Māori leadership

Date: 30 September 1993

From: Scott, Tom, 1947- :The Evening Post cartoons. 1 - 26 February 1993

Reference: H-053-022

Description: Cartoon depicts a Māori couple in bed. A balding man sitting on the edge of the bed, with his head in his hands. He is describing his "worst nightmare" to his wife which is based on a dream that" every single dispute, claim, and grievance was settled". Cartoon refers to criticism of Māori leadership. A date "30-9-93" is annotated in blue pencil on the side of the cartoon frame. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Processing information: Description updated 13 February 2024 to clarify that text and images depicted in the cartoon are the work of the cartoonist.

Date: 1911

From: Ormsby family : Papers

By: Wahanui, Hari H, active 1917

Reference: MSY-5005

Description: Contains manuscript minutes notes of the Maori development hui (1911) which was hosted by Ngati Maniapoto in Te Kuiti and which was attended by people like Sir Apirana Ngata and Peter Buck and which addressed issues such as the future development of the Maori people and Maori culture and the impact of law and religion. Accompanying material - Partial transcription contained in folder MS-Papers-6889-1 but excludes pages 45-52 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1943-1945

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-023

Description: Includes a list of polling places, newspaper articles on election issues such as racism and social poverty, telegrams and letters of support and also party correspondence regarding Maori social policy; also includes a pamphlet on Moana Ngarimu; also includes electoral flyers Other Titles - E. Edwards, 'Lt Moana Ngarimu V.C' (Palmerston North) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1958-1960

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

Reference: 77-014-1/09

Description: Correspondence with Maharaia [Maha] Winiata from the Auckland Education Centre at the University of Auckland relating to the promotion and organisation of Maori education and leadership events, also relating to Maori land utilisation or farming, particularly on the East Coast, Te Tai Rawhiti. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: n d

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-066

Description: Contains a letter describing some of the material which include 'The Healing Art of Old Hawaii' describing indigenous medical practices and the envirnment from which it comes from; 'The Taiaha and the Testament' which is a 'verse play' made for radio; 'The Maori King Movement in New Zealand'; also includes 15 or 16 pieces of poetry written by Hone Tuwhare Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: n d

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-079

Description: Contains notes on whakapapa from Tainui, Aotea, Te Arawa from the creation of the universe from Te Kore through to Te Po, Nga Rangi through to prominent ancestors; also includes an essay entitled `The House of Te Heuheu' which describes the Ariki of Ngati Tuwharetoa; also waiata and haka; map of the Tainui - Waikato region Enclosures - a map of the Waikato area Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

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

Date: 1943-1946

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0358

Description: File 154 - Contains materials regarding Maori election campaigns Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-418-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. John Collinge, former High Commissioner to London and a former National Party President is accused of prodigious sexual activity. British colonial rule ends in Hong Kong, the territory is handed back to China. Illustration of the issue of cross-dressing within the New Zealand Police. Problems with moving the Beehive building. Martian exploration on other planets. Jim Bolger reacts nervously to his coalition government's announcement of a proposed compulsory retirement savings scheme. Paper boys consider compulsory retirement and it's costs. Relations between Bill English and Neil Kirton continue to be filled with animosity. Winston Peters is selective in which inquiry findings he'll accept. Jenny Shipley hedges her bets in backing compulsory superannuation schemes. Roger Douglas is raised from the dead to support national's compulsory superannuation scheme. Alamein Kopu leaves her party to become an independent MP. Alamein Kopu tells Parliament all her contributions to the house will be in Maori. Some MP's aren't worried as she is rarely in the house. Secret Australian briefing papers call Winston Peters a 'loose cannon...' Jenny Shipley uses fear tactics to promote her compulsory superannuation scheme. Alamein Kopu speaks Maori in the House of Representatives. Some MP's are not impressed. Bill English continues to attack Neil Kirton. Tau Henare gives out advice. Obituary for politician Matiu Rata 1934-1997. Winston Peters makes uncharacteristically responsible ethical statements. As Labour leader Helen Clark keeps a low profile her popularity in the preferred Prime Minister polls sours above Jim Bolgers. Jim Bolger feels he may be a target at the National Party Conference. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides. Processing information: Subject headings updated in 2022 as part of inclusive metadata work.

Date: 1967-1967

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-005

Description: Includes correspondence, legislation, newspaper articles and essays on the establishment of a Maori studies department and a halls of residence at Waikato University, Tokanganui a noho land reserves, the presentation of a honourary doctorate to P.Jones, essays on the Maori King Movement and the Maori people in the 1960's Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1970

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-083

Description: Contains material relating to his return and residence at Kihikihi, the construction of his monument in the town and his death and burial on the site. Extracts from the files of the New Zealand Herald and the Auckland Weekly News. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1928-1957

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-021

Description: Includes correspondence, telegrams, demographic surveys and electoral pamphlets supporting P Jones electoral candidacy for the Western Maori seat in the National Party from people and organisations like the Kingitanga: also includes pamphlets and flyers for other political groups for seats like the Eastern Maori Seat; the demographic surveys contain the number of voters from almost all of the Tainui - Waikato iwi; also contains the minutes of the National Party Western Maori Seat meetings Other Titles - Constitution and Rules of the National Party 1951 Pei a Western Maori candidate Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1934-1939

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-031

Description: Contains letters and papers to Ngata relating to political matters such as Ngata's reinstalment in parliament, education and tribal politicalisation Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 7 November 1977

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-071-001

Description: Ralph and Flora Love, Miriama Heketa (secretary of the Ngāti Pōneke Māori Association), and Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan (MP for Souther Māori) and Dr Dennis Sullivan at the 1977 Maori Leadership Awards. Photograph taken by Ross Giblin for the Evening Post. The men wear dress suits and the women evening dresses. Miriama Heketa and Flora Love hold fur coats and Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan holds a bag. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprint

Date: 1927-1948

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0029

Description: Contains minutes and correspondence concerning Maori representation in Parliament Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1943

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0304

Description: File 105 - Contains papers for Ngata's comment on the Maori Councils bill Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1944-1947

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0300

Description: File 101 - Contains letters regarding matters involving Princess Te Puea Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1945-1956

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

Reference: 77-014-4/01A

Description: Includes two short story titles:`The sore foot' and 'Bushcamp Bethlehem'; A copy of `The Countryman' (Magazine) Vol 31, No 1, Spring 1945; A partial article titled 'The Record' dated November 1946 which refers to the upcoming General Election for the Eastern ward and asks the question" What has Apirana Turupa Ngata done? [for Maori]. It outlines in brief the Maori Revival, 1896-1946, and the Young Maori Party's members, including Maui Pomare, Tutere Wirepa, Te Rangihiroa (Peter Buck),James Carroll, Reweti Kohere, Tau Henare, Taiporutu Mitchell and Apirana Ngata's efforts through legislation and administration to improve the health, education and general state of Maori at the turn of the 20th century and into the late 1920s; A five page recording of a whaikorero given by someone from Te Taitokerau at a gathering in Kawhia hosted by King Korokii and his Bishops written i te reo Maori and then translated into English. It includes the words to two haka "Ranginui" and "Manuhiri tuparangi" and two peruperu "Waikurekure" and "Kia Kuutia" as well as a short ngeri. Language - Whaikorero and haka Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1946-1968

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-031

Description: Includes Council of Adult Education Committee papers, Maori Education Foundation papers about the poor state of Maori education owing to factors like inadequate parenting, poverty, crime, poor leadership and land problems; includes essays on `Maori education', `Internal relationships of Polynesian languages and dialect', the 'Diocease of Waikato Maori scholarships' and conference preceedings on `Adult education in the Tairawhiti'; also includes School Certificate Maori and the Maori interpreters examination criteria and papers; also includes the change in Maori biological and economical history from 11 - 20th centuries Other Titles - Dept of Maori Affairs 'Intergration of Maori and Pakeha' (Wellington, 1962) Other Titles - Johannes C Andersen 'Maori words incorporated into the English language' in 'The Polynesian Society' Vol 55, no.2, June 1946 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1943-1946

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-022

Description: Includes correspondence, a copy of the Electoral Act 1927, list of nominated candidates for all electoral districts, a New Zealand Gazette supplement dated August 26 1943 regarding Maori elections, newspaper articles and information on the Western Maori Electorate and the contentious issues which need to be addressed like land claims, acceptance of Maori after World War 2 Other Titles - Appendices to the Journals of the House of Representitives, 1944 H-33A Pei a Labour candidate for Western Maori electorate Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter