Otukou

Date: 1860s-1949

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Harding, William James, 1826-1899; Johnston, Owen, active 1940-1987; New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: PA1-o-1038

Description: Contains photographs of a Maori group at Wanganui, Te Rangitahau of Waitahanui, inscription at Wairaka meeting house (Whakatane), Pohaturoa Rock (Whakatane), Tainui anchor stone at Mokau, Matahourua anchor stone at Dominion Museum, Tokomaru anchor stone at New Plymouth Museum, hui at Rangitukua (March 1945), Ngarimu hui at Ruatoria (1943), hui at Hiruharama (1945), Tahi hohepa at Otukou (1947), reception to Field-Marshall Montgomery at Ohinemutu (1947), Sir Apirana Ngata speaking at erection of Porourangi meeting house (Waiomatatini), scenes in Parihaka, and Sir Peter Buck at Te Araroa (March 1949). The photographers represented are W J Harding, A P Godber, Burton Brothers, Owen Johnston, and the New Zealand Railways Publicity Department. A number of images were provided by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Graphic drawing book 23 x 31 cm

Date: [1900-1910]

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star

Reference: PA1-q-013

Description: Views around the Taupo Tongariro area, including Mounts Ngaruahoe and Tongariro, Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids, Lake Taupo and Wairakei. There is one image of the Maori interior of Tom Ryan's whare, one of the Terraces Hotel at Lake Taupo, and others of various buildings at the Spa Hotel (Taupo), including the interior of the dining room. This building was the meeting house Te Tiki o Tamamutu, purchased by John Joshua (proprietor of the Spa Hotel) for use as a smoking room and dining room for the hotel guests. Several images show unidentified Maori women in posed groups, or working with flax, and in one case a woman using a treadle sewing machine. An unidentified man is seen, in several images, fishing at pools below the Aratiatia Rapids. Photographs taken by Auckland Star photographers around the turn of the 19th-20th century. Relationship complexity - Most images are represented by original negatives donated to the Library by the Auckland Star in the 1950s. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cloth bound album, labelled "This book must be returned to Mr H Brett's room"

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-7

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from a range of named sources, including Maunga-Pohatu, Whakarewarewa, Porirua, Rotorua, Wairoa, Ohinemutu, Uenuku-Mai-Rarotonga, Te Puke, Otukou. Quantity: 24 watercolour(s) on 8 pages. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: 1947-1948

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: PA1-o-1037

Description: Contains photographs of meeting houses at Whakatane, Wairoa, Poroporo, Ruatoki, Ohinemutu, Whakarewarewa, Otukou, and Te Araroa. Also shown are a school at Paroa, carved posts at Rotorua, and Albert Percy Godber with a carving made by himself. Many of the photographs were taken in 1947, and bear the photographer's initials "J.B.P.". Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Graphic drawing book 23 x 31 cm

Date: [between 1895 and 1915]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: PAColl-6056-05

Description: Photographs taken between1895 and 1915 of Māori people, whare whakairo, meeting houses and communities, along with a variety of carved taonga such as poupou and rock art from across New Zealand. Also includes postcards of people and places photographed in different locations. Some of the prints are annotated on the reverse. Three prints have images of kōiwi - human remains. Kōiwi (human remains) visible at PAColl-6056-05-05, 06, and 24. Title supplied by Library. Hei whakamōhio: He whakaahua o ngā kōiwi tangata i roto i tēnēi taonga. Please be aware this object contains images of human remains. Quantity: 43 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1913]

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-913

Description: There are six general groups of photographs making up this album. The first relates to a surveying tramp through part of the the south eastern Rimutaka Ranges. It begins at Wharepapa outstation west of Lake Onoke (Lake Ferry). There are views of Palliser Bay, Lake Ferry, Wharepapa outstation, the surrounding farmland, and people attached to the station. The survey team's tramp into the mountains followed the Wharepapa River north west of the station and then up the Papatahi stream to the Papatahi trig. Here they set up camp which is depicted under snow. They then moved south to the trig on Mount Matthews where they again set up camp. There are images of tents, men, native forest, Mt Matthews, the trig, dogs, the surrounding ranges, and views of Palliser Bay. The party descended with their equipment via Matthews Stream to Eglington's Whare at Mukamuka. The second group is a record of a family holiday at Tokaanu and Lake Taupo. Again there are views of the tents, and the party consisted of women as well as men, including Girdlestone's mother. There are images of the Tokannu River, the Tokaanu Stream, the Tongariro River, views of Tokaanu township, the Tokaanu wharf on Lake Taupo, boats, the Waimarino track, hot springs, rod fishers on Lake Taupo and the rivers, and the Tongariro Bridge. There are a group of images taken during a fishing trip and picnic at Waihaha, Western Bay, Lake Taupo, and a view of Waihi Village and the Waihi Falls. Another group of images of Maori were taken at Otukou west of Lake Rotaira, and include views of the meeting house "Okahukura". The third group of images relate to a survey camp in the Tokaanu/Waimarino area, though there may be camps in more than one location. The main camp was located at Tokaanu, but another is described as being on the Waimarino plains, and another is located on the Pihanga Saddle. There are views of the camp, tents, men, and of life in the camp such as hair cutting, and Maori visiting on Sunday (one of the team's members was Maori). Images of bush and distant views were taken along the horse track from Otukou to Tokaanu, and there are views of the Volcanic Plateau and Mount Ngauruhoe, Otukou Village, hot springs, Ketetahi hut cookhouse and springs on Mount Tongariro, Pihanga hill south of Tokaanu, the countryside and a climbing party on Ngauruhoe. The fourth group consist of twelve photographs taken in Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. The fifth group of 46 images record a climb up Mount Egmont. There are views of the mountain, native forest, climbers in the snow, and the accomodation house. One group of images consists of close ups of native alpine plants in flower. The sixth group relate to a walking trip on the Volcanic Plateau through forest and open country. There are views of the mountains, cliffs, a stream and celmisias in flower. At the end of the album there is a small group of miscellaneous images Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1947

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Palmer, Bruce, active 1950s

Reference: E-302-q-7-199/201

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns in red and black. The identification of each is written above it. Signed at lower right by "B. Palmer". This may be Bruce Palmer, who was a correspondent with Jock McEwen in the 1940-50s. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - B Palmer / 1947 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) on page of sketchbook. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: [ca 1900?]

From: McDonald, James Ingram, 1865-1935 :Photographs

Reference: 1/2-049996-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1947

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Palmer, Bruce, active 1950s

Reference: E-302-q-7-202/204

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns in red, or red and black. The identification of each is written above it. The third panel on this page has note: "Spaces between uncarved. Oil paintings on each poupou attributed to Lindauer". Signed on each strip at right by "B. Palmer". This may be Bruce Palmer, who was a correspondent with Jock McEwen in the 1940-50s. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - per B Palmer / 47 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) on page of sketchbook. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: 1926

By: Harding, William Guy, 1883-1978

Reference: A-108-020

Description: A marae with fenced gardens, a wharenui and small houses, with Otukou Hill behind it. A-108-020 appears to be an original for a book illustrations. This drawing is inscribed 'Tailpiece' Inscriptions: Verso - Signed: W G H; also signed H lower right on recto Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing 76 x 114 mm

Date: 1947

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Palmer, Bruce, active 1950s

Reference: E-302-q-7-205/207

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns in red, or red and black. The identification of each is written above it. Signed on each strip at right by "B. Palmer". This may be Bruce Palmer, who was a correspondent with Jock McEwen in the 1940-50s. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - B Palmer Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) on page of sketchbook. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: 1908

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums

Reference: PA1-f-179-21-4

Description: View of "Okahukura," the meeting house at Otukou Pa. Photographed by Thomas Pringle in about 1908 House was built in 1893 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: [ca1908]

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums

By: Pringle, Thomas, 1858-1931

Reference: PA1-f-179

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).