'Tūkōrehu VII'. Conversations regarding language and traditions, 1958-04-07

File — crate: R043821236, Reel: 5000027055484

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/1. File 1/1/29

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

1958-04-07

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 HTM

General

Original catalogue number: 0070.

Track listing

1. Discussion on words: Includes the word 'tuna'
2. Waiata, and explanation: First lines begin: "Nau mai e Rupe, e noho kia rongo mai koe | [...] E rua tau ruru, e rua tau mutu..."
3. Discussion of preceding waiata: Refers to: Tokotokorangi, Hawaiki, paroparo, Te Rangiira, Tangaroa, Karakia, whakataukī. Also, discusses a quote by Te Hurinui " Te horopito ko te rākau i tū ai a Weka"
4. Waiata for Te Kuru: First lines begin: "Takoto kau ra Kuru i te ihu o te waka..."
5. Discussion on words: Includes the words: ngārahu, tora, ahiahi, hinapōuri, roke, paheno, tinei, karu, and kanohi