Kāi Tahu). Interspersed with two modern Māori waiata. Show contains examples of Ngāti Porou dialect and Māori humour. Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). 30.46 Minutes and seconds Duration. Search dates: 1988 Processing information: Record enhanced in 2016 with information from Piripi Walker, Secretary and Trustee of Te Upoko o Te Ika Trust Board.

Date: 1918-1920 (ca 1970)

By: Burrell, A, active 1972

Reference: MS-Papers-1153

Description: Notes on 1918-1920 discussions of theory of the presence of Western Polynesian dialects in the extreme north and south of New Zealand, pushed there by the arrival of Eastern Polynesian dialect peoples. Some remarks on Maori legends and the place of Toi. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 volumes). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated, 2 Nov, 1972 by Mr A Burrell, Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham, Feilding

Date: 1996-1997

From: Chrisp, Steven Mark, 1968- : Papers

Reference: 2005-029-03

Description: Contains papers relating to Ngāi Tahu language planning and development hui. Enclosed papers include: - 'Ngāi Tahu Language Planning Hui Timetable', 1997. - 'Proceedings of Te Reo Maori Working Group', 12-13 December 1996. - 'Te Wanaka Reo Rumaki: Feasibility Report for Development Corporation, October 1996. - 'Ngai Tahu Te Reo Maori Working Group', 1997. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Description enhanced December 2022.

Date: [ca 1888]

By: Davies, George Henry, 1844-1914

Reference: MS-Papers-2090

Description: Notebook in Maori posted to Te Reweti (Davies) of the Native Office, Wellington, from Whakatane, 8 Sep 1888, and signed by him. Word lists and whakatauki in Te Aupouri and Te Rarawa dialects; in another hand, whakatauki of the Ngati Awa, names of parts of the body, and other dialectal words. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (9 x 14 cm, ca 36 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph