. Taranaki New Plymouth. 1846. Sir, I do myself the honour to enclose for Your Excellency's information, a statement of the circumstances connected with the ''Tapu'' on the road to Mokau, shewing the steps that have been taken towards doing away with it; together with copies of correspondence with the Natives on the subject. I have the honor to be Sir, Your Excellency's most obedient servant, (Signed) Donald McLean. Protector of Aborigines Western District. To:- His Excellency Captain Grey, Governor of New Zealand. New Plymouth. March 9th. 1846. The Tapu on the road to Mokau originated in a quarrel that took place amongst the Natives of Huirangi Pa, on the Waitara River, respecting land, - when one of the parties laying claim to the same, considering himself likely to be defeated, uttered a curse against Taonui, a Mokau Chief, expecting that he would come down with a strong force to seek satisfaction, and dispossess all the natives in that neighbourhood of their land, as has