Conversations and readings recorded at the University of Auckland, 1958 - 1959

File — crate: R043821235, Reel: 5000027055441

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 2. Sub-Series 2/1. File 2/1/9

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains many recordings relating to Te Reo Māori, but also contains field recordings and word lists from a wide range of languages from the Pacific region, including: Niue; Fiji; New Guinea; Rapanui; Tokelau; Java and more.

As well as field recordings there are items which relate to teaching activities, such as lessons from his popular work ‘Let’s Learn Māori’.

Dates

1958 - 1959

Creator

From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)

To request or comment

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Conditions Governing Access

PARTLY RESTRICTED.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.29 metres (Includes 312 open-reel tapes and 3 audio cassettes)

Language of Materials

Maori

Additional Description

Physical Facet

7" SP tape, recorded at 7 1/2 HTM.

General

Original catalogue number: 0029.

Track listing

1. Short conversations in Māori
2. 'We speak Māori' by Kingi Ihaka, Lesson 1: Hēmi and Hine
3. 'We speak Māori' by Kingi Ihaka, Lesson 2: Hēmi has a fight
4. 'We speak Māori' by Kingi Ihaka, Lesson 3: Hēmi goes to the island
5. 'We speak Māori' by Kingi Ihaka, Lesson 4: The apple trees
6. 'We speak Māori' by Kingi Ihaka, Lesson 5, part 1: Hēmi and Hine go to town
7. 'We speak Māori' by Kingi Ihaka, Lesson 5, part 2: The town
8. 'We speak Māori' by Kingi Ihaka, Lesson 6: Hēmi gets lost
9. Discussion on Māori Welfare Officers, by John Rangihau: Gathering at Waiariki
10. Discussion on Māori Welfare Officers, by John Rangihau: To get information from Māori children as to their opinions on 'The Future of the Māori'
11. Discussion on Māori Welfare Officers, by John Rangihau: What are the Officers of the Māori Welfare Department doing?
12. Discussion on Māori Welfare Officers, by John Rangihau: Selection made on tribal recommendations
13. Discussion on Māori Welfare Officers, by John Rangihau: What would the Wlefare Officer's job be?
14. Discussion on Māori Welfare Officers, by John Rangihau: What are they doing?
15. Discussion on Māori Welfare Officers, by John Rangihau: They are the representatives of the Māori people in the Māori Affairs Department - as liaison officers - as voices of the people.
16. Discussion on Māori Welfare Officers, by John Rangihau: Today, what are they? As guides for the Māori people - 'He maunga whakāro rātou'
17. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 3: The home of Tamahae
18. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 4: The school of Tamahae
19. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 5: Tamahae and Rewi milk cows
20. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 6: Fishing
21. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 7 and 8: Aroha and Mewre go to town
22. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 9: Aroha and Mere help Pani
23. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 10: Pig hunting
24. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 11: A picnic
25. Readings from Te Rangatahi I, by Aroha: Chapter 12: A dance