THE CHIEF TE HEMARA.
Te Hemara, is one of the principal Chiefs of the Ngatirango tribe residing at Mahurangi, on a most valuable reserve, the boundaries of which have been defined by the Government, and in order to make it more sure, we understand, that a Crown Grant has been promised. Te Hemara is a shrewd, thoughtful man, and seems intent upon one thing—money making. In
this respect he merely imitates his more enlightened neighbours, but whether he or his countrymen hold their gains with so firm a grasp, it is not our business to determine. We make this observation because it is often said that "the New Zealanders are the most covetous people in the world." Te Hemara has a beautiful schooner about 20 tons burthen, named the 'Duke of Wellington' which he had built to order, and which cost him £370. Being anxious to make some use of his noble kauri forests, and having but little confidence in the perseverance of his fellow natives, he has engaged Europeans to saw his timber, and pays them at the rate of 15s. per hundred. His 6chooner is employed in conveying the timber to the Auckland market, and he superintends the sale hiinself and keeps his own accounts. He is about to erect a commodious boarded dwelling at Mahurangi as a residence for himself & family. We congratulate our friend Te Hemara, in reference to his advancement in civilization, and trust that his good example will stimulate the surrounding tribes to adopt like industrial habits.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 3, 1 March 1855, Page 11
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253THE CHIEF TE HEMARA. Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 3, 1 March 1855, Page 11
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