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The Archive of Te Rangihiroa

Published: Sept. 12, 2019, 2:43 a.m.

b'The Archive of Te Rangihiroa
with W\\u0101nanga | W\\u0101nana Research Residency recipients:
Ngahina Hohaia (Taranaki, Ng\\u0101ti Moeahu, Ng\\u0101ti Haupoto) Visual artist; and Julian Arahanga (Te Atihaunui-a-Paparangi), Film and television writer, director, producer, and researcher

Recorded on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in Atherton Halau

Hear the findings and insights of the two W\\u0101nanga | W\\u0101nana Research Residency recipients on their explorations into the archival materials of Taranaki-born M\\u0101ori scholar Te Rangihiroa from Ng\\u0101ti Mutunga\\u2014also known as Sir Peter Buck (ca. 1880\\u20131951). Buck was a physician, statesman, and scholar, and the first indigenous director of Bishop Museum, from 1936 until his passing in 1951. He documented the rich cultures of Polynesia and brought worldwide awareness of their skills and accomplishments. One of the world\\u2019s leading Polynesian scholars, Buck\\u2019s work and leadership continue to have a lasting impact on the Pacific and on the relationship between M\\u0101ori and K\\u0101naka Maoli.

The W\\u0101nanga | W\\u0101nana Research Residency is a partnership between Creative New Zealand and Bishop Museum Library & Archives.'