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… of similar volcanoes. The peak of Egmont was tapu to the Maori, and the home of a legendary ancestor. There is no … source of kokowai or red ochre used as a paint by the Maori. Mt. Egmont is the latest of a series of three large … the crater in its north-west quadrant. Because of this history of recent activity Egmont is regarded as dormant and …
… much of his spare time abroad, where he studied natural history. Taylor was ordained deacon in 1828 and received the … sale was arranged. When the surveys began a month later the Maoris objected to the reserves allocated to them; and …
… the North Road, where his knowledge and sympathy with the Maori brought him to Sir George Grey's notice. In August … purchases largely effected by H. Tacy Kemp and to set aside Maori reserves. In August and September 1848 he was engaged … Centre, Wellington. Mantell Papers (MSS) , Turnbull Library History of Otago , McLintock, A. H. (1949) Evening Post , 9 …
… White Cloud (1898), still the best general account of our history, has an easy flow and little trace of partisanship: … though its latest product, Noel Hilliard's novel Maori Girl (1960), has a higher status as a work of art, …
… During his 13 years in Auckland Bishop Luck revived the Maori Mission, confiding it to the care of the Missionary … of the diocese of Auckland. An outstanding event in the history of Auckland and for the Church in New Zealand was …
… the most enigmatic. A large proportion of the pre-European Maori population was located in the region and the Maoris showed themselves capable of rapid economic progress … and the difference has been an influential factor in the history of the region. Much of the east coast is either …
… from marine ancestors during New Zealand's geological history; in fact, most of the families still have species … four species of the genus Retropinna (called paraki by the Maori). They are small fish, 2–6 in. in length, pale green … in error by early settlers, and is better called by its Maori name of upokororo. A related species occurs in …
… local residents, particularly those with an interest in Maori history, from examination of aerial photographs, or … of further damage, are all noted. If possible, the Maori name of the area and any historical references to it …
… to a baker who encouraged in him a love for natural history. In 1866 Reischek saw war service in the Tyrol. By … gave pipes, tobacco, mirrors, pencils, and ear-rings to the Maori chiefs. These travels occupied 12 years and on 13 … 8,000 items and plants, 2,406. The total number of Maori objects was 453, including weapons, agricultural …
… gum-fields from the Rotorua district. He became a fluent Maori linguist and took a keen interest in the race, its traditions, history, and customs. In 1860 Mair was articled to the … Hon. W. Rolleston to Chatham Islands to take charge of the Maori prisoners there, but was so dissatisfied at the …