Mataikona

Date: 1976-1977

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-01/09

Description: Contains arcaheological records about an occupation site on the Wairarapa coast, correspondence between Cairns and the New Zealand Historic Places Trust about the excavation of the site, and the final report prepared by Cairns about the site Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1960-1961

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-49

Description: Contents comprise notes on native skeleton from Whakataki-Mataikona Coast, east Wairarapa per K R Cairns, with map; map of central part of the North Island showing route of tour via New Plymouth, Hamilton and northern end of Tauranga Harbour and return via Taupo, Desert Rd and Taihape; loose notes; map, New Plymouth area showing Maori place-names and sites, also routes, colour slides etc; map, Waihi Beach-Katikati coast, showing topography, Maori place-names and sites, colour slides etc; sketch plan of pa site at Kauri Point, Tauranga Harbour; map, east of Mt Taranaki, Hawera to Waitara showing pa sites; map, west of Mt Taranaki, showing pa sites and other features; map, Opunake coast showing Namu and Namu-iti pa sites; Arrangement: Notebook no 48 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 4 July 1847

From: Parr, Christopher, 1931-: Collection of early New Zealand material

Reference: MS-Papers-12432-1-025

Description: Dated "Hurae 4, 1847", and sent from Mataikona, to Colenso at his mission in Waitangi, Hawkes Bay. Te Rangi complains about the behaviour of Pipimoho, and says that he banished him, and that Pipimoho felt subsequent shame. Also mentions the Christian people of Hawera and his love for them. For further details on the author of this letter, see EATS (Entity Authority Tool Set) database: http://wtap.vuw.ac.nz/eats/entity/81943/ Title supplied by Library. Physical Description: Manuscript letter, ink on wove paper, 18.7 x 12.6 cm.

Date: 16 August 1849

From: Parr, Christopher, 1931-: Collection of early New Zealand material

Reference: MS-Papers-12432-1-112

Description: He reta na Hori Karaka Te Rangino no Mataikona ki a te Koreneho. Letter from Hori Karaka Te Rangi from Mataikona to William Colenso. Title supplied by Library. Physical Description: Manuscript letter, pencil on wove paper, 20 x 24.3 cm.

Date: 21 July

From: Parr, Christopher, 1931-: Collection of early New Zealand material

Reference: MS-Papers-12432-1-199

Description: He reta na Paraone no Mataikona ki te Koreneho ki Waitangi. Letter from Paraone of Mataikona to William Colenso at Waitangi. Title supplied by Library. Physical Description: Manuscript letter, pencil on wove paper, 24.5 x 9.8 cm.

Date: 29 February 1848

From: Parr, Christopher, 1931-: Collection of early New Zealand material

Reference: MS-Papers-12432-1-160

Description: He reta na Riwai Topa no Mataikona kia te Koreneho. Letter from Riwai Topa of Mataikona to William Colenso. Title supplied by Library. Physical Description: Manuscript letter, pencil on wove paper, 10.5 x 11.6 cm.

Date: Date unknown

From: Parr, Christopher, 1931-: Collection of early New Zealand material

Reference: MS-Papers-12432-1-152

Description: He reta na Riwai te Kukutai no Mataikona ki a te Koreneho. Letter from Riwai te Kukutai of Mataikona to William Colenso. Mentions Te Kopi. Title supplied by Library. Physical Description: Manuscript letter, pencil on wove paper, 15 x 9.5 cm.

Date: 5 May

From: Parr, Christopher, 1931-: Collection of early New Zealand material

Reference: MS-Papers-12432-1-145

Description: He reta na Paraone no Mataikona ki a te Koreneho ki Te Awapuni. Letter from Paraone at Mataikona to William Colenso at Te Awapuni. Asks for rongoā (medicine). Title supplied by Library. Physical Description: Manuscript letter, pencil on wove paper, remant of yellow wax seal, 19.8 x 20.6 cm.

Date: [ca 1974]

By: Arapata, Te Maari, active 1970s

Reference: Micro-MS-0494

Description: Contains whakapapa of Maori waka, whakapapa of Maui, whakapapa of Ngati Toa and Ngati Koata, information on Maori Land court hearings, information on nga kete o nga wananaga and other miscellaneous material Contains Whakapapa of Ngati Toa with special emphasis on Nohorua, an elder half brother Te Rauparaha and tohunga of the Ngati Toa tribe, and the Rei family of Manaia. History of Wairarapa, and evidence for Wairarapa land blocks; a memorial for monies donated to the upkeep of the Marae at Waiokura, Manaia; and stories about 28 Maori waka (canoes) from ancient Maori mythology. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 150 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1848-1852

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-03

Description: Photocopies of Maori letters from the Bagnall collection discussing mainly land, religious and social matters Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1892

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B060

Description: Contains notes about various succession and subdivision cases heard by the Maori Land Court in Masterton and Nelson, including verbatim evidence Includes evidence about the settlement of the top of the South Island by the Ngati Tama, Ngati Rarua and Ngati Koata tribes, and boundaries between these tribes. Physical Description: ½ maroon, dark green boards, 33 cm Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1844-1849

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-04

Description: Photocopies of Maoir letters from the Bagnall collection discussing mainly land, religious and social matters

Date: 1844-1845, n d

Reference: qMS-1408-1413a

Description: Attendance rolls generally kept by native school teachers, though there is evidence of William Colenso's hand in some of them. Earliest register (1844) is for the school at Waimate, Northland; the remaining books relate to schools in the Wairarapa district. It is noteworthy that both Mohi Torohanga and Paratene Te Okawhare are listed as pupils at the schools; they are the source of the text scribed by Te Whatahoro and subsequently used by S P Smith in writing about Maori cosmology and origins (See JPS 103 no 2); other notable pupils include Te Horo and Paora Te Potangaroa who both established prophetic movements (see Elsmore, B 1989 Mana from Heaven) There is a note on one of the books in Elsdon Best's hand. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 7 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (29 cm; brown paper wraps, in maroon linen tie case)

Date: 29 Apr 1864

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0688B-16

Description: Letter written from Mataikona Quantity: 1 piece (1 page on 1 leaf).

Date: 29 Oct 1852

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0676E-07

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 18 Dec 1868

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0692K-03

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (1 page on 1 leaf).

Date: 6 Feb 1851

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0675B-02

Description: Letters written from Mataikona Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 10 Jan 1852

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0676A-05

Description: Copies of letters relating to land negotiations, and including lists of names. Quantity: 1 piece (4 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 10 Sep 1864

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0688D-06

Description: Letter written from Mataikona Quantity: 1 piece (1 page on 1 leaf).

Date: 9 Aug 1852

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0676D-05

Description: Letter regarding land with a contemporary translation by Donald McLean Quantity: 1 piece (7 pages on 2 leaves).