3 volumes of Maori writings, c. 1893-1894

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File Box 7

Content Summary:

The volumes appear to contain copies of transcripts and related documents of the Native Land Court which considered the block of land at Rotorua known as Whakarewarewa. It had originally awarded the land equally to the three hapu (clans) of Wahiao and the three hapu of Ngati Whakaue in 1883. In 1893 the Court re-partitioned the block and awarded the predominant part to Ngati Whakaue.

1. Volume in Makereti's handwriting entitled 'Whakarewarewa Poraka' containing entries dated 18 August to 13 September 1893, with some genealogies. (92pp.)

2. Volume in Makereti's handwriting entitled 'Whakarewarewa Poraka' containing entries dated 10 September 1893 to 11 June 1894. It also includes two karakia (incantations), some genealogies, a blank application form for the investigation of title, and a hand drawn map of 8500 acres around Tutakamoana. (310pp.)

3. Volume entitled 'Makereti, Maori genealogies'. (31pp.)

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