To McLean At Ahuriri 24 March 1851 From Raharuhi Rukupo, from Turanga Friend, This is my word to you. I spoke to the people of this area about agreement for the town, but they did not agree. What they said was, not Turanganui but it would be all right at Whakawhitira, but no good here, there would be no places for them to stay, and nowhere for them to grow crops. Some said it was right to have a town, but a waste of land if it was taken by flooding. So, no, if it is to be taken for a town, fine, but do it properly. One said that the clothes we wear are not from the town, so leave it as a village. Well, this is why I thought to write to you so you do not think that the agreement is done; there was not a majority, it was not liked, a few people approved it. Rawiri remains firm in his word and likewise Te Kani, both are the same in saying that it not be given for a town. Kahutia's letter is a lie; it was not from the people, he alone wrote it secretly.