Port Nicholson 12 February 1849 To Governor Grey Friend, Greetings to you. I have great affection for you. This is another message to you so you will know about the boundary of Haimona Maranuku, which goes to Atua and joins in with Te Kepa's area beyond Wakatipu. The boundary is at Wakatipu, Otakou, Taumutu. That is all for Taiaroa, Karetai, Haereroa, Horomana Pohio, and Tarawata. Friend, Governor, listen to what I have to say. Don't be surprised at[?] Taiaroa saying that all that end of the island is his. It is not. Be aware that I myself have the authority over the land beyond the boundary of Haimona and Te Kepa, but you need to go directly to Te Parewha, and hear the reason for what Ruru and Te Au, and Kihau have to say. My good friend, Governor Grey, so that you will understand the statements in this letter, you should go to Te Parewha, so we all can talk, and so a part for you can be properly and peacefully given over to you. The majority of the parts are for us ourselves, for the Maori people. And I say this to you, Governor, that there should an end to the fooling of you, as happened with the payments for Kaiapoi, which you already gave to Rawiri Puaha. Friend, Governor, you shouldn't do that, but listen: the decision is with me, and Ruru, and Te Au. That is all to be said to Governor Grey. From your good friend, from John Topi