Series 55 - Te Paki o Matariki

Date1950, 1952, 1957Reference NumberWIN-0055SummaryCollection 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 handwritten notes, letters, educational materials, and cultural writings related to Māori traditions, canoe histories, adult education, and Maharaia Winiata’s correspondence and research.Main Body

Letter from Auckland District Youth Committee, 17 December, 1957
Letter to Mrs I. Ratana, March 2, 19?? [not sent] [n.d.]
“Whenua Kua Oti Te Tango I Raro I Te Waahi Tuatoru O Te Ture Mo Nga Take Maori, 1950” 1950
Adult Education - Statement of Accounts from June 9th to July 21st, 1952
Tainui Maori Trust Board letter to Dept Maori Affairs re “Western Maori Electorate” [n.d.]
Draft letter to Ki Te Tumuaki [n.d.]
Letter from Pei Te Hurinui Jones, 24 April [n.d.]
Handwritten letter to M. Winiata, May, 1952
Waiata [n.d.]
Notes on back of paper 1-10 [n.d.]
The Making of the Canoes - 2 pages - typed and handwritten notes pages 1-12 [n.d.]
Notes 1-8 Nga Waka i Hoe Wai [n.d.]
“Pre Pakeha Settlers” Intro - 1-3 [n.d.]
5 pages handwritten notes [n.d.]
Adult Education Discussion Course - prepared by Auckland University District [n.d.]
“The Voyage and Landfall of the Canoes” M Winiata [n.d.]
Typed notes various page numbers on top [n.d.]
9-10 pages of handwritten notes [n.d.]
1 page - For introduction [n.d.]
4 pages - Handwritten notes Green ink [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

TangataDr. Maharaia Winiata Pei Te Hurinui Jones I. Ratana

Asset Location

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.

Relates To

Subject (keywords)New Zealand -- EducationRatana -- MovementMāori LeadershipKiingitangaMaori King -- Māori King -- Maaori KingWaka

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