Whakapapa research guide Adapted in accordance with Section 69 of the Copyright Act 1994 by the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, for the sole use of persons who have a print disability. Omissions All images have been omitted from this e-text copy of the Name of doc. Any diagrams or images which add additional information to the text have been verbalised. Page 1 of 7 Whakapapa research guide Introduction to whakapapa research Kupu whakataki ki te rangahau whakapapa Whakapapa is about people: it is a link to tupuna, to heritage, to identity. For Maori it is a taonga, and for many it is also tapu. Why people search for whakapapa There are many reasons why people search for whakapapa today: They do it to find out about their identity, to pass on to the whanau, for succession to whenua and for scholarship grants. Traditionally whakapapa was entrusted orally to a member of the whanau selected to be its caretaker. Image of Maori attending a sitting of the Maori Land Court at Lake Taupo in 1914. Page 2 of 7 How to start Me pehea te timata Start with yourself and the whakapapa you already know, then speak with as many whanau as you can and write down dates of births, marriages, deaths, baptisms and places. Often whanau can provide: •whakapapa charts •personal records •family reunion books •christening records •military records •family letters •family bibles •Maori land schedules •photographs of tupuna •interesting stories. Record your research Download and print the Ko toku whanau workbook to start recording your whakapapa research. Go to aucklandlibraries.govt.nz and search for Ko toku whanau. Go to How to start page and download the workbook. Keep note of references and sources, and include dates. That way you can always go back and make further enquiries. Tikanga Maori tips •You might want to start and end your search with a karakia. •Be sure not to view whakapapa near food or water, even at the kitchen table. •Wash your hands when you finish working with whakapapa. Read more about tikanga Maori. Go https://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/en/learn/tikanga/ Page 3 of 7 Researching iwi Te rangahau a-iwi Maori connect to a waka, whanau, hapu and iwi. Identify your iwi When researching your whakapapa, it's helpful to find out from your whanau what your iwi affiliations are. Here are some additional sources that you might like to try: •Maori electoral rolls – from 1872 to 1969 they recorded iwi and hapu names •Maori birth and death certificates – recorded iwi and hapu names •Military records - can provide iwi, hapu, next of kin, and sometimes a will. Be aware that ages recorded on military records were not always correct •Maori Land Court minute books contain detailed information about Maori history, whakapapa and land. Go to aucklandlibraries.govt.nz and search for Maori Land Court minute books. Research your iwi Once you know your iwi affiliations you can search: •tribal books •iwi and runanga websites •Maori Trust Board records •Maori Land Court minute books - Go to aucklandlibraries.govt.nz and search for Maori Land Court minute books. •Iwidex - Go to aucklandlibraries.govt.nz and search for Iwidex. Tip Visiting iwi marae can help provide further information and whakapapa. Page 4 of 7 Image showing map of iwi in North Island New Zealand. Image showing map of iwi in South Island New Zealand. Page 5 of 7 Iwi maps Go to aucklandlibraries.govt.nz and search the catalogue for your iwi or hapu listed below to find related books. North Island For Te Tai Tokerau, you can search for •Te Tai Tokerau •Ngai Takoto •Ngati Kuri •Te Aupouri •Te Rarawa •Ngati Kahu •Te Paatu •Nga Puhi •Te Roroa •Ngati Whatua For Tainui, you can search for •Tainui •Te Kawerau a Maki •Ngati Paoa •Ngati Maniapoto •Ngati Raukawa •Ngati Hikairo For Hauraki, you can search for •Ngati Paoa Tauranga Moana •Ngati te Rangi •Ngati Pukenga •Ngati Ranginui For Te Arawa, you can search for •Te Arawa •Ngati Rangiteaorere •Ngati Tarawhai •Ngati Tuwharetoa •Tuhourangi For Mataatua, you can search for •Mataatua •Ngai te Rangi •Ngati Awa •Ngati Ranginui •Tuhoe •Whakatohea •Te Whanau a Apanui Page 6 of 7 For Te Tairawhiti you can search for •Ngati Porou •Te Aitanga A Hauiti •Ngai Tamanuhiri •Ngati Kahungunu For Takitimu, you can search for •Takitimu •Rangitane •Rongowhakaata •Te Aitanga A Mahiki •Ngai Tamanuhiri For Te Moana Raukawa, you can search for •Ngati Kuia •Ngati Tama •Ngati Toa •Rangitane •Te Atiawa For Hauauru, you can search for •Nga Rauru •Nga Ruahine •Ngati Maru •Ngati Ruanui •Ngati Tama •Te Atiawa South Island For Te Tua Ihu, you can search for •Rangitane •Te Atiawa •Ngati Kuia •Ngati Tama •Ngati Toa For Te Wai Pounamu/Rekohu, you can search for •Moriori •Ngati Tahu •Ngati mamoe •Ngati Mutunga •Waitaha Page 7 of 7 Visit maorimaps.com to view Maori maps. Ask an expert Patai atu ki tetahi matanga Once you've gathered and recorded as much information as you can, contact a research librarian for support by visiting aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/research-enquiry-form.aspx You can also come and see one of our specialist research librarians at one of our research centres. Go to aucklandlibraries.govt.nz and search for •Research Central, Central City Library or •Research South, Manukau Library Our research centres have dedicated family history collections, such as BDM microfiche, plus dedicated Māori collections with resources to assist you with your whakapapa research.