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. =========================================================================================== Trying to find out about ancestors Posted by Clint Erihe ccdm@dodo.com.au August 12, 2002, 11:45 pm 203.220.120.33 I was told way back in our family two cousins fell in love Erihe Tarmatai ( not sure how to spell?) and the family was not happy and would not except this, so Erihe banished his family and took on Erihe as his surname. I really want to find out where I originated from, I havr tried alot of looking around and have had no luck. I really want to have my tribal tattoo done however I do not know what it looks like. My fathers name was Danny Dennis Erihe but past away when he was around 30 something if this helps. Any information would be greatly appreciated as you are just about my last hope. Kind Regards Clint. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Te Rarawa, Ngati Moetonga - Ahipara Posted by Taryn tamakai@iinet.net.au August 9, 2002, 10:51 am 203.59.10.6 I am trying to find my heritage. Does anybody have ANY information ofany of these? I have searched everywhere but to no avail. Some names: Brass, Paraihi... Re: Te Rarawa, Ngati Moetonga - Ahipara Posted by Wallce Reihana August 24, 2002, 9:00 am , in reply to "Te Rarawa, Ngati Moetonga - Ahipara" 203.98.49.150 Have you tried posting on the Te Rarawa messageboard?? terarawa.co.nz or find the link on maori.org.nz under whakapapa.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aperahama/Karena Whanau Whakapapa Posted by Shirley-Jane Passi tiggs3@xtra.co.nz August 6, 2002, 10:24 pm 203.109.203.57 Need as much info as possible on these families as I am a descendant of both whanau through my grandparents. Re: Aperahama/Karena Whanau Whakapapa Posted by Te rangiwawahia II rahiri@yahoo.com October 17, 2002, 11:51 pm , in reply to "Aperahama/Karena Whanau Whakapapa" 203.98.48.151 There was a tipuna by the name of Aperahama Kaipipi who came from Omahu in Hawkes Bay. Our family descent from him and he was around during the time of Renata te Kawepo. If there is a connection, try searching Ngati Hinemanu or Ngai te Upokoiri. Re: Aperahama/Karena Whanau Whakapapa Posted by Shirley Karena kiera@clear.net.nz August 7, 2002, 11:40 am , in reply to "Aperahama/Karena Whanau Whakapapa" 203.97.2.243 Kia ora I have Karena on one side of the family, and Aperahama on the other. Look forward to meeting you. Kia ora ano Re: Aperahama/Karena Whanau Whakapapa Posted by Shirley Passi August 11, 2002, 9:55 pm , in reply to "Re: Aperahama/Karena Whanau Whakapapa" 203.109.203.57 Who are your parents? My Grandparents are Meeri (nee Karena) & Honehana Aperahama. I know that my great grandfather is Tumu Aperahama & my great grandmother is Meerikara or something. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Ka kite. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Te Ururoa/Rewharewha from Whangaroa/Kaeo area Posted by mark berghan berghan@paradise.net.nz August 6, 2002, 5:32 am 202.180.83.6 hello all, searching out some details on Te Ururoa, who also went by the name of Rewharewha. In the "Dictionary of NZ Biography" he is listed as brother in law of Hongi Hika, whose wife had the same name as Te Ururoa's daughter (Tukareti Makareta) according to the Berghan whakapapa. Any info much appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- wiremu paaka whanau Posted by sonia sistason@msn.com August 5, 2002, 8:20 am 210.55.84.93 hi, my mom's been doing some searching thru the internet for whakapapa on this tangata (aka william parkes)... apparently a pearl diver on thursday island... it's his brothers that me mother is trying to track down. any info would be appreciated whether relating to the brothers or parkes whanau in general. Re: wiremu paaka whanau Posted by Marnie marnieb@actrix.gen.nz August 13, 2002, 7:04 am , in reply to "wiremu paaka whanau" 202.154.130.125 Hi Sonia I am searching descendents of Ngaketo & Iri PAPA/BARBER from Mangamuka/Hokianga area. My Grandfather is a son (William). Anyway, their daughter Meri married Kepa PAAKA - I am wondering if this would be the same family. There are 11 chn and we are still searching for descendents of four of their chn - Meri happens to be one of them. If this is possibly the same family I would really appreciate a reply. Regards Marnie Barber Re: wiremu paaka whanau Posted by teatawhai hall peiwhairangi@msn.com August 15, 2002, 10:53 pm , in reply to "Re: wiremu paaka whanau" 203.96.111.200 hi im not sure if this whanau is connected but wiremu paaka was from england and married ria rewha they had i think about ten children two boys the rest girls but one of the boys is buried on thursday island, australia they were living on thursday island and wiremu had a business as a pearl diver. i hope this may bring a bit of light to your plight as it may for me. no reira teatawhai hall ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waretini whanau Links Posted by Lisa Waretini jelite@hotmail.com August 4, 2002, 10:23 pm 203.98.49.150 Kia ora any 1 out there with links to the WARETINI name would be happy to hear from you Re: Waretini whanau Links Posted by marlane ellis nee waretini ahlia@xtra.co.nz September 27, 2002, 9:56 am , in reply to "Waretini whanau Links" 203.96.201.60 Hi Lisa, I'm pretty certain you are uncle Tutu's daughter, I'm his brother runi's daughter, marlane. I can only give you the whakapapa from Poihakena which you may already have, if not let me know and I will email it to you. We whakapapa to Te Arawa by way of Hekemaru the oldest son of Pikio. Outside of that our only link is to Tainui. cheers, marlane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TE HAUATA Posted by Candice autumngirl55@hotmail.com August 1, 2002, 10:04 am 210.56.32.40 Does anyone have this last name? Its the surname of my g.g.g.g.grandmother Rahapa and she is a daughter of Tawhiao. I know a bit about her and where she came from but Im still curious to see if anyone still carries this ingoa whaanau.. korero mai, imera mai ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOETOE/Rewharewha - Arahia Posted by Laramay lthorne@tvnz.co.nz August 1, 2002, 9:16 am 203.98.48.150 Kia ora, I am trying to find info on my great great grandmother Arahia Toetoe. She was married to Heemi Riwhi and they were from Pupuke in the 1880's. On my great-grandmothers (Puti Riwhi) marriage certificate it says Arahia's maiden name is Rewharewha. Although on Heemi's death certificate it says Toetoe... In a whakapapa I have it suggests that Toetoe and Rewharewha were siblings. And that Arahia's first name is actually Ngatoka. She is my missing link. I'd greatly appreciate any info at all. Kind regards, Laramay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHERE IS: Todd Alex (Winter), Adopted by Devine Posted by Pauline M Winter (Nee Poi) fredpauline@bigpond.com.au August 1, 2002, 5:06 am 144.134.85.207 Son Info: Todd Alex (Nee Winter) Adopted-Devine Born 1971...Titahi Bay...Porirua...Keneperu? Please contact re Todd email address mere@wave.co.nz ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topsy (Tapuhi) Josephine Witehira, 1938-1995 Posted by Makarita Henare (nee Wi) on July 31, 2002, 7:31 pm Message modified by board administrator August 3, 2002, 2:31 am Kia ora, This is all very new to me but have been interested in tracing my late mums whakapapa as I don't know very much. My mums name was Topsy (Tapuhi) Josephine Witehira born 14 April 1938 in Kerikeri I think. Her mothers name was Mina Witehira (nee Poara). My grandmother married Taumutu Witehira don't know when in Kaikohe I think but my mums dads name was Tiata Witehira from Kaikohe. My mum married my dad Anthony (Tony) Wi from Te Kao. I would love to hear from decendants from the above named and learn about my grand-parents and be lovely 2 put a face to these people. I know that my grandmother is buried at Matauri Bay (Far North) and Taumutu is buried in Kaikohe somewhere once again unsure, and also unsure about Tiata. I understand that someone from Kaikohe got in touch with my mother before her passing in 1995. Please help...... Thank you ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rotana kerapa whanau ngai tai iwi ? Posted by rawaenga kerapa rowena.donaghy@e3.net.nz July 9, 2002, 10:07 am rotana kerapas' father is also rotana kerapa, no1 kahupaea rotana kerapa is a sister of no1 b-1879 married tahuata hone matapuna Rawiri. require more info please Re: Rotana kerapa whanau ngai tai iwi ? Posted by vickimcgregor vickimcgregor26@hotmail.com August 18, 2002, 12:21 am in reply to "Rotana kerapa whanau ngai tai iwi ?" Hi.My name is Vicki,I am a Kerapa also,one way of finding our whakapapa is by trying to contact Rhys Kerapa,son of Mervyn Papa Kerapa.He has our family tree dating back years,he will have all the information u require.Good Luck ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHERE IS: Dave Eru "J.C." Wallace Posted by rose smith laceroamer@hotmail.com July 29, 2002, 12:51 pm I am searching for a friend his father who he has not seen his name is Dave Eru Wallace believed to have come from auckland nick name of J.C. who travelled around aussie in a side show my friend was told his father was of maori origin any info would be great and appreciated. he would be around 50s. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aotea Tawhiao's third wife Posted by Jackie shuggyboy@iprimus.com.au July 27, 2002, 11:59 am 210.50.60.31 Tawhiao & Aotea's Daughter Puahaere was also known to go by the name of Ema Te Aouki Kind Regards Jackie Re: Aotea Tawhiao's third wife Posted by Candice autumngirl55@hotmail.com August 1, 2002, 10:12 am , in reply to "Aotea Tawhiao's third wife" 210.56.32.40 Can u please let me know what the other names of his children were? And also if you can, the names of all his wahine? lol... kia ora Re: Aotea Tawhiao's third wife Posted by Steve Bramley August 1, 2002, 5:34 pm , in reply to "Re: Aotea Tawhiao's third wife" 211.26.1.45 Correction to Jackies message:Ahinata`s name was Kape Kape,not Kupe Kupe. She was Painted several times by Goldie. Re: Aotea Tawhiao's third wife Posted by Jackie August 1, 2002, 7:57 pm , in reply to "Aotea Tawhiao's third wife" 211.26.1.45 Sorry Steve, But to Candice, My Mother in law is registered with the Tainui so everything must be true & correct. & as for the name Ema Te Aouki sorry thats all I've got Regards Jackie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao Posted by Jackie shuggyboy@iprimus.com.au July 27, 2002, 10:13 am 210.50.60.31 My partner's Mother is researching her Whakapapa but needs some help, We would love to hear from any one with information on Aotea, we dont have any other names to go by. only she came from Ngati Hikairo. I'm in contact with a woman from Rangiaho Tawhiao's second wife's Family & she was from Ngati Hikairo as well. She's having trouble as well finding out information on these two women. If any one has any information on any of these name below please contact me. the Family would very much appreciate all your help. King Tawhiao....... 1st wife Hera [ Queen's line ] 2nd wife Rangiaho 3rd wife Aotea Tawhiao & Aotea had a Daughter Puahaere Puahaere had two children with a Govt Agent by the name of James MacKay jr. he lived in Thames. the two children were Parearohi [ Arihia ] Kui & Ngawini. Parearohi married Rameka Hape. They had 6 children. Hauaru, Honi, Henry, Te Ra Kahurangi, Kori Te Oraiti & Tuwharetoa,[Tata ] Kori Te Oraiti [ Kori ] My partners GrandFather was brought up by Ahinata Te Rangitautini [ Kupe Kupe ] until she died when Kori was about 9 years old. Kind Regards Jackie Re: Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao Posted by tineka tonka_0012000@yahoo.co.nz August 6, 2002, 2:54 am , in reply to "Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao" 210.86.66.157 My Grandmothers name was Poihaere Herangi, apparently she was named after Tawhiao's first wife, and also, i believe the person you call Puahaere is actually Poihaere, aua hoki, kei a koe... I was very sure of this, but you have thrown me off track a bit, but i doubt my grandfather would have lied about this Hope this helps, but i also think you have helped me a lil... Noho Ora Mai. Re: Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao Posted by Jackie August 7, 2002, 12:58 am , in reply to "Re: Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao" 210.50.57.204 Hi Tineka, Just got a fax back from my Mother in law & she's written. Poihere with out the A was one of Tawhiao's wives, which he took in his later years. I think he was nearing seventy, There is quite an account of her in his book called Tawhiao. She used to hit & poke out her tongue at him, She would flaunt her younger men & even ran away with one. Tawhiao sent a fleet of canoes up river & they were caught & brought back. The book "Tawhiao" or "The Maori King" has quite a bit about her, She was a favorite of his & he allowed her more liberties than his other wives. Mostly I think because he was an old man. I have a picture of her with Tawhiao, but can't vouch it's right because I have seen the same photo & the caption has said the woman was Hera his princepal wife, So who knows But he did have a wife, But she was Poihere. Hope that was of some help Tineka, Good Luck in your search, Kind Regards Jackie Re: Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao Posted by tineka September 10, 2002, 2:30 am , in reply to "Re: Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao" 210.86.69.148 im sorry jackie, but my mother, my sister and my niece were all named after this woman Poih(a)ere, im fairly sure they did not get it wrong three times in a row... Re: Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao Posted by Jackie August 6, 2002, 7:02 am , in reply to "Re: Aotea Third wife of Tawhiao" 211.26.4.102 Hi Tineka, Puahaere is right, it's even in the "DNZ Biography Vol 2", under Te Kingitanga By Robert Mahuta, Hera was Tawhiao's first wife, Thats the Queens line. But will ask my Mother in law. Regards Jackie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Great Grandmother, Minnie Ellen Wade Posted by Adele Jackson adelejackson@xtra.co.nz July 25, 2002, 8:41 am 203.96.111.200 Hi I'm looking for my great grandmothers' whakapapa. Her name was Minnie Ellen Wade. She married my great grandfather Marten Jepsen in Wellington in 1906. I don't know her family name or her history, she must have been married before she married my great grandfather. Her mother married my great Grandfathers brother. I think she originally came from Auckland. They lived in Morrisville in the Wairarapa and he was a forestry worker. They had two daughters Ada and Ellen and a son Jens. Can anyone help me to find out where she came from? Re: My Great Grandmother, Minnie Ellen Wade Posted by Lia Wade wadho894@hotmail.com September 24, 2002, 1:29 pm , in reply to "My Great Grandmother, Minnie Ellen Wade" 203.97.2.243 If you could tell me the name of your greatgrandmothers mothers name I might be able to help you. I have a Minnie in my disorganised whakapapa @1850s. Also I know if you live in Auckland we have a family cemetary at Mangere and also in the Waikato at Taupiri mountain. Keep me posted Im not interested in how you go. My father was a Todd Wade which I believe came from Wairarapa or at least his greatgreatgrandfather was buried there. WHere I dont know. Im about the same stage as you. Good luck Lia Re: My Great Grandmother, Minnie Ellen Wade Posted by Adele September 25, 2002, 8:00 am , in reply to "Re: My Great Grandmother, Minnie Ellen Wade" 210.54.102.62 Thanks Lia, I'll try some more hunting and come back to you OK ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kokiri Family, Mangatu Posted by Jan marie kokiri djsmum@westnet.com July 24, 2002, 12:23 am My Grandfather was Ray Renata KOKIRI he married our grandmother Meri Tamanui and lived the rest of his life in a small country town Mangatu he had my Father also named Ray any information on my grand father and extended family will be gratefully recieved Re: Kokiri Family, Mangatu Posted by Lesley Smith-Rewi lmsmith@xtra.co.nz October 16, 2002, 3:32 am , in reply to "Kokiri Family, Mangatu" 210.54.193.79 Kia ora. My children are descendants of Rawiri Tamanui of Mangatu. My childrens name is Brown, great grandchildren to Edward Mokopuna and Heni Jane Brown. I know the name Renata, in relation to Ra and Irene Renata of Gisbourne. Re: Kokiri Family, Mangatu Posted by rawiri chiefz71@yahoo.co.nz September 21, 2002, 7:19 am , in reply to "Kokiri Family, Mangatu" 202.27.176.157 kiora i know of the name contact me via email ok look fwd 2 hearing from u Re: Kokiri Family, Mangatu Posted by Nora Swan Black_Sylke@hotmail.com September 11, 2002, 11:14 pm , in reply to "Kokiri Family, Mangatu" 202.27.176.157 Is this whanau from gisbourne? Are you any relation to Whiti Haami Jones? From Te Karaka/Manutuki Gizzy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Te Ati Hau Nui A Papa Rangi? Posted by Melissa Rerekura mtahatika@hotmail.com July 23, 2002, 11:44 pm I am looking for anybody that comes from Wanganui Whose tribe is Te Ati Hau Nui A Papa Rangi If so please email me Thank You. Melissa Rerekura Re: Te Ati Hau Nui A Papa Rangi? Posted by Harris Whanau harehuru@optushome.com.au September 14, 2002, 9:18 pm , in reply to "Te Ati Hau Nui A Papa Rangi?" 211.28.96.8 We are from Raetihi - we are also part of the Edmonds Whanau. I recognise your surname, from Ohakune. You are more than welcome to contact us. Re: Please Help Me Posted by Candice on August 1, 2002, 10:17 am , in reply to "Please Help Me" 210.56.32.40 Kia ora... well i know a wahine who is from wanganui and the name of the iwi you said rings a bell, i will ask her.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tahere whanau in Kaikohe Posted by Te Aroha teatawikua@yahoo.com.au July 21, 2002, 1:29 am 130.217.76.32 I really want to find my whakapapa. My koro's name is Kuruwaipounamu Tahere and he married my nan, Anna Te Atawikura and had 8 children and they lived in Taumarunui. His father's name is Te Ahau Tahere, whose parents' names are Rata Tahere and Emere Tahere (nee Tiahohua). I think my koro's mum's name is Mina. Any more info would be greatly appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHERE IS: Rose Whakarongotai Morton, Nga Puhi Posted by Henry Wake Apimaera honeybunapimaera@hotmail.com July 20, 2002, 11:42 am Looking for any Information on my birth mother "Rose Whakarongotai Morton"(Motene?) who lived in Newmarket, Auckland, and is full blooded Maori, Nga Puhi. Had adopted out a son in 1960's. Re: WHERE IS: Rose Whakarongotai Morton, Nga Puhi Posted by Kiri Toone nannytoone@hotmail.com September 29, 2002, 8:45 am in reply to "WHERE IS: Rose Whakarongotai Morton, Nga Puhi" 203.97.2.243 Email me for information on Rose Tipene nee Morton. I am a niece and she lives not far from me.kia ora kia koe......kiri ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Mason, Albert (Boy) Posted by Paula Percy ianpercy@bigpond.com.au July 20, 2002, 7:50 am 144.134.109.143 I am looking for any information regarding the above mentioned person. He was the father of my mother Barbara-Ann. They lost touch when mum was very young and her parents separtated. He had two children Angela & mum. If any one can help us find out anything about this man please e-mail me. Thanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost in Life Posted by Donna marty59@optusnet.com.au July 15, 2002, 2:47 pm 198.142.39.68 Kiaora , Ko Donna taku ingoa, Ko taku whanau ko Rawhiti me Marama e te ingoa Ko waitahanui te tangata whenua Ki taku Tupuna Kewhea taku marae ?? Ko wai taku Whanau ?? My Greatmother ( My Nani ), who passed on in the late seventies, her name is Tai Marama or Taimemeharangi Rawhiti of Waitahanui, Taupo. Her daughter my Grandmother passed on before I was born. Her name is Meipara Rawhiti, who married David Pearson ( now living in Australia ) and had two children. My Father John who passed away in 1985 (Tragically) and my Namesake Aunty Bubby who passed away just before I was born. She died from an illness at a very young age around 21 yrs old. The name Northcroft is linked to my Nani Tai who was a sister to Henry, Barney she also had others. Nani's, mother my great-great grandmothers name was Rihi Waaka and Nani's father was Awhi Northcroft. Nani's Sons names are Tom Rawhiti of Waitahanui and Wallace ( Te Waru ) Rawhiti , maybe Tauranga Taupo is where he lives. Also other sons. Her other daughter, Rakera, passed away before Nani. She had a son his name is Daniel Utiera of Taupo. If anyone can tell me anything I would be grateful. I have been tied to my Iwi, my whanau that I have lost through the law of Adoption.Always on my mind in in my heart. My Whakapapa was stolen by the english words that state that I am not entitled to succeed my Father, therefore I am unable to succeed to my Whakapapa, my belonging. I am a maori without a Marae or a Whakapapa. I only have nga wairua mo taku Tupuna. I have lived my life so far, yearning for a place that I cannot find my way to. If I felt more Pakeha than I feel Maori then I could just go home to our cemetary and put down a flower and say Toodle-loo, but the journey home to me is a very deep and spiritual journey. When I was 10 the law allowed my name to change through step adoption therefore cutting all ties with my Whakapapa,my Iwi,my everything that makes up the Hau of a Maori. Now im 33yr, Now What ? Now I still grieve alone, for the Tupuna I have lost and for my Whanau that I have always thought of and for my home that I always will yearn for. I say Change the law.That law has no room for Tikanga Maori. If you accept this law as a maori, is it not? then sayimg that a maori child has no essence no hau, no Tikanga maori, no customs or reo or beliefs. that change the name change the person ?? The Maori are a spiritual race and differ from Anglo saxon who do not have a culture. This is not the way of my Tupuna, my Ancestors. This I can tell you , onething I definately know. The law needs to change to protect our Tamariki. This is just my Ihi my feelings on this i am speaking from experience in the above situation. Anyone who can can tell me anything,or give me guidance to get some healing, I cherish everything I have of or From my Whakapapa. But this time my wairua is very sick from this and a doctor cant make me better. Thank-you Donna marjorie. Re: Lost in Life Posted by ann annshaiyan@hotmail.com July 29, 2002, 2:31 am , in reply to "Lost in Life" 202.154.141.42 kia ora: i would really like it if u can email me asap, Rawhiti are originally from Waitahanui but ended up in korohe. i am also a direct link to the Rawhiti. My mother is the first cousin to uncle wallace. -------------------------------- G E N E o N Z------------------------------------------- c o l l a t e d 29 Oct 2002 http://www.geocities.com/wlorac/name9.txt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR GENERAL VIEW OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHOUT PAYMENT OF FEES OR PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP