first sold their land we are now all being taught the Ngapuhis first sold their land. E Mohi Te Warewiti. It is good to speak openly in daylight that the Pakeha may hear with both ears what is said our talk and the Ngatiapas. Paraone. Let us retain some of our land for firewood What are we to have for ourselves if we give it all up to the Europeans Rangitoto is my tikitiki or great place. ? It is right you should welcome us we were friendly long ago before the new tikanga took place. We had also quarrels before then - but we should always keep friendly. Just look Mr. McLean the boundary we claim is the Rangitikei your people shall have one side and we shall keep possession of this side, but our retaining possession of it will not be for ourselves but for you also. Taratoa. All your talk about friendship to me is correct - the land this side is mine I will hold this side and never will give it up no never. I will not give it up forever. The other side if I agree to it will be given to the Europeans but not without Mr. McLean will not purchase land foolishly. Timoti - Ngatiapa. This south side of the river is for you Mr.McLean for me also and for the Ngatiraukawas. Te Tukupou. The other side is all we will ever give up. Turatoa. Be mindful of my words: Now be just look at the other side the other side is for you but do not come on this side if you wish to have peace. The Governors brother Major Durie and all of you Europeans present remember what I say to you this side if you attempt to take it will not be given up by us. There is not a person to say a word to you Hori Kingi come come you are welcome. Me. McLean - Talk all I have to say is that the natives should decide their boundaries between themselves Decide a boundary to preserve peace that you may not keep constantly quarrelling and trespassing - Ihakara. If it were a boundary between ourselves we should not be so stubborn about it. Koputara stream would be the boundary between us as natives but