Ōhau River

Date: 1951 - 1954

By: Manawatu Catchment Board and Regional Water Board; Evans, P G, active 1948; Sinclair, E M, active 1948-1967; Pirie, L W, active 1954

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1951/Acc.9705-9014

Description: The index map, Sheet N, of the scheme for the Lower Manawatu area begins at the mouth of the Manawatu River, reaching as far as Ashhurst and the Kiwitea Stream. The scheme for the Oroua River is also included from the junction near Rangiotu to the vicinity of Kiwitea Stream. Notes about stopbanks, boundaries, railways and classes of valuation are referred to in a key. An extensive valuation table, entitled Rate Yield of Zone Districts includes information about twelve disticts, their areas and capital value of classes. The eight sheets, numbered 1a to 8a, are enlargements of Sheet N showing rural properties adjacent to the rivers, which are divided into classes according to their valuation and referred to in a key. Each property is numbered and includes the owner's name and acreage. Notes on each sheet state that the maps were compiled from Valuation Rolls 3/12 to 3/24 and 1399, 1402, 1425, 1428, 1432, 1441-2, 1476, 1478. Includes named streets, State Highways 1, 12, 30 and 97 as well as the Main Trunk Railway Line and deviation near Longburn. Three amended maps on Sheet 9a are of parts of Sheets 1a. 2a. 5a. Manawatu Catchment Board Plan no. 1/80 has been crossed out on all maps and 514 inserted before copying Originals signed by P.G. Evans, Chief Engineer, 7/12/51, 16/12/52, 12/12/54. Sheet 9a is dated 12/12/54. It was drawn and traced by L.W. Pirie and checked by P.G. Evans. Scale on Sheet N is [1:63 360] and on Sheets 1a to 9a [1:15 840]. Quantity: 5 map(s) on ten sheets. The first map is the index map which details the layout of eight sheets comprising the second map. The remaining three amended maps are on the tenth sheet. Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scales vary, 55.1 x 95.3 cm. and smaller, and 135 x 342 cm., sheets 76 x 93.5 cm.

Date: 1931

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

By: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964

Reference: PA1-q-002-30-map

Description: Map of place names and historic sites of Horowhenua, from the lower Ohau River to Waiorongomai ares drawn by George Leslie Adkin in 1931.

Date: 1968

By: Farley, R J, active 1969; Hannigan, J W, active 1969; Manawatu Catchment Board and Regional Water Board

Reference: MapColl-832.43cdc/1968/Acc.9472-3

Description: Map of the Manawatu Catchment Board Ohau River scheme, 1968, depicting the river's length from the Tasman Sea to the Makaretu Stream at the scheme's end. Shows roads, proposed excavations and stopbanks, tree planting, protection work, channel improvements, floodgates and the approximate extent of the flood, November 1959, as per reference key. Indicates Ohau township. Surveyed by RJ Farley, Drawn and traced by JW Hannigan, approved for issue by P Evans, chief engineer, 1969. States aerial photo numbers and grid reference. Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, linen backed. scale indeterminable, 55 x 75.6 cm.

Date: ca 1890

From: Campbell, Eve, fl 1976 :Stereographs

By: Schaef, Arthur Waldemar, 1867-1940

Reference: PA4-0694

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a car driving on the bridge over Ohau river, near Levin, taken by A W Schaef ca 1890 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Bridge over Ohau River near Levin; Recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series; Recto - left of image - Photograph by A W Schaef Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print Provenance: Donated by Mrs E Campbell, July 1976

Date: April 1952 to March 1957

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-005

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 5". Black & white images of geological aspects in NZ. Includes aspects of the traverse from the Rimutaka trig to the East portal of the Rimutaka Tunnel via Knobby Spur; Rimutaka Tunnel construction (23 Feb 1952); investigation of the cause of flooding of Ohau River at Levin (4 July 1952); Otaki Railway Bridge; Mangaroa Basin; geomorphic features of the east coast of Wellington Harbour; Gibb's Fault, Paraparaumu; Kapiti area, including Otaihanga outlier; geological data from the Hobson St gully, Thorndon, Wellington (May 1953); NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference (Nelson, 17-24 June 1953); Lyall Bay from Moa Point prior to construction of the breakwater for airport construction (July 1953); Wellington fault angles; geological tour of central Waikato District with W. Neill, including Pohora Cliffs, Mt Karangahake; Wellington City water-supply intake at Pakuratahi, Hutt Forks March 1954); piercing of the main Rimutaka Tunnel & first train through (23.4.1954); NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference, Auckland (17-24 May 1954) with group photo, all named; geological excursion to Hutt Valley & Porirua Harbour (Sept 1954); excursion to Opouawe River & White Rock, East Wairarapa, with group photo of Royal Society Geological Section members on the tour (all named); Marlborough Sounds, petrological investigation by Prof Charles Vitaliano, J J Reed, and G L Adkin; Charles Vitaliano's wife and children at Blenheim, 1955; Tongue Point via south coast of Wellington from Owhiro Bay; features of the Owhariu Fault & Colonial Knob; eastern shore of Wellington Harbour & Pencarrow Lagoons; discovery and description of features of the Seatoun Fault (Sept-Oct 1955); tour of North Island including Tokaanu, Hamilton, Raglan, Thames, New Plymouth (Dec 1955-Jan 1956); geomorphology of south Makara to the Lower Karori Stream Gorge; evidence of tectonic coastal uplift at Wellington; Tour fromWellington, New Plymouth, Hamilton,Taupo, Hunterville (Fev 1957); Waikanae River & Reikorangi Basin (March 1957)

Date: [1800s]

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[1800s?]/Acc.43718

Description: Manuscript map on tracing paper showing coastal and inland areas between Akitio and Whareama Rivers. Names of landowners inscribed. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on tracing paper, 53 x 39 cm.

Date: 1994

From: Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd: Papers and records

By: Campbell, Trevor, 1937-2017

Reference: A-475-012-2

Description: Reproduction of a drawing showing a Bailey bridge over the Ōhau River, Title from item Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Black and white reproduction on paper, 257 x 292 mm

Date: [1993]

From: Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd: Papers and records

By: Campbell, Trevor, 1937-2017

Reference: A-475-012-1

Description: Reproduction of a drawing showing the Kirkcaldie's Bridge over the Ōhau River. Hills, trees, and a house are visible on the far side of the river. Note on drawing says the bridge was "Destroyed by flood Sat. 20th Nov 1993". Title from item Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Black and white reproduction on paper, 293 x 415 mm

Date: From 1930 to 1938

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-008

Description: Album of black & white photographs supplementary to the 3 MS foolscap volumes of Annals of the Tararua Range (4), images nos 449a-568. Includes memo of topographical details and their origins on greywacke hills; ascent of Tararua Peak from Mt Hector track, March 29-30, 1930; Manawatu Gorge and northern end of the Tararua Range, April 1930; Kaitoke-Alpha-Tauherenikau circuit (27 Feb-2 Mar 1931), with several members of the Hutt Valley Tramping Club named, views of the Alpha Hut on the Hutt-Tauherenikau Divide, Tauherenikau Hut of the Tararua Tramping Club on the Tauherenikau River, and Smith Creek Hut; ascent of Arete Peak via Yeates Track 1-3 April 1932, with Jack Gavey and Arthur Black at the Ohau Hut; combined clubs ascent of Mt Tauririkohukohu (3455 ft), 18 Feb 1934; blue slip shatter belt, Waikawa River, Manakau, 1935; Wellington greywacke-argillite topography, Aug 1936; Western margin of the Tararua Range, no. 4, Manakau-Otaki sector; Heights Basin, Arapaepae Ridge revisited 15 Aug 1937; winter ascent of Mount Hector (5016 ft), 17 July 1938; ascent of Thompson Trig Station (2333 ft) from the Waitohu Valley.

Date: ca 1890

By: Schaef, Arthur Waldemar, 1867-1940

Reference: PA4-1029

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a car being driven on the bridge over Ohau river, near Levin, taken by A W Schaef ca 1890 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Bridge over Ohau River near Levin; Recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series; Recto - left of image - Photograph by A W Schaef Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: Between January 1920 and September 1927

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-f-007

Description: Album of black & white photographs taken between January 1920 and September 1927 showing the physiography and geological formations, native flora, rivers and valleys, panoramic views with individual peaks named, and members of tramping clubs in the Tararua District. Various trips include visits to the No. 1 Gorge and No. 3 Gorge during the building of the Mangahao Hydroelectric dam; partial ascent of Mt Hector in 1921; various attempts to cross the Tararuas between Levin and Eketahuna, with the full crossing achieved March 4-7 1927; the initial outing of the Levin-Waiopehu Tramping Club, May 25, 1927. Photographs taken by George Leslie Adkin.

Date: 1963-1967

From: Blumhardt, Doreen (Dame), 1914-2009 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8521

Description: Includes - Views of countryside near Alexandra, 1967. Birds on a wharf and flowering plants, Queenstown, 1967. Lake Wakatipu, 1967. Countryside (possibly old gold workings), Naseby, 1967. Large pink protea flower in Doreen Blumhardt's garden, 1963. Awakino Gorge, 1966. View of Ngauruhoe from the Desert Road, 1966. Lake Rotoaira. Ohau Bridge and Lake Ohau. Lake Tekapo. Stands of blue flowering vipers bugloss (Echium vulagre), Omarama, Waitaki District, Otago. Views of the Dart River. Kawarau Gorge, Central Otago. Bob's Cove, Lake Wakatipu. Old homestead at Paradise. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: ca 1912

From: McCalman, E R :Album created by G L Adkin

By: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964

Reference: PA1-o-887

Description: Views of the Ohau and Makahika rivers with Leslie Adkin on Horseback. Also of Cheslyn Rise (the Adkin family home in Levin), and a group photograph of the Adkin family seated in chairs on a lawn. The group includes Leslie Adkin and a cousin from England. There is also a photograph of a bush tramway and log hauling machinery in forest in the Makahika valley. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1897-1904

From: Trevor, Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, 3rd Baron, 1863-1950 :Photographs of New Zealand and Cook Islands compiled during Vice-regal term of Lord Ranfurly

By: Boscawen, John Hugh, 1851-1937; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Pulman (Firm); Shepherd, Cromwell, active 1903-1934

Reference: PA1-f-142

Description: Charles Hill-Trevor's personal album of the time he spent as personal secretary to Lord Ranfurly, Governor of New Zealand. It records the New Zealand contingents sent to the South African war and public events, personalities and patriotic entertainments associated with that enterprise. Visits to Government houses in Australia record other governors, officials and official residences. On one occasion in Melbourne a New Zealand versus Australia polo match was played. Hill-Trevor shows an interest in Māori, wildlife conservation (including the bird sanctuary on Resolution Island), and the sports of fishing, polo and horsemanship. There are photographs of members of the Ranfurly family and their principal servants as well as the Governor engaged in official functions such as opening the Kaiapoi council offices and laying the foundation stone of the Veterans Home, Mt Roskill, Auckland in 1903. Also photographs relating to the play 'The Geisha'. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1844

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant, 1820-1895 :Scrapbook. 1840-1872.

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: C-103-001-2

Description: Looking east towards the Tararua range, with the river to the right and a small European-style house on a low rise to the left, close to the river On the reverse is a futher drawing of a small house on a rise, possibly the same house, drawings of Maori carvings and of the head of a taiaha. Drawing C-103-001-1, on the same sized paper and originally mounted alongside C-103-001-2 refers also to Muhunoa, Ohau and is dated 1844 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 125 x 169 mm

Date: [ca 1950s]

By: Eagles, Linden, active 1990-2021

Reference: MapColl-832.4a/[1950s]/Acc.57155

Description: Monochrome general map circa 1950s showing part of the Tararua Range. A reference key indicates peaks, tracks, roads, gorges, bush line, cliffs, slips, ridges, and spurs, are depicted on the map. Rivers shown include Hutt, Ōhau, Ōtaki, Raumahanga, and Waiohine. Also shows Levin, and Totara Flats. Note on map says "see State Forest map". Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Blueprint map, originally hand drawn, 80 x 56.5 cm. Provenance: Map was gifted to the donor by Don McDonald in the early 1990s.

Date: Circa 1935 to 1950

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-f-005

Description: Maori place names and old historical sites of Horowhenua (Vol 3), images 335-535. Includes hand-drawn maps of the Horowhenua region including some which show location of archaeological artifacts found by various Horowhenua residents including J W Proctor, Mr & Mrs C W Dimock of Manakau, and D I and R J Law; drawings of Maori implements and weapons; and black and white photographs, some taken from paintings. First section shows Otukou Pa, near Lake Rotoaira, of the Turamakina hapu of Tuwharetoa iwi; diagrammatical drawings of relics from the various collections; copy of a painting of Te Rangihaeata and photograph of his headstone (gravestone on Paeroa Hill near Poroutawhao, on the Levin-Foxton Highway); notes and images relating to Godfrey Ramsbotham (image 354, p 8), including photographs of 2 paintings by Lindauer, of Ngarere (Maori chieftainess of Maungatautari), and Te Nakau (Maori chief); copy of the first known map of Whanganui, Manawatu rivers etc by James Wyld (1843) showing Maori-made channel for canoes, cut across the Tuwhakatupua loops of the Manawatu River to shorten the journey. Celebrations around the opening of the newly re-erected Raukawa meeting house at Otaki (11 Jan 1936), assisted by Bishop Herbert Williams; shows the meeting house, women weaving flax baskets for food, dried eels on racks (pataka-tuna), and preparation of the hangi for the celebration banquet. Views of the Kikopiri meeting house and members of the Roera family; carved poutokomanawa of the Tukorehe meeting house at Kuku, near Ohau; centenary of Rangiatea Maori Church with celebrations (18 March 1950); visit to the Bay of Plenty (8-13 December 1950).

Date: 1950

By: Manawatu Catchment Board and Regional Water Board; Evans, P G, active 1948; Sinclair, E M, active 1948-1967

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1951/Acc.9876-77

Description: Map of the Ohau River from the sea to the Tararua Road showing rural properties adjacent to the river, which are divided into classes acccording to their valuation and referred to in a key. Each property is numbered, and includes the owners' name and acreage. Crown land and native land is named, also property of Levin Borough Council. Includes the Main Trunk Line and the Levin - Wellington State Highway. Manawatu Catchment Board Plan no. 9/10 has been crossed out on both maps and 359 inserted before copying Originals signed by P.G. Evans, Chief Engineer, 30/4/51 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backed, scale [1:15 840], 52.9 x 128.7 cm., sheets 53.7 x 74.1 cm.

Date: 1852

From: Wynyard, Robert Henry 1802-1864 :[Drawings of New Zealand scenes] / R.H.W. - 1852.

Reference: A-081-029

Description: The north bank of the Ohau River, with a small house and shed, the house with a thatched roof and chimneys at each end. Two European men are standing outside it, and two Maori are seated alongside. A man is at the riverbank in a small canoe. The view looks inland towards low hills Other Titles - Ohau Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 200 x 247 mm

Date: 1847 - 1849

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Melville, Henry, 1792-1870

Reference: E-070-012

Description: View looking south towards Kapiti Island from near the mouth of the Ohau and Waikawa Rivers, with two Maori and a Pakeha cooking over a fire, logs on the beach and three Maori with a dog in the distance. A small outline in the sea in the distance between Kapiti and the distant headland may be Mana Island First published in: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand (London, 1847) Plate 1 No 3 text p 6-7 Location of original watercolour: State Library of Victoria, reference number H83.50/9. The watercolour includes an inscription, bottom centre, with the word 'Mana' (i.e. Mana Island) visible. Two shallow rowboats are drawn up on the beach to the right, with several groups of about a dozen European men in the foreground and part-way down the beach. Logs washed up on the beach are as shown in the engraving. Mana Island appears to be visible in the far distance, just off the headland and to the left of Kapiti Extended Title - From: Brees, S C Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 83 x 145 mm