Sid and Moana Waititi, Whangapaora, 1966-04-10

File — crate: R043821239, Reel: 5000027055611

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/1. File 1/1/57

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

1966-04-10

Creator

From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)

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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

5" LP tape, recorded at 3 3/4 ips HTM.

General

Original catalogue number: 0227.

Track listing

1. 'Modern songs': First lines begin: "Honi e, Honi e, te reo tamariki | Tu mai ra; e pai tau ahau...", and 'Baby Blue' with guitar accompanyment
2. Waiata tangi: First lines begin: "Tērā ta marama ka Mahuta in te Pae...", sung by Whānau-a-Apanui elders at Council meeting at Waiomatatini
3. Sid and Moana Waititi talk at the Council meeting at Waiomatatini: Mention their trip, ignorance of Council's policies, and accept Ngāti Porou as a medium for enlightening them
4. The arrival of the canoes: Canoes for the most landed at Whangapaora, and departed either North or South
5. The arrival of the canoes: Whanau-a-Apanui version of Tainui canoe traditions
6. The arrival of the canoes: Several remain behind. Ruamoengarau returns to Hawaiki to get his brother, Poumatangatanga
7. Tapu pertaining to Moki fishing: Tail of Poumatangatanga's arrival in New Zealand
8. Sid Waititi on whakapapa, history and custom