Whaikōrero, Robert Te Kotahi Mahuta, and James Tambe, 1974
Scope and Contents
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
- 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)
To request or comment
To request access to items in this collection, or to provide comment or corrections, please complete the following: Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound request form
Conditions Governing Access
PARTLY RESTRICTED.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.29 metres (Includes 312 open-reel tapes and 3 audio cassettes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Maori
From the Collection: Niuean
From the Collection: Fijian
From the Collection: Rarotongan; Cook Islands Maori
From the Collection: Javanese
From the Collection: Papuan languages
From the Collection: Tokelau
Physical Facet
5" LP tape, recorded at 1 7/8 and 3 3/4 ips.
General
Original catalogue number: 74/117.
Track listing
- 1. Whaikōrero and mihi
- Refers to Māori kings, genealogy, etc.
- 2. Robert Te Kotahi Mahuta
- Talk, in English, regarding whaikōrero
- 3. James Tambe
- Talk regarding the taro planting chant, Aoba, New Hebrides [Vanuatu]
- 4. James Tambe
- Talk at Grafton Hall, University of Auckland, in English and in native language
- 5. James Tambe
- Chant
- 6. James Tambe
- Announcement regarding assignment
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
+64 9 923 5008
amps@auckland.ac.nz