GENEoNZ - Maori Queries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Press keysand , 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. =========================================================================================== Re: Wikaira whanau Posted by Fiona King mailto:kiaora@nol.co.nz January 21, 2004, 6:34 pm, in reply to "Wikaira whanau" 210.55.1.79 kia ora, i reply to ya request but not sure if related, the info i can give you is that my fathers brother (uncle Arthur) did marry Rene Wikaira. Uncle Arthur now decessed now sure if aunty still alive. Uncle Arthur ranks 5th out of 12, King whanau far north district, i also am in serach of my extended family please reply if you know these Kings as i see your name is also King Thank You ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hori Whanau Whakapapa from Taranaki Posted by Trisha mailto:p.turu@xtra.co.nz January 20, 2004, 11:57 pm 219.88.19.25 I wish to link our whanau Turu from Ngati Hari to our Hori whanau of Taranaki to complete the circle. Our tupuna is Te Terenga Hakona Te Arairiri Hori. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- whakapapa Posted by Kuini Honotapu mailto:victah@clear.net.nz January 19, 2004, 8:14 pm 66.119.33.170 I am trying to find out my whakapapa from Ngati Awa i have these names Te Hapara-Randall-Tehuika Tama- Karaitiana-Winterburn and Wehipounamu she was the district nurse in the whole region of Taranaki. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: George Gage's mother, Rea Waitauhi Nikorima of Te Whanau-a-Apanui and Te Whakatohea Posted by anna-michelle marsh mailto:kiwinz68@msn.com January 19, 2004, 7:49 am, in reply to "George Gage's mother, Rea Waitauhi Nikorima of Te Whanau-a-Apanui and Te Whakatohea" 218.101.15.56 i see your from opotiki well do u know of these names papuni,skelton constance barney papuni is my great-grandmother i may be able to help u in some way ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Gage's mother, Rea Waitauhi Nikorima of Te Whanau-a-Apanui and Te Whakatohea Posted by Janelle mailto:i.a.dixon@xtra.co.nz January 12, 2004, 7:34 pm 219.88.181.30 Searching for my Whakapapa and marae John Gage married Annie Merritt 3.4.1862 Posted by Janelle mailto:i.a.dixon@xtra.co.nz January 12, 2004, 8:28 pm 219.88.181.30 Searching for my whakapapa Maria Leah Gage married Arnold Charles Lewis Posted by Janelle mailto:i.a.dixon@xtra.co.nz January 12, 2004, 7:42 pm 219.88.181.30 Searching for my whakapapa Katerina Punua Te Whakatatare (first wife of George Gage), Omaio Posted by Janelle mailto:i.a.dixon@xtra.co.nz January 12, 2004, 7:38 pm 219.88.181.30 Searching for my whakapapa and marae ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Ngatiwharoa Posted by romi btum@xtra.co.nz January 10, 2004, 7:22 am, in reply to "Ngatiwharoa"210.54.84.106 Tena koe, Sure you don't mean Ngati Whaorua? This hapu occupied the western banks of the Waikato awa at Taupiri and were fragmented somewhat as the result of the Raupatu battles in 1863-64. Ngati Whaorua went en masse into Maniapoto for many years. Their lands west of and probably including parts of the Hakarimata Ranges were largely confiscated and settled on by the pakeha, though some less fertile portions were returned to some members of the hapu.I have a family tree of N.Whaorua going back to about the late 1700s, but this was compiled with a particular tupuna at its beginning.Off-hand, I cannot recall the names you requested, however it should not preclude you from looking at it if you are able to whakapapa into the hapu. Feel free to contact me.Kia ora. Re: Ngatiwharoa Posted by Allison Lee alli.viv@xtra.co.nz January 10, 2004, 10:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Ngatiwharoa" 219.88.56.117 Thanks for replyInclined to believe this is the link that has been missing in our genealogy. I stand corrected on the spelling of Ngati Whaorua Bless all and a Happy New Year. Allison Lee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Searching Kingi And Inia Whakapapa From Waikato Posted by Romi btum476@xtra.co.nz January 10, 2004, 7:30 am, in reply to "Searching Kingi And Inia Whakapapa From Waikato" 210.54.84.106 Tena koe Carla, Turn up in person (preferably) at Turangawaewae marae. Your grandmother is there, you just need to ask any kaumatua where she lives. Kia ora ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Ngamaru Anderson, nee te Haurangi - maniapoto Posted by Noelene Hughes dkhughes21@hotmail.com January 8, 2004, 11:20 am, in reply to "Ngamaru Anderson, nee te Haurangi - maniapoto" 210.54.199.212 My great grandmother is also Hira Anderson. There is a Anderson Reunion Book Available. I would like to contact you with further information if till needed. Look forward o hearing from you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: ihimaera whanau of oromahoe Posted by stephen phillips tautuhi@hotmail.com January 8, 2004, 10:12 am, in reply to "ihimaera whanau of oromahoe" 203.109.195.197 Kia Ora Alex, my fathers name is Renata Piripi known also as Len Phillips from Otamatea.The reason why I'm writing to you is because both the names Ihimaera and Watts are names that we grew up with but never really knew much more than that.My father who has lived in Melbourne for the past 19 years doesnt really know much about his fathers side, my grandfathers name was Karauna Piripi, but we are told that in the traditional maori way he wouldve taken his fathers first name as his surname which was Ihimaera, so we've grown up not knowing any Ihimaera's but saying that it could've been our name, so always felt there is a connection.Your surname Watts was the surname of my fathers mother, Maraea Katene Watts, whose father was a Capt. John Watts a sailor with we are told a Scot's heritage.We have some whakapapa of my nana's side, but would like to korero more with you about possible connections with my grandfathers side.Just a bit more info, my mum is a Pihema whose dad hailed from Pouto area and her mum was a Waata from the south of the Kaipara a place called Haranui.both my parents were born about the same time as your mum so I'll give her name to my dad and see if he knows anything.Hope to hear from you again, ka kite ano Steve ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- meaning of Ranoa in Maori Posted by Patrick Ranoa pakaranoa17@hotmail.com January 8, 2004, 7:09 am24.6.4.82 I hope someone can help me. Several months ago a client returned from New Zealand and said he had seen my last name of Ranoa there. I was surprised to hear this. As I was already doing genealogy research for a friend. I decided to check this out. I wrote to the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. They said it mean't " This story comes all the way from Hawaiki" Ranoa means "all the way". It was also found in a article written by Te Atahikoia, Mohi. Entitled "Ko tenei korero no Hawaiki ranoa". I would like to know is it a Maori surname. I would appreciate any help, and thank you. Mahalo Nui Loa Patrick ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Riki Posted by Karl Riki honda@paradise.net.nz January 8, 2004, 3:39 am 203.97.2.242 Any info gladly appreciated ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Joseph Waikari / George Joseph Mate Posted by Jan Clough jan_jenny@xtra.co.nz January 8, 2004, 1:15 am 210.55.32.8 I am looking for my grandfathers relation. I did have some information but I lost it all in a house fire a few years ago. My grandfathers name was George Joseph Waikari but he changed it to George Joseph Mate when he went to the world war. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Whakapapa Posted by herewini upudown@hotmail.com January 7, 2004, 9:21 am, in reply to "Whakapapa" 203.97.2.242 tena koe. try for knowledge, John and Ani Reta from Kerepehi. I am descended from Herekuiha and I know that his sister or daughter married a Hikaiti ( Ani)....a connection to the whanau from Paeroa and the Marsh whanau from Okauia, Matamata, their nana was Ani (Annie) Marsh who came from Hikaiti whanau. Kia ora mai ano...Herewini ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- whakapapa help Posted by richard williams rihari@hotmail.com January 7, 2004, 6:41 am 219.88.56.150 anyone with any knowledge of the hokianga,and punguru area and history would be much appreciated thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Kara whanau Whakapapa Posted by Meremere@wave.co.nz January 7, 2004, 12:15 am, in reply to "Kara whanau Whakapapa" 203.96.192.107 Kia Ora Interested in what part of the Kara Whanau you are looking at as have most of the Kara Whanau Whakapapa, would be interested in getting in contact with you. Mere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Jenkins/Healey Whakapapa Taranaki (Te Atiawa) Posted by Bronnie bronnie_93@msn.com January 6, 2004, 6:35 am, in reply to "Re: Jenkins/Healey Whakapapa Taranaki (Te Atiawa)" 219.88.133.39 Hi there, thankyou for your reply. I think we may have a connection. After 1851 it seems to have disappeared. My dad never talked much about his family, all we ever knew was that he was adopted into the Jenkins family when he was a baby. I have a wee bit of information here that I have got off the internet, but nothing really tells me anything. I have a document here with Wiremu Jenkins born 13.9.1813, married Paeroke. They had 7 children Riripeti Jenkins (F) Birth Abt 1849 Emma Jenkins (F) Birth Abt 1851 Erena Jenkins (F) Birth Abt 1853 Mere Pakewa Jenkins (F) Birth Abt 1855 Tini Paeroke Jenkins (M) Birth Abt 1857 Rawea Ngapuki Jenkins (F) Birth Abt 1859 Wiremu Jenkins (M) Birth Abt 1861? Wiremu Jenkins Born Abt 1861? (1842) married Riria Ngahuhi they had 7 children. It looks confusing there are so many Wiremu (William) in each generation. If you have any more information I would greatly appreciate it about Jenkins or Healey. Thanks Bronnie ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whakapapa Posted by Naomi Paora hikaiti1@hotmail.com January 5, 2004, 7:50 am 219.88.16.155 I am looking for our whanau that is connected to my grandfather HENARE PAORA HIKAITI from Paeroa. His parents names are Paora Hikaiti and Poi Arona. Please send us an e-mail if you are related or know anybody. Kia Ora naku noa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: RETIMANA AND JOHNSON WHAKAPAPA Posted by romi btum476@xtra.co.nz January 3, 2004, 4:24 pm, in reply to "Re: RETIMANA AND JOHNSON WHAKAPAPA" 210.54.204.129 Tena koe Te Aroha I apologise for the late response. As I have already answered to Ngahuia's explanations, I feel I need to touch base. as it were, with you as I am in the process of piecing together the geneaology of my tuupuna maatua (Te Retimana Mania and his children. This man and his whanau spent up to 20 years in Nehenehenui, Otewa, Tokanganuiamutu, Te Kuiti, a large part of Taranaki and the southern reaches of the Rohe Potae (around 1863-1880s or so). What happened to his whanau is pretty clear. Most, if not all of his kids(6-8) married and had children. My predicament is 1."Where are the descendants today?" and "Who are they?" Of the 6-8, only 3 have been identified thus far. One,(Ngarama or Hana Te Retimana) married Mama Paeturi and they lived in Taharoa Another, Totara Te Retimana remained at Kaipara and begat his huge brood there. A third, Ngahooro (f) married Te Aohau of presumably Maniapoto origin and had 3 children. It is also presumed they moved back to Waikato in the 1880s, too. Incidentally, a granddaughter lives in Horotiu still and she's around 94 years old. Mrs Tini Matthews is my father's first cousin. Perhaps you may have most of the answers to my queries as I am at a standstill at this time. Kia ora Romi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Tiraha Papa Harakeke Posted by Kas Diamond James.Kas@xtra.co.nz January 2, 2004, 9:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Tiraha Papa Harakeke" 219.88.25.148 Hi Greg, i've just been looking up my whakapapa and came across your info regarding Tiraha Taura and William Cook. Eliza Cook was my fathers great, great grandmother. Any information you could share about the family i would appreciate. If i can be of any help to you in regards to info i will do so. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Ropata Tuwhare - Ngati Kuri? Posted by ALEX WATTS watts@optusnet.com.au January 1, 2004, 11:10 am, in reply to "Ropata Tuwhare - Ngati Kuri?" 211.28.30.197 NGATI KURI IS A TRIBE FROM THE TOP OF NEW ZEALAND AROUND WHANGAPE OF TE HAPUA ALSO AROUND CAPE REINGA MY SISTER INLAW IS FROM THAT AREA THEY ARE THE MURRAYS OF AWANUI THEIR MOTHER IS SAUNA MURRAY ROPATA IS ROSS IN MAORI ROSS TUWHARE IS A NAME I HAVE NOT HEARD OF BUT JOHN WAS A FRIEND OF MY FATHER ABOUT 30 YEARS AGO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ihimaera whanau of oromahoe Posted by alexander watts wattswhanau@optusnet.com.au December 30, 2003, 10:26 am 211.28.30.197 kia ora my mothers name was kura arangi ihimaera born near dargiville at pukehuia in 1930 her father was herepo ihimaera of oromahoe and the ihimaera whanau are from this area any information on this whanau would be much appreciated alex watts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Pakura Posted by ALEX WATTS wattswhanau@optusnet.com.au December 30, 2003, 10:15 am, in reply to "Pakura" 211.28.30.197 kia ora my nephew married the granddaughter of jess pakura,who lives in otara 12 leslie ave she is the eldest pakura that i know of there are a lot of them that live in otara kia ora temepara watts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Te Hemera Posted by alex watts wattswhanau@optusnet.com.au December 30, 2003, 10:12 am, in reply to "Te Hemera" 211.28.30.197 kia ora his name is te hemara my name is alex watts te hemara was the chief of this area about the 1850 he donated land for a cemetry at sullivans bay, mahurangi west my great grandfather john watts is buried there he donated the cemetry to the people of the area in 1876 the graveyard holds a few of the pioneering families there is a hemara working at the rsa in manurewa when my father john watts died i became part owner of the cemetry strangely this land came to be in our family through my grandmothers side which were the WIAPO whanau. my grandfather alex watts married mata wiapo,my grandmother and this land has come through to me through her side. some of my grandmothers sisters and brothers inherited this land 70 years ago my uncle and aunty know alot more so please contact me if you want their contact number many regards ALEXANDER WATTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- finding trish Posted by Edith Whakataka(nee Galey) scarletlady45_4_88@hotmail.com December 30, 2003, 6:25 am 219.88.139.97 If there is anyone out there who may know Trish, or Patricia Marie Nathan's where abouts, I would be extremely greatful if you would give them to me. I went to school with trish in the Nelson district in 1962 but havent heard from her for years. She is in her late 40s early 50s Thankyou Edith ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Creech Whanau Posted by erena tatare ednaisaacs775@msn.com December 29, 2003, 8:56 am, in reply to "Creech Whanau" 210.54.68.237 I have an adopted son E-mail me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: NGATI RANG IWEWEHI WHAKAPAPA Posted by Gary Forbes g.forbes@xtra.co.nz December 28, 2003, 7:02 am, in reply to "NGATI RANGIWEWEHI WHAKAPAPA" 210.86.43.118 are you familier with Awahou Marae,Rotorua ?if not i can supply you with some names that will be able to help you in your search. George Rehu(kaumatua,awahou marae) Hikairo paul(kaumatua awahou marae) Sam Hahunga (paramount chief Te Arawa,awahou marae) any one of these three will be able to help you.for contact enquiries please reply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Maori Surname - Tamatea Posted by carol December 23, 2003, 10:53 pm, in reply to "Maori Surname" 210.185.13.29 Would like to support TPatrick and say that the name "Tamatea" came to Aotearoa from Hawaiki, so pre-dates NZ Maori. I suggest that you ask the question of the Tahitian peoples or researchers, or see if the Hawa'ian peoples have this name among their own. We are originally directly related to the Tahitiian (direct links), Cook Island (cousins), Hawaiian (distant cousins)peoples. cheers and merry christmas Carol ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Jenkins/Healey Whakapapa Taranaki (Te Atiawa) Posted by Tere Gilbert tere4nau@iconz.co.nz December 23, 2003, 1:18 am, in reply to "Jenkins/Healey Whakapapa Taranaki (Te Atiawa)" 210.48.62.54 Tena koe I am descended from Paeroke and William jenKins. My g.g.g.grandmother was one of her daughters- Mere pakewa Jenkins. Paeroke was from te Ati Awa, Puketapu hapu and lived on Kapiti Coast. Paeroke died after the birth of her son Wiremu Jenkins born approx 1851. An old aunty of mine says Wiremu was taken back up to Taranaki after his mother died. No one really seems to know much after that. I wonder if there is a connection from your Wiremu jenkins or if they are the same people. Tere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Aramainana Posted by Leanne s2021205@ipc.ac.nz December 22, 2003, 7:32 am, in reply to "Re: Aramainana" 212.179.94.145 Oh thankyou, i didn't have any contact address for him, but i met him at a Kenny family reunion last year in October. I also am stuck without my notes as they are still coming over from NZ at the moment!! Thanks! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Te Kahuaute Hare, nee Taurau Posted by Julia Wiremu jwiremu@xtra.co.nz December 21, 2003, 10:13 pm 219.88.32.34 I am her grandaughter, i was born some years after she had passed. I am searching for any info about her and her family. All i have at this stage is her name. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Ngamo Rukutai (great grandmother) Posted by Romi btum476@xtra.co.nz December 20, 2003, 4:50 pm, in reply to "Ngamo Rukutai (great grandmother)" 219.88.118.101 Tena koe, Rukutai was the name of the husband of Takukoha. They had several children, raised at Waipapa marae in Kawhia before 1900. Suggest you try the families that came off them: Tai, Porima, Thorne, Watene, Heemi, Hopa, Kingi, Edwards, McAllister, etc. Most are based around the central N.Island but you never know, one or two of your friends may have connections, too. Kia ora Romi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Ngamo Rukutai (great grandmother) Posted by Carolyne Ma Chee carolyne@rukutai.co.nz December 21, 2003, 7:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Ngamo Rukutai (great grandmother)" 210.54.60.244 Dear Romi, Thank you so much for the information that you emailed me, I am so happy to receive this information as I have heard of some of these mnames when I was young child, and I have been searching for many years as her one of Ngamos daughters (Jane) my nana married a Cribb and moved to Manawatu and my mother cant remember anything so I have taken it upon myself to find my whanau, to find out more about Ngamo's parents and siblings, you dont know how much joy you have bought to me with this little information, I have a company in Auckland and I named it after Ngamo it is called Te Rukutai International Company Limited and we are aa export & trade business and work mainly on overseas projects, developing relationships for overseas Investors and I have been trying to find my relatives. my website is www.rukutai.co.nz Thank you so much Romi. Alofa tele Carolyne ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Searching for whakapapa Posted by Charles Johnson uane.charles@xtra.co.nz December 21, 2003, 2:54 am 210.54.101.17 Hi I am trying to find out more of my family. My mothers name was Olive Johnson nee Stepanicic, her mothers name was Sophia (Sophy) Stepanicic nee Heath, her mothers name was Kataraina Heath nee Johnston( may have been married previosly) Her parents names were Raiha Hiri and Heretira Kawakawa and were we believe from Aupouri. Anyone with any information on them and further back would be greatly appreciated ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ngatiwharoa Posted by Allison Lee alli.viv@xtra.co.nz December 20, 2003, 10:40 pm 219.88.13.50 Searching anything to do with Paora,Rupe or Roka Huraki or Uraki family Ngatiwharoa tribe Taupiri.1850 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: RETIMANA AND JOHNSON WHAKAPAPA Posted by Romi btum476@xtra.co.nz December 20, 2003, 6:44 am, in reply to "Re: RETIMANA AND JOHNSON WHAKAPAPA" 210.54.103.203 Tena koe Ngahuia, Can you also enlighten me as well? I am off one of the daughters of Te Retimana (5th generation from the tupuna himself) and have lived all my young life in Waikato. I believe Te Retimana and some 6 of his children disappeared into Te Rohe Potae after the Maori Wars. It was nearly 20 years before he and his now extended whanau re-emerged from the Maniapoto/Taranaki regions to return to their ancestral lands in Waikato, albeit reduced, as we well know. It now does not seem that far-fetched to suggest one of the children went north to begat, dare I presume, the Reti whanau of Kapotai. The dates of births of that tupuna's brood appear to fit in with the 1863 exodus south of Waikato after its defeat at Orakau, as I also believe the eldest Reti child was born not long after that. I also am curious about the Kawhia connection you mentioned. Kia ora Romi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: RETIMANA AND JOHNSON WHAKAPAPA Posted by Romi btum476@xtra.co.nz December 20, 2003, 6:20 am, in reply to "Re: RETIMANA AND JOHNSON WHAKAPAPA" 210.54.203.95 Tena koe, Sorry for the late response. Pse contact me as I may be able to throw a little light on your request. Romi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Hokena Te Whiunui, ara, ko Joe Hogan No Waikato Posted by romi btum476@xtra.co.nz December 20, 2003, 4:58 am, in reply to "Re: Hokena Te Whiunui, ara, ko Joe Hogan No Waikato" 210.54.121.30 Tena koe Contact Colin and Tuti Lowe, of Huntly West. Tuti is the daughter of Hokena and is in her 60's. In fact I spoke to her only yesterday. Joe Hogan was the transliteration of Hokena purely to accommodate the colonists. Re: Maori Surname Posted by Trevor Patrick amozzy@optusnet.com.au December 19, 2003, 9:30 am, in reply to "Maori Surname" 210.49.31.214 Hi Simone The name Tamatea has been associated with a range of ancestors, demigods and heroes in maori tradition and a number of tribes can trace their whakapapa to Tamatea. The Hawkes Bay Iwi (Ngati Kahungunu) relate very strongly with Tamatea in their folklore and history, in fact Tamatea has often been linked to one of the longest words in the world ...tamateapokaiwhenua... and so on. Tamatea is also used widely in the Pacific Islands and amongst other things he has been blessed with being one of the greatest travellers of all time. Whilst this is a very brief description it should give you some leads in the event that you would like to pursue it any further. All the best Trevor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Tracing Whakapapa - Hauauru Te Hini or Te Hiwi Te Poto Posted by Irakau karanima@yahoo.com December 10, 2003, 4:35 am, in reply to "Tracing Whakapapa - Hauauru Te Hini or Te Hiwi Te Poto" 210.55.149.143 contact me at the above email. -------------------------------- G E N E oo N Z------------------------------------------- c o l l a t e d 18 Jan 2003 http://www.geocities.com/wlorac/name24.txt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOR GENERAL VIEW OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHOUT PAYMENT OF FEES OR PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP