The Puke-ki-Hikurangi and Maori Record.

Maori Record : a journal devoted to the advancement of the Maori people, Volume I, Issue 1, 7 November 1904, Page 1

The Puke-ki-Hikurangi and Maori Record.

The present issue of this paper, for the first time containing: matter in both the Maori and English languages, is produced by the liberality of Niniwa-i-te-rangi, a Wairarapa chieftainess of high rank, and owner of the Puke-ki-Hikurangi. It has been made possible for her to do so by the hearty cooperation of the English editor of the Maori Record, who has freely given his services. With the help of the public of both races, it is hoped to issue sufficient numbers of the paper in the future, and gain an adequate patronage from advertisers, to enable the promoters to pay expenses. Money-making is not the object in view, and if, by the encouragement received from the public, any surplus is left after paying legitimate expenses hereafter it will be expended in furtherance of the main object of this paper—the development and improvement of the Maori people. The price of a single copy will be 3d. The paper will be issued weekly. The subscription per annum will be 12s 6d, or 15s if posted, in both cases to be paid in advance to the agents, or to the head office of the Puke-ki-Hikurangi, Greytown, Wairarapa. Europeans are urged to purchase copies for distribution, and Maori well-wishers are reminded that they may pay more for the good of the cause, but they cannot pay less and obtain the paper.