Kereru, Numia, -1916

Date: 1898-1906

By: Kahui, Raihania, active 1860-1890s?; Southon, Gloria K, active 1900s?

Reference: MSY-6849

Description: Contains detailed whakapapa relating to the tribes of the East Coast, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and some inland tribes such as those situated around Taupo and Rotorua, and also the Bay of Plenty. These whakapapa have been extracted from Maori language newspapers, most notably `Te Puke ki Hikurangi' and the `Matuhi press'. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (143 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (34 cm; green buckram; phase box)

Date: 1880-1912, n d

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-206

Description: Includes various papers for whom authorship is generally unknown: An address to the Polynesian Society (16 leaves); a paper on Ngati Whiti history and traditions, Omahu, 26 and 27 Oct 1880, in Maori (possibly by Paramena Te Naonao)(a translation is in JPS v 21 p 83, and there is a note on the back in Elsdon Best's hand dated 5 Apr 1912); A typescript copy of comments on Easter Island by James Cook (with a note in S P Smith's hand "from Mr Kenworthy"); a waiata in Best's hand titled Waiata tangi by Tukua-te-rangi Tutakangahau for his daughter Marewa-i-te-rangi, who died 13 Sep 1897, of Tamakamoana hapu, Tuhoe; a waiata (Kimikimi noa ana ahau, i to kunenga mai i Hawaiki...) by Rangitokoru for his child, and proverbs, supplied by Hetaraka Wakanua and Numia Kereru, 25 Nov 1897; waiata tangi for Tukorehu (Tahuna mai te ahi ki runga i a te Poa...), with translation and a note by Smith saying see Ngamoteatea p 33; waiata aroha (Kaore te aroha e awhea mai nei kei to ngohi pawhara) and other notes (typescript with translation and explanations of waiata, with a note saying "translations verified by Mr George Wilson); a partial index for the early volumes of the JPS; a typescript of the Rarotongan legend No Angene teia tuatua; and a genealogical chart showing the connection of various prominent families of the Waikato and Hauraki districts, including a genealogy of Ngati-Pou (or Uri-o-pou). Also includes information about the Maori division of time and related astronomical knowledge Language - Also material in Cook Island Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of content of this folder.

Date: [ca 1863-1864], [ca 1880s-1920s], [ca 1939-1949], [ca 1986-1990]

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

Reference: PAColl-6056-06

Description: Collection of photographic prints and postcards primarily showing Māori people from circa 1863 to 1929. Also a small number of prints from circa 1939 to 1949, and circa 1986 to 1990. Incudes one cigarette card and three photographs of Jock McEwen, one shows him signing his book 'Rangitane'. Some subjects are named. Title supplied by Library. A full length portrait of Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury is available at Library reference 1/2-024827-F. Another portrait of Numia Keruru is available at PAColl-7273-07. Quantity: 14 b&w copy photographic print(s). 4 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 3 colour copy photographic print(s).

Date: 1900-1910

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0360

Description: File 156 - Contains many materials regarding lands Includes a report on hui with Tuhoe in May 1910. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1909

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B085

Description: Contains diary entries with a particular focus on business and farming activities and newspaper operations; also contains cosmological notes, whakapapa, waiata, a list of Maori newspapers, a list of addresses, a copy of an agreement with regard to land ownership, notes about published books about Maori life, and a list of potential subscribers to a proposed Maori newspaper (the list covers the eastern seaboard of the North Island, and the middle of the island from Taupo down to Horowhenua) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1916-1919

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0212

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Aotea Waka; Maori Customary Concepts; Maori Cosmology; Tribal Narratives; Paimarire Religion, and Hauhauism. Includes information on Rua Kenana's Rebellion and the Taranaki Wars as well as the Battle of Waiorua (ie. Whakapaetai) 1824 on Kapiti Island and the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 adjacent on the mainland which were the last inter-tribal sea and land battles fought in Aotearoa. Also information on Maori whaling activities at Kapiti; building Rangiatea Church in Otaki 1847; Te Rauparaha's release from HMS Caliope 1848, and Te Rangihaeata's Stockade at Paremata. Includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion 1914-18. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.

Date: 1908

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B148

Description: Notes about Maori proverbs, compiled by H W Williams Physical Description: Mss and printed matter

Date: 1898

From: Polynesian Society: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-7273-07

Description: Portrait of Urewera chiefs, Tutakangahau (left) and Numia Kereru in 1898. Both men wear Maori cloaks. Photographer and location unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).