Wairoa, June 14th. 1865. Sir, Shortly after the arrival of the Hau Haus in this district, two Union Jacks were sent,- one for Pitiera Kopu; the other for Paora Apatu; since which time a flag has also been given to Hamana, to Tiepiwai. (the one which was promised him, when last in Town), which he hoisted in his pa, nearly on the ground where the Hau Haus were driven off on the 18th. May. On its being first hoisted, the Hau Haus said they would cut it down. But as they were given to understand that it was not intended as a "Whakataki riri",- but as a sign of adhesion to the Queen's Government, and at the same time informed that it would be defended, if touched, they dropped the question. But since that, a small party of the Wairoa natives have tried to make it a matter of disturbance, and sent to the Waru for help. But he answered the messengers to the effect that he would have nothing to do with fighting on this Coast. If anyone wished to fight they could go elsewhere; and further,- that Hamana