GENEoNZ - Maori Queries --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Press keys and , type the name you are looking for and press key . Names were collated from GENEoNZ - Guestbooks, and Maori Queries guestbooks. No names have been collated from personal email to the website owner. =========================================================================================== HATATA, Renata E-mail: myra@nzol.net.nz Sun May 27th 2001 08:13:05 PM Comments: My name is Myra and I am researching my Tuhoe Whakapapa. My grandfather was Renata Hatata and my grandmother Ngahaka Hatata (nee Witaahu). I do know my G.grandfather was Hatata Peita and my G.grandmother was known as Pahere (?). Any information on my Great Grandparents would be greatly appreciated. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whakapapa Name: Rua Kainuku E-mail: munrosiena@hotmail.com Sun May 27th 2001 05:29:36 AM Comments: i have been searching high and low for information on my grand-father and don't seem to find anything about can some-one please help me. He had a daughter called Sarah(Hera)(Munro) Betty (PoiPoi) and Kaye (Kite). They are still alive. We lived in Manatuke there is no trace of a birth certificate, or death. Someone has said he was born in the islands its not yet been established and then said he was adopted. If anyone can help please get in touch with me at my email address. Kia Ora Siena Munro ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEREIROA, Riria Tarumia of pipiriki marae whanganui river Name: shayne E-mail: hillspill@hotmail.com Tues May 22nd 2001 08:10:50 AM Comments: Kia Ora people, I am wondering if someone out there can help me with my whakapapa. My great grandmother was from pipiriki marae(whanganui river), she married Hone Hake Ranana (Randall) and they had one daughter( my grandmother). Hone hake was from the waikato (Ngaati Whaawhaakia), I have a general knowledge regarding my waikato side but unfortunately have no information regarding my greatgrandmothers side, however I do know that her name was Riria Tarumia Tereiroa and that she was very closely related to the Metekingi's and Takarangi whanau. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BRADLEY (nee SAVAGE), Dorothy Amelia of Ngati Maru Name: Barbara-Ann Bradley E-mail: barbara-ann@xtra.co.nz Tues May 22nd 2001 02:40:20 AM Comments: Hi, I'm looking for any contacts from the Ngati maru iwi. My fathers name is Geoffrey Ivan Bradley and his mother's name was Dorothy Amelia Bradley (born Savage). I would like to find out where my granmother is buried as my father passed away recently and I would like to visit her grave. I think she was born in Hikuwai? and came from the Rangitihi Marae. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FALWASSER, Tiwha and WEBSTER, Thomas Name: Tania E-mail: ltterito@paradise.net.nz Mon May 21st 2001 10:16:44 PM Comments: Kia ora, I'm looking for any info on my ggfather Tiwha FALWASSER, I think he was married twice, 1'st wife Pareue RATAHI? Also, trying to find my Tane whakapapa. His gfather's name was Thomas Wepiha/Webster, married to Kataraina Edmonds/Irimana. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HAMLIN, Huiarau or NGARARA, Huiarau Name: HAMLIN Frederick E-mail: dustyrainbow@xtra.co.nz Sun May 20th 2001 02:37:33 AM Comments: Tena koutou katoa My ggmther Huiarau Hamlin (originally from Wairoa then settled at Pukehou, Hawkes Bay). She married Hori Tamihana Ngarara (Pukehou). Her father was Frederick Hamlin, son of Rev James Hamlin. If anyone has any idea where I can find out more info particularly about the Rev, can't say what church he belonged to just yet, I would appreciate your help, likewise if I can share what I have I will. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CODLIN, Mere Tupara of Waiuku Name: Mere Tupara E-mail: Mothernature2hotmail.com Sat May 19th 2001 11:03:55 PM Comments: Tena Koutou katoa, Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato te awa Ko Tainui te iwi Ko Ngati te ata te hapu Kia ora, I am searching for information on Mere Tupara, she married John Codlin who came from England. This is my 4th generation Grandmother, who lived in Waiuku and raised a large whanau. I am looking for connections in Opotiki, Gisborne, Ruatoki, .... Iwi connections could be Atainga a Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngati Maniapoto, me Tainui... I would really appreciate any help on our whanau line Kia ora. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taplin, Keepa, Purakau, Whakatauaki of Ngati Rangatahi Name: Lorna keepa E-mail: tutaua@zfree.co Thu May 17th 2001 08:14:36 PM Comments: Tena koutou nga iwi o te motu, I am searching for my Whakapapa my matua tupuna was Irahia Riwi Te Koro Keepa from Ngati Rangatahi, my kuia was a Taplin from Kakahi. Any information on Ngati Rangatahi or my tupuna would be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for any Purakau or Whakatauaki from this region. naku na Lorna Keepa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whakapapa Keepa Name: Lorna Keepa E-mail: tutaua@zfree.co Wed May 16th 2001 09:06:15 PM Comments: Seeking any info on Ngati Rangitahi from Kakahi, should you have any whakapapa (keepa, taplin), korero or purakau from my hapu/iwi which will enhance my understanding and give me a place to stand. E hoa a ma, I whaihaere au nga korero o oku tupuna, I whakatipu ake au i te arero o aua ra, awhi mai, awhi mai kia ora ra naku noa Lorna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bert Pereki Name: Mary Henry E-mail: mary_henry68@hotmail.com Mon May 14th 2001 Comments: Tena koutou katoa, My maternal grandfather was Bert Pereki, born 25 Dec 1901 from Manutuke, East Coast. He passed away in 1970. We have a picture of 4, well dressed people with an inscription that says "To our brother, Pati" only on it. We would love to give a copy of this photo to descendants of these people, but do not know where to start. Also, we would dearly like to know a bit more of him as he did not tell my mother much about his whanau. We have been told that Pereki means Blake in English. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HAPIMANA, Tamati: Rotorua 1840 Name: Lisa Stokes E-mail: lisaloader@xtra.co.nz Sun May 13th 2001 Comments: I would really appreciate any help I can get. I'm looking for information on Tamati Hapimana (Rotorua circa 1840), daughter Hiria Married HOLDEN. I would like to visit Rotorua to gather information but am lost as to where I even go to when I get there. Any information would be gratefully welcomed. Marae? address? family? looking for anyone that can help me put my heritage together. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Te Atiawa Whakapapa Name: June E-mail: omipi@hotmail.com Thu May 10th 2001 Comments: Can anyone tell me of any books that I can research Te Atiawa whakapapa. Can go back about 5 generations on my husbands side but would like to be able to trace right back to the Tokomaru Canoe and its leader Whata. Many thanks. June. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Honetana Name: Rhonda E-mail: rhondaj-34@xtra.co.nz Wed May 9th 2001 Comments: I am really interested in my Father's surname of Honetana as my sister and I lived under the surname of Johnson, yet some of Dad;s brothers and sisters are under Honetana. A lot have passed on now but I am really interested in the origins of the name Honetana as I have come across only one person with that surname. If anyone can help please feel free to contact my e-mail. Thank you Rhonda Johnson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rahapa TE HAUATA Name: Maurice Garrett E-mail: moandflo@paradise.net.nz Tues May 8th 2001 Comments: Hi, can anyone out there help. I am looking for info regarding my great great grandmother.Her name was Rahapa Te Hauata and married Thomas Power who was born in 1808, County Waterford, Ireland, died 1897, Hamilton NZ. Regards Maurice Garrett, Paraparaumu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: Maniapoto/Ropata Ngarongomate Name: Paul Meredith E-mail: meredith@waikato.ac.nz Sun May 6th 2001 Comments: Kia ora, I've got quite a bit of Maniapoto whakapapa which I've been collecting of the years. Particularly Ngati Kaputuhi. If you are from Ngati Rora, I have a great whakapapa that Pei Te Hurinui collected. Just been listening to some recordings from sound archives re Raureti Te Huia, a Te Kanawa and Taue Wetere recorded in 1947. Maniapoto korero, waiata tawhito, patere. 4 hours of the stuff. Also interested in talking to any descendent of Ropata Ngarongomate who was of the Nga Mahanga, Ngati Tairi hapu of Taranaki. working on a document he wrote re He Ture Maori sometime in the 1860/70s? I've tracked down a bit of korero on him through amnuscripts, court records and archival documents. I'm happy to share if anyone is interested. Kati ra mo tenei wa. Paul. (Pakeha/Mgati Kaputuhi) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: whakapapa Name: Annette Whetu E-mail: a.whetu@xtra.co.nz Wed April 25th 2001 Comments: Kia ora I te taha o toku Koro Ko Putauaki te Maunga Ko Tarawera te Awa Ko Mataatua te Waka Ko Ngai te Rangi te Hapu Ko Tuwharetoa te Iwi Ko Hahuru te Marae Ko Te Whetu Paraha Motutere te Tangata I te taha o toku Kuia Ko Maunga Pohatu te Maunga Ko Rangataiki/Tauranga o Whakatane te Awa Ko Waiohau te Hapu Ko Tuhoe O Potiki te Iwi Ko Eileen Ramarihi Takao toku kuia Ko Tiopera Paraha Motutere Whetu toku Koroua Kia ora koutou. I am collecting any information on the above information so I can pass it down to my mokopuna in the future. I have info on my kuia side going back 7 generations, and 7 generations on my koro side. Does anyone want to exchange info? please email me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KAWANA & KINGI, Tuhoe Tribe Name: Pearl King E-mail: pearl_taikapurua@hotmail.com Wed April 25th 2001 Comments: Hi my name is Pearl Kingi married name Taikapurua I am trying to find out more about my mothers family known as the Kawana family and also my father's family Kingi from the Whakatane and Taneatua and Ruatoki area ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WIHAPI; WAAKA; TE ARUHE; KEREI; & KARAKA - Tainui Descendant Name: Lois E-mail: gem_bw@hotmail.com Mon April 23rd 2001 Comments: Hi, I'm trying to find out my Nan's Family tree, I currently live in Sydney but my nan is in Hamilton NZ. Her name is Te Rarangi Aperahama Wihapi Born 25/12/1926, Her fathers name is Aperahama Wihapi 1887-29/1/1943 and her mothers name is Te Rarangi Waaka Born Unknown Death 1926 I'd appreciate it if anyone could point me in right directions or have any information on any of these names also the following names: Fathers side: G/G/G/Father - Te Aruhe G/G/Father- Wihapi Kerei Born 1860 G/Father Heketa Wihapi Born 1880 Mothers side: Arama Karaka Te Anu Arama Karaka Born 1860-1961 Thank you in advance Icq # 37909087 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RENATA - Hawkes Bay Name: Natalie Bendall E-mail: bushy.steve@xtra.co.nz Sun April 22nd 2001 Comments: Hi I am trying to trace the Renata's from the Hawkes Bay. They had strong ties with Pukehou and Te Aute. Can any one tell me how Maori use to name there children, how they got there names and the importance of there names? Thanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FITZGERALD, Tai of Whanganui Name: Paulette E-mail: exqwsit@optushome.com.au Sun April 22nd 2001 Comments: My husband and I are trying to find his Father. The only thing we have is his name; Tai Fitzgerald? Surname not too sure about. The only other thing we know is that he may of lived in the Wanganui area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: Where do I start? Name: David Ingrouille E-mail: ingrouillle@bigpond.com.au Sat April 21st 2001 Comments: Can anybody suggest how I migh find out more about my Maori family tree. All I have is a story told by my grandfather about his grandmother (a Maori but name unknown) who in the late 1830's walked from the north-east of the South Island to the Christchurch area to be with Nathanial Hamilton (possibly a whaler, from America?). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hemania TE RUNUNGA & George ASHDOWN - Atiawa Name: Renee E-mail: reneetorrington@hotmail.com Sat April 14th 2001 Comments: I am trying to find out information about my ancestor Hemania or Te Rununga, born in 1817. She was Atiawa, daughter of Chief Tumango a te roro, mother not known to us. Possible hapu is Ngati Tara. She married a whaler named George Ashdown who came to Taranaki with Dicky Barrett and Jacky Love. Any information on Hemania or her ancestors would be greatly appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Te Paea Rapu KOPIRI & James SLADE Name: Kirsty Cameron E-mail: bastet@bigpond.net.au Fri April 13th 2001 Comments: I am trying to discover details about my ancestor, Te Paea Rapu Kopiri. She was Ngati Porou, but died in Northland in 1865 and may have been buried there. She married an Englishman, James Slade and had 9 children. If her name is at all familiar to you, or you can offer me advice on discovering more about her (I am very new to this kind of research), I would love to hear from you ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENOKA (Joseph Philips) Name: John & Chris Stratton E-mail: strattons@clear.net.nz Thu April 12th 2001 Comments: We are looking for the 1815 passenger list of the schooner "Adventure" which arrived in Taranaki. 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