Te Aupouri

Date: 1967

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-122

Description: Annotated typescript draft of the book `The Tail of the fish, A Maori elder's memories of the Far North', written by Matire Hoeft, under the name Matire Kereama, edited and supplied with an introduction by ElsdonCraig. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1930-1950]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-118

Description: Notes of iwi and hapu; also hand-drawn map showing disposition of tribes at the end of the 18th century Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1940

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0028

Description: Contains lsit of Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Kahu and Te Rarawa Pa Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1901

Reference: PA1-f-064

Description: Photographs taken during the royal tour of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901. Scenes include the arrival of the royal visitors at various places, by ship, Royal carriages, and Royal train; ceremonies and rites welcoming them; views of triumphal arches erected for the tour, including Marble Arch (Queen Street, Auckland), the Auckland Harbour Board Arch, the Citizen's Arch (Wellesley Street), and the Government Arch (City of Wellington). Other ceremonies are associated with the presentation of war-medals; the laying of foundation stones (Victoria College for Maori Girls, Parnell, Auckland), the Wellington Town Hall, and the Queens Memorial Statue in Dunedin); and the march past and inspection of various guards, troops and veterans. One photograph shows Lord Ranfurly in Auckland, reading the proclamation extending the boundaries of the colony to include the Cook Islands (p 16). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover, entitled "Visit of Duke of Cornwall and York (King George V.). 1901. Maoris - Auckland. Wellington. Christchurch". Hand-printed in ink on slip attached to front cover.

Date: 1967

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-157

Description: Typescript and annotated genealogical notes, by Matire Kereama Wikiripi (Matirie Hoeft). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: May-Nov 1907

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-24

Description: Contains numerous letters from Keys to friends and family members that provide detailed information about his travels through the lower North Island, and through the Far North; there are detailed descriptions of the countryside which Keys travels through, and discussions of people that he meets; there are also discussions of Maori customs and practicees that he experiences and his impressions of them; there are also some comments about the work that Keys undertakes in the Maori Land Courts Page 86 has been removed from the letterbook Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-045

Description: Contains whakapapa and notes on the migration, settlement and history of northern tribes written in Maori by Hapakuku Ruia of Whangape, with explanatory notes by Davies; notes on Maori vocabulary; extracts from `Te Waka Maori' with explanatory notes by Davies concerning waiata in the text, and annotated by Smith. The first page is headed `The discussion about the kumara'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990

Reference: Ms-Papers-9662

Description: Whakapapa relating to Otiria Marae contains minutes from Te Roopu Rawakore o aotearoa 1987. includes accounts and list of correspondence. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: 1967

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-123

Description: Annotated typescript draft of the book `The Tail of the fish, A Maori elder's memories of the Far North', written by Matire Hoeft, under the name Matire Kereama, edited and supplied with an introduction by ElsdonCraig. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Graham, Mereana, d 1993 : Te Rarawa whakapapa

Reference: MS-Papers-4307-05

Description: The tribes of the far North; Origins of the Rarawa Tribe; the Ngatikuri; the Paatu (Ngati Kahu); the Aupouri; the story of Tauroa or Reef Point (near Ahipara); origin of Kaitaia; the superstitions of the Maori; Mana (power or potency) and Kupe. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-301

Description: Maori vocabulary giving names of vegetation and their corresponding botanical names. Correspondence with the Department of Lands and Survey about a letter of complaint by J W A Merchant, Chief Surveyor, Wellington, 1889-1890; and about landless Maori of Ngatimaru (and the related Purangi Landless Natives Bill of 1909). Various handwritten notes: note contributed by an Aopouri [Aupouri?] Maori about Kaimatangi, of Three Kings Islands, an early voyager to Sydney; a note about a large ancient cedar log seen at the Chatham Islands in 1868; a note about the road built by the `Dromedary' crew ca 1820; a note about Maori traditions of Lake Waikaremoana; a note about a eighteenth-century battle between Waikato and Ngati Raukawa; and other notes relating to his books. Other Titles - Purangi Landless Natives Bill Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1889-1893

By: von Sturmer, Spencer William, 1836-1921

Reference: qMS-1936-1946

Description: The notes are depositions of the evidence and decisions, and complement the Native Land Court minute books. Includes considerable amount of whakapapa. Vols 3, 5 & 7 list Tai Tokerau material Includes case of Omahu Block, Te Komata No 1 Block, and others mainly North of Auckland province Von Sturmer was a Judge of the Native Land Court Quantity: 12 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph & printed matter (33 cm; various bindings) Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 22 November 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..

Date: 1967

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-156

Description: Typescript draft of the book by Matire Wikiripi (Matirie Hoeft), edited by Elsdon Craig. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1922-1934

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-65

Description: Includes newspaper clippings on Maori history, purakau, Rotorua guides, geography, Egypt and pyramids, Maori waiata, string games, putatara, astronomy, weta, Treaty of Waitangi and an international steamship schedule for 1930s Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter (some with holograph annotations)

Date: 1967

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-158

Description: Typescript draft of the book by Matire Wikiripi (Matirie Hoeft), edited by Elsdon Craig. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 6 Feb 1963

From: Fijn, Jan (John) Reinder, 1910-2003 :Transparencies, particularly relating to the royal visit to Waitangi in 1963, and to Maori

Reference: PA12-10649

Description: Colour slide photographs taken by John Reinder Fijn of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Waitangi, 6 Feb 1963. Images include the Queen walking around the Treaty Grounds, meeting the Maori Queen Te Atairangikaahu, with kuia and kaumatua (many of whom are wearing kakahu) including [Turi Carroll?], standing in her car and waving to the crowd, outside Te Whare Runanga with Minister of Maori Affairs Ralph Hanan and James Henare, and with the Governor General Bernard Fergusson and unidentified women. Prince Philip is at the Queen's side in all these images. Also includes an image of an unidentified Maori warrior issuing the challenge during a powhiri at Te Tii Marae (with Te Tiriti o Waitangi hall in the background), and various Maori dignitaries hongiing, including Lady Ruti and Sir Eruera Tirikatene, both of whom are wearing a kiwi feather kakahu. Slides are mounted in metal and glass slide holders constructed by Fijn. Quantity: 8 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour phototransparencies

Date: [ca 1939]

By: Pearson, Ethel Philippa, 1918-2006

Reference: PAColl-10232

Description: Photographs taken in Far North District, circa 1939, possibly by Ethel Pearson who was a school teacher at Herekino School at this time. Four images show: four unidentified Maori children on Ninety Mile Beach, Tangi Heke (descendant of Hone Heke) wearing a pinafore; a man called Joe, who is riding a horse, and his bullock team; and hot pools and Maori whare at Ngawha Springs. Photos are all annotated on the rear by Pearson. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Ethel Pearson worked at Herekino School on her first teaching assignment. Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints Provenance: Donor is the daughter of Ethel Pearson of Balclutha who owned these photographs.

Date: 1967

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-159

Description: Typescript draft of the book by Matire Wikiripi (Matirie Hoeft), edited by Elsdon Craig. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1840

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-106C

Description: Contains official copies of correspondence relating to land claims from Te Tai Tokerau and Pewhairangi (i.e. Bay of Islands, the word is a transliteration), Waikato and Whanganui. Includes various documents relating to Whanganui giving extensive lists of names for the purchase of guns, powder and flint by Whanganui Maori; lists of Whanganui Maori working for the Regional Magistrate and their salaries; census of friendly natives, Whanganui district. The last document is the original of the deed by which Nopera Parakareao and other Te Rarawa chiefs sold the Muriwhenua lands of Te Aupouri to the Rev Richard Taylor, witnessed by William Gilbert Puckey, 20 January 1840. A translation of this in Taylor's hand is in MS-Papers-0075-106E. Written only two weeks before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi to secure private property rights for Taylor (before the arrival of Hobson and the signing of the Treaty) but the publication of Gipps's proclamations of 14 January 1840 invalidated the sale. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1940

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-139

Description: Contains notes compiled by Ngata from published sources about Maori place names in the North Auckland area, and the derivation of the names