'Tūkōrehu I'. Conversations with Pei Te Hurinui Jones regarding language, Ngāti Hāua, and Ngāti Maniapoto at Taumarunui, 1958-04-06

File — crate: R043821236, Reel: 5000027055478

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/1. File 1/1/23

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

1958-04-06

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

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

General

Original catalogue number: 0064.

1. Discussion on Māori words: Word include: tamaiti; whāngai, matua whānai, tupuna, tauheke, tōtōiki, etc.
2. Extract of waiata, performed by elder: First lines begin: "Piki rere ki te ao o aua | Nakeā te tuahu nei e-e..."
3. Discussion continued: Refers to Ngātokimatawhaorua, parau, Horouta
4. Extract of a chant, performed by Pei Te Huinui Jones: First lines begin: "Kei taku tua kei taku aro manawa | Tua pue tū taku manawa. Ka hīro | Ka pōrea rangi taua ko īa (ka rangatau)..."