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New Zealand. Genealogy of Allen McGregor Hippolite  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Allen McGregor Hippolite
Birth date: 23 June 1949
Birth place: Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Residence: Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati-toa, Ngati-koata, Ngati-raukawa, and Ngatiahu
Interview language: English
Interview date: 28 Nov 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good
Whakapapa source or author: Not recorded
NOTE: Individuals discussed in this interview are from Porirua, North Island, New Zealand; Durville Island, New Zealand, and Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand. Part of the interview includes a portion of this individual’s Whakapapa.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Apirana Crawford Karawhata  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Apirana Crawford
Birth date: 5 Dec 1905
Birth place: Mangatuna, East Coast, New Zealand
Residence: Tolaga Bay, East Coast, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Porou
Interview language: Maori - English
Interview date: 5 Dec 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Apirana Crawford
NOTE: Not recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Busby Hoori Lawrence  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Busby Hoori Lawrence
Birth date: 16 Feb 1947
Birth place: Pipiwi, Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: Mangakahia and Te Horo, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati-Whatua tribe, Te Orewai subtribe and other tribes from North Auckland areas of New Zealand
Interview language: No interview recorded
Interview date: None
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: No audio
Whakapapa source or author: Busby Hoori Lawrence
NOTE: The fourth volume in this record includes baptisms, confirmations, births, blessings, deaths, etc. of the Te Horo Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which was near Pipiwai, in the Whangarei District, New Zealand.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Charles Minarapa Nepia  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Charles Minarapa Nepia
Birth date: 22 January 1922
Birth place: Manutuke, Gisborne, New Zealand
Residence: Manutuke, Gisborne, New Zealand
Tribe: Rongowhakaata tribe; Taharakau, a subtribe of the Ngati Maru tribe in the Muriwai area in the Cook County locality near Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 26 Dec 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Maaka and Hati Nepia Te Aturangi
NOTE: Notes indicate that Charles Minarapa Nepia’s Whakapapa is contained in the same books as Mere Ngete Nepia.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Charlotte Nepia Ferguson  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Charlotte Nepia Ferguson
Birth date: 14 May 1902
Birth place: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Wairoa, Wairoa, New Zealand FHLC has Nuhaka
Tribe: Hinemihi, a subtribe of the Ngati Khungunu tribe in the Nuhaka locality of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 14 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very Good
Whakapapa source or author: Peta Nepia
NOTE: Her great grandfather Nepia Kaira signed the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Cherry Patutahi Pokai Dewes  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Cherry Patutahi Pokai Dewes
Birth date: 5 October 1904
Birth place: Ruatoria, Waiapu, New Zealand
Residence: Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Rangi, a subtribe of the Ngati Porou
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 4 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Cherry Patutahi Pokai Dewes
NOTE: The first interview is in English. The second interview is in Maori and makes corrections to information given in the first interview.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Ellen Edmonds Wihongi  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Ellen Edmonds Wihongi
Birth date: 19 Jul 1933
Birth place: Punaruku, Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: The Whangarei area of New Zealand
Tribe: Not recorded
Interview language: English
Interview date: 12 Nov 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Ellen Edmonds Wihongi written in 1961
NOTE: The Whakapapa contains information about the Edmonds and Pomaru families who descend from the Kauwhata line.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Gladys Mihimoana Smith Mitchell  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Gladys Mihimoana Smith Mitchell
Birth date: 3 May 1916
Birth place: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Tribe: Nhgati Kahungunu
Interview language: English
Interview date: 9 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Fair
Whakapapa source or author: Gladys Mihimoana Smith Mitchell
NOTE: May not include a complete transcript of the audio

New Zealand. Genealogy of Gordon Ponga Kingi Davies  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Gordon Ponga Kingi Davies
Birth date: 29 Sep 1906
Birth place: Hukerenui, North of Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: Kawa, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati-Wai, Ngati-Rehua, and Ngati-Hikihiki subtribes of the Ngapuhi; the Ngati-Maru tribe of Thames in the Hauraki locality; the Ngati-Porou in the East Coast localities of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 23 Mar 1979
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Not recorded
NOTE: The interview discusses the family genealogy of Gordon Ponga Kingi Davies, whose parents managed a vineyard in Hukerenui, New Zealand, where he was born.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Hapuku Niha Te Huakore Karaka or Jacob Karaka  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Hapuku Niha Te Huakore Karaka or Jacob Karaka
Birth date: 12 Dec 1912
Birth place: Te Araroa, Waiapu, New Zealand
Residence: Tikitiki, near Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngata Putaanga, a subtribe of the Ngati Porou an East Coast tribe
Interview language: English
Interview date: 27 Dec 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Wiriwiri Karakia or Te Ihaia Wiriwiri
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Haromi Tamihana Hoetawa  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Haromi Tamihana Hoetawa
Birth date: 20 March 1899
Birth place: Wairoa, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Frasertown, Wairoa, New Zealand FHLC has Nuhaka
Tribe: Hinemihi, a subtribe of the Ngati Kahungunu tribe
Interview language: English
Interview date: 14 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good
Whakapapa source or author: Ru Paul Hoetawa
NOTE: Whakapapa and histories are given in Maori and are not transcribed.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Heeni Matenga Christy or Heeni Bluck or Heeni Smith  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Heeni Matenga Christy or Heeni Bluck or Heeni Smith
Birth date: 21 May 1909
Birth place: Opoutama, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Tribe: Rakaipaka, a subtribe of Ngati Kahungunu tribe
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 11 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Matenga Waitaniwha Tipuna
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Heneriata Te Rangi McOnie  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Heneriata Te Rangi McOnie
Birth date: 7 July 1915
Birth place: Tautoro, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Residence: Mangere East, Auckland, New Zealand
Tribe: Te Nihi, subtribe of Ngati Morewa and Ngati Toki tribes - and of the Ngapuhi
Interview language: English
Interview date: 15 Jul 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good
Whakapapa source or author: Not recorded
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Heni Mohi Te Ngaio  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Heni Mohi Te Ngaio
Birth date: 29 January 1910
Birth place: Waimarama, Hastings, New Zealand
Residence: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Kahungunu tribe of Pakipaki and Waimarama in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 11 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Heni Mohi Te Ngaio
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Heni Te Kauru Smith  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Heni Te Kauru Smith
Birth date: 28 Mar 1902
Birth place: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Tribe: Rakaipaka, a subtribe of the Ngati Kahungunu tribe
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 9 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Te Aihurangi Te Kauru Hohepa, written in 1897
NOTE: There is also a note that the informant’s grandparents, Alexander Duncan Campbell and Horiana Potanga are also given in another record with Jacob Karaka as the informant. May not include a complete transcript of the audio

New Zealand. Genealogy of Hera Taurima Whaanga  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Hera Taurima Whaanga
Birth date: 3 March 1918
Birth place: Mahia, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Opoutama, Wairoa, New Zealand FHLC has Nuhaka
Tribe: Ngaitu, a subtribe of the Ngati Kahungunu tribe in the Hawke’s Bay localities of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 11 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good
Whakapapa source or author: Tihema Taurima.
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Hinuoriwa Peepe Peihopa  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Hinuoriwa Peepe Peihopa
Birth date: Not recorded
Birth place: Not recorded
Residence: Te Horo, Whangarei, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Hine, subtribe of the Ngapuhi tribe
Interview language: English
Interview date: 18 Nov 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: No Whakapapa
NOTE: Beginning of this interview was accidentally deleted in the 1970’s. There is no transcription of the interview.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Hori Neha Henare Wynyard  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Hori Neha Henare Wynyard
Birth date: 19 November 1917
Birth place: Te Horo, Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: Te Horo, Whangarei, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Hine and Te Orewai, subtribes of the Ngapuhi tribe
Interview language: Emglish
Interview date: 18 Nov 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies+N19
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Hori Neha henare Wynyard
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Ihapera Henare Nikora Wihongi  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Ihapera Henare Nikora Wihongi
Birth date: 21 November 1906
Birth place: Otaua, Hokianga, New Zealand
Residence: Kaikohe, Whangerai, New Zealand
Tribe: Hikutu and Ngati Pou, subtribes of the Ngapuhi in Kangerai, New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 28 Nov 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Poor
Whakapapa source or author: Ihapera henare Nikora Wihongi
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of James Gordon Forbes  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: James Gordon Forbes
Birth date: 24 April 1903
Birth place: Kawhia, Waikato, New Zealand
Residence: Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati-Hikiro, a subtribe of the Waikato tribe
Interview language: Maori
Interview date: 10 Aug 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Not recorded
NOTE: Not recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of James Henni Marino  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: James Henni Marino
Birth date: 29 Mar 1910
Birth place: Tolaga Bay, East Coast, New Zealand
Residence: Tolaga Bay, East Coast, New Zealand
Tribe: Te Aitanga Hauiti, a subtribe of the Ngati Porou tribe
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 5 Dec 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good
Whakapapa source or author: Hataraka Temple, Rophehana Moore, and Hura Rauri Te Kani Marino, father of James Henni Marino
NOTE: A portion of this individual’s father’s Whakapapa is recited on part 1. A Maori appreciation is given about the people conducting the interviews.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Kaimana Raniera Paora  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Kaimana Raniera Paora
Birth date: 27 December 1907
Birth place: Matauri Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand
Residence: Panmure, Auckland, New Zealand
Tribe: Kohatutaka, subtribe of the Ngapuhi tribe of the Mangamuka area of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 10 Jul 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good
Whakapapa source or author: Raniera Paora
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Maata Ahuaiti Ruwhiu Lawrence  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Maata Ahuaiti Rahiri Lawrence
Birth date: 27 April 1917
Birth place: Otaua, Hokianga, New Zealand
Residence: Otara, Auckland, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngaitu, subtribe of the Ngapuhi tribe in the Hokianga area of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 6 Jul 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Fair
Whakapapa source or author: Maata Ahuaiti Rahiri Lawrence, written about 1950
NOTE: It is mentioned in the interview that the three books being filmed contain the Whakapapa of Benjamin Armstrong (refers to Tape No. 42, which is not in the collection), and tribes and subtribes for Te Heke O Ngapuhi and Te Heke O Ngati Horohia.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Mamaeroa Hura Paraha Unuwai  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Mamaeroa Huta Paraha Unuwai
Birth date: 13 May 1923
Birth place: Kaikou , Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Residence: Te Horo, Whangarei, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Hine and Nga Itai, subtribes of the Ngapuhi tribe
Interview language: English
Interview date: 18 Nov 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Fair
Whakapapa source or author: Peia Te Moro Tete Paraha, written in 1930.
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Mary Ngete Brown Nepia  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Mary Ngete Brown Nepia
Birth date: 24 June 1910
Birth place: near Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand
Residence: Manutuke, Gisborne, New Zealand
Tribe: Waikato and Hawkes Bay Tribes; Ngati-Kahungunu -Tei-tanga-Hauiti
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 26 Dec 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Angarangi Kaimau Brown
NOTE: Whakapapa was in the possession of his daughter, Mary Ngete Nepia.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Matene Kaipau Pohatu  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Matene Kaipau Pohatu
Birth date: 11 March 1903
Birth place: Not recorded
Residence: Muriwai, Gisborne, New Zealand
Tribe: Tamanuhiri and other tribes and subtribes from thoughout New Zealand
Interview language: Maori - English
Interview date: 23, 24, 25, 26 Dec 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Fair
Whakapapa source or author: Mororekai Kaupeka Piripi Robinson
NOTE: Includes the Whakapapa of the Maori queen connecting her primary line to several canoes and of the Tamanuhiri tribe

New Zealand. Genealogy of Mere Whena Te Maru Watene  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Mere Whena Te Maru Watene
Birth date: 1 April 1925
Birth place: Pukepoto, Mongonui, Northland, New Zealand.
Residence: Turua, Thames, New Zealand FHLC has Nukaha
Tribe: Te Aupouri and Te Raraw, subtribes of the Ngapuhi tribe of the Northland of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 10 Aug 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good.
Whakapapa source or author: Mere Whena Te Mau Watene
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Mervin Peter Patu  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Mervin Peter Patu
Birth date: 8 Jun 1947
Birth place: Waitara, New Zealand
Residence: Okawa, Clifton, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati-Maru tribe in Waitara, New Zealand
Interview language: No interview
Interview date: No interview
Interviewer: No interview
Audio quality: No audio
Whakapapa source or author: Teikatere
NOTE: Image three contains and Explanation regarding this Whakapapa

New Zealand. Genealogy of Milton Brown Karakia or Milton Brown  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Milton Brown Karakia or Milton Brown
Birth date: 25 February 1924
Birth place: Waikirikiri, East Coast New Zealand
Residence: Tolaga Bay, East coast, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Pokai and Ngati Kuranui, subtribes of the Ngati Porou tribe of the Tairawhiti district of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 11 Feb 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Ihaia Wirihana Karakia, first written about 1884
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Ngaroimata Henare Apatari Porou  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Ngaroimata Henare Apatari Porou
Birth date: 21 Jan 1894
Birth place: Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Residence: Muriwai near Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Tribe: Kapua Matotoru, a subtribe of the Ngati Kahungunu tribe
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 4, 25 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Fair
Whakapapa source or author: Portions are attributed to Pera Rangitauwhiwhia Waaka
NOTE: This Whakapapa, starting in 1884, refers to the Whakapapa of Te Apatari, grandfather of the interviewee. His Whakapapa book was destroyed in a house fire prior to 1974.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Ngarongoa Shortland Reweti  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Ngarongoa Shortland Reweti
Birth date: 6 March 1905
Birth place: Te Horo, Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: Te Horo, Whangarei, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Hine, subtribe of the Ngapuhi tribe
Interview language: English
Interview date: 13 Nov 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Ngarongoa Shortland Rewita, written in 1928
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Noel Hugh Morris  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Noel Hugh Morris
Birth date: 25 Dec 1936
Birth place: Gisborne, Cook, New Zealand
Residence: Gisborne, Cook, New Zealand
Tribe: Mahaki - Te Karaka - Gisborne
Interview language: No interview recorded
Interview date: No interview recorded
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: No interview recorded
Whakapapa source or author: Jane Hirini Trotter and Harata Matekohuru Morris
NOTE: These books were compiled by Noel Hugh Morris's mother and his grandmother and as both are now deceased, information about these books is unavailable. Books were filmed 1 May 1974.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Norman Mitchell Ngawaka  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Norman Mitchell Ngawaka
Birth date: 23 April 1935
Birth place: in Tautu, Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Residence: Whangape, Monganui, New Zealand FHLC has Te Atatu
Tribe: Te Rarawa subtribe of the Ngapuhi tribe in the North Auckland area
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 31 Aug 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Fair
Whakapapa source or author: He Para Te Huhu
NOTE: Tape also includes Whakapapa of informant’s mother, Lily Anne Ngapute, who was born in the Cook Islands. Other information includes Waiata’s (love songs) and histories of different families and tribes of the North Island of New Zealand.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Pane Tipene Cooper or Kopa  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Pane Tipene Kopa
Birth date: 4 February 1937
Birth place: Te Horo, Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: Te Horo, Whangerai, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Te Tarawa, subtribe of the Ngati Hine tribe of Ngapuhi, New Zealand
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 18 Nov 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Pane Tipene Cooper
NOTE: Tape also gives information concerning Henare Motatu Tipene.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Paraire Whaanga or Friday Whaanga  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Paraire Whaanga or Friday Whaanga
Birth date: 10 October 1911
Birth place: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Tribe: Rakaipaka, a subtribe of the Ngati Kahungunu in the Mahia and Whakaki regions of New Zealand
Interview language: Maori - English
Interview date: 11 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very Good
Whakapapa source or author: Tihema Taurima and Kahutai Whaanga
NOTE: The Whakapapa, histories and the story of the power of Kaiuku are in the Maori language.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Pauline Okeroa Marsh  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Pauline Okeroa Marsh and her father.
Birth date: 7 Nov 1932
Birth place: Wairoa, Wairoa, New Zealand.
Residence: Frasertown, Wairoa, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Kahungunu tribe of the Northern Hawke’s Bay to Dannevirke localities of New Zealand
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 15 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Fair
Whakapapa source or author: Heremia Te Popo and Hare Maehe (also known as Harry Marsh)
NOTE: There is no transcription of this interview.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Peter Te Maihengia White  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Peter Te Maihengia White
Birth date: 9 December 1926
Birth place: Urenui, Clifton, New Zealand
Residence: Huirangi, Waitara, Clifton, New Zeland
Tribe: Ngati Tama, Ngati Toa, Ngati Mutunga from Kawhi to Perirua in New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 15 Apr 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very Good
Whakapapa source or author: Not recorded
NOTE: Whakapapa was compiled from old books belonging to the family. Informant was not sure of the original source and did not know the authenticity of the information. No transcription of the interview.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Petimokopuna Winiata Nohinohi  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Petimokopuna Winiata Nohinohi
Birth date: 12 May 1912
Birth place: Ngatarawa, Hastings, New Zealand
Residence: Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand
Tribe: Hinemanu, subtribe of Ngato Kahungunu
Interview language: Maori
Interview date: 28 Aug 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Rutu Kemp Winiata, written about 1900
NOTE: Whakapapa only

New Zealand. Genealogy of Pierre Hawaikirangi  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Pierre Hawaikirangi
Birth date: 11 Oct 1929
Birth place: Nuhaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Tribe: Aitanga-a-Mihiki and Ngati Kahungunu
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 1 Mar 1976
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Pitiera Kopu Hawaikirangi
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Rangi Tanira Harrison  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Rangi Tanira Harrison
Birth date: 26 Oct 1924
Birth place: The Okauia region near Matamata, North Island, New Zealand
Residence: Ngaruawahia, Waikato, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Tangata
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 21 Nov 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good
Whakapapa source or author: Rangi Tanira and Edward Douglas, written between 1890 and 1900
NOTE: This file includes an extension of the Whakapapa to living descendants who were alive at the time of the taping.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Rangiwahia Huirama Amuketi Osborne  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Rangiwahia Huirama Amuketi Osborne
Birth date: 17 February 1938
Birth place: Ngaruawahia, Waikato, New Zealand
Residence: Huntly, Waikato, New Zealand
Tribe: Waikato Tainu and Whakatane Mataatua
Interview language: English
Interview date: 23 Oct 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very Good.
Whakapapa source or author: Aihe Huirama, date first written, 1838
NOTE: Present Owner of Whakapapa is the informant.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Raniera Winiata  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Raniera Winiata
Birth date: 29 April 1928
Birth place: Waikare, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Residence: ~Wairoa, Wairoa, New Zealand FHLC has Nuhaka
Tribe: Ngati Hinemanu, subtribe of the Ngati Kahungunu tribe of Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu, New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 14 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very Good
Whakapapa source or author: Henare Te Momo Winiata
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Raukura Katirutu Piripi Robinson  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Raukura Katirutu Piripi Robinson
Birth date: 23 December 1910
Birth place: Ngawae, Helena Bay, Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: Mokau, Whangerei, New Zealand
Tribe: Uri-o-Hikiki, subtribe of the Ngati Wai tribe of the Northland of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 8 Oct 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very good
Whakapapa source or author: Mororekai Kaupeka Piripi Robinson
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Rebecca Paraeka Smith  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Rebecca Paraeka Smith
Birth date: 28 June 1914
Birth place: Whakaki, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Wairoa, Wairoa, New Zealand FHLC has Nuhaka
Tribe: Ngati Ruapani, a subtribe of the Ngati Kahungunu tribe
Interview language: English
Interview date: 7 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Taare Mete
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Richard John Carroll  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Richard John Carroll
Birth date: 11 Mar 1921
Birth place: Wairoa, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Wairoa, Wairoa, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati-Kahungumu-Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Interview language: English-Maori
Interview date: No interview recorded
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: No interview recorded
Whakapapa source or author: Hetekia Pirihi.
NOTE: This book has the Whakapap of Tureia who is the child of Pare who is the daughter of Hetekia. Hetekia is the brother of Mere Pirihi.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Sally Waring nee Hokianu or Sally Paul  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Sally Waring nee Hokianu or Paul
Birth date: 19 May 1934
Birth place: Mohaka, Wairoa, New Zealand
Residence: Mohaka, Wairoa, New Zealnd
Tribe: Kahungungu of the Hawkes Bay localities of New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 6 Apr 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Not available
Whakapapa source or author: Sally Hokianga
NOTE: Sally was brought up by foster parents David and Lottie Paul. No audio is available.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Te Koha John Shortland  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Te Koha John Shortland
Birth date: Not recorded
Birth place: Te Horo, Pipiwai, Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: Otara, Auckland, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Hine, Te Orewai, Ngati Te Ara, Ngati Wai, and Te Uriohua, subtribes of the Ngapuhi tribe
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 8 Apr 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Te Koha John Shortland
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Te Rangi Makawe   Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Te Rangi Makawe
Birth date: 10 May 1890
Birth place: Parihaka, Taranaki, New Zealand
Residence: Waitara, Clifton, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Maniopoto of Waikito and Taranaki, New Zealand, Ngati Ruanui tribe of the Haiwera area, and the Ngapui tribe of North Auckland
Interview language: English - Maori
Interview date: 15 Apr 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Rangitaura and Te Rangi Makawe
NOTE: Tape includes a Waiata (love song) sung by the informant.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Te Uri Matete  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Te Uri Matete
Birth date: 27 December 1916
Birth place: Tolaga Bay, East Coast, New Zealand
Residence: Wharekaka, Tolaga Bay, East Coast, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Porou of the Tolaga Bay and Manutuke localities in New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 16 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Apirana Ngata and Rangihiroa.
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Teaonohoriu Karaka Haig  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Teaonohoriu Karaka Haig
Birth date: 16 Aug 1913
Birth place: Tokomaru Bay, East Coast, New Zealand
Residence: Haupouri, Tikitiki, East Coast, New Zealand
Tribe: Rakairoa
Interview language: Maori - English
Interview date: 28 Jan 1975
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Na Tuhere Maraki
NOTE: None recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Tiaki Hoani Haeata Kuku  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Tiaki Hoani Haeata Kuku
Birth date: 19 Feb 1890
Birth place: TeOriori, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Residence: Masterton, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati-Hamoa, a subtribe of the Ngati-Kahungunu tribe
Interview language: Maori - English
Interview date: 8 Apr 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Fair to poor
Whakapapa source or author: Pahiatua (Korieke)
NOTE: Not recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Tiopira Joe Tuhiwai   Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Tiopira Joe Tuhiwai
Birth date: 8 November 1912.
Birth place: Tolaga Bay, East Coast, New Zealand
Residence: The Vicarage,Tolaga Bay, East Coast, New Zealand
Tribe: Te Aitanga and Hauiti, subtribes of the Ngati Porou tribe
Interview language: English
Interview date: 16 Jan 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Very Good
Whakapapa source or author: Reverend Tiopira Joe Tuhiwai
NOTE: Some of the Whakapapa books containing information about tribes in both the Tolaga Bay and Te Kaha localities were filmed as well as parish registers containing births, marriages and burials.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Tuahaenoa Tamepo Hawaikirangi  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Tuahaenoa Tamepo Hawaikirangi
Birth date: 10 June 1932
Birth place: Te Araroa township in the Gisborne region of the North Island of New Zealand
Residence: Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Toa, subtribe of Ngati-Toa
Interview language: English
Interview date: 29 Nov 1973
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Tawahairiri Tamepo
NOTE: Not recorded

New Zealand. Genealogy of Tui Kahurangi Walden White  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Tui Kahurangi Walden White
Birth date: 23 Sep 1931
Birth place: Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand
Residence: Huirangi, Waitara, Taranki, New Zealand
Tribe: Ati Awa, sub-tribe of Taranaki, Ngati Tewhiti, Ngati Maru, Pukerangiora, Ngati Rahiri, Ngati Tama, and Kaitangata
Interview language: English
Interview date: 15 Apr 1974
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Waka Walden
NOTE: The end of the tape includes an interview with the informant’s mother, Te Ruahuihui Reed, who gives all the hapu’s (sub-tribes) of the family and some Whakapapa.

New Zealand. Genealogy of Wiremu Peihopa  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Wiremu Peihopa
Birth date: 9 August 1905
Birth place: Mangakahia, Whangarei, New Zealand
Residence: Te Horo, Whangarei, New Zealand
Tribe: Ngati Hine and Te Orewai, subtribes of the Ngapuhi tribe of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Interview language: English
Interview date: 28 Mar 1976
Interviewer: Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Good
Whakapapa source or author: Wiremu Peihopa
NOTE: Wiremu is the husband of Hinuoriwa Peepe

New Zealand. Maori history and legends  Updated Oct 2011

Informant: Recited by Tupana Tehira
Birth date: Not recorded
Birth place: Not recorded
Residence: Recorded in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Tribe: Not recorded
Interview language: English
Interview date: 23 Mar 1973
Interviewer: Gordon and Irene A. Davies
Audio quality: Poor
Whakapapa source or author: Not recorded
NOTE: Recited by Tupana TeHira in English. Recorded by Gordon and Irene Davies.