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Taranaki Daily News, 16 July 1921, Page 5

In the Police Court at Whakatane, Wi Paratone, honorary ranger for the Rotorua Acclimatisation Society, was charged with corruptly obtaining a bribe to shield a person from punishment under the Animals’ Protection Act. The evidence showed that accused found two young men shooting and they failed to produce a license when demanded. The accused suggested he should be paid 30s to keep quiet. Ten shillings was handed to the accused, who later returned it. The accused was also charged with corruptly attempting to obtain a bribe from a youth who was found fishing without a license. The accused suggested the payment of £3 10s to keep quiet. The youth referred the matter to his father, who refused to give the money without a receipt. The accused pleaded guilty to both charges and was committed to the Supreme Court at Auckland for sentence.

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