Opotiki June 17th. 1873. My dear Sir, I regret to have to inform you that the behaviour of Tamaikowha of Te Waimana has been somewhat unsatisfactory of late. Some time ago a quarrel occurred between the Ngatipukeko and the Uriwera about one of the former tribe having "cursed" one of the latter's dead. Tamaikowha endeavoured to stir up this quarrel but without success. More lately he has given offence to the Ngatihuri by seriously wounding a young man who he suspected of having intercourse with one of his wives. I hope this has blown over. Suggestions were made to me by various natives, that it was my duty to try him for this offence, I did not however take any steps, fearing that any rash interference might drive Tamaikowha to some deed of violence. He and his people have been as you are aware road making under the Public Works department. He has just finished his contract, but has had