Islands - New Zealand - Wellington Region

Date: 1916

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Archives New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-832.47cba/1916/Acc.37816

Description: Topographic map of Kapiti Island with some described features and named vegetation. Includes the site of an anchorage adjacent to Motungarara Island and Kapiti Island. Ink blotches obliterate parts of the map Kapiti Island includes numerous Maori placenames and named streams. Pa sites and former Maori settlements are marked, as are whaling stations and a cavern, formerly a burial ground. Sites of mutton birds are marked as are water supplies, walking tracks, the site of an old homestead and old cultivations. Tokumapuna Island, 1.2.21 [acres] includes the site of the main whaling station and named rocks which are covered at high water are named. Motungarara Island, 3.2.0 [acres] includes the site of a former whaling station Tahoramaurea Island, 3.3.21 [acres] includes the site of Mayhew's store 442 is written in each of three corners of the map Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:70 000], 70.1 x 75.5 cm.

By: Walker, Hilda, 1911-2002

Reference: E-278-q-088

Description: Elevated view of Day's Bay looking north-west across the harbour to Matiu/Somes Island and Western Hills. In the centre of the drawing is the house on the water's edge (point) about which Katherine Mansfield wrote her story `At the bay'. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 115 x 140 mm on folded card

Date: 1914

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

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1920 - 1930

From: Hodgkins family :[Miscellaneous sketches and greetings cards. 1870-1920s].

By: Field, Isabel Jane, 1867-1950

Reference: E-399-f-023

Description: Looking south along the steep cliffs on the west face of Kapiti Island from the summit Probably drawn after the artist's marriage, when she was living in Waikanae Other Titles - Field Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in folder. Physical Description: Pencil on board, 168 x 139 mm

Date: [ca 1906]

By: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/[ca.1906]/Acc.347

Description: Copy of topographic manuscript map of Kapiti Island, with cadastral and Māori historical information. Shows several pā sites, including Wharekahu Bay Pa, Taepiro Stream Pa, 'Rangitira Point Pa'. Shows land subdivisions, such as Maraetakaroro Kapiti No. 2, subdn 2B and Waiorua Kapiti no. 5, subdn 1B. Identifies Māori place names, the residence of Te Rauparaha and 'Rangihaieta' (Te Rangihaeata), the residence of Mr A S Wilkinson, whaling stations on surrounding islands. Beside the map are notes on early HMS ship visits to the island. Total area for the island is given as over 4855 acres. Annotation on map before copying: Sale plan W 35. It was formerly assumed that this map is a photocopy from the manuscript reproduced in 'The stirring times of Te Rauparaha (Chief of the Ngatitoa) / by W.T.L. Travers. Also, The sacking of Kaiapohia / by J.W. Stack.Travera - the stirring times of Te Rauparaha'. Christchurch ; Melbourne : Whitcombe and Tombs, [1906]. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic copy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 30 x 26.7 cm.

Date: 21 October 1998

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

Reference: EP/1998/3358-F

Description: Aerial view of the Waikanae River and adjacent flooding, Waikanae, and Kapiti Island. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Melanie Burford 21 October 1998. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler film negative, 35mm

Date: 1983-1984

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6504

Description: Bellbird and nest of chicks, Kapiti island, November 1984. Birds on the Chatham Islands, photographed in October 1983. These include: Weka. Chatham Island Robin (Black Robin). Little Blue Penguin (Korara). White-fronted Tern (Tara). Chatham Island Tomtit. Shore Plover (Tuturuata). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard and plastic mounts.

Date: 1895

From: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Sketchbook of Mary C. Medley nee Taylor...1895. No. 14.

Reference: E-379-013

Description: A view, through a line of trees, of the coast at Plimmerton and Mana Island Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Plimmerton (showing Mana Island) Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 130 x 225 mm (page size)

Date: 1883

By: Struthers, G, active 1883; Hopper, P W, active 1993

Reference: MapColl-832.4799a/Is/1883/Acc.26333

Description: Map of Taputeranga Island, near Island Bay, Wellington, showing northwest survey point. Shows part of the coastline of Island Bay, part of a road to Wellington, and a hotel. Written on map: S O 1595 / 1 Title in square brackets added by cataloguer Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - C.M.I 5.10.83; Recto - bottom right - S.O. 1595 1 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, scale [1:15 840], 29 x 25.7 cm Provenance: Donated by P W Hopper, 5 August 1993

Date: [ca 1922-1933]

By: McWilliams, M (Miss), active 1997; Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948

Reference: PAColl-5789

Description: Miss McWilliams succeeded her father as manager of the Majestic Accommodation House on Paraparaumu Beach. The photographs were taken from the accommodation house. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1988

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6536

Description: Trip to Little Barrier Island includes: The homestead and bunkhouse. Views of the boulder beach. Sunset from Titoke Point. Landscapes and coastal views. The native rat (kiore) (August 1988). Birds include: Kaka. Paradise duck. Tui. Bellbird. The images of Kapiti Island are of Tui and Bellbirds (October 1988). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard and plastic mounts.

Date: 1902 - 1912

By: Greville, Reginald Palmer, 1862-1923; Crompton-Smith, Maurice, 1864-1953; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office

Reference: MapColl-832.47a/1902/Acc.12464

Description: Topographic and surveying map of northern part of Kapiti Island from the Otehou Stream northwards. Topographic features are described and some vegetation is named. Water supplies, walking tracks, sites of McLean's house, a woolshed and sheepyards and a fisherman's hut are marked. Streams and localities have Maori names. A note refers to an abundance of goats on the island. Stamps on bottom right corner: 14958. Indexed Stamp on bottom right is of the District Land and Survey Office, Wellington. Note on catalogue card states that this is a photocopy of an original held at the District Office, Wellington Signature of R. P. Greville under title Handwritten note above title states: Blk [i.e. Block] I Stamp of approval with signature of M. C. Smith, for Chief surveyor, 7th June 1912 Note on bottom left states: Entered on Crown Grant & road record maps Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photostatic copy, scale [ca.1:12 672], 43.6 x 43.3 cm.

Date: 2005

By: Memelink, Alfred, 1961-

Reference: C-118-003-a

Description: Shows a view looking across the sea to Kapiti Island, with a dinghy in the foreground, and seagulls flying at left and right. Printed by FORMAT on (ph neutral-Archival) Sapphire Offset stock. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 480 x 655 mm.

Date: October 1988

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6621

Description: Houses at Commin's Road Onerahi. Ranger's house and flowering Whau tree, Kapiti Island. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard mounts.

Date: 16 August 1975

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

Reference: EP/1975/3381-F

Description: View of wharf, Mana Island, Porirua, New Zealand. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer 16 August 1975 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm, comprising three images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1880 - 1881

From: Haylock, Arthur Lagden 1860-1948 :[Sketchbook] Drawing Book, 13. 12. 1880.

By: Haylock, Arthur Lagden, 1860-1948

Reference: E-060-3-011

Description: View across the harbour from Wellington On the same page as 'Bridge in botanical gardens, Wellington' (E-060-3-012) Other Titles - Somes Island Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, page size 63 x 119

Date: 1978

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: Wellington (N.Z. : Region). Regional Council; Lower Hutt (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: MapColl-WRC-2/1/11K-Acc.

Description: Shows Mokopuna and Sommes Islands; Ward Island and Horokiwi area. See Base map 1 (Lower Hutt City Council, 1977-1978) Quantity: 3 map(s) (On one sheet) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink on cream paper. Scales 1:12 000 and 1: 6000, 56 x 56 cm.

Date: 1898

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943: Maps from papers

Reference: MapColl-832.47gbbd/1898/Acc.3695

Description: Drawn on a published map of Kapiti Island, the annotations depict land for sale, pa sites, hapu, Maori names, and other Maori historical notes relating to the island. Some of the writing is difficult to decipher. Base map: Island of Kapiti (Wellington, Department of Lands and Survey, 189 8) Quantity: 1 map(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and pencil on photolithograph, linen backed, scale [ca. 31 680], 37 x 36 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Cowan, James, 1870-1943, Papers - MS-Papers-0039.

Date: 3 August 1978

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

Reference: Dom/1978/0803/1-F

Description: Sheep destroyed on Mana Island as the result of a scrapie scare. Photographed by a Dominion staff photographer 3 August 1978. Quantity: 9 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strips comprising 28 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negatives, 35mm

Date: 21 February 1989

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

By: Nicholson, John, active 1997

Reference: EP/1989/0673-F

Description: Mana Island assistant manager Phil Todd standing on high grass covered ground looking towards the North Island coast. Below can be seen the houses and other buildings constructed for the sheep research station set up in 1973. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson 21 February 1989. These excavations found evidence of settlement dating 400 years back, predating Ngati Toa's occupation in the 1800s. The nine member team of students and archaeologists was led by Michelle Horwood who was previously curator of the Porirua Museum. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm, comprising three images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm