Takitimu

Contents

• • [covers]
  • Takitimu
  • [title page]
  • [copyright statement]
  • Tohi Rite or Dedication p. 5
  • Preface p. 7
  • Preface to the 1972 edition of "Takitimu" — by Sydney Carroll (unavailable) p. 9
  • A note from the Secretary of the Ngati Kahungunu Tribal Association — by Sydney Carroll (unavailable) p. 10
  • List of Contents
  • List of Illustrations
  • Acknowledgements [from Takitimu] — by Sydney Carroll (unavailable)
• • Part I
    • Chapter One p. 17
      • Preamble to the Main Story p. 17
      • The Arrival of Toi p. 19
    • Chapter Two — The History of Horouta and that of Pawa (her Commander) and Kiwa (the Priest) p. 22
    • Chapter Three — The Story of Takitimu p. 27
    • Chapter Four p. 34
      • The Gods of the Maori p. 34
      • Explaining the Meaning and Purpose of Tapu p. 36
    • Chapter Five p. 40
      • The Voyage of the Takitimu p. 40
      • The Arrival p. 41
    • Chapter Six p. 48
      • A Description of the Whare-wananga p. 48
      • The Teaching of the Tohungas p. 51
    • Chapter Seven — The History of Rongo-Kako p. 53
    • Chapter Eight p. 56
      • Tamatea Ure-haea and Ruawharo p. 56
      • Ruawharo p. 60
    • Chapter Nine p. 62
      • The Brief Histories of Other Commanders p. 62
      • Tama-te-kapua
      • Ngatoro-i-rangi p. 64
      • Hoturoa p. 65
      • Toroa and Puhi-Kai-Ariki
      • Turi p. 68
  • Part II. — Takitimu
    • [introduction]
    • Chapter Ten — The Story of Kahungunu p. 73
    • Chapter Eleven p. 86
      • The History of Rongomai-wahine p. 86
      • Songs of Invitation and Challenge Sung by the Descendants of Rongomai-wahine p. 89
      • Waiata Whaka-manamana or Challenging Song p. 90
      • Powhiri or Invitation Song p. 91
    • Chapter Twelve — The Story of Kahukura-nui p. 94
    • Chapter Thirteen — The History of Rakaipaaka p. 97
    • Chapter Fourteen — The Story of Tama-te-rangi p. 100
    • Chapter Fifteen — The History of Taraia p. 106
    • Chapter Sixteen — The History of Mahaki p. 116
    • Chapter Seventeen p. 118
      • The History of Tapuwae p. 118
      • Origin of the Tribal Name Ngati-Kahungunu
      • Nine Pas p. 121
    • Chapter Eighteen — The History of Te-O-Tane p. 128
    • Chapter Nineteen — Other Ancestors p. 143
      • Te Huki p. 143
      • Te Kapua-matotoru p. 146
      • Hine-matioro p. 148
      • Mahina-a-rangi p. 150
      • Te Kawiti
      • Ngaherehere p. 152
      • Pou-rangahua p. 155
      • Tama-i-uia p. 157
    • Chapter Twenty — The History of Te Wera Hauraki p. 163
    • Chapter Twenty-One — Various Ancestors p. 179
      • Tuhoe-Potiki p. 179
      • Rangi-te-aorere p. 182
      • Tu-Whare-Toa p. 187
      • Tara p. 190
      • A Brief History of Paoa p. 192
  • Part Three
    • [introduction]
    • Chapter Twenty-Two p. 197
      • The History of the Site of the Wai-hirere Marae p. 197
      • The Name Takitimu p. 198
      • Movement to Erect a Building p. 199
      • Preparation of Papa-whare or Foundation of a House p. 200
      • Description of the Takitimu Carved House p. 202
      • List of Workers
      • Cost of Building p. 203
      • Description and Names p. 204
      • The Front Gable
      • Door Lintel or Pare
      • Front Pou-tahuhu or Pillar
      • Rear Pou-tuarongo p. 205
      • Pou-pou or Slabs (Posts)
      • Tukutuku or Decorative Panels
      • The Ko-whai or Painted Rafters and Scroll-Patterns p. 206
    • Chapter Twenty-Three — The Life of Sir James Carroll, K.C.M.G., M.L.C p. 207
    • Chapter Twenty-Four — The Life History And Activities of The Late Sir Maui Pomare, K.B.E., C.M.G., M.D p. 215
    • Chapter Twenty-Five p. 224
      • The Life History and Activities of the Late Rev. Tamihana Huata p. 224
      • Sir Apirana Ngata, M.P p. 226
    • Poroporoaki Aumihi — or Affectionate Farewell Penned by the Writer of This Book as He Sends the Book, as a Father Would Send His Child into the World p. 227
      • [māori] p. 227
      • Translation p. 228
• Appendices
  • [introduction]
  • Appendix A — Maori Charms p. 233
    • Karakia Ngau Paepae Hamuti, Hei Arai Atu I Nga Mate Tapu, A, Whaiwhaia Ranei, Or Biting the Beam of the Latrine to Avert Tapu and Witch-Craft p. 233
    • Karakia Tiri I Te Mohiotanga, or Charm to Instil Knowledge p. 234
    • Tohi Whaka U I Te Mohiotanga, or Charm to Confirm Knowledge
    • Karakia Horohoro Tapu. (to Take off Extra Tapu.) p. 235
    • Karakia Whai-Raawa p. 236
    • Karakia Whangai Whetu
    • Karakia Whakato Kumara p. 237
    • Karakia Whakamutu I Te Ua
    • Karakia Kia Mutu Te Whatitiri p. 238
    • Karakia Miri I Te Moana Me Te Hau
    • Karakia Whaka-Tangitangi I Nga Tipuna Taniwha Kia Mauri Ki Uta
    • Karakia Tatai Whetu p. 239
    • Karakia Hiki Tapuwae
    • Karakia Miri Wera p. 240
    • Karakia Hono Whati p. 241
    • Karakia Wero Tunga
  • Appendix B. — Whakatauaki or Proverbial Sayings p. 242
  • Appendix C p. 249
    • Nicknames p. 249
    • Te Arawa People of Rotorua
    • Tuhoe Tribe of Maunga-Pohatu, Etc
    • Poverty Bay District
    • Nuhaka District p. 250
    • Te Wai-roa District
    • Heretaunga (Hawke's Bay District)
  • Appendix D p. 255
    • Tohu and Aitua. — Signs, Omens, Tokens and Superstitions p. 255
    • Dreams
    • Tohu or Signs p. 257
  • Appendix E. — Maori Almanac p. 261
  • Acknowledgments p. 267
    • List of Books and Authorities Consulted and Thanked p. 267
    • Old Maori Books
    • Maori Authorities
    • Assistance in Wording Some of the Manuscripts p. 268
    • Information Supplied
  • Index — Histories and Genealogical Trees of the Prominent Ancestors Who Were Selected to Represent the Carving Figures of the Takitimu House p. 269
  • General Index p. 270
  • Genealogical Tables

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