Photocopy of WAI 215 successions for Matakana Island
Date1864-1925Reference NumberAms 220Collection SummaryDocuments relating to granting and payment of government pensions to those Ngaiterangi chiefs who remained loyal to the Crown during the Land Wars. Includes whakapapa for Ngaiterangi used for succession purposes in relation to WAI 215, [Matakana Island : successions WAI 215]DescriptionCollection comprises of photocopies of:
Documents relating to the administration of pension promised by Sir George Grey to Ngaiterangi chiefs who remained loyal to the Crown during the Land Wars.
Includes list of chiefs considered eligible for pension. List drawn up by H. T. Clarke (Hohepa Hikutaia, Wiremu Parera, Tamati Mauao, Raniera Te Hia Hia, Tomika Te Mutu, Rawiri Taipari, Arama Karaka, Turere).
Correspondence 1918/1925 regarding the continuation of pension payments and clarification of original agreement re terms of the pension payments.
Continuation of payments requested for Tepaki Pine, Hirama Mokopapaki, Ngarino Tutahi, Te Heke Kaiawha, Rewiti Ngatai, Roretaua Tupaea, Hame Tu, Hohepa Paama, Whanakore and Te Mete Raukawa.
Photocopies of Māori Land Court Minute books relating to this issue. The whakapapa in these documents was used as evidence for succession for WAI 215.
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