United States - Armed Forces - New Zealand

Date: 20 Oct 1991 - 20 Oct 2001

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Grace, Patricia Frances, 1937-; Harris, Witarina Te Miriarangi Parewahaika, 1906-2007; Edwards, Mihipeka Anne, 1918-2008; Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: OHInt-0600-02

Description: This interview is predominantly with Witarina Harris, with some comments from Mihipeka Edwards. Witarina Harris, born 1906, talks about Maori church groups, such as Wellington Anglican Pastorate and Lady Pomare's Young Maori Society, Welfare Committee and Mission Society, and monthly church at St Thomas', Newtown, and describes how they were the origins of the Ngati Poneke Young Maori Club. Mentions the Love family (Petone), Rev Paul Temuera, Wiki Bennett (of Maori Women's Welfare League), Granny Raukawa, Mrs Walker, the Ratanas, Katenes, and Ngahanas who supported young Maori. Talks about Ngati Poneke's role entertaining American soldiers during World War II, and discusses their treatment of women. Mentions parties with the naval officers. Talks about the effect of her involvement with Ngati Poneke on her marriage. Talks about Kingi Tahiwi's leadership in the club, and Apirana Ngata's involvement. Mentions singing, and Tahiwi's songs. Interviewer(s) - Patricia Grace and Jonathan Dennis Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010529 - OHC-010530 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3645.

Date: 07 Jan 1992

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Warren, Frances Benny Watson, active 1935-1991; Grace, Patricia Frances, 1937-; Ramsden, Irihapeti Merenia, 1946-2003

Reference: OHInt-0600-05

Description: Frances Warren was born in Westport. Mentions her father's death from the influenza epidemic on return from World War II. Discusses tribal links with Ngai Tahu, Ngati Apa, Rangitane, how her mother was a Mahuweka, and her father Rihari Watson and grandmother Heni Turoa. Mentions that at home the adults spoke Maori, but English to the children. Mentions writing to a Maori trust board on land rent issues for her mother. Mentions her whanau in the McDonald, Watson, Matai, Fitzgerald, and Te Awiawi whanau. Describes moving to Wellington, work at Levy's tailoring, poor pay, and a Newtown boarding house. Mentions Mrs Grey, Lady Pomare, Henry Ngata, Jock McEwan, Bill Parker, the Sinclairs and her friend Lucy Gunson. Recalls meeting people and whanau at Poneke Club nights. Mentions Club elders and leaders such as Mrs Heketea, Dovey Katene, Kingi, the Bennetts. Talks about singing lessons with Mrs Potiki, and monthly church services. Mentions Apriana Ngata, Pakeha interest in the Club, and talks about Ngati Raukawa predominence. Recalls Tahiwi family, Bella Winiata, and Sammy Tahiwi, and playing hockey for the Club. Mentions the Club's original name, 'Poneke' and the original committee members, costumes and fund raising. Mentions entertaining the troops in World War II songs, action songs and poi, and being the first group to use electric light bulbs on the long fishing poi. Interviewer(s) - Patricia Grace Interviewer(s) - Irihapeti Ramsden Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3651; MSDL-0153 (files Warren.doc, Warren2.doc).

Date: 21 Mar 1994

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Harris, Witarina Te Miriarangi Parewahaika, 1906-2007; Taylor, Te Korowhiti Te Wairangi Frances, 1911-2007; Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: OHInt-0600-03

Description: Interview with sisters Witarina Harris (nee Mitchell), born 1906 in Ohinemutu, and Francie Taylor (nee Mitchell), born 1911 in Ohinemutu. They mention being involved with the Poneke Anglican Maori Mission group with Lady Pomare as a precursor to the Ngati Poneke group, supporting her speeches with waiata (song) when required, and performing for 'society' people such as the Todds. Witarina Harris and Francie Taylor both talk about the loneliness they felt arriving in Wellington, seeing few Maori and going to the movies to cry. Witarina Harris mentions working for Apirana Ngata at parliament. Refers to some Maori households hanging gum leaves from the ceiling to prevent colds. Talks about Witarina's voice and singing, Ngati Poneke concerts, dressing in smart 'Pakeha' fashion, and the clothing inspection on Club nights. Mentions encouraging young Maori they met socially to come to Ngati Poneke nights. Talks in detail about Ngati Poneke's war effort during World War II, performing every night to American servicemen at their camps. Describes socialising afterwards, the phonecalls the next day, and the parties of Ngati Poneke women and American soldiers, marines and sailors, where American officers brought champagne and cigarettes. Mentions Ngati Poneke's efforts to host the Maori Battalion organised by Lady Pomare, providing them with their last meal before boarding ship and welcoming them on their return on the Pipitea wharf. Witarina Harris mentions falling in love with her husband Reg, and on his return from the war, no longer being able to perform with Ngati Poneke. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Dennis Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA - 3652.

Date: 20 February 1994 - 20 Feb 1994

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Utiku, Riria Lydia, 1916-; Grace, Patricia Frances, 1937-; Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: OHInt-0600-11

Description: Riria Utiku was born in Wellington ca 1916. Talks about leaving school at age 13 without English proficiency, and needing a permit to work in a millinery warehouse named Ross and Glendinnings. Describes how Kingi Tahiwi became choirmaster in Wiki Bennett's church singing group, and the formation of Ngati Poneke. Talks about early members who worked at Department of Maori Affairs, Glen and Bill Royal and distinguishes between the Club and the Association. Mentions that marriage prevented her continued involvement in the club, and talks about her work in Lady Pomare's Welfare Committee, visiting the sick in hospital. Mentions the impact of Lady Pomare on the club's status, other Maori group's reaction to its perceived privileged treatment, and proximity to policitians such as Mr Fraser, Mr Jones and Mr Mason. Mentions her mother's early involvement and Henry Tahiwi. Mentions the club's singers: Witarina Harris, Katie Hakaria, Renal Tahiwi, May Potiki, and the styles of songs used. Talks about the long poi dance with coloured lights performed by Bugsy Wallace, Karl Karapa and Guide Bubbles. Talks about costumes, mentioning that puipui were borrowed from the National Museum. Talks about concerts to American servicemen during World War II. Talks about rehearsal nights at the Club, and songs performed. Talks about Kingi Tawihi and his strictness, and Lady Pomare as the peacemaker, both knowing about Pakeha society and English ways such as table manners. Mentions Mrs Hakata, Mr and Mrs Potiki, Rex Casey. Mentions Pakeha involvement, including Harry Cornwall, Mr Rogers, Jock McEwen, Edith Wilky Training College, Bet McGregor, Lilly Kettlewood (who loaned her studio to the Club), Val Vercoe (a leader for many years), Marie Head, and pianist Mrs Smith. Talks about American Embassy staff and their daughters coming to the Club and making recordings of the concerts. Recalls the Club's sporting activities. Recalls singing Hawaiian rather than Maori songs in the early years. Mentions various performances, including a broadcast for Prime Minister Savage's return from the Coronation. Talks about some of her photos of the Club. Interviewer(s) - Patricia Grace Interviewer(s) - Jonathon Dennis Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-10540 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3657; MSDL-0153 (files Utiku.doc, Utiku2.doc). Search dates: 1937 - 1949

Date: 20 Mar 1992 and 01 March 1994 - 01 Mar 1994 - 20 Mar 1992

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Grace, Patricia Frances, 1937-; Potiki, Paul Fontanne Kingi, 1918-1996; Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: OHInt-0600-06

Description: Paul Potiki was born in Seatoun, Wellington in 1918. Talks about how Kingi Tahiwi, Ngati Poneke's choir conductor, held the club together. Recalls Tahiwi was born in 1883 in Otaki, worked at Maori Affairs Department as translator, and mentions his involvement in rugby, Maori Advisory Board, Masonic Lodge and St Paul's Cathedral. Mentions Tahiwi's strict dress code for club members. Recalls his own work for the Department of Maori Affairs, his career and his attitude to being Maori. Talks about Ngati Poneke Club nights, the club's structure, origins and social values. Talks about why some Maori wouldn't attend. Mentions his mother was soloist at concerts. Describes the club's regular performances during World War II for American and New Zealand servicemen, the American hospital at Silverstream, Trentham Camp, Fort Dorset, and for hospital ships returning from war. Mentions the club's table tennis and hockey club. Mentions other contemporary Maori groups, including the Welfare Club that visited Tuberculosis (TB) sufferers at Wellington Hospital. Talks about Maori urban migration to Wellington, and work during the war in government departments, canning factories, woollen mills, hosieries, car factories. Recalls reputation of Maori as good workers. Describes running opera tours in Rome after the war. Mentions the 1940 Centennial celebrations, and the fate of the meeting house constructed for the centenary. Recalls Ngati Poneke's use of the American Army recreational facility after the war, and taken from Maori for Public Works received no compensation. Also recalls arranging rental houses for Maori after the war. Interviewer(s) - Patricia Grace and Jonathan Dennis Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-10537 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3655, MSDL-0153 (files Potiki.doc, Potiki2.doc).

Date: 1986

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-359-002

Description: A man reading a news item about the American competitors in the America's Cup yachting race wanting to get the New Zealand boat's, KZ7's, hull tested, compares it to the United States stance (neither confirm nor deny) on whether their warships have nuclear arms or not. Extended Title - KZ7...Yanks demand a core sample (newspaper headline). Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, 192 x 198 mm.

Date: 17 Feb 1995

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Tahiwi, Mairatea, 1908-1997; Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: OHInt-0600-04

Description: Mairatea Tahiwi was born in Lower Hutt in 1908. Mentions nursing training in Auckland, catching Tuberculosis (TB), recuperating in a Waipawa sanitorium, and living in Otaki and Palmerston North. Mentions husband, Prim Tahiwi, his World War I service, teaching, and work as the only post-war Maori employee at Wellington hospital. Talks about volunteer work for Colonel Hempthal of Maori Welfare during World War II, signing the influx of Maori women into Wellington onto the census. Talks about visiting them in hotels, factories and restaurants and their poor working and living conditions. Talks about reports compiled by by Ngati Poneke Tribal Committee Chairman, to Hon P K Paikea, Minister in Charge of Maori War Effort, describing plight of young Wellington Maori women, that were based on her welfare work. Mentions Polly Nathan's support for her Red Cross work. Talks about the Wellington Tribal Committee, established in 1947, its welfare officers, and controller Rangi Royal. Describes Committee members, including Tom Parata, Charlie Bennett, Kingi Tahiwi, Lady Pomare, Pete Tahiwi, John Mason, Takina, Wyn Smiler, Philip Tamahore, Mrs Elsmore and herself, and recalls Kingi Tahiwi was chairman. Talks about involvement in Ngati Poneke and the concert party. Refers to the attraction of the American marines in Wellington. Talks about the Wellington Tribal Committee's role in establishing the Maori wardens, mentions warden Mrs Hina Walker and her daughter Riria. Mentions 18 years of committee work for Alexandra Homes, for pregnant single women, and involvement in Arohata prison. Recalls that Queenie Te Tau and Lord Tamihana were the first Maori Welfare Officers. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Dennis Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010545 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) and 1 copy. 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA 3649; partial digital transcript at MSDL-0153 (file Maria3.doc). Search dates: 1939 - 1948

Date: 1942

By: Bowles, Cynthia Alexander, active 2002

Reference: PAColl-7667

Description: Photographs of women drivers who transported United States First Division Marines and their equipment between Wellington and their camps in Johnsonville, Paekakariki and Porirua, taken in 1942 by an unknown photographer. Includes photographs of Wellington wharves and various military vehicles. Accompanying material - photocopy of a newspaper article relating to US Marines in New Zealand during World War II including photograph Quantity: 6 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies of 6 photograph album pages, with 29 images

Date: [between 1942-1944]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-100013-F

Description: Aerial view of McKays Crossing, Kapiti Coast, photographed between 1942-1944 by an unidentified photographer. Includes the camp for United States Marines. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Dated by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1943

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-000349-F

Description: Tainui Maori performing action songs for United States servicemen at Ngaruawahia, photographed by John Pascoe in 1943. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1943

Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/[1943?]/Acc.10603

Description: Drawn on a cadastral base map of the Lower Hutt industrial area, bounded by the Waiwhetu River, the Hutt River and the roads Bell, Park, Seaview and Gracefield, the annotations show sections sold (in red) and sections open for selection (in green). The sections are numbered with acreages, and the railway line runs through the area. Areas sold include the names Schweppes Ltd., ESW Paul, Wm Cable & Co., Wellington Concrete Pipe Coy., Ford Motor Co., Hume Pipe Coy., Vacuum Oil Coy., Texas Oil Coy., CH Morley, WA Cairns. Railway workshops, drainage easements, sewers, septic tanks, pumping stations, a quarry and watermains are marked. Areas open for selection are unnamed. The Hutt Park, the Waiwhetu Pa and its cemetery are shown. Unpublished base map: Industrial area Hutt Valley settlement [s.d]. Glued to the top centre-left of the map is a typed note addressed to Mr Davis, Lands Office, dated 24/5/1943. It states: 'All this land now occupied by American or Air Force. May be released at the end of the war or may not... tenders have to be called... Railway Department pay full commission to agents' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and ink on diazo photoprint, linen backed, 66 x 64.4 cm.

Date: 1920s

From: De Cent, Mr :Glass negatives of Anzac Day (unknown year) and United States cruisers in Wellington Harbour in the 1920s

Reference: 1/2-116491-G

Description: United States Navy Vought VO-1 seaplane on the warship Pennsylvania, Wellington Harbour, circa 1920s. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1943

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

By: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972

Reference: 1/4-000593-F

Description: Shipbuilding tow-boats for the US Forces under the Reciprocal Lend Lease Scheme. Shows the boat 'Koroki' almost completed in an Auckland ship yard. Photograph taken by John Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1944]

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-000388-F

Description: Unidentified United States Marines playing cards in New Zealand during World War II. One of the marines is smoking a pipe. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe ca 1944. Location unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 26 Jan 1943

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-000149-F

Description: Unidentified member of the United States Marine Corps, with sacks of vegetables for US forces, Wellington, 26 January, 1943. Photograph taken by John Pascoe. Notes on back of file print read: USMC gets the onions Lend lease reciprocal Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1942]

From: Paddy, Laurence George Malvern, 1906?-1971: Photographs relating to the Lauri Paddi Band

Reference: PAColl-0089-1-26

Description: United States sailors and their partners at a dance at the Majestic Cabaret in Willis Street, Wellington, taken circa 1942. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - A U.S. Ships Dance Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.3 x 10.7 cm

Date: ca June 1942

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

By: Silk, George, 1916-2004

Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0228

Description: Arrival of United States Marine Corps, Wellington, circa June 1942, photographed by George Silk. New Zealand guards stand at the gangways. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 10.9 x 12.2 cm

Date: ca June 1942

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

By: Silk, George, 1916-2004

Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0242

Description: United States Marines marching into camp at Paekakariki, circa June 1942. Photograph taken by George Silk. A New Zealand army brass band is playing at left. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 10.7 x 13.9 cm on mount 16.4 x 22.2 cm

Date: 26 Jan 1943

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-000155-F

Description: Unidentified United States Marines at lunch, Anderson Park, Thorndon, Wellington, 26 January, 1943. Photograph taken by John Pascoe. Note on back of file print reads "Lease lend, reciprocal" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1939-1945]

From: Burt, Gordon Onslow Hilbury, 1893-1968 :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-037119-F

Description: United States troops reading books and newspapers at the Hotel Cecil, Wellington, during World War II. Taken by Gordon H Burt ca 1939-1945. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).