THE RUNANGA AT THE SECTION.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume II, Issue 116, 18 May 1863, Page 3

THE RUNANGA AT THE SECTION.

[From the Wellington \lndependent, April 30], Upper II utt,?April 24. Parata Kiore, —Welcome, 0 people ! come and let us consider the Contents of a letter we have received from Hapakuku, formerly of Waikanae, but now of Mataitawa, in which we are invited to make haste and consult together. Friends, this is my thought, do not act foolishly, hut act with discretion. There are three causes for death —the king—Waitara—and Tataraimaka. If Tataraimaka is yielded up to the Governor he will [quit] return also to Waitara. I have sent my complaint by the North w'ind, [tbe Northern portion of the Island], and here is the letter we have received in answer. Because Parakia requested that Waitara and Tataraimaka should be investigated, the Governor would not consent. Now, therefore, if the king says it must be worked here, it will be worked —if he should call us to go to Waitara, his call will be responded to. Enough. (Signed) Parata te Kiore HonuA te Atuawera Taituiia POARI Hirini From ale the Ruxaxga. The above was answered by Hekare te Puni—He said : I say 0 this Runanga, it is not good that a man should die for Tataraimaka, because the Governor paid for that land with his money. If Tataraimaka is taken, it will be by the' strength of New Zealand [i.e. the Natives of New Zealand]. Hetaraka.—l say 0 this Runanga have you no love for the goods [treasures] you have given up ? [forsaken]. I could not take down the whole of what was said at this Runanga. Enough. I, Epiha Kaeoro, took down what was said at the Runanga, that the Natives and Europeans might knowwhat was said. Enough. By me, Epiha Karoeo.