Land Question. Meeting of the Ngamotu Natives with Mr. McLean, on Friday 27th. September 1844. Poharama,- "We have come to talk to you about our lands. D. McLean,- "I am always anxious to hear what you have to say about your lands; and prepared to hear any statements you have to make relative thereto." Poharama,- "From Mungootuku to Waiwakaio, we are willing to let the Europeans have, to extend inland to the line cut by the surveyors known as Holdsworthy's line. Let the sea side of this line be for the Europeans, and inland for the natives. I am willing to divide ourselves into distinct tribes, if you wish it; but our lands we cannot divide; as it is joint property. And we all consent that the portion we mention be given to the Europeans. If we divide our lands it will cause disputes among ourselves." D. McLean,- "The Governor wishes me to find out the distinct portions belonging to each individual or tribe; and as I suppose that the inland part of this surveyed block is only claimed by a few natives, perhaps you will point out your distinct claims inland."