Whaingaroa, June 14, 1861. Friend Mr. Smith, — Tena ra koe. I have arrived here and have heard the words of the old man (Warena Kiwi) who is dead ; his word was this, that we were to hold fast lo what he had formerly settled. This was his " karakia," Be mild above, Be mild below, That at the dawn of day, It may be fine and calm and dear. This is also another (word). 'After I am gone, hold to the knowledge of house making, i.e., to the knowledge of preserving man.' That incantation is a Tara, to make the day fine, and cause the wind and rain to cease. And the knowledge of house-build-ing, is to be kind to man, and to be firm in the maintenance of peace. Sir, you ask Mr. J. White for his (Kiwi's) likeness for me to cry over; send it to me by the Postman. From Apera Kiwi.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 12, 2 September 1861, Page 23
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154Untitled Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 12, 2 September 1861, Page 23
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