''Otawa ka kihi kihitia; Opakuru ka kihi kihitia; Ka hawa koe manuka kaitoa, Kone e kihi kihitia.'' ''Yes, my children, this is my canoe.'' Te Tupe, alias Herewini Whaite, got up and said:- ''Listen, listen, McLean! This is my first speech to you. I agree to what you have said. Yes, these rivers which I now name - two rivers, Mongoraka and Waitara, are for you, for the Europeans.'' Tamati Raru said in reply:- ''Where is there a head or tail to the land? I will not give up mine. Mine I will not give to the Europeans. My throat shall first be cut, before I give my land!'' Te Toemai or Matena Ruta said:- "No, it will not be