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JT Blake Collection

JT Blake was a Native Land Court translator of the late 1800s. This collection consists of his own records of the cases he heard, alongside maps, manuscripts, and other documents related to Māori land issues. The Blake whānau have deposited this collection with EIT, and Te Kura i Awarua is presently archiving, arranging and describing, and digitising the collection. The aim is to have material available for research and cultural heritage purposes.

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Staff Profiles

Chonny Magon

Kaiwhakahaere Rangahau Māori Centre Operations Lead
Chantelle Magon (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngā Pōtiki) is the Rangahau Māori Centre Operations Lead at Te Kura i Awarua. She plays a key role in overseeing operations, financial and contract management, reporting, and project pipeline development to support the Centre’s research goals.
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Tipene Cottrell

Contract Archivist for JT Blake Collection
Tipene Cottrell (Ngāti Hinepare, Ngāti Maahu, Ngāi Tawhao) is a cultural and environmental consultant passionate about taiao (the environment) and wāhi tapu (sacred sites). He focuses on archiving and digitising significant collections with Te Kura I Awarua and is committed to preserving Māori knowledge and narratives for future generations.
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Naha Gillies, Kaiwhakamāori

Translator
Naha Gillies (Ngāti Kahungunu) is a translator who provides vital linguistic expertise for our archival and cultural projects. She works with Ngāti Kahungunu material, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of translated documents, making historical knowledge accessible to a wider audience.
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