Waikanae 10 July 1845 Friend, McLean, Greetings to you. I have great affection for you. Friend, young man, McLean, don't listen to people's talk about Waitara. We have heard that Pehimana and Ihaia went to you about Warenui, since you favoured the Pakeha. However, you have already heard me say to you that the people of Waikanae and Warapawa, that is, all the people, have a right in that land of Waitara. Young man, all the people here are firm about their land at Waitara. So it is up to you. That's all of that matter. Young man, McLean, listen to what we think. If the Maori of Heretaunga raise trouble with the Pakeha, we would not support them, that tribe of Ngati Rangitahi, because it would be a pointless struggle over land that has been bought for the Pakeha, that is, to be fighting about it at Heretaunga. The people of Waikanae and Warapawa, indeed of all the settlements of this tribe, Ngati Awa, would not act in that way. Well, that's the end of that matter. Young man, another word for you. Listen, we are going back to our home at Waitara. From Wiremu Kingi, from your friend And from Rere also, my father To Te Henui To McLean [Note on side] 'Waikanae. July 10/45. Wiremu Kingi referring to claims of Ihaia & Pehimana to Waitara & Warenui - and the natives of Heretaunga.'