Auckland August 6th. 1870. My dear Mr. McLean, Very little news. Everything is quiet. Have had letters from Raglan yesterday. Hetaraka Nero disclaims anything to do with the Pa building and Aukati. But I have found out that he is not be to depended upon. I mean as to his information - but all is quiet there. Received your instructions about the Shortland Beach purchase. I telegraphed