TURAKINA.

Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 12, 2 September 1861, Page 13

TURAKINA.

AN ACCOUNT OF THE MEETING HELD AT TURAKINA FOR UNITING TOGETHER THE TRIBE OF NGATIAPA. The objects of this meeting were the carrying out the law and the appointment of Aperahama Tipae as Assessor to the Court o! the united tribe, that is to the manv hapus of the Ngaiiapa, at Wangaehu, Turakina, Rangitikei, and Maungawhero. Those appointed to assist him.were, Mohi Malii, Te Ratana, Nikera, Te Watene, Rihiona Te Tahana, Huuia, Pukake and Nahona. These were the men appointed by the Ngaiiapa tribe. The first man was Aperahama Tipae, his assisiants were Mohi Alahi, &c. Ihakara Ngariri Rangiahua arose, and made known the sentiments of Aperahama. It (his speech) was written down on paper. He said, hearken 0 tribe of Ngaiiapa from Rangitikei, Whangaehu, and Maungawhero, while I explain the cause of your called together by that old man Aperahama! Hearken 0 runanga, and 0 people. It is that we may devise some good measures for our guidance in these troubles, for our ignorance and folly. For it is not now that Christianity has come amongst us; it has

been with us a long lime, but God's laws have never yet been attended to. And now let us seek out a good thought for ourselves, that we may come out of darkness into light. This is the reason of the Pukehas's advancement. It is their religion thai enables them to see. And so it will be with us; if we carry out the laws of God, and ol the Queen, we shall emerge from darkness into light. The best thing for us to do now is to promote goodness. If we succeed in these, we can then search for other things which will save us in this world, and in the world to come. Enough. Te Ralana Ngahina: Hearken all the runauga to my words in condemnation of this runanga. 1 approve of the law of God for promoting good among the united people, and secondly that we put faith in the law of the Queen. This is all that 1 have to say, it is ended. Nikera Naki: Hearken, Ido not approve of one, and disapprove of the other, I approve of both, both the law of liod and the law of the Queen. Enough. It is ended. Hamuera Taumaru : Hearken, we acknowledge the laws which you have laid down in midst of us, as a light for all the men of the united tribe of Ngatiapa. Enough. It is ended. Mohi Mahi: Hearken all runangas. It is well to bring benefits before me, for myself I will bend under the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is all that I have to say, it is ended. Te Wailere Marumaru arose and stuck up three sticks; one for ihe Queen and Maori King on each side, and one for God in the centre. Hearken. lam betweeu these two,! the law of God and the law of the Queen, in the midst of that goodness which enables men to acquire knowledge. WiremuMokomoko: Hearken all runangas. This is my word, it is that good may spring up in this island of New Zealand. This is what I follow, the light of the laws bestowed upon us, by the goodness of God, and of the Queen. My speech is ended. Ihaka Te Rangihouhia; Listen to my

k words in regard to ibis rnnanga. I will now forsake my sins. Adulterv and malice, these are the things that harm ail men. My speech is ended. Te ITpmnra Raukatoa: Hearken all the runanga of Rangiiifcei, Turakina, and Wangaehu. Tam rejoiced because of this meeting of the Ngatiapa tribe to seek the laws for our, safety. The bad practices of the world and of this island, are, murder, war and rendering evil the laws for good, let us not spoil the laws of God and the laws of the Queen. This is all I have to say. It is ended. Keweti Pakuru: llearken, all the runanga of Ngatiapa. This is the blue shirt that I wear every year. Homi Miti Te Kiore: Hearken 0 runanga. I have been made an orphan by death,'by war, by the water, by wood. These are the things that have made me an orphan. This is all I have to say. It is ended. Takerei Te Ahum : Hearken all the runanga, this is my word. I was an orphan long ago, according to the flesh. My speech ends here. Ropata Ruihana Tohu: Formerly I was enclosed in the rock of Saian, but I have been brought forth to you by the law and light of God. MnteneTe Maluku: Hearken all the runanga what I had to say has been said to Mi la and to W. Taylor. The hairs of ilv head have become grey. This is all that I have to say. Hori Haunuiki: Hearken. This is my loving word. The law of God is what I shall adhere to, and my back (support) shall be the law of the Queen, for ever and ever. This is all that I have to say. Haora Te Ngei: Hearken to my words 0 runanga. I consent to have Ministers because the light is great. Let us look always to the cross of Christ, and to the love of the Queen for New Zealand. Rihimona Tuawea : Hearken all the runanga to my word. The bad world has been forsaken by the good world. We are bound by the- law of God and by the law of the Queen, which enables men to acquire true wisdom. Enough. ] have finished.

Parakaia Wiliki: " Here areMani'swator vessels." 0 runanga, I strive for good alone. thaf before me may shine the light of God and of the Queen. I have said. ITeremi Matua : I do not approve of the Maori King, I only desire the goodness of God. This is what I hope for, approbation of the Queen's laws. I desire the laws, because they will give me life for ever. My speech is ended. Matene Kariki: The law is to be my parent and niv companion for ever. My stay shall be the good laws which the Queen has sent to New Zealand for the proper instruction of the people. This is all that I have to say. Riliari Tarakihi: Wipe away all sin from man, let all the runanga do so. It will be for God however to really wipe away the sins of the heart. Enough. It is ended. Hoani Ngaihi: Hearken, 0 runanga. I have three words to say. I will not be against the Government, nor will I be against the Maori King. I approve of one and I approve of the other, the back (bone) of both is, the law of God, to that will I cling. This is all I have to say. It is ended. Reneti: Hearken 0 runanga to mv words. The laws of God are for the good of my body and for the salvation of my soul, the law of the Queen is to instruct me in the hard thoughts of men. My speech is ended. Reweti Matiti: Hearken little flock in the grace of God. This my love is towards the goodness of God for the world; for this world was found to be full of darkness, and it was made light by Christ. He was wedded to the world and we are in like manner wedded to the laws of the Governor; these are Hie laws for the orphan, the widow and the poor. This is all that I have to say. I have finished. Henare Hanuhanu : Hearken 0 runanga, formerly I did not know Christ. It was God's love for the world in giving his Son as an atonement for my sins. And now 1 approve of the law of' God. God's laws are not heavy to me. I approve of goodness alone, and not or the many things of this world. This ends mine. Matenga Pekelau: This is mine. The proverb says "leaving the things which are behind, I press forward to those which are before." And now Ido not approve of evil,

I only approve of the law of God and of tbe Queen, This is all I have lo say. PaoraTe Awamate arose and said, Hearken 0 tribe of Ngatiapa and all the runangas, 1 strive for tbe law of God, religion and love. Enough. Watarauhi Te Hau: Previous to our holding a runanga Te Heuheu and Taonui came to me, and urged me to acknowledge the Maori King, but I do not approve of the King. 1 only approve of the good laws of God. Nohona: 1 will favour the laws of God and the laws of the Queen for ever. Enough. Hoani Tuikuku: 1 approve of evi ; iw-6 all its attendants being forsaken lor ever Ramiha Te Kiore: I approve of the good laws of God, and disapprove of the bad laws of the world, and shall do so for ever, Amen. Reupene: I will forsake the devil and all his works, and love God for ever. Wiremu Takiri: This is my mind. A man should examine himself before eating the bread, or partaking of the cup. I will fulfil the laws of God, 1 will not desire evil. Enough. Paroto: Hearken, 0 Ihakara and your elder brother. I will give up my committing adultery and mv drinking spirits. 1 regard God, but I will look to the Government and to the Maori King. Manihera Aki: 0 people hearken to the cause of your being called to come here, it was that our thoughts might be united upon the laws of God- Enough. Heta: Hearken, this is my speech, I am pleased that God should wipe away my sins. 1 am willing to renounce the devil Mid all evil, spirits, beer, wine, and all such things. Paurini: Hearken, 1 am for God, the Governor, and the Maori King. Haira: I regard God and dislike the devil. This was all our talk on the subject of salvation. These are all the thoughts of the people. This paper is to make permanent liie korero or those who agree to quietness, and who acknowledge the laws of God, and of! the Queen. On April 4th, in the year 1860, we urged | the writing of this paper on matters which \

give life lo man and cause him to prosper in j this world. The law of God and the law of man were lo be maintained. The people were all requested lo rise, and the)'promised to keep these inviolate. We also agreed that the goodness of God Should grow up in the midst of our bodies and of our spirits, The laws for cur bodies have been established, and we have promised faithfully to keep them sacred, nor in future to break them, they are to be quite sacred. Also let not the feet, the hands, or the heart of this man or that man rise to trample upon the head of God's laws This has been fully determined and is to remain firm in ruture. We promised in our baptism to relinquish the devil and all his works, with all the pomps and vanities of this world, and all the evil desires of the flesh, but let love be to all men alike, let us honor and obey our lathers and mothers, and our rulers, our magistrates, teachers, and spiritual instructors, let me be careful lest my Lunds thieve or steal, lest my tongue should speak evil, lie, or backbite. Let me not look lustfully, nor look covetously or desire other men's'goods.; Let there be no malice or jealousy in my heart. Let good proceed from the tongues of all those who live in ignorance and idleness and let every thing be done that is required by God, and all the laws fulfilled, and let me act so all the days of my life. We have deemed it right to affix our names to this paper, as an established thing for the future in regard to the goodness of God. The laws of God are altogether right as laws for the soul and body. It is quite right also that their korero should be written on this paper, to remind us in case of forgetfulness or of going aside after having truly attached ourselves to the protecting power of God, whose name is named in Heaven and earth and is known, and lo whose life there is no end. These are the names of those who intend so rio v,<>!!, tisai is, who have agreed lo work as good lawsrv' God and thn Queen ; L M\ xcjkaREKE, UTIKU ] E UaNGITEKI, WIREMC Xawri, and 50 others.