Series 11 - Waiata I

Date1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1959Reference NumberWIN-0011SummaryCollection of Dr Maharaia Winiata's documents on Māori leadership, education, and race relations. Specifically relating to his doctoral thesis and his work with the Kiingitanga. This series contains traditional Māori laments (tangi), chants (pātere), waiata, and historical narratives from various iwi, alongside educational materials, examination documents, and correspondence related to Māori language instruction and cultural preservation.Main Body

'He Tangi no te Wano' 1 document. [n.d.]
'He Tangi - Na Timoti Te Kaui, Ngati Porou' 4 documents. [n.d.]
'He Patere, ara He Rangi Poi - Nā Erenora Taratoa (Ngāti Raukawa) Na Te Taite Te Torno i whakamarama' 45 copies. [n.d.]
'Page explaining partially parts of a song' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Blank pages' 2 documents. [n.d.]
'He Tangi - Na Timoti Te Kaui' 3 documents. [n.d.]
'He Tangi No Te Wano - Na Rahi (Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Maniapoto)' 7 documents. [n.d.]
'Pieces of paper, part of a bigger description piece of a song' 2 documents. [n.d.]
'He Patere, ara He Rangi Poi' 28 copies. [n.d.]
'He Tangi no Te Wano' 2 copies. [n.d.]
'He Tangi - Na Timoti Te Kaui' 1 document. [n.d.]
'He Tangi - Na Hinekimua. Ngati Puai, Ngati Porou. Na paratene Ngata me Hone Ngatoto te whakamarama' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Upoko xxix - Te Hokinga o Tuirirangi ki Kawhia' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Upoko xxx - Te matenga o Tuirirangi me nga korero mo lkatamure' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Nā Tāwhiāo - To my understanding it can be referred to as a tongi-kura by Tāwhiāo in his depiction of the future. Clues are (Hanga i nga marae a Te Puea)' 1 letter. [n.d.]
'Annual Examinations - The Director of Education, Education Department, Wellington C. 1' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Department of Education Instructions to sole, chief or Supervising Examiners' 1 document. [n.d.]
'School Certificate Examination, 1950. Maori Translation' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Māori Exam test by M. Winiata sent to Mr Goodwin to moderate - Auckland University College - Adult education Centre' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Māori Exam outline' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Inspector Post Primary Schools K. J. Sheen to M. Winiata on the School Certificate Syllabus' 1 letter. [n.d.]
'School Certificate Examination Māori by C. V. Wild to Dr M. Winiata' 1 letter. [n.d.]
'School Certificate Examination, 1953' 1 document. 'School Certificate Examination, 1954' 1 document. 'Education Department, Wellington. 29th April 1955' 1 letter. 1955
'Maui story of discovering fire' 1 paper. [n.d.]
'School Certificate Examination, 1955' 2 documents. 'He waiata. By Pima Te Mete of Ngāti Hangarau and Hoana Eruera Paraone' 3 copies. [n.d.]
'School Certificate Examination, 1959' 1 document. 'A lament by Hinekauika of Ngāti Porou. An ancestor of Major Rapata Wahawaha - titled Kereruhuahua. Written for her son. Translated in English to a high standard to capture the equivalent essence. A Skill very difficult to achieve' 1 document. [n.d.]
'A lament for the Chiefs. From the East Coast people. Composed by Rangiuia of Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, for Te Kani-a-Takirau, a Highborn Chief of the east Coast region. Translated into English to a high standard to capture the equivalent essence. A skill very difficult to achieve' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Double sided paper of laments. Both from the East Coast Region. Possible a connection to the Nga Moteatea book. One side - He tangi mo nga rangatira nō Te Tai-rāwhiti. This is the Māori explanation of the lament by Rangiuia. The other lament - He tangi mō Hānara Matekitepō - Te Whanau-a-Rakaroa, Ngati Porou. Heni Tūrei provided the following explanations of the lament in Māori' 1 document. [n.d.]
'He tangi by Hinekimua of Ngāti Porou. Explained by Paratene Ngata. The blue ink suggests that there were dialectal and or grammar changes. Not sure by whom' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Adult Education Discussion Course - Te Haerenga mai o te Māori - Ko Toi raua ko Whātonga' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Historic account – Tawhiakiterangi - Te Takitakinga I te mate o Te Putu' 1 document. [n.d.]
'He Waiata - Nā Pima Te Mete raua ko Hoana Eruera Paraone' 11 documents. [n.d.]
'Historic account - Tawhiakiterangi me tana pakanga kia Ngapuhi - Tawatawhiti. Te potake mai o nga pakanga - Ka awhinatia a Ngati Whatua e Waikato' 1 document. [n.d.]
'School Certificate Examination, 1955' 1 document. 'Department of Education Instructions to Sole, Chief or Supervising Examiners' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Letter explaining there are very few copies of the Post-Primary Syllabus' 1 document. [n.d.]
'School Certificate Examination, 1955' 3 copies. 'School Certificate Examination, 1955' 1 document. 'Score card' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Score card with School Certificate Examination Absentee slip' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Department of Education, Wellington - Instructions to Sole, Chief or Supervising Examiners' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Department of Education, Wellington. Letter by Director of Education to Dr Winiata' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Instructions for exam' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Transfer slip' 1 document. [n.d.]
'Pink paper with numbers' 1 document. [n.d.]

CreatorMaharaia WiniataLevelSeriesExtentFolderSystem of ArrangementOriginal order has been kept from the 7 boxes presented by Piripi Winiata. Where large grouping of the same original folder have been spread across smaller folders the name has reflected this with roman numerals. LanguageEnglishMāori

Whakapapa

TangataTimoti Te KauiErenora TaratoaTe Taite Te TornoRahiHinekimuaParatene NgataHone NgatotoTuirirangiTāwhiaoPima Te MeteHoana Eruera ParaoneHinekauikaRangiuiaTe Kani-a-TakirauHānara MatekitepōHeni Tūrei

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RoomMahi Māreikura Room

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.StakeholdersWiniata WhānauUniversity of WaikatoWhānau, Iwi and Hapū named thereinCopyright© 2025 Winiata Whanau. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of this collection requires written permission from the Winiata Whanau.Access ConditionsHere. Restricted until reviewed by the Winiata WhanauAcknowledgementWe extend our deepest gratitude to the Winiata Whanau for their invaluable contributions to this collection. Their dedication to preserving the legacy of Maharaia Winiata has been instrumental in making these materials accessible to researchers and the wider community. The Winiata family's commitment to sharing their rich history and cultural heritage ensures that future generations can learn from and be inspired by Maharaia Winiata's work and achievements. Thank you for your generosity and unwavering support.

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Subject (keywords)WaiataMaori King -- Māori King -- Maaori KingNew Zealand -- EducationRangatiraMāori -- Language -- HistoryPātereWaiata tangiPersonChen YiMr GoodwinC. V. WildK. J. SheenPlacesKawhiaTe AwamutuNgaruawahiaWellingtonAucklandOrganisationEducation DepartmentAuckland University CollegeAdult Education Centre

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