Ngāti Kurī (Te Rarawa)

Date: 1915-1931

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0208

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages, the story of Takitimu Waka, Maori Customary Concepts and Tribal Narratives. Includes information on the messianic cults that flourished in the 19C; the battle of Waiorua (Whakapaetai) at Kapiti; Te Rangihaeata's stockade at Paremata; the death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, and expropriated taonga in the British Museum, including Te Rauparaha's mere-pounamu `Papatahi' and Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi's mere-pounamu `Tuhiwai'. Comprises information on Nga Puhi `Atamira', and generic Maori tohunga practices.

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: 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: 5 February 1998

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Burford, Melanie Jayne, 1970-

Reference: EP/1998/0365

Description: Hekenukumai Busby with the twin-hulled waka Te Aurere at Shelley Bay, Wellington. Photographs taken 5 February 1998 by Evening Post staff photographer Melanie Burford. The waka had to be rescued by the police launch Lady Elizabeth III off Barrett Reef as it arrived in Wellington for the opening of Te Papa. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm

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: PA12-10668

Description: Colour slide photographs taken by John Reinder Fijn of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Waitangi, 6 Feb 1963. Contains images of the Queen Elizabeth greeting Maori dignitaries in the marae atea of Te Whare Runanga with Prince Philip at her side. Includes a series of the Queen meeting Maori Queen Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu. Sir Eruera and Lady Ruti Tirikatene are also seen in kiwi feather kakahu. Ralph Hanan, James Henare, and Matiu Rata are also present. Queen Elizabeth II is also seen walking through the crowd in the Treaty Grounds and visiting the waka house where Ngapuhi ceremonial war canoe Ngatokimatawhaorua is stored. Quantity: 6 colour original transparency/ies strips containing 10 images. Physical Description: Colour phototransparencies

Date: 19 Oct 1990

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Norman, Matekino Rapata, 1923-; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-42

Description: Tata Norman nee Hoterene born 1923 in Te Hapua. Refers to parents Rapata Hoterene and Maro Mutu. Mentions connections to Ngati Kuri and Te Rarawa. Talks about her life, including experiences as a member of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006124; OHLC-004913 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 35 Minutes Duration.

Date: 3 Dec 1989 - 03 Dec 1989

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Subritzky, Nina, 1908-2008; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-45

Description: Nina Subritzky nee Romana born about 1908 in Te Hapua. Refers to Te Ringa-a-Maui hapu, Ngati Kuri iwi and parents Tame Romana and Ngahuia Pararangi. Talks briefly about her life, including involvement in the Maori Women's Welfare League. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006194; OHLC-004934 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 20 Minutes Duration.

Date: 8 Sep 2000 - 08 Sep 2000

From: Waitangi Tribunal oral history project

By: O'Regan, Tipene (Sir), 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0797-08

Description: Abstracted by - Barry Rigby Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011956, OHC-011957, OHC-011958, OHC-011959, OHC-011960 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5272.

Date: 16 December 2006

From: Māori who served in the Vietnam War oral history project

By: Diamond, Paul Edward, 1968-; Marsh, John Edwin Heremaia, 1943-

Reference: OHInt-1030-04

Description: Interview with John Edwin Heremaia Marsh, born 1943. Discusses family background and whakapapa, education, military service, experiences in the Vietnam War, returning to New Zealand, and life after the war. Interviewer(s) - Paul Diamond Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7676. 1 interview(s). 2.47 Hours and minutes Duration. 3 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 1 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 3 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 1909 - 2006

Date: 15 December 2010

From: Māori who served in the Vietnam War oral history project

By: Diamond, Paul Edward, 1968-; Rata, Rangi Mathew, 1948-

Reference: OHInt-1030-08

Description: Interview with Rangi Mathew Rata, born New Plymouth, 1948. Discusses family background and whakapapa, education, military service, experiences in the Vietnam War, returning to New Zealand, and life after the war. Interviewer(s) - Paul Diamond Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7680. 1 interview(s). 3.50 Hours and minutes Duration. 1 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 1 digital photograph(s). 3 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 1948 - 2010

Date: [ca 1890-1934]

By: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944

Reference: MS-2071-2074

Description: Some of the notebooks are titled: `Philosophy of Life' by Hare Hongi (MS-2071); `My Rarawa-Ruanui' and `Rahiri genealogies' (MS-2072); and `Index ancestors centre' (MS-2073) containing material on whakapapa, history, music and Maori religion Quantity: 4 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (volumes of various sizes and bindings in 26 cm, ¼ red morocco, red linen hinged case) Includes illustrations, plans, and diagrams Processing information: Digitisation details - All four volumes in this collection have been digitised

Date: 1800-1900

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-46

Description: Contains various descent tables for a number of tribes, particluarly Ngapuhi, a table showing descent of Stowell from Toi Te Huatahi, and whakapapa showing relationship between himself and Waaka Te Huia and Hone Heke MHR, Kamariera Te Hau Takiri Wharepapa and others. Includes a letter from Waaka Te Huia commending Stowell on his work preserving whakapapa of the northern regions. Also a whakapapa chart for Ngapuhi showing relationship to Ngakuku Mumu, the tohunga who schooled Stowell in his youth. Also contains whakapapa charts for Ngati Toa showing descent of Matenga Te Hiko, Raiha Puaha, Wi Parata and Wi Patene, and some whakapapa for Ngati Raukawa. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some with ms annotations)

Date: [1997]

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: 2003-234-09

Description: Working papers for Royal's contribution to the `Historical Atlas' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: nd

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: MS-0852

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (322 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (26 cm; ¼ red linen, marbled boards, in grey phase box) Finding Aids: Includes index. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs given to the Turnbull Library by Godber's uncle (Kissel) are described on pages 321-322. Map, table and diagrams

Date: 1989

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: Robertson, William Alexander, 1937-; New Zealand. Department of Survey and Land Information

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-1/3/27/Acc.54713

Description: Terrainmap of North Cape, including Three Kings Islands (Info map 262-1), in Far North District. Map features extensive numbered pencil annotations along coastline indicating Iwi affiliations with localities. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed in colour on paper, scale 1:250,000, 65.5 x 94.5 cm

Date: [Between ca 1878-1897]

By: Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: fMS-247

Description: Comprises one scrapbook compiled by Alexander Turnbull between circa 1878 and 1896, possibly not completed. Material collected by Turnbull dates from 1846 to 1897 and largely relates to te ao Māori, some is written in reo Māori with English translations. Letters, notes, envelopes and also bank cheques have been pasted into the volume, some also attached by pins. Includes: - various letters and waiata transcribed by G H Davies. - Māori to English word lists as well as whakatauki, waiata and karakia, some with English interpretations. - whakapapa relating to Ngāpuhi (p001 and p009) and Te Arawa hapū (p068) - manuscript titled 'Ko nga whakapapa o Nga Tupuna on Nga Ture of Niu Tireni' and translation 'The Genealogy of the Ancestors of the Law of New Zealand' (p003). - information and illustrations recorded by Timi Waata Rimini, about the Maketū-Ōpōtiki area, in particular the pā at Pukuhina, Oreiwhata and Poutuia (p016). - letter from a Mr Walsh dated 1896 to Mr Smith with a large splinter of wood attached. Text in the letter reads: "fragment from the remains of the flagstaff cut down by Hone Heke at Kororareka" (p078). - Māori divisions of time and naming of planets and stars (p086-p089). - manuscript relating to the death of Tukino Te Marae, a tohunga accused of causing deaths by mākutu, shot by Himiona Te Rua, near Te Teko in 1875 (p095-p112). - a list titled 'Scale of Rations' detailing food issued to prisoners, including those serving hard labour (p116). - typescript translation of a campaign speech given by Tamati Tangihia (p114). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s) approximately 120 leaves. Physical Description: Volume containing letters, manuscripts and typescripts (46 cm; ¼ red calf, purple boards) Processing information: Description updated March 2024 following digitisation. Kāore i tāruatia ngā whārangi puare | Blank pages not copied.