very greedy and very little under control. The Orakeikorako natives Master Hoani & Co have refused work they are a bad lot. Old Poihipi is very sore about some land at Niho o te Kiore being awarded by N. L. Court to Ngatiraukawa. I have sent on a letter from him asking a re-hearing. You should look at what he says. His complaint is that He the stannch friend is put on one side and our opponents rewarded. Some notice had better be taken of his letter. At last I have got the Constabulary to work and Roberts informs me six ty men a day will be available. I should like the returns I suggested to be made out and sent up we shall get nothing out of them without some check. I telegraphed you about St. John being sent by Gisborne to inspect and report on Taupo Roads it was very ill-judged the work is going on well, and every care is being taken. I have got Bold interested in his work and