Pieces of correspondence between the Bishop of Waiapu and the Government, 1865-1870. Correspondence opens in November 1865, when the Bishop requested assistance from the Government on the grounds that the removal of the scholars from Tu-ranga to Bay of Islands cost £100, and that supplies at Turanga, had to be . Referred to Lt. Col. Russell and the Premier, who decided there were no funds available. Answer accordingly. In a-Memo. dated March 24th. 1865, the Bishop advocates the continuance of Central Native Schools, instead of village ones. Col. Russell does not agree with him. On the 9th. June 1866, the Bishop estimates the expenses of each pupil at the Central School at £13 and more. Shews a deficiency between receipts from the Government Grant and Expenditure of £152.13.2. Alludes also to the sum of £100 paid for charter of the "Tawera." On the 6th. of June, writing to the Native Secretary, the Bishop refers to the debt lying on the Poverty Bay Central School and states he was given hopes it might be paid