THE MIDDLE ISLAND.
Let not our friends the Ngaitahu, the Ngatitama, the Ngatimamoe, and the Ngatiawa, of the Middle Island suppose that they are forgotten or neglected by the Governor Sir George Grey. The momentous affairs of the Northern Island have engrossed the time of His Excellency so fully, that he has not been able to make satisfactory arrangements, for the introduction of the new system of Native Government, into the Middle Island districts, inhabited by the Natives. Moreover, His Excellency is most desirous to •visit the Native people there, and to ascertain by personal inquiries what they really need.
The Maori or the Middle Island are Tew in number, and perhaps they imagine that they are in consequence unregarded. Lei them be assured that the Government is most anxious to serve them, because they feeble and Tew, and it will certainly see that their interests are not overlooked. Assessors will be appointed, and other mallejs of necessity will be attended to. In the meantime, let the Chiefs and people exercise patience, the lime to aid them having not yet come. The; Chiefs at Nelson are also advised to confer with their friend Mr. Mackay, who will explain to them the policy of the Government, that officer having been written to on the subject.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume II, Issue 7, 13 March 1862, Page 10
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214THE MIDDLE ISLAND. Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume II, Issue 7, 13 March 1862, Page 10
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